Summer Session

ISE 218: Fundamentals of IT

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: Level 4 or higher on the mathematics placement examination or a grade of C or better i n MAT 123 or higher

This course introduces the fundamentals of Information Technology (IT) to students interested in the relationship between computer hardware, software, networks, and information systems. The course examines components found in high use computing devices such as desktop computers, smart phones, and navigation systems. The focus of the examination is understanding the underlying technology of each component, along with price/performance curves and competing technologies. Upon completion of the course, students should be proficient in reading device specifications, particularly functional and performance implications. Students should also be able to use that knowledge to compare competing devices.