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Course Description
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Course Name
Computer Information Systems
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Host University
Anglo-American University
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Location
Prague, Czech Republic
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Area of Study
Computer Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Description
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the basic features and uses of computer and information systems. The course starts with an introduction to the origins of computing, move into the technical foundations of computing, continue with a discussion of hardware, software, and operating systems. The bulk of the class, however, relates to the introduction to and use of popular software applications which will be useful to the students in their academic and professional careers.Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:- Comprehend and have a clear understanding of the way how various types of data are represented in computers.
- Understand the function of basic hardware components of personal computers.
- Understand the role of various types of software.
- Understand the strategies of how to select or configure the most appropriate new computer (desktop and laptop) according to the student’s needs.
- Compare technical characteristics of personal computers in commercial advertisements.
- Understand various types of networks and their basic technical characteristics.
- Understand the basic issues related to computer technology.
- Analyze a problem in the spreadsheet table.
- Create and present a short presentation on a given topic.
- Understand the concepts of writing a longer document (thesis, research paper etc.) and exploiting styles and templates.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.