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CS 200: Fundamentals of Information Technology

Learn IT fundamentals including hardware, software, databases, networking, information security, and emerging technologies. Earn transferable college credit with this flexible self-paced IT course.

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Course curriculum

1. Course Overview and Learning Outcomes
1. Learning Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Ch 2.1: Understanding Digital Devices and Binary Systems
4. Quiz 2.1
5. Ch 2.2: Tour of a PC
6. Quiz 2.2
7. Ch 2.3: Overview of Information Systems Hardware and Computing Devices
8. Quiz 2.3
9. Summary
10. VIDEO:Collecting Hardware
11. Analyzing Hardware
12. VIDEO:Characteristics of Storing and Retrieving Hardware
13. VIDEO:Storing and Retrieving Hardware
14. VIDEO:Processing Hardware
15. VIDEO:Displaying Hardware
1. Learning Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Ch 3.1: Types of Software
4. Quiz 3.1
5. Ch 3.2: Comprehensive Overview of Software Types and Enterprise Applications
6. Quiz 3.2
7. Ch 3.3: Application in Modern Computing
8. Quiz 3.3
9. Summary
10. VIDEO:Collecting Software
11. VIDEO:Analyzing Software
12. VIDEO:Storing and Retrieving Software
1. Learning Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Ch 4.1: Understanding Data, Information, Knowledge, and Big Data in Information Systems
4. Quiz 4.1
5. Ch 4.2: Understanding Data, Databases, and Information Systems
6. Quiz 4.2
7. Ch 4.3: Designing and Implementing a Database
8. Quiz 4.3
9. Ch 4.4: Overview of Database Management Systems (DBMS) and Structured Query Language (SQL)
10. Quiz 4.4
11. Ch 4.5: Understanding Data Management, and Business Intelligence
12. Quiz 4.5
13. Summary
14. VIDEO:Information Systems in Context Data & Information
15. VIDEO:Database Management System (DBMS)
16. VIDEO:Normalisation (Updated)
17. VIDEO:Data Warehousing and Data mining
1. Learning Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Ch 5.1: A Brief History of the Internet
4. Quiz 5.1
5. Ch 5.2: The Evolution and Impact of High-Speed Internet and Wireless Networking Technologies
6. Quiz 5.2
7. Ch 5.3: Networking in Organizations: LANs, WANs, and Beyond
8. Quiz 5.3
9. Summary
10. VIDEO: Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology
1. Learning Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Ch 6.1: Comprehensive Overview of Information Security: The CIA Triad and Essential Tools
4. Quiz 6.1
5. Ch 6.2: Key Concepts in Information Security: Blockchain, Bitcoin, Backup Strategies, and Firewalls
6. Quiz 6.2
7. Ch 6.3: Comprehensive Guide to Information Security: Tools, Policies, and Best Practices
8. Quiz 6.3
9. Summary
1. Learning Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Ch 7.1: Productivity, Competitive Advantage, and Industry Analysis
4. Quiz 7.1
5. Ch 7.2: Using Information Systems for Competitive Advantage
6. Quiz 7.2
7. Ch 7.3: Investing in IT for Competitive Advantage
8. Quiz 7.3
9. Summary
10. VIDEO:Types of Information Systems (TPS, MIS, and DSS)
11. VIDEO:Enterprise Wide Systems - CRM, ERP and SCM (Business Information Systems)
12. VIDEO: Types of Business Analytics (Descriptive, Predictive, and Prescriptive)
1. Learning Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Ch 8.1: Comprehensive Overview of Business Processes and Their Strategic Importance
4. Quiz 8.1
5. Ch 8.2: Optimizing Business Processes for Competitive Advantage: BPM and BPR
6. Quiz 8.2
7. Summary
8. VIDEO:Introduction to the Information Processes Collecting
9. VIDEO:Introduction to the Information Processes: Organising
10. VIDEO:Introduction to the Information Processes Analysing
11. VIDEO:Introduction to the Information Processes Storing and Reteriving
12. VIDEO:Introduction to the Information Processes: Processing
13. VIDEO:Introduction to the Information Processes Transmitting and Receiving
14. VIDEO:Introduction to the Information Processes Displaying
1. Learning Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Ch 9.1: The Roles and Responsibilities in the Creation of Information Systems
4. Quiz 9.1
5. Ch 9.2: Key Roles in Information Systems: Creation, Operation, and Management
6. Quiz 9.2
7. Ch 9.3: The People Component of Information Systems: Roles, Careers, and Organizational Impact
8. Quiz 9.3
9. Summary
1. Learning Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Ch 10.1: Software Development Methodologies
4. Quiz 10.1
5. Ch 10.2: Programming Languages
6. Quiz 10.2
7. Ch 10.3: Programming Tools and Web/Mobile Development
8. Quiz 10.3
9. Ch 10.4: Software Development: Build vs. Buy, Implementation, and Maintenance
10. Quiz 10.4
11. Summary
12. VIDEOS:Software Development Models
1. Learning Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Ch 11.1: Globalization
4. Quiz 11.1
5. Ch 11.2: The Digital Divide
6. Quiz 11.2
7. Summary
1. Learning Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Ch 12.1: Ethics, Intellectual Property, and Legal Implications in Information Systems
4. Quiz 12.1
5. Ch 12.2: Privacy Considerations in Information Systems
6. Quiz 12.2
7. Summary
8. VIDEO:Social & Ethical Issues Privacy
9. VIDEO:Social & Ethical Issues Accuracy of Data & Information
10. VIDEO:Social & Ethical Issues: Security
11. VIDEO:Social & Ethical Issues Data Quality
12. VIDEO:Social & Ethical Issues The Changing Nature of Work
13. VIDEO:Social & Ethical Issues: Appropriate Use of Information
14. VIDEO:Social & Ethical Issues Health & Safety
15. VIDEO:Social & Ethical Issues Copyright Laws
16. VIDEO: People Effected by Social & Ethical Issues
1. Learning Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Ch 13.1: Global and Social Trends in Information Systems
4. Quiz 13.1
5. Ch 13.2: Personalization, Mobile, and Emerging Technologies in Information Systems
6. Quiz 13.2
7. Summary
8. VIDEO:Current Digitizing Trends
1. Assignment
2. Rubric for Assignment
1. Final Exam: Instructions (Important)
2. Final Exam
1. Learning Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Ch 1.1: Defining Information Systems
4. Quiz 1.1
5. Ch 1.2: The Role of Information Systems
6. Quiz 1.2
7. Ch 1.3: Competitive Advantage
8. Quiz 1.3
9. Summary
10. VIDEO:Information Systems in Context Overview
11. VIDEO:Information Systems in Context Purpose
12. VIDEO:Information Systems in Context The Environment

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CS 200: Fundamentals of Information Technology

Course curriculum

Computer Science 200: Fundamentals of Information Technology

Chapter 2: Hardware

Chapter 3: Software

Chapter 4: Data and Databases

Chapter 5: Networking and Communication

Chapter 6: Information Systems Security

Chapter 7: The Strategic Role of Information Technology in Business

Chapter 8: Business Processes

Chapter 9: The People in Information Systems

Chapter 10: Information Systems Development

Chapter 11: Globalization and the Digital Divide

Chapter 12: The Ethical and Legal Implications of Information Systems

Chapter 13: Trends in Information Systems

Assignment

Final exam

Chapter 1: What Is an Information System?

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