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ntigua and Barbuda International Institute of TechnologyCIS 101 - INTRO. TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Instructor: Mrs. Nyeis! Geor"e-Minott# $.Sc.Te%e&one: '(0-)''(*+,# -1'(*c,E-/!i%: [email protected]: *Instructors Oice: Roo/ )1,
Course DescriptionThis course introduces students to computers and computing. Students are introduced to computer hardware,
software and operating systems. Also covered are the Internet, application software, databases, networks,computer security, mobile devices, IT privacy issues, and future trends in technology. Students will make use of
the World Wide Web as a repository of the latest information and an integrated learning tool; develop an in
depth understanding of why computers are essential components in the business world and society in general.
3 credits Textbook (Required)
Title! Technology in Action, "th #dition
Authors! Alan #vans, $endall %artin, %ary Anne &oatPublisher! &rentice 'all
Course Objectives
(pon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to!
(nderstand and describe the types of computers and their purposes
(nderstand and describe how the components of a computer system function )hardware and software* (nderstand the legal and privacy issues concerning information technology
(nderstand what is a network, the different types of networks and what are the advantages of setting up
one
(nderstand how hackers can attack a network, what harm they cause and how you can protect your
computer from hackers.
(nderstand why wireless networks are more vulnerable than wired networks, and what special
precautions are re+uired to ensure your wireless network is secure.
(nderstand how to protect your computer from viruses
emonstrate the use of the Internet for research
Grdin! "#ste$ nd "cle
A%&&Tuses letter grades to indicate +uality of academic work. - is the lowest passing grade. 'owever a
grade of -/ is re+uired for satisfactory completion of the course.
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Course Assess$ent nd 5ei!htin!
The following table provides the due dates for each of the assignments in the course and the relevant gradingassessment!
Assi!n$ent Grdin!
%idterm #0am 6* '
1inal #0am 6* '2ui33es ,/'
'omework Assignments ,/'
Attendance4iscussion 6*'
5esearch &aper ,*'
Total ,**'
Course Policies
Attendnce
Attendance at class is a re+uirement for successful completion of the course. The Institute therefore provides forsome reasonable absences due to hardship, i.e. up to four )6* absences in a course. 'owever, student $# 7il
the course i7 he8she hs $ore thn 7our (1) unexcused bsencesand therefore may become a candidate for
dismissal. 9teness 5ill not be tolerted. Two une0cused latenesses 7 one )8* absence. (Please refer to thestudent handbook for Policies concerning the Code of Conduct for the Institute)
Assi!n$ents
#ndofchapter assignments and +ui33es will be given regularly throughout the trimester to be returned on
the due date indicated. /heckMOODLE daily for updates to activities.
All assignments must be submitted on time. &lease ensure that you have a working internet and computer atall times, as failure in this area will not be accepted as an e0cuse for nonsubmission of assignments.
vlution : x$s
A Student9s final grade will be evaluated based upon class participation, assignments, +ui33es, e0ams, and a
final pro:ect. 2ui33es will be given on the completion of each chapter.
;ke0up x$s
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ntigua and Barbuda International Institute of Technology%akeup e0ams may be administered by your instructor in the case where a student isgenuinelyabsent fromclass on the date of the scheduled e0am. A student may not opt to absent him or herself, in order to force a
makeup e0am. This will result in a grade of
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@eek Topics Presented Redin! Assi!n$ent uiBBes
nd x$s
Week 1 rientation
(sing Technology to save the world
/hapter 8
Tech in 1ocus 8! 'istory of the &/
Week 2 =ooking at /omputers! (nderstanding
the &arts
/hapter ? 2ui3 8
Week 3 (sing the Internet! %aking the %ost
of the Web9s 5esources
/hapter B
Tech in 1ocus ?! Information
Technology #thics
2ui3 ?
Assign. 8
Week 4 Application Software! &rograms That=et Cou Work and &lay
/hapter 6 2ui3 B
Week 5 (sing System Software! The
perating System, (tility &rograms,
and 1ile %anagement
/hapter D
Tech in 1ocus B! /omputing
Alternatives
2ui3 6
Assign. ?
Week 6 (sing System Software! The
perating System, (tility &rograms,
and 1ile %anagement
5eview for %idterm %idterm
#0am
Week 7 (nderstanding and accessing'ardware! #valuating your system
/hapter >
Week 8 Eetworking! /onnecting computing
evices file
/hapter F
Tech in 1ocus 6! (nder the 'ood
2ui3 D
Week 9 igital lifestyle! %anaging igital
ata and evices
/hapter G 2ui3 >
Assign. B
Week 10 Securing your System! &rotecting
Cour igital ata and Services
/hapter "
Tech in 1ocus D! /areers in IT
2ui3 F
Week 11 Submission of 5esearch &aper 2ui3 G
Assign. 6
Week 12 1inal #0am 1inal #0am
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