Objective
The primary objective of the course is to introduce students to basic computer concepts hardware,software,networking,computer security,programming,database,e-commerce,decision support sytems, 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.
Evalutation Method
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 assignments will be turned in to the honor commmittee. See your lecture or lab instructor 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 | Application and system software |
| 5 | Web development |
| 6 | Mobile computing |
| 7 | Computer Security and Ethics |
| 8 | Future of Computing |