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Learn to use common computer applications (e.g. word processing, presentation, spreadsheets, databases, Web authoring, search engines), and also discuss social and ethical issues related to computing and telecommunications.

Information Literacy, Quantitative Reasoning

Information Literacy is a set of abilities enabling students to recognize when information is needed, and to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information. "Information," in this context, includes a variety of sources—print, non-print, and electronic. Quantitative Reasoning is the ability to understand and apply numerical information. This understanding requires the skills of computation, reading of tables and graphs, statistical evaluation of data, and presentation of quantitative arguments.

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