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Computer Support Specialist: CIST 1001: Computer Concepts

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Computer Concepts

CIST 1001: Computer Concepts

Provides an overview of information systems, computers and technology.

 

In this course you will learn about the following topics: 

  • Information Systems and Technology Terminology
  • Computer History
  • Data Representation
  • Data Storage Concepts
  • Fundamentals of Information Processing
  • Fundamentals of Information Security
  • Information Technology Ethics
  • Fundamentals of Hardware Operation
  • Fundamentals of Networking
  • Fundamentals of the Internet
  • Fundamentals of Software Design Concepts
  • Fundamentals of Software (System and Application)
  • System Development Methodology
  • Computer Number Systems conversion (Binary and Hexadecimal)
  • Mobile computing