Fundamentals of Computing
Fall Semester

JUNK-for-computer

(Desktop, 2021)

Objective

There are many objectives involved with the Fundamentals of Computing IT 104 Fall Semester course. These would include to come out of the course with knowledge such as understanding the basic functions of computer hardware and software components, to be able to identify various networks, learn search techniques while being able to evaluate and cite references, understand computer safety ideas like viruses and firewall, understand ethical issues regarding Internet use, understand Information Technology’s societal impact, specifically on health and the environment, and to understand the fundamentals of system analysis and programming. Also as a part of the objective, more hands-on knowledge is aimed to be obtained, such as being able to design and create web pages using HTML 5, create blogs and wikis, and being able to use different application programs, such as spreadsheet and data management systems.

Textbook

Introduction to Computer Information Systems. Publisher: Kendall/Hunt. ISBN: 978-0-7575-6995-1.

Evaluation Methods

Correct completion of five projects: 50%, Midterm exam: 25%, and Final exam: 25%

Honor Code

Each student is expected to do his/her own work. Any student caught cheating on exams or copying assignment will be turned into the Honor Committee. See your lecture or lab instructor if you have any problems of concerns.

Schedule

Week Topic
1 Information Literacy Activity
2 Hardware
3 Software
4 Data Communications and Networking
5 Systems Analysis
6 Midterm Exam
7 HTML 5
8 CSS and JavaScript
9 Computer Programming
10 Database and SQL
11 E-Commerce / Mobile and Cloud Computing
12 Security, Ethics, and Privacy
13 Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Data Management / Computing Impact on Society
14 Future of Computing
15 Final Exam