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IT C182 – Unit 4: Computer Networks
By the end of this unit, you will be able to complete the following tasks: Describe the basic structure of a network. Identify network types. Describe the role of protocols in communication over networks. Delineate the methods of process communication between client/server and the peer-to-peer model. Discuss the features of cluster, grid, and cloud computing.…
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IT C182 – UNIT 3 – The History of the Computer
Key Components: Summarize the characteristics of computing systems from the first to the fourth generation. Vacuum Tubes – first gen Transistors – second gen Integrated Circuits – third gen Microprocessors – fourth gen Artificial Intelligence – fifth gen (future) (also Quantum Computing and Nanotechnology) Identify the difference between scripting and programming languages. Differentiate between input,…
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IT C182 – Unit 2 – Introduction to Technology
In this unit we will go over the following: Define information technology (IT). Explain the purpose of an IT department in an organization. Identify major IT roles and functions. Explain the importance of ensuring that data and information systems support business goals and processes. Differentiate between information and data. Define information system. Describe characteristics of…
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IT C182 – Welcome to Introduction to IT
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…