Objective
The primary objective of this course is to introduce students to basic computing in hardware,software,networking,computer security, programming, database, e-commerce, decision support systems, and other emerging technologies such as 3-D printers, SIRI like systems, and the Internet of Things.
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. And student caught cheating or copying assignments will be turned in to the Honor Committee. See your lecture or lab insucgtor if you have any problems of concerns.
Schedule
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Information Latency and Hardware |
| 2 | Application and System Software |
| 3 | Data Communications and Networking |
| 4 | Database |
| 5 | Web Development |
| 6 | Mobile Computing |
| 7 | Commputer Security and Ethics |
| 8 | Future of Computing |