CSTC 101 - Information Technology Fundamentals

3 Credit: (2 lecture, 1 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours:

This course teaches foundational concepts and skills in Information Technology (IT). It provides a broad survey of IT career pathways and gives students practice performing real-world tasks associated with various careers. The course also prepares students to take the CompTIA IT Fundamentals Exam.
Semesters Offered: fall semesters

Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1: Investigate information technology basics.

Identify uses of computers in today’s world.
Identify the basic functions of computers.
Configure computer hardware.
Explore different types of computer software.
Identify and describe technologies that use the internet.
Explore networking basics.
Describe the purposes of a relational database.
Compare and contrast different programming language categories, including interpreted, compiled, and query languages.
Describe the most common threats to data confidentiality.

Goal 2: Explore information technology career options and preparation.

Describe various career paths in information technology.
Identify and discuss future trends in information technology jobs.
Discuss character traits needed for success in IT careers, including integrity, resourcefulness, and social skills.