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IT: e-government

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This course introduces e-government and its role in modernising government. It covers databases, biometric identification and verification, and the usability and accessibility of digital government services.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 E-government
  • 1 E-government
  • 2 Scope of e-government
  • 2 Scope of e-government
  • 2.1 Modernising government
  • 2.2 Central and local government
  • 2.3 Styles of presentation
  • 3 Databases
  • 3 Databases
  • 3.1 Tables and flat databases
  • 3.2 Problems with flat databases
  • 3.3 Entities and attributes
  • 3.4 Using a query language
  • 3.5 Other kinds of data
  • 3.6 Viewing the data
  • 3.7 Databases and XML
  • 3.8 Data modelling and databases
  • 4 Biometrics, identification and verification
  • 4 Biometrics, identification and verification
  • 4.1 Data and biometric data
  • 4.2 Data for identification
  • 4.3 Identification systems
  • 4.4 False matches and false non-matches
  • 4.5 Typical false match rates
  • 4.6 False identification
  • 4.7 Identification errors and the national database
  • 4.8 Verification
  • 4.9 Ethical, social and political aspects
  • 5 Usability and accessibility
  • 5 Usability and accessibility
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Usability principles
  • 5.3 Accessibility
  • 6 E-government: other views
  • 6 E-government: other views
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

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  • Shadi Moussa
    he IT: e-government course offered through OpenLearn was a valuable and insightful learning experience. It provided me with a comprehensive understanding of how technology can enhance government services, improve transparency, and streamline processes. The content was well-structured and clear, making it highly relevant for anyone seeking both academic and practical knowledge in the field of digital transformation.
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    It,s really helpful for the person who wants to learn about IT: e-government. It will give you proper knowledge about e-government.
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