This course introduces students to Information Technology (IT) on a theoretical and practical level. The course reviews the underlying concepts of IT as embodied in operating systems, hardware, application software, website creation and networks. It ensures that all students have mastered minimum skills and knowledge sets and are prepared to carry out assignments requiring IT skills through the program.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate an understanding of definitions and implications of common IT terms.
- Demonstrate the operation of main technologies used in an information technology environment, e.g., working with virtual machines, identifying security issues, file formats and file management, user/account management, and troubleshooting.
- Assess the quality of online information technology resources.
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