Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

SOPH-0023

Organization's ID:

CS1001

Organization:

SOPHIA Learning, LLC

Location:

Online

Length:

Students have 60 days with 30 days' extension (if needed) to complete the course

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Introduction to Information Technology

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide students with an overview of information systems, including hardware and software components, networking, database management, and issues related to privacy, security, and ethics. Students will learn how computers represent, store, and process information and how businesses and organizations use technology and information systems to make decisions.

Learning Outcomes:

Identify computer hardware and types of software
Identify essential elements of the Microsoft windows operating system
Define the structure and role of data warehousing in business environments
Apply a professional code of ethics in the field of computing
Identify activities and tools used by it professionals
Evaluate a workstation for health and safety risks
Recall the chronological evolution of the history of information technology
Describe the primary functions of a computer
Identify various numbering systems used to represent digital data
Describe the purpose and function of operating systems, including commercial, open-source, and mobile operating systems
Identify characteristics of a database
Describe common network components and network types
Identify the main phases of a software development cycle
Define the roles and responsibilities within the computing profession
Describe main technological trends and advances in computer science for the future