INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
- Course
- ITEC101 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
- Department
- Information Technologies - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Online Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 4
- T+P+L
- 2 + 0 + 2
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
The aim of this course is to give the students an understanding about the computer fundamentals such as type of computers, hardware, software, network, web, Internet, computer security and other emerging technologies such as e-commerce, blogs, wiki, RSS, social networking, and Google applications, health concerns, green computing, and accessibility. Students will be able to understand many of the key ethical, legal and social issues related to information technology and how to interpret and comply with ethical principles, laws, and regulations. At the end of this course students will be familiar with the computer terminology as well as hands-on practices with some of the application programs using Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint) exercising on preparing reports, formatting, inserting charts etc.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
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Course outcomes
- 01 Knowledge on computer fundamentals such as four basic components of the computer, input, output, storage and processing devices
- 02 Knowledge on application and system software, utility programs , internet basics as well as Data security essentials
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction |
| Week 2 | Introducing computer Systems - In general |
| Week 3 | Introducing internet Technologies - components of internet |
| Week 4 | Introducing internet Technologies - LAN, WAN and the internet |
| Week 5 | Introducing Artificial Intelligence |
| Week 6 | Prompt Engineering - ChatGPT |
| Week 7 | Prompt Engineering - AI and Machine learning |
| Week 8 | Revision |
| Week 9 | Midterm Exam |
| Week 10 | Web development |
| Week 11 | Blockchain Technologies |
| Week 12 | Ethical issues of computer Systems |
| Week 13 | Careers in Computer Systems |
| Week 14 | Revision |
| Week 15 | Final Exam |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Roy, Shambhavi; Daniel, Clinton; and Agrawal, Manish https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/dit_tb_eng/19
- 02 Microsoft Office 2013: Illustrated Introductory First Course (2013).
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Identify and understand the basic computer system operation
- L02 Identify and understand computer fundamentals
- L03 identify and understand computer components types
- L04 Identify and understand system and application software for productivity
Program Outcomes
- P01 1- To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources including current information in the field of Accounting and Finance.
- P02 2- To be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of Accounting and Finance.
- P03 3- To be able to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze and develop solutions based on research and evidence by using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Accounting and Finance.
- P04 4- To be able to take responsibility as an individual and a team member in order to solve complex and unpredictable problems in accounting and finance applications.
- P05 5- To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under the responsibility of a project.
- P06 6- To be able to determine the learning requirements in the field of Accounting and Finance and to direct their learning.
- P07 7- To be able to inform people and institutions about issues related to the field of accounting and finance, and to be able to transfer their ideas and solution proposals in writing and orally.
- P08 8- To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the European Computer Driving License Advanced Level required by the field of Accounting and Finance.
- P09 9- To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to the field of accounting and finance.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |