ESSENTIALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Course Description

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ESSENTIALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 1. Explain how and why information systems are used today.
2. 02 2. Explain the technology, people, and organizational components of information systems.
3. 03 3. Build understanding of trends in the hardware and software of information systems.
4. 04 4. Explain globalization and the role information systems has played in this evolution.
5. 05 5. Build understanding of how organizations are using information systems for competitive advantage vs. competitive necessity.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Fundamentals of Information Systems, International Edition, 7th Ed., Stair R. and Reynolds G., 2014.
2. 02 Principles of Information Systems, International Edition, 11th Ed., Stair R. and Reynolds G., 2014.
3. 03 Information Systems Essentials, 6th Ed., Ralph M. Stair and George Reynolds, 2014

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 1. Explain how and why information systems are used today.
2. L02 2. Explain the technology, people, and organizational components of information systems.
3. L03 3. Build understanding of trends in the hardware and software of information systems.
4. L04 4. Explain globalization and the role information systems has played in this evolution.
5. L05 5. Build understanding of how organizations are using information systems for competitive advantage vs. competitive necessity.

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Be able to apply knowledge of programming
2. P02 Be able to design software systems of varying complexity
3. P03 Be able to identify, categorize, and develop solutions for computer orientated challenges.
4. P04 Be able to demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in managing computer programming projects
5. P05 Be able to follow the state of the arts concepts in computer technology
6. P06 Be able to design, implement, and evaluate a computational system to meet desired needs within realistic constraints.
7. P07 Be able to use appropriate techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
8. P08 Be able to apply appropriate technologies and techniques for the collection and analysis of organizational and environmental data to facilitate evidence-based decision making
9. P09 Be able to apply effective communication skills consistent with the professional environment -
10. P10 Be able to apply effective collaboration skills in teamwork consistent with the professional environment -

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