ITEC 1001 - Introduction to Computing

(4) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HSGPA >=3.2 or ACT MATH >=17 or SAT MATH >=400 or ACCM >=67 or ACCNGM>=258 or MATH 1111* concurrently AND ACT ENGL>=17 or SAT CR READ >=430 or (ACCR >=61 and ACCW >=4) or (ACCNGR>=237 and ACCW>=4)) or ENGL 1101 with a C or higher
Introduction to computers and applications software. Upon completion of this course students will: (1) understand the evolution of information technology and future trends; (2) describe the ethical issues surrounding the uses of digital information; (3) demonstrate proficiency in the use of various personal productivity software; (4) understand the functionality and interaction among the main hardware components of a computer and appropriate terminology; (5) acquire basic knowledge of computer security, protection mechanisms and privacy threats on Internet; (6) understand the role of computing tools in supporting collaborative projects; (7) understand the principles of computer networking; (8) understand different types of systems and application software.