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COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (SMT-272954)

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Course Description:


Study the fundamental concepts of computer structure and function and the wide range of applications in data and information processing. Gain an overview of both hardware and software. Discuss general programming principles and software development, computer languages and types and applications of commercial utility software. Examine the various functional roles of people in computer information systems. The course includes personal computers as well as large computer systems and explores aspects of systems analysis and design, data and file organization, decision-support systems, telecommunications and computers in society.

Note: this course has a required video component.

This online course is offered through Online Learning. You can take this as an individual course or as part of an online degree program, with term starts in March, May, September, November and January. View current term offerings and all online courses. Click here to register for online courses.

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Lower Level
Credits: 4
Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : Spring 1. Summer. Fall 1.

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