10106182Information Technology Concepts
Course Information
Description
Learn about the most-up-to-date technology in an ever-changing world. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of why computers are essential in business and society, and learn the fundamentals and terms associated with computers and mobile devices, the Internet, networks, programs and apps, cloud computing, digital safety, IT ethics and security while using available technologies including video conferencing.
Total Credits
3
Prior Learning Assessment
- Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam
- Transfer Credit (includes Certifications)
Course Competencies
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Recognize basic computer terminologyAssessment StrategiesOnline GamesSimulationsSkill DemonstrationCriteriause key computer terminologyidentify components of a computerexplore the categories of computers and their uses
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Explore application softwareAssessment StrategiesCase StudyWritten ReportsCriteriaexplore categories of productivity softwareexplore categories of graphics and multimedia softwareexplore categories of home, personal, and educational softwareexplore categories of communications software
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Explore hardware components of a computer systemAssessment StrategiesReflectionResearch PaperPresentationCriteriaidentify components in the computer system unitanalyze the CPUcompare various processors on the current marketdifferentiate between a bit and bytedifferentiate between various types of memoryexplore types of expansion slots in the system unitexplore types of cards in the system unitdifferentiate between portsexplore the function of the bus to the computer's processing systemdifferentiate between different types DVD/CD drives
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Differentiate between input devicesAssessment StrategiesCritiqueDemonstrationProjectCriteriaexplore the various types of input devicessummarize the characteristics of input devices
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Differentiate between output devicesAssessment StrategiesDrawing/IllustrationEssayInterviewCriteriaexplore the various types of printers and cost of operating those printersexplore fax machinesexplore the factors affecting the quality of a monitors and flat-panel displaysexplain the purpose a data projectorexplore various monitor ergonomic issues
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Differentiate between storage and memory devicesAssessment StrategiesProjectRole PlayPaper/ReportCriteriadifferentiate between storage and memorydifferentiate between the various types of storage media and storage devicesexplain how data is stored on various storage mediaexplore how to care for various storage mediaexplore how a hard disk organizes dataexplore the use of backup tapes, PC cards, smart cards, microfilm, and microficheexplore cloud computing
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Identify various types of operating system software and utility programsAssessment StrategiesPresentationsQuizzesSkill DemonstrationCriteriaexplore the various types of operating system softwaredifferentiate between an operating system and utility programexplore the features and functions of an operating systemexplore the startup process for a personal computeridentify the purpose of utility programs (such as viewer, file compression, diagnostic, disk scanner, defragmenter, uninstaller, backup, antivirus, and screen saver)
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Explore computer communications and networksAssessment StrategiesEssaysOral ReportExamCriteriasummarize the components required for successful communicationsexplore the various uses of communications such as smart phones, 2D bar codes, and social media sitesidentify the various types of transmission mediaexplain the purpose of communications softwareexplore the commonly used communications devicesdifferentiate between the various types of networksidentify the various communications protocolidentify the uses of intranets and extranets
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Explore computer security, privacy, and ethicsAssessment StrategiesComputer Laboratory WorkSelf-AssessmentPortfolioCriteriaidentify various types of security risks that can threaten computersexplore the ways to safeguard a computerexplore how a computer virus worksexplore the steps an individual can take to prevent viruses - security software, firewalls, and routersexplain why a computer backup is importantidentify the steps in a disaster recovery planidentify issues relating to information privacyexplore the ethical issues with respect to the information ageidentify Internet-related security and privacy issues