CPIT 220

Course Name

Course Code

Introduction to IT

CPIT 220

Prerequisite

Credit Units

CPIT 201

Theory

Practice

Training

Credit

3

1

0

3

Course Description

This course teaches the fundamental of information technology and the software used in IT solutions.

Course Contents

§ Understanding the concept of data, information & knowledge.

§ Introduction to Software

§ Role of communications and networks in motivating information technology.

§ The benefits of information technology in new (digital) society.

§ The importance of monitoring the development of IT as a field.

§ Ethics of specialization.

Course Outcomes

Upon finishing this course, the student should:

§ Understand the basics of IT which will include the ability to define the term "Information Technology".

§ Knowing which science that affects IT, which is:

- Computer Science,

- Information System and

- Computer Engineer.

§ Determine the areas directly affected by information technology.

§ Understanding of software applications and Information Technology, which include:

- Establishing a database using simple descriptions
given.

- Use SQL to search the database.

References

• E. Turban, R. K. Rainer, R. E. Potter, "Introduction to Information Technology", 3rd Ed., Wiley, 2004, ISBN 0471347809.

• V. Rajaraman, "Introduction to Information Technology", Prentice-Hall, 2004, ISBN 8120324021.

• D. Cyganski, J. A. Orr, R. F. Vaz, "Information Technology: Inside and Outside", Prentice-Hall, 2001, ISBN 0130114960.