Catalog Description:

CET 3010- Introduction to Information Technology

Introduction to Information Technology: PR: MAC 1105. An introduction to IT field, including binary representation, graphics, data compression, information theory, transmission and storage technology, and communications. Fall, Spring.

Goals/Objectives of the course:

This course introduces the student to Information Technology concepts. The course is focused as a mixture of technological and business aspects of IT. Topics include:  the role of the Information Technology as mean to gain efficiency and control in business,  Information Systems, Databases, Data Warehousing, E-Business, WEB Services, Enterprise Resource Management (ERP), Decision Support Systems, data representation and Coding., Data Communication

Course Outcomes:

CO1:

·         Students will be able to describe the role of information technology in supporting the functional areas, public services, commerce and specific industries

CO2

• Students will be able to describe the major components of the information infrastructure and architecture. 

CO3

• Students will be able to analyze major organizational, technological and ethical issues in the implementation of Information Systems. 

CO4

• Students will be able to identify and describe planning strategies and implementation methodologies for Information Technology.

Relationship to ET Program Outcomes:

CET 3010 contributes the following to the ENT program outcomes:

• CO1------------------------------(Outcomes 01, 06, 09)
• CO2------------------------------(Outcomes 01, 02, 06, 09)
• CO3------------------------------(Outcomes 01, 02, 06, 09)
• CO4------------------------------(Outcomes 01, 02, 06, 09)

Textbook:

Information Technology for Management: Transforming Organization in the Digital Economy. Turban Efraim, Leidner Dorothy, Mc Lean Ephraim, Wetherbe James, 6^th ed. Wiley, 2008. ISBN-13: 9780471787129

References:

Web Services: Principles and Technology. Michael P. Papazoglou. Prentice Hall.2008.

Topics Covered:

Computer Usage:

This class is entirely a distance course. Students will utilize WebCT andTegrity Video Streaming. All announcements and news will be posted on WebCT.

Course Grading:

There will be two term exam, a final comprehensive exam and a project.  All exams and homework assignments to be completed through WebCT.

The contribution grade is based upon the student participation in discussion and providing materials and insite that improve the course for current and future students. Good contributions are added to the class wiki and credited to the student providing the contribution.

Students are encouraged to consult library and Internet references to aid in researching course material, complete group projects, and prepare presentations on line.

Course Assessment:

Useful methods for assessing the success of this course in achieving the intended outcomes listed above:

·         CO1: Homework, projects and exams.

·         CO2: Homework, projects and exams.

·         CO3: Homework, projects and exams.

·         CO4: Homework, projects and exams.

Course Policies:

Professionalism and Ethics:

Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated!!! Violations of student academic behavior standards are outlined in The Golden Rule, the University of Central Florida's Student Handbook. See ttp://www.goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu/ for further details.

Additional Course Information, Policies and Expectations:

Computer Skills/Usage

• WebCT and e-mail will be used to communicate with students and disseminate materials and assignments throughout the course. So, students should check WebCT and their e-mail at least once per day.

Course Assignments

• All assignments must be submitted via WebCourses, unless specified otherwise.
• All assignments must be submitted in a high-quality and professional manner. They should be well-written and understandable. The steps/methods of solving the problems should be clearly stated.
• Students are encouraged to collaborate outside of class to discuss and debate course concepts. However, all assignments MUST be completed and written up individually. Each student is required to turn in his or her own solutions. If the assignment has been designated a team assignment by the instructor, one copy of the assignment solutions containing the names of all team members is required.
• In this course we may utilize turnitin.com, an automated system which instructors can use to quickly and easily compare each student's assignment with billions of web sites, as well as an enormous database of student papers that grows with each submission. Accordingly, you may be expected to submit assignments in both hard copy and electronic format. After the assignment is processed, as an instructor I receive a report from turnitin.com that states if and how another author’s work was used in the assignment. For a more detailed look at this process, visit http://www.turnitin.com

Exams

All exams will be on line. Students will be given a time window during which the exam can be taken. If students have problems submitting their exam for any reason (system is down etc.), they need to get in touch with Kim Okamoto, the WebCT specialist for the college at 407-823-5248 or email her at kokamoto@mail.ucf.edu. Any other question about the exam should be directed to the instructor.

Makeup Assignments and Examinations

• Make-up exams will only be permitted under extreme circumstances.  There will be material that is not covered in the textbook.  The student will have to be responsible to correspond with the instructor via WebCT or email. 

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Bahman Motlagh