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. Students will be able to adopt theoretical and practical knowledge in a challenging work environment.
2. P02 2. Students will be able to guide teamwork in intercultural and various international working environments.
3. P03 3. Students will be able to obtain the communicative, conceptual and analytical skills necessary for conflict environments.
4. P04 4. Students will be able to recognize the importance of basic competence to create a competitive advantage and achieve a success on a global scale.
5. P05 5. Students will be able to integrate ethical and social responsible practices that are environmentally friendly and applicable both in business and personal life.
6. P06 6. Students will be able to raise awareness about continuous improvement to increase business performance in professional life.
7. P07 7. Students will be able to adopt and apply critical and strategic thinking together with research capabilities for organizational decisions.
8. P08 8. Students will be able to use and manage the information technologies required for the contemporary business world.
9. P09 9. Students will be able to have a knowledge of, at least, one foreign language at basic level in addition to English.
10. P10 10. Students will be able to acquire effective teamwork skills.

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