This course will strengthen the students’ understanding of basic principles and techniques of providing PC, mobile, applications, and network support. They will develop an understanding on how to up a computer workstation and use basic software applications, explain the functions and types of devices used within a computer system, apply basic computer maintenance and support principles, describe some principles of software and database development, configure computers and mobile devices to connect to home networks and to the Internet and identify security issues affecting the use of computers and networks. This course prepares students for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ Exam.

Introductions to Information Technology covers the basic concepts of computers and information technology including hardware components, software, memory, input/output, data representation, database, networks and data communication, Internet, multimedia, and computer security

Illustrate the basics of computing and processing.

Explain the value of data and information.

Classify common types of input/output device interfaces

Compare and contrast fundamental data types and their characteristics.