HUMBER SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
COURSE OUTLINE
ACADEMIC YEAR FALL '02 TO SUMMER '03
COURSE NUMBER |
CPAN 100 |
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COURSE NAME |
Information
Systems Foundations |
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CREDITS |
4 |
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PREREQUISITES |
None |
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TEXT REQUIRED |
Discovering
Computers 2003 |
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Shelly Cashman
Vermaat |
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Course Technology |
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ISBN |
0-7895-6514-5 |
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ORIGINATED BY: |
Chris Shaw |
DATE: June
1, 2001 |
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REVISED BY: |
Chris Shaw |
DATE: May 1, 2002 |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this course is to introduce the
student to computer information system concepts. As with all areas of specialization,
a great deal of terminology must be understood for the employee to function
properly in the field. This course will provide most of the terminology and
basic concepts of computer processing. Students will also be introduced to the
Internet and web pages through the use of basic HTML Due to the dynamic nature
of the computer industry, extensive use of the Internet will be expected.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, the successful
student will be able to:
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Design and create a basic personal web page
using HTML commands. |
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Define basic terminology used in computer fields |
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Describe different types of input/output devices
utilized in computer technology |
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Successfully use Windows, Word and Excel |
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Discuss and have a basic understanding of LAN,
WAN, MAN and network topologies |
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Understand database systems and data hierarchies |
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Be able to convert Binary to Decimal or Hex
and understand coding systems |
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Understand how E-Commerce sets up an on-line
store and manages secure payments and purchase ordering. |
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Discuss and have a basic understanding of Communication
devices such as DSL, ISDN, Wireless devices, cable and the physical transmission
media such as fibre-optic, twisted-pair, and coaxial cable. |
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Describe Internet addressing, URLs, E-Mail,
FTP and how it relates to web sites. |
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Understand program use for multimedia, productivity,
web applications and communication. |
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Understand storage devices such as floppy drives,
hard disk, CD-Rom, CD-RW, DVD-Rom and tape backup units. |
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Have a basic understanding of the different
Operating Systems such as DOS, Windows 9x, Windows 2000, Unix, Linux, Solaris,
Windows CE and have knowledge of some of the utility programs that can be
utilized under each. |
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Describe the system development life cycle |
GENERIC SKILLS
The following generic skills will be acquired and/or
enhanced:
COMMUNICATION
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Write clear and concise sentences in projects
and assignments
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Respond to written and oral instructions
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Use an appropriate level of work-related
terminology in report correspondence and discussions
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Read and interpret policy and procedure
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Demonstrate the ability to understand and
discuss technical details (e.g. hardware and software concepts)
MATHEMATICS
INTERPERSONAL
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Participate effectively in group discussions
on technical problems
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Work with others by cooperating, sharing
ideas and constructively resolving conflicts
CURRICULUM DETAIL:
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Introduction
and Website information
- Course outline, text
and expectations
- Test, assignment and
grade structures
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1a |
Introduction to Computers
- Internal and external
computer components
- Computer software for
systems, applications and how it is developed
- Categories of computers:
desktop, portable, mini/mainframe/super computers
- Operating computers
as a home user, in business, mobile and as a power user
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Chapter 1 |
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The Internet and the World Wide Web
- Service providers and
connecting to the web
- Internet addressing
and data paths
- URL's and web searching
- Multimedia on the web
- Internet services: E-mail,
FTP, Newsgroups, Messaging
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Chapter 2 |
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Application Software
- System software and the User interface
- Productivity software: Using Microsoft Word, Excel,
Databases, presentations, accounting desktop publishing, video editing
- Multimedia software: authorware
- Personal and Educational software: personal finance,
legal, tax preparation, paint/photo programs
- Software for communications: E-mail, web browsers,
groupware, video conferencing
- Web application software/training, application service
providers
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Chapter 3 |
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The Components of the System Unit
- Motherboard types
- The components of the
CPU: control unit, ALU, Registers and pipelining functions
- Processor comparisons
and upgrades
- Coprocessors, parallel
processing and heat sinks
- Memory types including
RAM, Cache and CMOS
- Serial, parallel, USB
and special purpose ports
- Binary/HEX conversions
- Appendix A-1
- Expansion buses: ISA,
VESA local bus, PCI, AGP, USB, PC Card
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Chapter 4 |
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Input
- Keyboard types
- Mice and pointing devices:
trackball, touchpad, joystick, touch screen, pen
- Scanners and reading
devices: optical scanners and readers, MICR
- Digital cameras, audio
and video input devices
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Chapter 5 |
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Operating Systems and Utility Programs
- User interfaces
- Features of the operating
system: multitasking, multiprocessing and multi-user
- Functions of an operating
system such as memory management, printing, configuring devices, plug
and play, IRQ management and monitoring system performance
- Introduction to different
operating systems for standalone computers such as DOS, Windows, PDA,
OS2, UNIX/Linux
- Network operating systems
such as Windows NT, 2000, .NET servers, UNIX and embedded systems
- Utility programs such
as Scandisk, defrag, backups, antivirus
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Communications and Networks
- Communication use: Email,
voice mail, Fax, instant messaging, video conferencing, groupware, GPS
- Communication channels
and physical transmission types: twisted pair, coax, Fiber-optic
- Wireless transmissions
using PDA, cellular phones and radios, microwave, satellite, infrared
- Transmission characteristics:
broadband, baseband, asynchronous, synchronous, simplex, half-duplex
and full duplex
- PSTN characteristics
including POTS, dial-up, ISDN, DSL, T-Carrier, ATM and their communication
methods
- Communication devices:
modems and cable modems
- Network fundamentals:
hubs, repeaters, bridges, gateways and routers.
- Network communications
and topologies: LAN, WAN, MAN, Peer-to-Peer, Client/server, BUS, Ring,
Star, TCP/IP
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Chapter 9 |
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E-Commerce: A revolution in the way we do business
- E-Commerce growth trends
- E-Commerce business models: Business-to-consumer, consumer
to consumer, business to business, business to employee
- E-Commerce revenue streams
- Advantages of E-Commerce
- E-Retailing: online catalog, shopping carts
- E-Commerce market sectors: Finance on the web, online
trading, travel, entertainment and health
- Web hosting: getting started on the web and the requirements
needed to host a site
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Chapter 10 |
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Computers and Society/Security and Privacy
- Computer viruses: how they can spread
- Types of viruses: logic bombs, time bombs, file and
boot sector viruses, worm, Trojan horse
- Virus detection and removal using software packages
- Limiting access to your computer: access control, identification
and authorization, PIN's, biometric devices, hand and face geometry
systems, voice verification, callbacks, audit trails and logs.
- Software, hardware and information thefts
- Preventing software thefts using encryption
- Backup procedures and recovery plans
- Internet and network security
- Information privacy: electronic profiles, cookies,
spyware, spam, privacy laws, employee monitoring
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Chapter 12 |
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Databases and Information Management
- Data integrity and security
- Maintaining data through
changing, adding, deleting and validating records
- Data maintenance and
retrieval through queries, reports, forms
- Introduction to relational
and object oriented databases
- Database administration
functions for users
- Types of information
systems: office, transaction processing, management information systems
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Chapter 13 |
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Information Systems Development
- The system development
life cycle parameters
- Stages of a system development
life cycle: planning, analysis, design, implementation, support
- The planning stage
- Analysis stage: preliminary
investigations, detailed analysis and design tools
- Design stage: technical
specifications, testing,decision making, program design, prototyping,
case tools and quality testing
- Implementation stage:
installing and testing, training, conversion to new system
- Support stage: performance
monitoring, enhancements and error control
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Chapter 14 |
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Program Development and Programming Languages
- Analyzing program requirements
- Designing programs:
top-down design, structured design, selection and repetition control
structures, design tools, logic layout and pseudocode.
- Coding, testing and
maintaining programs
- Categories of programming
languages: machine language, procedural, object oriented, non-procedural
- Introduction to different
programming languages: Visual Basic, COBOL, C/C++
- Scripting languages:
HTML, JAVA, Perl, XHTML and WML
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ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
An average of 60% must be achieved on the tests
and on the final exam for the assignments to be included in the final mark.
The Marking distribution is as follows:
Tests (4) |
40%
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Assignments |
30%
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Final Exam |
30%
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Total |
100%
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Please note: The Distance Learning version of this course
(if available) may have a different grading scheme than the classroom version.
Check the information page of the Distance Learning version for details. Students
must pass the proctored final exam for any other test and lab assignments to
count towards their final mark.
PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT
(PLA) College PLA requirements must be followed. PLA consists
of an oral qualifying interview and, if successful, a challenge exam. Depending
on the level of success on the challenge exam, a case study may be assigned.
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
It is the responsibility of each student to be knowledgeable
of the Humber College Academic Regulations and the School of Information Technology
Academic Standards and Regulations. Copies of the standards are available in
the School of Information Technology main office H221. It is the student's responsibility
to retain course outlines for possible future use in support of applications
for transfer credit to other educational institutions. **A charge of $5.00 per
course outline may apply for additional copies.**
DISCLAIMER
Every effort will be made by the instructor of the course to
cover all the material listed. However, in the event of special circumstances
(i.e. time constraints due to inclement weather, sickness, technology problems
or changes, etc) the order, content and/or evaluation may be changed with prior
notification to students and approval from the Dean/Associate Dean
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