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Prof. C. Marchese, cmarches@liu.edu
Bulletin description: A comprehensive introduction to digital and communications
technologies as the underpinnings for information storage and retrieval systems. These
include the theory of digital representation of information (text, graphical images, and
sound), the inter-relationship of hardware, operating system software and applications
software in stand-alone systems, and extensions of these in networked environments.
Course orientation: There will be homework and lab assignments, which will
provide skill with the use of software. There will be four quizzes and a final project.
Class Meetings: 30 Hours
Required Readings: 50 Hours
Assignments & Exercises: 60 Hours
Exam Study & Preparation: 10 Hours
Course Grade:
Component %
Quizzes (4) 40%
Projects 20%
Labs 30%
Discretion, homework 10%
Palmer School Curriculum Objectives
1. To articulate the mission of information professionals.
2. To demonstrate an understanding of the changing nature of the field.
3. To apply these principles of organization, selection and evaluation
of information resources.
If you are a student with a disability and require accommodations, please contact the
Disability Support Services Office, Life Science, Rm. 154, 516-299-3164.
REQUIRED TEXT:
Williams, Brian K. and Stacey C. Sawyer, Using Information Technology. New York,
NY: McGraw Hill, 2007.
COURSE OUTLINE:
September 11
Introduction to Information Technology: Your Digital World
Read: Williams/Sawyer, Chapter 1
September 18
The Internet and the World Wide Web: Exploring Cyberspace
Read: Williams/Sawyer, Chapter 2
September 25
Software: Tools for Productivity and Creativity
Read: Williams/Sawyer, Chapter 3
Lab: Microsoft Word and Excel
October 2 No Class (Yom Kippur)
October 9
Quiz 1 (chaps 1 - 3)
Hardware: The CPU and Storage
Read: Williams/Sawyer, Chapter 4
October 16
Hardware: Input and Output: Taking Charge of Computing and Communications
Read: Williams/Sawyer, Chapter 5
Lab: Microsoft Word and Excel Connectivity
October 23
Quiz 2 (Chaps 4 and 5)
Communications, Networks, and Safeguards: The Wired and Wireless World
Read: Williams/Sawyer, Chapter 6
October 30
Personal Technology
Read: Williams/Sawyer, Chapter 7
Lab: Excel Assignment
November 6
Databases and Information Systems
Read: Williams/Sawyer, Chapter 8
Lab: Microsoft Access
November 13
Quiz 3 (Chaps 6-8)
The Challenges of the Digital Age: Society and Information
Systems Analysis and Programming
Read: Williams/Sawyer, Chapters 9 and 10
November 20
Quiz 4 (Chaps 9 and 10)
Lab: PowerPoint
November 27
LAB – Web Design
December 4
LAB – Web Design Working Session
December 11
Presentation of final projects
December 18 – Reserved if needed