CIS100
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Introduction to Information Technology
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Core Course Topics
Computer Hardware: Input, Output, Processing, and Storage
Computer Networks
Operating Systems, File Management and Utility Programs
Productivity Software
Computer Security, Privacy, Netiquette, Ethics, and Social Media
Artificial Intelligence
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Operate basic computer hardware including common input, output, and storage devices.
Describe important concepts related to computer hardware, e.g., memory, secondary storage, storage units, speed, etc.
Log into and out of a computer network including the HFC Network.
Compose a professional email.
Send and open e-mail including attachments.
Describe the difference between various types of networks, e.g., HFC Network, LANs, WANs, the Internet, etc.
Effectively use the World-Wide-Web, search engines and other information resources online.
Describe the purpose and functions of an operating system (OS).
Differentiate the major operating systems, e.g., Windows, Mac, Linux, etc.
Perform file management tasks including finding, organizing, saving, copying, and printing files in client, network and cloud-based environments.
Utilize common utility program including compression/zip and pdf files.
Utilize client, network and cloud-based application and productivity software.
Create word processing documents that incorporate a variety of formatting options.
Create spreadsheets that incorporate data, information, formulas, functions, data analysis and a variety of formatting options.
Create, modify, and view a professional slideshow using a variety of presentation software features.
Recognize common malware threats to computer security and privacy such as viruses, phishing, spoofing, ransomware, and identity theft.
Identify common methods of malware, security, and privacy protection such as antivirus software, safe browsing and email usage, software updates, strong passwords, firewalls, and VPNs.
Identify common computer ethical and netiquette standards and expectations.
Describe the benefits and risks of social media.
Describe various types of artificial intelligence, e.g., weak, strong, multi-model.
Describe applications of A.I. in various fields, such as education, health care, national defense, manufacturing, graphics, and software engineering.
Demonstrate the effective use of multiple current A.I. systems.
Describe the ethical implications to artificial intelligence, e.g., academic integrity, bias, hallucinations, career skills, misinformation, deepfakes.