COL 1211L — AGGIE DAY
Prerequisite: NONE Aggie Days will take place on a day prior to the start of a regular semester. This event places a crucial role in your first-year experience and participation is required on this day as it will count towards completion of the Success Strategies course credit. An introduction to the Murray State College environment, academic expectations and useful resources will be presented this day to help students prepare for the start of a new semester. Credit: One semester hour. COL 1212 EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY Prerequisite: NONE In this online or blended course, learn the essential computer technology you need to know to enhance your successful experience at Murray State College. This course will help you improve your knowledge and competence in using the common functions of a personal computer and its operating system along with common applications and the content management system used in a variety of courses at MSC. Topics covered will include: vocabulary and terminology; electronic file management; Blackboard; Microsoft Office Word, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint; graphics; multimedia; Internet tools such as e -mail and attachments, and Web-based research. Each topic will consist of self -paced lesson plans emphasizing step- by-step instructions along with exercises, activities, discussions, and assessments. An attempt will be made to support all students’ individual needs. Credit: Two semester hours