Course Description:
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to computer applications including basic computer concepts and terminology. Hands-on experience in using operating system, word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and networks and telecommunications, General knowledge in Information systems (IS), Information Technology (IT), social and organizational aspects of information systems as well as Security and Control issues.
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate:
- Clearly the components of the information systems
- An understanding of present hardware, software, and related information technology concepts
- An ability to Produce relevant information system documentation
- Capability of using standard packages in their daily activities
- An ability to Identify different types of information systems
- Practice on using standard application packages (Word processors, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, e-mails for communication, browsers for searching etc.)
- To design and develop a simple database using Ms Access
- Ability to troubleshoot the PC (computer system, monitor, peripherals, and accessories)
- Ability to design simple databases, installing/uninstalling software and computer troubleshooting
- Will have confidence in working with colleagues and in passing on knowledge to others.
- Independent learning (ODL) and critical self-reflection as basis for personal development and lifelong learning.
Course Contents:
- Introduction to Computer and Information Systems
- Computer hardware (computer system, monitor, peripherals, and accessories) and Software (Operating systems, application packages, programming languages, Viruses, worms, Trojan horses, anti-viruses etc.)
- The use of standard application packages (Word processors, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, e-mails for communication, browsers for searching etc.)
- Data and information, files and databases, information storage and handling (media and capacity)
- Networks and communications technologies (intranet, extranet and the Internet, web browsing and e-mails applications.
- Information systems in organizations, information technology at a national level, social and organizational aspects of information systems
- Security and control issues in Information Systems
Course reading Materials
- Fundamentals of Information Systems, 3rd Edition (2005). Ralph Stair & George Reynolds, Publisher: Course Technology; ISBN: 0619064919
- Business and Information Systems, Robert C. Nickerson, Publisher: Prentice Hall, Hardcover, 2nd edition, Published July 2000, ISBN 0130894966
- Business Information Systems, Elizabeth Hardcastle, Ventus Publishing ApS, ISBN: 978-87-7681-463-2
- Information Systems Today, 5th Edition, Joseph Valacich and Christoph Schneider, Publisher: Prentice Hall (2010), ISBN-10: 0137066996, ISBN-13: 9780137066995