COMP 101 - Computer Information Systems

3 Credits: (3 lecture)

Course Description
This course is designed to teach students the basics of computers and information systems. The course emphasizes technological advances of the computer, communications, and consumer electronics industries generated through the exchanges of information in the digital format used by computers.

Text
Campbell, J. T., Ciampa, M., Clemens, B., Freund, S. M. & Frydenberg, M. (2020).  Technology for success: Computer concepts (1st ed.).  Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. 

Objectives
The student will be able to: 

A. Describe and define the functioning of the computer center in a modern business. 

B. Describe and explain modern computer software and hardware components. 

C. Read and interpret computer documentation. 

D. Describe management information systems applications in business. 

Content
A. Introduction 

B. Application Software 

C. Systems Software 

D. Processors 

E. Input & output 

F. Storage & Databases 

G. Communications 

H. Promises and challenges of the Digital Age 

Student Evaluation
The final grade in the course will be based on at least three (3) major exams, project, quizzes, assignments, and labs.