IMIT 11012

>< Title : Computer & Information Systems
>< Type/Status : Core Course
>< Teaching and learning objectives:
The main objective of this course is introducing the students to hardware, software and human components of information systems and giving the students an appreciation of the range of information systems found in organizations.
On successful completion of the course students will be able to describe and explain the internal structure of a computer and the use of different types of information systems in different organizational settings.
>< Course Content:

Introduction to computer technology: various kinds of computers, functional view of a computer, hardware, hardware peripherals, communication equipment & concepts, Data representation, computer system architecture, application software, system software, functionality of operating systems, execution cycle, and live ware - IT staff, support staff & end users.

>< Methodology:
The course will be delivered in a combination of Lectures, supervised practical sessions, tutorials and group work.
>< Scheme of Evaluation:
End-of-semester examination and continuous assessment.
>< Recommended Reading:
1. Linda I. O’Leary & Timothy J. O’Leary, “Computing Essentials 2002-03 Introductory w/ Interactive Companion 3.0”, 14th Edition, 2002, McGraw – Hill.
2. William Stallings, “Computer Organization and Architecture: Designing for Performance”, 6th Edition, 2002, Prentice Hall.
3. William Stallings, “Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles”, 4th Edition, 2000, Prentice Hall.

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