Computer Literacy & Info Retrieval

Catalog description

Students examine basic computer topics and terminology, with special emphasis on electronic information retrieval, as they explore ways to utilize information retrieval technology to keep abreast of developments in their various academic disciplines. To this end, computer hardware and software are discussed, along with personal computer applications such as Microsoft Office. Internet topics, such as advanced search techniques, constructing deep searches, finding specialty information, newsgroups and mailing lists, are examined in detail. A capstone project is the preparation of a research project, making use of both traditional as well as electronic methods of research.