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EDTC 550
Information Technology
Course
Description
This course
introduces the fundamentals of computer systems and information processing in today's work
environment. The course will explain the roles of information systems, systems
development, operating systems and programming, relational databases, networking concepts,
and the Internet.
Topics and
Objectives
Basic
Information System Concepts
- Define
information systems.
- Analyze the
roles of information systems in the workplace.
- Examine the
overall development process.
Operating
Systems and Programming
- Distinguish
between operating systems.
- Compare and
contrast common programming languages and their feature sets.
- Examine the
implementation process.
Information
Systems Stored Data
- Compare and
contrast types of databases.
- Analyze the role
of databases in the workplace.
- Define query
languages.
- Examine how an
application may use query language to interface with a database.
Networking
Concepts and the Internet
- Compare and
contrast the different network topologies.
- Review
networking hardware components.
- Distinguish
between the Internet, intranets, and extranets.
Information
Systems and Decision Making
- Define
management information systems.
- Distinguish
between different types of decision-making information systems.
- Define key
concepts of knowledge management systems.
- Determine future
trends in technology and how it affects education
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