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2015-2016 University Catalog

IT 104 - Introduction to Computing

Credits: 3
Limited to 2 Attempts
This course, using both lecture and laboratory practice, introduces students to basic computer concepts in hardware, software, networking, computer security, programming, database, e-commerce, decision support systems, and other emerging technologies such as blogs, wiki, RSS, podcasting, and Google applications. Additional lectures examine social, legal, ethical issues including privacy, intellectual property, health concerns, green computing, and accessibility. Students learn techniques to search, evaluate, validate, and cite information found online. Widely used applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation, and web development software are studied.

Fulfills Mason Core requirement in information technology (all).

Equivalent to IT 103.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 1.5
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 1.5
When Offered: Fall, Summer, Spring