INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
- Course
- ITEC120 - INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
- Department
- School of Applied Sciences
- Course Type
- Online Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 0
- ECTS
- 2
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Dokun Iwalewa OLUWAJANA
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
This course provides an overview of Information Technologies and introduces the basics of computer systems, including the four essential components of computer systems to students. Topics such as computer hardware, software, storage, networking, and security will be covered. Students will also have hands-on learning about using word processing software, spreadsheet software, presentation software and database software. On the successful completion of the course, students will be familiar with the basic computer terminologies, and they will have the basic knowledge of the components of the computer systems. Students will also be able to use word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software.
INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction And Course Evaluation Discussion |
| Week 2 | Introducing Todays Technologies, Computer, Devices, and the Web |
| Week 3 | Input and Output: Extended Capabilities of Computers and Mobile Devices |
| Week 4 | Digital Storage : Preserving Content locally and on the Cloud |
| Week 5 | Operating Systems: Managing Coordinating, and Monitoring Resources |
| Week 6 | Quiz 1 and Home Work |
| Week 7 | MIDTERM EXAMINATION |
| Week 8 | MIDTERM EXAMINATION |
| Week 9 | Computing Component: Processor, Memory, The Cloud and More |
| Week 10 | Communicating Digital Content: Wired and Wireless Networks and Devices |
| Week 11 | Digital Security, Ethics, and Privacy: Threat Issues and Defenses |
| Week 12 | Working On the Enterprise: System Certifications and Careers |
| Week 13 | Building Solutions: Databases, System and Application Development Tools |
| Week 14 | Working with Microsoft Applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint |
| Week 15 | Final Exam |
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