Introduction to Information Technology is a foundations course for everyone who is interested in computers. The course is designed to both orient students to the field of Information Technology, while at the same time helping them build core competencies that will be needed for higher-level study in the field.

The course takes a practical, hands-on approach to learning about computers, beginning by addressing problems that all computer users face, such as: How do I keep my computer running; and, how can I setup and maintain a home network? Topics include computer hardware and hardware trouble shooting, computer networking, HTML and the web, database management and computer programming.

Students who complete the year-long course will be able to better use computers at home and at school; will have a better idea of what specific aspects of the computer field are most interesting to them; and, will have a better chance of success in intermediate and advanced IT courses.

This course will prepare students for the following courses, which should only be taken after completion of Intro to IT:

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