Basic Computer Proficiency

BUF courses, both classroom and online, require computer usage. For academic success, at a minimum, students must be proficient in the following areas:

Document processing: creating, editing, formatting, saving, and printing a document in Microsoft Word (or a similar word processor)

Internet: accessing the internet; using a search engine; navigating within a website; writing and sending email correspondence

Students who do not meet these computer proficiency requirements for university courses should take IT 101. Introduction to Computer Use in their first semester. Students who have concerns about meeting the proficiency requirements or need to improve their computer skills should enroll in IT 202. Information Technology Applications their first semester. If necessary, the professor of IT 202 will direct students to IT 101 during the drop/add period. Students taking their first BUF online course are required to take IT 110 N. Orientation to Online Learning for orientation to the Learning Management System and preparation for successful online learning practices.

Additional computer skills will be required for some courses that are online or have online components. These courses include, but are not limited to, speech-related or music-related courses offered in an online format.