Semester: - SUNY Erie



A. Course Number and Title: DA103

Introduction to Information Technology

B. Curriculum: Information Technology (1492)

C. Course Description: Overview of how information technology is used in

everyday life. Topics include the history of computers, hardware, software, data, information, networks, telecommunications, e-commerce, systems development, specialized information systems, the personal and social impact of computers, and current topics in IT.

(C, N, S)

D. Duration of Instructional

Period: 150 Minutes Lecture per week for 15 weeks

100 Minutes Laboratory per week for 15 weeks

E. Academic Credit Hours: Four (4.0)

Contact hours: Five (5.0)

Lecture, Lab, Credit Hours: (3,2,4)

F. Suggested Text(s): Succeeding with Technology - 3rd edition

Bauldauf | Stair

Course Technology

ISBN: 1-4239-2529-7

G. Course Outcomes: Upon completion, the student will be able to:

1. Use a microcomputer.

2. Use the Internet for research.

3. Explain the steps involved in systems design, defining, designing, and writing a computer program.

4. Explain the function of each component of a computer.

5. Demonstrate an understanding of Information Technology terminology and applications.

6. List the uses of computers in society: business, education, retail, health care, etc.

H. Program Competencies:

Upon graduation with an Associate in Applied

Science degree in Information Technology, the

graduate will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of a broad business and real world perspective of information technology.

2. Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of data design and data management principles.

4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic programming principles.

5. Demonstrate knowledge of systems development and how it relates to industry.

6. Demonstrate the ability to apply analytical and logical thinking to gathering and analyzing information, designing and testing solutions to problems, and formulating plans.

7. Use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies.

8. Analyze, identify and define the requirements that must be satisfied to address problems or opportunities faced by organizations or individuals.

9. Identify and evaluate current and emerging technologies and assess their applicability to address the users’ needs.

10. Analyze the impact of technology on individuals, organizations and society, including ethical, legal and policy issues.

11. Demonstrate an understanding of best practices, standards and their application.

12. Demonstrate the ability to present and discuss how computer systems impact the operation and management of business and society.

13. Demonstrate the ability to discuss the impact of information technology on society and the workplace.

14. Demonstrate the ability to define and use the basic terminology of relational databases.

I. SUNY General Education

Knowledge and Skills Areas: N/A

J. ECC Graduate Learning Outcomes:

1. Communicate effectively

Related Course Objectives 1-6

2. Read and think critically.

Related Course Objectives 1-6

3. Apply appropriate mathematical procedures and

quantitative methods.

Related Course Objective 3

4. Demonstrate knowledge of the processes of science and technological change and the impact of that change on the individual, the culture, and the environment.

Related Course Objectives 1 and 6

5. Exhibit the research skills for lifelong learning.

Related Course Objectives 1-6

6. Demonstrate adequate preparation for a career or continuing education.

Related Course Objectives 1-6

7. Demonstrate competence with computers and technology.

Related Course Objectives 1-6

K. Assessment of Student Learning:

Projects (4) 40%

Lab Assignments 20%

Exams 40%

Students will be required to exhibit knowledge and application of the topics listed in the topical outline.

L. Learning Resource Center: Students are strongly encouraged to use the library

and Internet, where appropriate, when completing

assignments.

Technology in Action, Introductory, 5/E

Evans, Poatsy, Martin,

ISBN: 0135137667

M. Topical Outline

|Topics |Instructional |

| |Period |

|Introduction to Information Technology |1.5 weeks |

|History of computers | |

|General computer concepts | |

|Types of computers | |

|Functions of a computer | |

|Computer usage | |

|Personal and social impact | |

|Computer Hardware |1 week |

|Input | |

|Output | |

|Expansion | |

|Storage | |

|Circuits | |

|Processing unit | |

|Memory | |

|Computer Software |1 week |

|System | |

|Application | |

|Freeware, open-source | |

|Artificial intelligence | |

|Internet / WWW |1 week |

|Web Basics | |

|Web 2.0 (wikis, blogs, etc.) | |

|Searching | |

|Telecommunications, Wireless Technologies & Networks |1 week |

|Telecommunications fundamentals | |

|Networking media, devices, software | |

|Types of networks | |

|Distributed Computing | |

|Digital Media |1 week |

|Music | |

|Audio | |

|Graphics | |

|Interactive Media | |

|Database systems |1.5 weeks |

|Data management principles | |

|Database management systems | |

|Database characteristics | |

|Data warehousing and mining | |

| E-commerce |1 week |

|E-commerce overview | |

|E-commerce applications | |

|E-commerce implementation | |

|Information Security |1 week |

|Threats and vulnerabilities | |

|Hardware security | |

|Software security | |

|Network security | |

|Internet Security | |

|Systems Development |2 weeks |

|Importance of systems development | |

|Tools and Techniques | |

|Systems development phases | |

|Ethics and Information Security |1 week |

|Ethical considerations | |

|Policies | |

|Laws | |

|Careers in Information Technology |1 week |

|Review of careers in IT concentration areas | |

|Job Outlook | |

|Current Topics in IT |1 week |

|Globalization | |

|Digital Technologies | |

|Other | |

Prepared by: Louise M. Kowalski 10/2008

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