IT224 : Information Technology

Department

Department of Public Health

Academic Program

Bachelor in public health

Type

General

Credits

02

Prerequisite

Overview

Course code and title

IT224 Information Technology

Course coordinator

Department /Division offering the course

The general department / Faculty of medical technology

Departments teaching the course

The general department

Total credit hours

2 hours / week – (2 credit)

Language of instruction

English

Level of course (Year/Semester)

2020-2021 / First semester

Date of specification approval by Council

2017-2018

Intended learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Understand the fundamentals of information technology

Learn core concepts of computing and modern system

Understand modern software programs and package.

Teaching students how to deal with the virus and intrusions.

A.1

Define the basic components of a computer system.

A.2

Knowing the principal input devices currently in use.

A.3

Be aware of the main storage devices currently in use.

A.4

Define the main issues relevant to network environments in modern organizations

B. Intellectual Skills

B.1

Demonstrate an understanding of the different data representations

B.2

Understand why various methods of representing numbers in a computer exist.

B.3

Appreciate that various verification and validation techniques exist to minimize the number of errors in data storage/transmission;

B.4

Be able to design, implement, and evaluate a computer‐based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.

C. Professional and Practical Skills

C.1

Identify and evaluate organizational requirements and current and emerging technologies;

C.2

Select, design, integrate and administer IT-based solutions into the organizational environment.

C.3

demonstrate an ability to participate effectively in the planning and execution of team projects;

C.4

Gain insight into the IT trends and the future of technologies

D. General/Transferable Skills

D.1

Write about technology and produce ideas about the impact of technologies.

D.2

Ability to organize substantial quantities of research data, structure a lengthy, argument and time

management.

D.3

Write a perspective about a primary research article.

Teaching and learning methods

. Lectures

. Assignments

. Projects

Presentation

s.n.

Assessment Method

Due (week)

Weight (%)

1

Midterm exam I

Week six

15

2

Midterm exam II

Week twelve

15

3

Final exam

Week eighteen

70

4

Assignments/HWs

Week five and week fourteen

_

Total (%)

_

100 %