IT4116 Spring05 Course Information

IT4116 – Introduction to PC Software and Information Systems

Course Information

Course Number

IT4116

Course Title

Introduction to PC Software and Information Systems

Course Dates

March 8 - May 17, 2005

Instructor’s Name, Phone, Email, & web site

Edward Lipchus,

781 942-1038 (ho), 781 799-4371 (cell)

elipchus@trilsys.com

http://www.trilsys.com

Prerequisite for non-reserved sections

There are no prerequisites for this course

Text

Using Information Technology, 6th Edition
Brian Williams, Stacey Sawyer
ISBN 0-07-288293-x
publisher: McGraw Hill, Boston
2005

New Perspectives on Microsoft Office XP, First Course
June Parsons et al.
ISBN 0-619-18593-7
publisher: Course Technology, Boston MA
2003

Course Description

There are two aspects of this course. One aspect covers the field of computing in a general sense. The student will learn the terminology and infrastructure of information technology. Lectures emphasize information technology as it relates to connectivity, communication, digital convergence, hardware, software, storage, security, and new advances in computing. Students get a broad-based overview of computer programming, systems analysis, digital data and databases, and networking.
In addition, the student will learn to use the most popular productivity tools such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Courseware used is approved by the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) program. The course is taught in a computer lab and consists of in-class demonstrations by instructors. Students are expected to complete out-of-class hands-on assignments.
No prior computer experience is necessary.

Course Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will have a high degree of competence with personal computer hardware and software, as well as an understanding of the effects of the microcomputer on the individual, organization, and society.

Course Methodology

This course will be taught through a combination of slides, lecture, and hands-on practice.

During the semester, students will work together on class assignments.

Writing Statement

While the principle goal of this course is the acquisition of knowledge in the subject area, students should be aware that Northeastern University requires that clear and effective writing be an integral part of the learning process.

Updated 7mar05

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Course Number	IT4116
Course Title	Introduction to PC Software and Information Systems
Course Dates	March 8 - May 17, 2005
Instructor’s Name, Phone, Email, & web site	Edward Lipchus, 781 942-1038 (ho), 781 799-4371 (cell) elipchus@trilsys.com http://www.trilsys.com
Prerequisite for non-reserved sections	There are no prerequisites for this course
Text	Using Information Technology, 6th Edition Brian Williams, Stacey Sawyer ISBN 0-07-288293-x publisher: McGraw Hill, Boston 2005 New Perspectives on Microsoft Office XP, First Course June Parsons et al. ISBN 0-619-18593-7 publisher: Course Technology, Boston MA 2003
Course Description	There are two aspects of this course. One aspect covers the field of computing in a general sense. The student will learn the terminology and infrastructure of information technology. Lectures emphasize information technology as it relates to connectivity, communication, digital convergence, hardware, software, storage, security, and new advances in computing. Students get a broad-based overview of computer programming, systems analysis, digital data and databases, and networking. In addition, the student will learn to use the most popular productivity tools such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Courseware used is approved by the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) program. The course is taught in a computer lab and consists of in-class demonstrations by instructors. Students are expected to complete out-of-class hands-on assignments. No prior computer experience is necessary.
Course Objective	Upon completion of the course, students will have a high degree of competence with personal computer hardware and software, as well as an understanding of the effects of the microcomputer on the individual, organization, and society.
Course Methodology	This course will be taught through a combination of slides, lecture, and hands-on practice. During the semester, students will work together on class assignments.
Writing Statement	While the principle goal of this course is the acquisition of knowledge in the subject area, students should be aware that Northeastern University requires that clear and effective writing be an integral part of the learning process.