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This course is the second installment in an introductory series on business information systems, created to guide you into the fascinating field of Information Technology.
Here, you’ll explore the fundamentals of computer hardware and networking. From understanding what a computer is and the difference between hardware and software, to learning about various networking technologies and devices, you’ll build a solid foundation in the systems that power our increasingly digital and interconnected world.
As the second part of a five-course series, completing it will help you prepare for the CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications exam.
Syllabus
- Section 1: The computer and its components
- Section 2: Data storage and representation
- Section 3: Computer networks
- Section 4: Wireless computing
- Final exam
Taught by
Tanja Vos, Nacho Despujol, Miguel Rebollo, and Vicent Botti