Module 1

computer science

theory through programming to cutting-edge development of computing solutions

information systems

• concerned with the information that computer systems can provide to aid a company, non-profit or governmental organization in defining and achieving its goals

• also concerned with the processes that an enterprise can implement and improve using information technology

all of computing

meaning of IT

information technology

undergraduate degree program, it refers to the preparation of students to meet the computer technology needs of business, government, healthcare, schools, and other kinds of organizations

information technology department

➢Department in business or government agency that employs people in computer related jobs ➢Responsible for keeping all computer operations and networks operating smoothly

computer equipment field

➢Manufacturers and distributors of computers and computer-related hardware. ➢Careers involve design, manufacture, and production of computer equipment

computer software field

Companies that develop, manufacture, and support software

project leader

analyzes requirements, designs solutions, and oversees software development process

programmer

writes and tests computer programs

software engineer

designs and develops software

computer scientist

researches, invents, and develops solutions to complex software problems

computer service and repair field

➢Provides preventative maintenance, component installation, and repair services

computer technician

installs, maintains, and repairs hardware

computer sales

need general understanding of computers and specific knowledge of the product they are selling

education and training

Schools, colleges, universities, and private companies need educators and trainers

corporate trainers

teach employees how to use software, design and develop systems, and program

IT consultant

Individual who draws upon expertise in specialized area of computers

computer information systems

CIS

management information systems (MIS)

other name for CIS

computer information systems

Programs that emphasize technical knowledge and skills

computer science

Programs that stress theoretical side of programming and operating systems

software engineering

other name for computer science

computer engineering

➢Teaches students how to design and develop the electrical components found in computers and peripheral devices. ➢Required courses include application and systems programming, data and file structures, networks, and operating systems

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

science-oriented organization

Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)

programmers, systems analysts, and information processing managers organization

user group

Collection of people with common computer equipment or software interests

certification

Process of verifying technical knowledge in a particular area

certification

Enhances employee’s career, provides better standing as industry professional, and higher salaries and bonuses

Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP)

defines standards designed to raise competence level for computer industry

skill based, multiple choice

certificate examinations like?

application software certifications

• Focus on knowledge of application software

• Sometimes called end-user certifications

operating system certifications

• Focus on particular skills—user, operator, system administrator, and system engineer

• Differing levels of certification

programming certifications

• Recognition of programming training

• Broadens knowledge and skill base

hardware certifications

• Recognition of general knowledge of hardware and controlling software needed to set up, maintain, and repair a computer

• Can be narrowly or broadly focused

networking certifications

• Awarded to professionals who demonstrate expertise in planning, installing, managing, and troubleshooting a network

computer forensics certifications

• Discovery, collection, and analysis of evidence found on computers and networks

• Certificate holders are considered highly credible during computer crimes cases

security certifications

Measure a candidate’s ability to identify and control security risks to computer resources

Internet certifications

• Require technical expertise in networking hardware and configuration

• Include Web management, Web programming, and Web development certifications

database system certifications

• Awarded for knowledge of a specific database management system

• Test the various tasks a database management staff must perform

artificial intelligence

refers to computers systems built to mimic human intelligence and perform tasks such as recognition of images, speech or patterns and decision making

machine learning

subset of AI

machine learning

• Computers are programmed to learn to do something they are not programmed to do. • They learn by discovering patterns and insights from data

Robotic Process Automation

• use of software to automate business processes such as interpreting applications, processing transactions, dealing with data, and even replying to emails

• automates repetitive tasks that people used to do

blockchain

• described as data you can only add to, not take away from or change

• consensus-driven so no one entity can take control of the data

edge computing

• designed to help solve some problems of cloud computing as a way to bypass the latency caused by cloud computing and getting data to a data center for processing

Virtual Reality

immerses the user in an environment

Augment Reality

enhances their environment

Cyber Security

evolve to defend against those hackers

Internet of Things

enables devices, home appliances, cars and much more to be connected to and exchange data over the Internet

Management

directs the planning, research, development, evaluation, and integration of technology

System Development and Programming

analyzes, designs, develops, and implements new information technology and maintains, and improves existing systems

Technical services

evaluates and integrates new technologies, administers the organization’s data resources, and supports the centralized computer operating system and servers

operations

operates the centralized computer equipment and administers the network, including both data and voice communication

Training

teaches employees how to use components of the information system or answers specific questions

Security

develops and enforces policies designed to safeguard data and information from unauthorized users

Information systems

draws upon elements of both computer science and business

computer science

focused entirely on efficiently programming computers using mathematical algorithms

describe anything related to computers

why is it confused with everything