Computer viruses were just the beginning! Today, many computers are infected with Spyware and other malicious software (malware). You may not even realize you are infected or that these programs are spying on you and affecting the performance of your computer. In this course you’ll learn about these different nuisances, how to prevent them, detect their presence, and remove them from your computer. The course also covers current industry software designed to prevent, detect, and repair your PC.

Important note: This is a web-based online course developed and offered by Cleveland State University (Division of Continuing Education). To participate you need to have average web skills, a computer, Internet access, and an e-mail address. All other directions will be provided to you, via email and Blackboard, during the course. You will need to log into the course web site at least once for each of the lessons. Your work and access time will be monitored by the instructor. You must begin the course within the first week of the time period and may request a one week grace period to conclude all lessons if necessary.

Prerequisite: A basic working knowledge of PCs.

You'll learn to:

1) Discuss Spamming, Spyware, Adware, and Malware.
2) Use virus detecting software.
3) Repair an infected computer.
4) Prevent computer nuisances.
5) Update virus detecting software.