CIT 115 Computer Information Systems Fundamentals Prerequisites None Offered Spring, Fall Software Microsoft Office Microsoft Internet Explorer Credit By Exam Yes Coordinator Bill Watson Course Instructional Objectives Back to Course Description Overview of Computing Applications Software and Internet Connectivity Describe the basic types of Applications software Explain the difference between Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database, Personal Information Management, Shareware, Freeware, and Custom Software Illustrate how computers are connected to the Internet. Introduction to Computer Hardware Identify, schematize, and evaluate the components of a motherboard. Describe how input, output, and storage devices work. Describe how files are stored on disk, what causes fragmentation, and how to maintain an efficient hard drive (storage device.) Introduction to Computer Operating Systems Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different categories of operating systems. Explain various features of several operating systems Introduction to Networks and Communications Explain the uses of communications; email, voice mail, fax, telecommuting, videoconferencing etc. Describe network media and topology Describe several types of communication devices used in networking Introduction to Databases and Information Management Define databases management systems Create a database of computer related components Define the difference between relational and object-oriented databases Explain several types of information systems Discuss the System Development Life Cycle Introduction to Programming Languages Discuss several types of programming languages used today Explain flow charts, coding, and testing techniques used by programmers Discuss several methods of Web Page development Explain what a virus is and how they affect computers All contents copyright 2003, CIT Department, IUPUI Last Updated: