Course Description
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Introduces students to the role of information technology in today's global business, political, and government environments, and in society in general. It examines the role of technology globally, particularly as it is used for cultural awareness, business development, political change, and social improvement. The negative aspects of technology (e.g., dumping of end-of-life hardware in developing countries) are also discussed. The course studies infrastructure (hardware and software, networks, the Internet), communications, software and website development, databases, and information security and privacy.
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Course Objectives
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be expected to:
- a. Analyze information systems based on the idea that information is a critical resource to the organization that in turn influences the management of other resources;
- b. Document the concepts of information within the organization i.e. what questions should be asked to collect information, why and with what priority.
- c. Establish how information systems fit within an organization to support its processes and division of work;
- d. Explain the essentials of information systems and subsystems in terms of purposes, processes, boundaries, and value;
- e. Identify facts or ideas on the importance of advances in technology in the design and development of new information systems;
- f. Summarize the role of people in the operation of information systems.
- g. Plan how information systems can be developed to accomplish organizational objectives; and
- h. Discuss the ethical concerns associated with information systems including security and privacy.
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