CSC 115 Understanding Technology Today 3 credits
This subject covers technology concepts and trends underlying current and future developments in information technology, and fundamental principles for the effective use of computer-based information systems. This course explores the variation and future development of application, system software, hardware, network and security. Special emphasis on social and ethical issues pertaining to the web, e-commerce and distributed computing. Students study system analysis, programming and database using simple hands-on exercises along with learning about career opportunities in the fast-growng field of technology. R (2 lecture hours and 2 laboratory hours)