1. CIS-100 Information Technology and
Distance Learning
LENGTH OF COURSE:6 weeks
CREDIT HOURS:3
PREREQUISITES:None
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to teach the student how to utilize the ACoT Online Platform (ACoT-eLearn), to
navigate the eLearn system, submit assignments, projects, tests, and utilize ACoT Student Services.
Students will learn the basics about computer hardware, software, operating systems, and file
management. Also covered are LANs and WLANs, the Internet, the Web and e-mail, and digital media.
By the close of this course, students should have a well-rounded understanding of the most important
topics in computer concepts and the IT industry.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Utilize and navigate the ACOT Online Platform and Microsoft Windows 7.
Explain how computers work with input, output, processing, storage, and stored programs.
Know the components of a typical personal computer system.
Explain the differences between proprietary software, commercial software, shareware, open
source software, freeware, and public domain software.
Know what a file specification or path is.
Know the different kinds of wired and wireless LANs and list advantages and disadvantages.
Understand how the Internet works.
List some security risks of using the Web