Location

Community Service & Continuing Education- South Valley

Objectives

• Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of information technology.Develop practical skills in using various IT tools and technologies.Gain knowledge of the latest trends and advancements in the IT industry.Explore ethical and security considerations in IT.

Outcomes

Ability to understand and articulate key IT concepts and terminologies.Proficiency in using various software applications and tools.Competence in designing and developing simple software programs and web applications.Understanding of database management principles and ability to query and manipulate data.Knowledge of project management methodologies and ability to contribute to IT projects.Awareness of ethical and security considerations in IT and the ability to apply appropriate practices.Familiarity with emerging IT trends and the ability to adapt to technological advancements.

Course Contents

Introduction to Information TechnologyOverview of IT concepts and terminologyEvolution of IT and its impact on societyRole of IT in business and everyday lifeComputer Systems and NetworksHardware components and their functionsOperating systems and software applicationsNetwork architecture and protocolsProgramming and Software DevelopmentIntroduction to programming languagesSoftware development life cycleBasics of algorithm design and problem-solvingWeb TechnologiesHTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentalsWeb development frameworks and content management systemsWeb security and privacy considerationsDatabase Management SystemsRelational database concepts and designSQL (Structured Query Language) and database queryingDatabase administration and data integrityIT Project ManagementProject planning, scheduling, and resource managementAgile and waterfall methodologiesRisk assessment and mitigation strategiesCybersecurity and Ethical ConsiderationsInformation secu