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CISC 310: Introduction to Computer Information Science
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| Units: |
3.00 |
| Prerequisite: |
None. |
| Hours: |
54 hours lecture |
| Description: |
This course examines
information technology and its role in solving
business problems. Topics include information
systems, database management systems, networking,
e-commerce, ethics and security, and computer
systems hardware and software components. These
concepts and related methods are applied through
hands-on projects to develop computer-based
solutions to business problems. |
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Section 3: Learning Outcomes and Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the
student will be able to:
- explain how a computer system works.
- differentiate between the hardware and software
components of a computer network.
- differentiate between the hardware components of a
computer system.
- differentiate between system software and
application software.
- differentiate between the most commonly used
computer operating systems.
- explain the basic operation of networks.
- differentiate the types of computer networks.
- demonstrate the secure utilization of Internet
resources.
- propose methods for insuring the security of
business information systems.
- discuss and relate the different phases of the
System Development Cycle.
- demonstrate an understanding of the development and
use of information systems in business.
- recommend methods of assessing business information
systems.
- solve common business problems using appropriate
information technologies.
- manipulate databases using database management
software.
- build software solutions to business problems using
Internet technologies.
- evaluate the impact of information and computer
technology on organizations and society including
e-commerce, ethics, copyright, privacy, and security.
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Certificates requiring this course:
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