CS 115 - Introduction to Computer & Information Technology

Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Class will explore foundational concepts related to computer hardware and software, networking, databases, programming, Information Systems, and data security. You’ll gain a broad understanding of career options within IT that will help you refine your interests and make vocational choices.
Course Outcomes:

Classify and define major components of a computer system.
Investigate and explore Artificial Intelligence, existing and future User Interfaces.
Practice binary and hexadecimal number conversion associated with ASCII, Unicode, and Color representation.
Assess and contrast data storage, cloud computing and differentiate between various storage devices.
Analyze and apply file management skills to access and maintain files.
Explore Cyber Security and personal privacy issues to demonstrate safe online practices.
Investigate the usage of E-mail, Internet, and networks.
Design and create a webpage with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Explain the ethical use of software, hardware, and the Internet.
Compare current high-level programming languages and write a computer program.
Analyze current Database Management Systems to build and query a database.

Course Topics:

Major components of a computer system
Cloud computing and existing User Interfaces
Artificial intelligence and Biometrics
Cybersecurity and Data security
Personal privacy and online safety
Digital rights management
Open-source software
Design a Network
Use SQL to query a database
Create and Run a Program
Build a Webpage

Course Attribute(s): Transferable Elective