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National College Credit Recommendation Service

Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

UPI Study, Inc. | Evaluated Learning Experience

Computer Science 200: Fundamentals of Information Technology

Length: 

Varies (self-study, self-paced).

Location: 
Various; distance learning format.
Dates: 

March 2021 - Present.

Instructional delivery format: 
Online/distance learning
Learner Outcomes: 

Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: describe computer system fundamentals, including hardware, memory, and data storage; evaluate data storage technologies and their historical evolution; examine the functions of operating systems and differentiate between software types; design relational databases and perform SQL queries for business intelligence; understand computer networks, internet components, and cloud computing; analyze e-commerce models, manage infrastructure, and explore specialized information systems; apply knowledge management, AI techniques, software development methods, and address IT ethical considerations; understand key concepts, components, and types of information systems in business; explain the binary language of computers and the role of input/output devices; and implement network security measures and predict future networking trends.

Instruction: 

The course is self-paced. Instruction is delivered through online video and text lessons. Students are assessed through quizzes, assignments and a proctored final exam. Major topics include Information Systems; hardware; software; data and databases; networking and communication; Information Systems security; strategic role of Information Technology in business; business processes; people in Information Systems; Information Systems Development; Globalization and the Digital Divide; Ethical and Legal Implications of Information Systems; and trends in Information Systems.

Credit recommendation: 

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Computer Science, MIS, Informatics, or Information Science (5/24).

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