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Oct 31, 2024
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2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]
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CSA 110 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems CIS 1120. Description: Business information systems from a business intelligence perspective. Includes the uses of application software with emphasis on database and spreadsheet packages for efficient and effective problem solving.
Credits: 3 Lecture: 3 Course Content:
- The Internet, the World Wide Web and e-commerce
- Components of the system unit including input, output, and storage
- Operating systems, utility programs, and disk and file management
- Communications, networks and their topology
- Database management (Microsoft Access) and spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel)
- Computers and society, security (e.g., malware and firewalls), privacy, and ethics
- Information systems in business
- Enterprise computing
- Computer careers and certification
Learning Outcomes:
- Define the basic components of a computer system. (2)
- Identify the basic components of the Internet and the World Wide Web. (1)
- Describe the functions of an operating system and utility programs. (3)
- Identify components necessary for communications and networking. (4)
- Describe the basic functions and uses of databases and spreadsheets. (5)
- Design, create and enter data into Excel spreadsheets and Access databases. (5)
- Evaluate the issues related to computer security risks, information privacy, and ethics. (6,7)
- Identify the phases and the activities in the system development cycle. (7,8)
- Describe career opportunities and certification requirements in the computer industry. (9)
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