IS 101 - Introduction to Information Systems

1. 1. Computing Fundamentals - a. Understand computer hardware, peripherals and basic troubleshooting techniques; b. Understand computer software; c. Understand the purpose of and be able to use an Operating System; d. Understand basic file management techniques.
2. 2. Key Applications - a. Understand and be able to perform common program functions; b. Understand and be able to perform common word processing software functions; c. Understand and be able to perform common spreadsheet software functions; d. Understand and be able to perform common presentation software functions.
3. 3. Internet - a. Understand network fundamentals and the benefits and risks of network computing; b. Understand and be able to perform common electronic communication and collaboration functions; c. Identify information about the Internet, the World Wide Web and Web sites; d. Understand and be able to perform common web browser functions; e. Identify how computers are used in different areas of society; f. identify the risks of computer usage; g. Understand Internet safety, ethics, and legal issues.