Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

SDCM-0165

Organization's ID:

Computer Science 102

Organization:

Study.com, LLC

Location:

Online

Length:

44 hours and 20 weeks

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

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

Description

Objective:

The course objective is for students to understand basic IT topics that are essential to computer science such as database systems, the Internet, e-commerce, software development and computer security.

Learning Outcomes:

identify the different elements of an information system, including input, output and processing elements
identify the components of a computer system, including hardware components and software applications
explain the differences between operating system software and application software
describe the purpose and components of database management, knowledge management systems and specialized information systems
analyze potential security risks when using an information system, including personal and professional computer systems and networks, and describe forms of computer network and internet security
identify jobs related to information systems careers and describe the impact of technology on careers
describe the system development life cycle (SDLC), define object-oriented programming, and describe alternate methods of development (e.g., Agile programming)

General Topics:

Information Systems Overview Computer Hardware & Software Database Systems Overview Networks & the Internet Mobile & Electronic Commerce Information Support Systems Knowledge Management & Artificial Intelligence Software Development & Project Management Impact of Information Technology Computer & Internet Security Information Systems & Technology Careers

Instruction & Assessment