FOUNDATIONS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Course Description

This course is designed to introduce students to contemporary information systems and demonstrate how these systems are used throughout global organizations. The focus of this course will be on the key components of information systems - people, software, hardware, data, and communication technologies, and how these components can be integrated and managed to create competitive advantage. The necessary topics that will be covered in this course are; how and why information systems are used today, how organizations are using information systems for competitive advantage vs. competitive necessity, information technology concepts such as hardware and software, telecommunication and networks, internet, intranet, extranet, electronic and mobile commerce, enterprise systems, decision support systems and knowledge management.

FOUNDATIONS 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 Explain the basic concepts of information systems, identify their main components, and analyze their role in supporting business operations and decision-making. SOLO 3
2. L02 Describe how information systems are used in organizations, analyze their impact on business processes, and explain their relationship with organizational performance and globalization. SOLO 4
3. L03 Explain the importance of data and knowledge management, analyze how organizations collect, store, process, and use data, and evaluate the role of knowledge management in improving business performance. SOLO 4
4. L04 Describe the basic concepts of telecommunications and networking, analyze the role of networks in organizational communication, and explain how connectivity supports information sharing and business operations. SOLO 3.5
5. L05 Explain the concepts of e-business and e-commerce, analyze how digital platforms support online transactions and business activities, and evaluate their benefits and challenges for organizations. SOLO 3
6. L06 Explain the principles of mobile computing and mobile commerce, analyze how mobile technologies support business activities, and evaluate their impact on customers, organizations, and digital services. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 PO1: To identify and use theoretical and applied knowledge as well as up-to-date/cutting edge laboratory techniques and analyses methods in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
2. P02 PO2: To identify problems related to molecular biology and genetics.
3. P03 PO3: To design and conduct experiments through hypothesis driven scientific research; and to analyze and interpret data to find solutions to molecular biology and genetics related problems.
4. P04 PO4: To work independently and as part of research group in a multidisciplinary team setting
5. P05 PO5: To apply the principles of scientific research ethics and academic integrity
6. P06 PO6: To interpret, explain and present primary scientific literature and novel findings in oral, written and visual presentation formats
7. P07 PO7: To evaluate experimental data and theoretical findings by using critical and analytical thinking techniques.
8. P08 PO8: To use the currently acceptable process of preparing research proposals and manuscripts for publishing in scientific journals.
9. P09 PO9: To apply the principles of molecular biology and genetics in generating/finding solutions to social problems / issues.
10. P10 PO10: To identify and implement environmental and laboratory safety procedures.
11. P11 PO11: To identify and apply the necessary professional skill set in projects and jobs involving independent and competitive careers in academia, industrial, medical or clinical research, science education, scientific writing and communication, health care, health care policy and civil service.

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