Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

GRAD-0006

Organization's ID:

S1 - 118583028; S2 - 118583041

Organization:

Graduation Alliance

Location:

Online

Length:

4 weeks (120 hours)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	2	Introduction to Information Technology or Administrative Management

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide students with a working knowledge of computer concepts and essential skills necessary for work and communication in today's society. Students will learn safety, security, and ethical issues in computing and social networking as well as about input/output systems, computer hardware and operating systems, and office applications.

Learning Outcomes:

Identify and develop a plan for career development in the it field including the development of skills like communication, work ethic, presentations, leadership, and healthy work environments
Define, describe, and compare key terms, concepts, and tools used in it
Convert numbers to binary and back
Explain the components of an it project proposal, target audiences, and brand strategies
Describe the types, file structures, interfaces, and types of updates and patches for operating systems
Identify equipment compatible to meet needs, including the process to back up equipment
Describe types of information security and security compliance
Identify hardware requirements and describe the process of installing new hardware
Describe the methods of transmitting and presenting data
Identify different types of plugins. describe the features of plug-ins
Describe the different uses of a database and its elements
Describe what happens to equipment when it reaches end of life
Define and describe the different types of methodologies for problem solving and the process to create a solution to the problem.