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AAT 1040 - Digital Literacy


Clock Hours: 38

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Industry Certifications IC3 Digital literacy certification 

Course Description:
This course is designed to help students enhance the essential digital skills needed in today’s workplace to become more effective with technology by covering a foundational understanding of computer hardware, software, operating systems, peripherals, and troubleshooting. Mobile Device and Cloud Computing concepts will also be covered. Students will learn to effectively use a computer operating system to perform everyday tasks such as installing software, managing files, and changing system settings. This class will also explore the hardware and components of modern computers and devices, including such peripherals as printers, cameras, scanners, and game controllers. Finally, computing fundamentals will be covered, including examining processes for maintaining computer equipment, protecting hardware from theft or damage, and solving common hardware problems. 

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will: 

  • Learn how to access the features and functions of operating systems  

  • Be able to identify different connectors and ports of a computer  

  • Examine the different types of computers and their hardware  

  • Define service subscription and contract requirements regarding telephone, data, and cellular networks  

  • Learn how to configure and use voicemail  

  • Be able to manage mobile data usage  

  • Use an operating system to find, move, open, and manage files  

  • Be able to navigate a directory  

  • Share files with other users using safe computer practices  

  • Install and configure software and various operating systems  

  • Be able to use messaging applications  

  • Create and use cloud accounts  

  • Identify the need for security and describe risks presented by viruses, malware, hijacking browsers, social engineering, and phishing  

  • Understand how to use anti-virus software  

  • Learn basic troubleshooting techniques 

  • List the types of equipment that can be categorized as “peripheral devices”  

  • Describe the difference between operating system software and application software  

  • Demonstrate that you can use a search engine to locate information on the Web.  

  • Know how the e-mail system works