Course Number: IS201
Course Title: Computer Information Systems

 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

General

Provides fundamental understanding of Computers and Information systems. The students will be exposed to tools and technologies used in the computer-based information systems. They include hardware and software resources, business systems design methods, programming languages, networking and communications.

Specific
Students will be able to:

 1. describe the basic components of a computer and classify computers by size.
 2. identify state-of-the-art hardware systems and explain their functions.
 3. name software resources and their use.
 4. explain the concepts of data communications.
 5. define and classify various types of networking technologies.
 6. identify and distinguish between various programming languages.
 7. demonstrate conceptual understanding of Operating Systems.
 8. explain how the systems are designed and analyzed.
 9. differentiate between classic and new approaches in Management Information systems.
10. explain the role of Computer security and privacy.
11. explain the Importance of Computer systems policy and ethics.
12. explain Modern trends in Computer systems: Expert systems, Robotics & virtual reality.
13. use the hands-on tools such as Word Processing and Presentation for business objectives.
14. define and explain Data Base Management Systems including the use, storage and retrieval of business data.