Course Overview
This updated course emphasizes both how business computer information systems are developed and how the Internet has changed the way that modern businesses operate. Students learn IT terminology, technical concepts, and effective communication with IT personnel. Topics include: basic computer components, software, operating systems, computer system types, databases, telecommunications, networks, the internet and data security. Participants study specialized business systems and learn the information systems development process as well as the methodologies for evaluating software and hardware components of a business computer information system. Please note: *This course will be offered once each year in the fall term.*
Prerequisite(s)
- COMP 1002 or CGA tutorial.
Credits
3.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Identify when and how computers can be used to solve business problems.
- Describe the implications computers have on organizations and their resources.
- Identify Information Technology issues and concerns.
- Evaluate software packages and microcomputer systems.
- Describe the steps involved in the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Utilize a database management software package.
- Describe basic telecommunications components and computer networks.
- Communicate effectively with IT personnel.
- Describe the Internet and its application in a business environment.
- Describe the basic functions of e-commerce.
- Describe special business information systems.
Effective as of Fall 2006
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