Introduction to Information Technology

This course provides an overview of the core aspects of information technology. The topics include: computer hardware, operating systems, application software, networks, information security, interactive media, and programming. The course focuses on defining how each IT area relates to, and interacts with, each other. Upon completion of the course, students have the knowledge necessary for further study in IT as well as understanding of the impact of technology on society and organizations of all types. This course requires hands-on projects in which the students use the Windows environment.