INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Knowledge on computer fundamentals such as four basic components of the computer, input, output, storage and processing devices
2. 02 Knowledge on application and system software, utility programs , internet basics as well as Data security essentials

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Roy, Shambhavi; Daniel, Clinton; and Agrawal, Manish https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/dit_tb_eng/19
2. 02 Microsoft Office 2013: Illustrated Introductory First Course (2013).

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Identify and understand the basic computer system operation
2. L02 Identify and understand computer fundamentals
3. L03 identify and understand computer components types
4. L04 Identify and understand system and application software for productivity

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Gained the necessary skills to learn and adopt a spirit of continuous learning in their professional life.
2. P02 2. Developed various skills by working independently via specific learned techniques that both triggered individual efforts and encouraged collaborative work.
3. P03 3. Acquired the essential knowledge and skills to apply key theories, models and applications within the global business context.
4. P04 4. Adopted and applied critical and strategic thinking together with research capabilities for efficient and effective business decisions.
5. P05 5. Utilized and managed ethically information technologies required for contemporary business world.
6. P06 6. Been equipped with conceptual and analytical skills necessary for team work within global organizations.
7. P07 7. Displayed their learnt communication skills that are required to effectively interact in a cross cultural and diverse international work environment.
8. P08 8. Applied their acquired knowledge within the changing work environment.
9. P09 9. Developed an understanding of ethical perspectives and social responsibilities to be used at work and in personal life.

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