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Course Description

This course introduces students to the Information Technology (IT) concepts and the software that facilitates IT solutions. Topics include: data, information, and knowledge concepts, productivity software tools, role of networking and communication, the "digital phenomena", and the benefits of IT. Also included are IT program concepts such as: ethics, the importance of effective written and oral communication, continuous learning, and technology monitoring-evaluation.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe a foundation for the information technology specialization.
  2. Describe the process of evaluating, adopting, utilizing and integrating powerful computing tools for solving complex problems
  3. Describe the evaluation of information technology tools with respect to capabilities and limitations along various problem domains
  4. Describe the importance of increasing productivity in terms of improving effectiveness and efficiency
  5. Give the student practice in speaking and writing about information technology using two voices of communication
  6. Give the student practice in early adoption and infusion of new technology through rapid, life-long learning
  7. Introduce the student to the breadth-first topics of data storage and retrieval

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Competency Areas