INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Course Unit Name : Introduction to Information Technology Course Lecturer: Asiimwe Charles

Contacts
Email: charkeith@gmail.com Phone Number: 0782-205055

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Course introduction

This course is intended to be at the introductory level in a curriculum meant to provide foundation skills and knowledge for later IT related course units.

Together with Information Advanced I.T it provides an overview of the discipline of IT, and begins to instill an IT mindset (way of thinking)
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Course objectives
The course aims to: Give the students main guidelines for the future study of IT-related courses Develop their knowledge and understanding of; the components of IT systems and their interrelationships; The nature of complexity occurring in IT systems; tools and methods used in IT for managing complexity; the role of the IT professional as the user advocate; the necessity of life-long learning Charles continued and 3/2/2013 Asiimwe

Objectives contd..
the importance of adaptability (flexibility) and interpersonal skills to an IT professional; the difference between data and information, and their interrelationship; the importance of data and information in IT; the importance of the mastery of information and communication technologies to an IT professional

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Course learning outcomes

On completion of this course unit, the students will be able to: Acquire main guidelines for the future study of ITrelated courses. Fully understand; the components of IT systems and their interrelationships; The nature of complexity occurring in IT systems; tools and methods used in IT for managing complexity; the role of the IT professional as the user advocate; the necessity of life-long learning and continued professional development for an IT professional
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learning outcomes contd

the importance of adaptability (flexibility) and interpersonal skills to an IT professional; the difference between data and information, and their interrelationship; the importance of data and information in IT. Identify appropriate goals and objectives for organizations with which you are familiar and how theyve incorporated I.T to meet their objectives. Produce an Information technology plan for an organization with which you are familiar.
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Course assessment

Coursework (2 tests + Take home assignment) = 40% Final written examination = 60%

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Method of delivery

Teaching will be in form of formal lectures, tutorials and discussions. Classes will be Interactive and students are expected to come to class prepared to contribute regularly to class activities & discussions.

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Course outline
Introduction to Information technology What is Information Technology? The Principles of Information Technology Essentials of Information technology Hardware technology Data and Information Users and Creators of IT Applications Essentials of the internet and world wide web Information technology systems Information Assurance and Security Management of Complexity Ethical issues 3/2/2013 Asiimwe Charles Professionalism

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Course reference list

Information Technology: Principles, Practices, Opportunities by Senn, J.A., Pearson Education, 2003. Information Technology: Inside and Outside by Cyganski, D., Orr, J. A., Prentice Hall, 2001 Introduction to Information Technology by Turban, E., Rainer, K.R., Porter R.E., Whiley and Sons Inc., 2007
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Course reference list

The Executive's Guide to Information Technology by Baschab, J., Piot J., Garr, N.G., Whiley and Sons Inc., 2007 The Essential Guide to Computing: The Story of Information Technology by Walters, E.G., Prentice Hall Inc., 2000

Fluency with Information Technology: Skills, Concepts, and Capabilities (3rd Edition) by Snyder, L., Addison-Wesley, 2007
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My expectations..

I expect all students to attend class without fail. Most of the discussions we shall conduct in class will not be included in the slides.. A class representative has to be chosen from you. The take home coursework/assignment will be done in groups of 10. You are therefore required to form groups of maximum 10 students as soon as possible. The deadline for submission of coursework has to be respected. Late submission will lead to reduction of marks!
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Keys to success
Without goals and plans to reach them, you are

like a ship that has set off to sail with no destination.

If you really want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse Above all Life should be fun!" "Take time for some Fun in Your Life, !"

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