Fall Semester
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The primary objective of the course is to introduce students to basic computer concepts in hardware, software, netowrking, computer security, programming, database, e-commerce, decision support systems, and other emerging technologies such as blogs, wiki, RSS, podcasting, and Google applications.
Introduction to Computer Information Systems. Publisher: Kendall/Hunt. ISBN: 978-0-7575-6995-1.
Correct completion of five projects: 50%
Midterm exam: 25%, and
Final exam: 25%.
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| Week | Green Computing the New Cloud Computing |
|---|---|
| 1 | Information Literacy and Hardware |
| 2 | Application and System Software |
| 3 | Wiki, Blog, RSS feed, web form, and Networking |
| 4 | Midterm Exam |
| 5 | Database |
| 6 | Web Development |
| 7 | Computer Security and Ethic |
| 8 | Final Exam |