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IT Concepts Course Outline

CGS 3303 IT Concepts

Sunday, December 30, 2007 University of South Florida 1


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What & Why of ITInformation Technology (IT) is emerging

as a new educational discipline oncampuses across the country Any comprehensive definition of itscontent and structure is a bit elusive.IT is not currently represented by any

ABET has only recently started to offer


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What & Why of ITDefinition b inference

In a report titled The Supply of InformationTechnology workers in the United States,

define IT as it refers only to computer-based

systems.ompu er- ase sys ems nc u e a w e range o

activities ranging from hardware issues such asdesign and production of chips to the design and

mp emen a on o comp ex sys ems a e way oend-use of such systems.



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What & Why of ITIT would include academic disci lines from

computer science to computer engineering toinformation systems and management information- .

Freeman & Aspray say these disciplinescapture some aspects of what we regard to beinformation technology, but none of them covers allaspects.

that makes it worthy of study is its pervasiveness insociety.



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What & Why of IT

In a government report we readIn a broad sense the term information worker canbe applied to data entry personnel, auto mechanics

who use computer diagnostic equipment, , loan , , .

The ITAA on the other hand broadens the

performs any function related to informationtechnology.



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What & Why of ITWhat is an IT Professional?

Separating the IT enabled worker from the ITprofessional is a function of levels of IT knowledgeversus levels of domain knowledge [CRA - 1999]The level of formal education has a high correlation

with the category of the worker (IT-enabled vs. ITknowledge seems critical in our identification of theIT professional

whether it (job related training) can adequatelyreplace the foundational knowledge acquired in the


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What & Why of ITSO???

IT is a superset of many of the traditionalcomputing-based academic disciplines and that the

serious challenge.

The IT professional of the future will require anaca em c ac groun we groun e n e coreconcepts of computer science, computerengineering and information systems as well as the

oppor un y o ecome am ar w oma n spec cknowledge in an area of interest to the student.



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What & Why of IT

challenge of designing an education for anIT professional that is not constrained by theidiosyncrasies of any particular specialty,

most notably computer science [Denning -



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IT at USFWhat then is IT at USF?

Inclusive of the major conceptual components ofcomputer scienceer a egree program a w e uca e s u en s

in both the depth and breadth of the IT discipline(s).Be innovative in its presentation of materialsBe available through technological resources to allcampuses in the USF system

levels) and the business enterprises located in thestate



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IT at USFBSIT the de artments fla shi de ree

The traditional degree AA BSIT Also two Minors in IT:

General Minor (15 cr. hours)Technical Minor (21 cr. hours)

More recent AS BSAS

-IT Management Certificate (15 cr. hours) .



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And this Course

The basic goal of this course is to give you acomprehensive view of Information TechnologyYou will be exposed to the whole forest we call IT

before examining the trees. trees and how they interact to become part of thelarger system we call the forest.



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And this Course

isolation.The result bein that the student never seesthe natural interactions of the various

subjects. All of the core courses in IT are inter-related: thats why we have prerequisite

c a ns



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And this Course

Information Technology as part of the largertapestry

Concepts will be covered not in isolation of each

other, but rather in conjunction with each other en you ve comp e e s course, you w eready to take the plunge into the depths of IT whileat the same time understanding the conceptualglue of IT.



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And this Course Expected Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, studentswill have knowledge concerning thefollowing topics and an understanding of there a ons ps e ween em:

The history of computingTheoretical underpinnings of computationThe basic components of a computer Binary number systemsBasic computer mathSimple DC circuitryComputer logicBasic Boolean algebra

other areas as well


Machine and assembly language programming


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Boiler PlateReligious Holidays

. religious observance must provide notice of the date(s) to the instructor, in writing, by the 2nd meeting.

2. In accordance with FS240.134 and BOR Rule 6C.011, the University of South Florida has established thefollowing policy regarding religious observances.

3. All students, faculty and staff at the University of South Florida have a right to expect that the University willreasona y accommo a e e r re g ous o servances, prac ces an e e s.

4. Students are expected to attend classes and take examinations as determined by the University. TheUniversity will, at the beginning of each academic term, provide written notice of the class schedule andformal examination periods. The University, through its faculty, will make every attempt to schedulerequired classes and examinations in view of customarily observed religious holidays of those groups or

' .for an examination at a day or time when he or she would normally be engaged in a religious observanceor on a day or time prohibited by his or her religious belief. Students are expected to notify their instructorsif they intend to be absent for a class or announced examination, in accordance with this policy, prior to thescheduled meeting. Students absent for religious reasons will be given reasonable opportunities to makeu an work missed. In the event that a student is absent for reli ious reasons when the instructor collects

work for purposes of grading (homework, pop quiz, etc.) the student shall be given a reasonableopportunity to make up such work or shall not have that work averaged into the student's grade at thediscretion of the instructor.

5. Any student who believes he or she has been treated unfairly with regard to the above may seek review ofa complaint through established University Grievance Procedures including those provided by the


University's Office of Equal Opportunity Affairs.


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Holidays and schedules in general ,

technically holidays will not affect us. - .

Assessments (exams, quizzes, etc.) will not.

The semester runs 1/7 through 4/25.

Your final assessments/projects/quizzes willbe due during final exam week (4/26-5/2).



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Keeping on track & on scheduleStudents tend to do whatevers due next!

i.e., a project due in four weeks will typicallynot be worked on until the last week.ay e e as coup e o ays

I will do my best not to subject you to thisemp a on. o:Frequent and regular assessments.

a e su m ss ons genera y no accep e .Makeup exams only under extremely .



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If you have, or believe you have, a disability, youmay wish to self-identify. You can do so byproviding documentation to the Office for Servicesfor Students with disABILITIES /ADA. Appropriateaccommodations can then be rovided for ou.



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Assignments, Projects & Quizzes 35%

3 Exams @ 15% 45% , -

+ and rades will be used. Scaling is done.


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Do this differently than most instructors

even-handed in a scaled grade environment

Accumulated is se arate bucketFinal letter grades are determinedThen extra credit oints considered

May boost your grade, especially in borderlinesituations



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Everything in this course is online.

during a fairly wide period of time.

minute.- ,

under extremely unusual circumstances!



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Textbook, lack thereof

As this is a course with no existing text, ,

per se .

material, PowerPoint presentations, lecturevideos, and required readings and websites.Optional book for some of our discussionquestions



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Book for discussion questionshttp://www.generalsystemantics.com/SystemsBible.htm

by John Gall

.Order at web site

0095 and probablys eak to theauthor).Fun to read.



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Final thoughts1st time online

Expect some glitches let me know!Stay on track and on schedule!

i.e., discussion topics - quantity vs. quality

Remember that assi nments & uizzes count35% of your grade!Much material builds on previous material.

= ~If you dont understand something ASK!Remember: I dont et to see the confusion!



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And finally



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