Introduction to Information Technology
Master computational architecture, networking standards, enterprise systems, and baseline cybersecurity foundations.
This course delivers an exhaustive technical introduction to the architecture, protocols, and workflows underpinning modern enterprise IT environments. Students explore hardware logic, binary representation, the OSI stack, relational storage, and core administrative tooling. Designed for both academic rigor and professional operational readiness, it establishes the prerequisite knowledge required for advanced computing and systems administration roles.
Curriculum
Two complete tracks. Study either or both — each has its own exam and certificate.
An academically rigorous treatment of information systems focusing on Boolean logic, microprocessor architecture, layered protocol specifications, and relational data models.
Theoretical exploration of binary computation, combinational logic design, and Von Neumann machine organization.
- Boolean Algebra and Combinational Circuits Lab45 min
- Data Representation: Integers, IEEE 754, and Encodings Lab40 min
- The Von Neumann Model and the Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle Lab40 min
Careers this prepares you for
- IT Support Specialist
- Junior Systems Administrator
- Network Operations Center (NOC) Technician
- Database Administrator Associate