Information technology (IT) is a system comprising independent parts that work together to advance an organization’s goals and vision by increasing growth, profits, and productivity. For an IT system to function efficiently and effectively, three key components are involved: hardware, software, and people.
We will examine:
- IT As a system
- IT system components
- how the components of an IT system work together
Examing software such as:
- Operating systems
- Programming
- Database
- Supporting computer hardware structure and peripherals.
Roles and functions necessary for the IT system to function properly
First video explains what is going to be gone over – I obviously will need to establish a good note taking methodology
| Week 1 | Unit 1 – Welcome Unit 2 – Introduction to Information Technology |
| Week 2 | Unit 3 – Computer Hardware and History |
| Week 3 | Unit 4 – Computer Networks |
| Week 4 | Unit 5 – Computer Software |
| Week 5 | Unit 6 – Data |
| Week 6 | Unit 7 – The Business of ITUnit 8 – Ethics |
| Week 7 | Take Pre-AssessmentReview and Prepare for Final Assessment |
| Week 8 | Complete Final Assessment |