Objective
This course, using both lecture and laboratory practice, introduces students to basic computer concepts in hardware, software, networking, computer security, programming, database, e-commerce, decision support systems, and current developments in 3-D printing, virtualization, and Siri-like systems.
Textbook
Kendal/Hunt Introduction to Computer Information Systems, e-book 4th edition. ISBN: 978-1-5249-9182-1.
Evaluation Method
Correct completion of 5 projects: 50%
Mid-term Exams: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 assignments will be turned in to the Honor Commity. See your lecturer or lab instructer if you have any problems or concerns.
Schedule
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Information Literacy and Hardware |
| 2 | Application and System Software | 3 | Data Communications and Networking |
| 4 | Database |
| 5 | Web Development |
| 6 | Mobile Computing |
| 7 | Computer Security and Ethics |
| 8 | Future of Computing |