An Najah National University

Information Technology Faculty

Department of Management Information System

Course title: Information technology

course# : 10676270
Prerequisites: none
Credit-Hours: 3
Instructor: Kamal Irshaid
Office Hours: to be announced

Office # :
Course description: This course is designed to be an introductory course in information
technology. The course focuses on key concepts for understanding modern computer
systems. The course includes broad coverage of technology concepts and trends underlying current
and future developments in information technology, and fundamental principles for the effective
use of computer-based information systems. There will be a special emphasis on networks and
distributed computing, including the World Wide Web. Other topics include: hardware and
operating systems, software development tools and processes, cloud computing concepts, security
and cryptography, enterprise applications, and electronic commerce.
Intended learning Outcomes and Competences
1- Understand the fundamentals of information technology.
2- Learn core concepts of computing and modern systems.
3- Understand modern software programs and packages.
4- Learn about upcoming IT technologies Concepts.
Course contents(OUTLINE): (topics to be covered during the course:
1- Computer concepts:
1.1 IT infrastructure
1.2 computer device - definition, components (hardware HW, software SW)
1.3 instruction, data and its forms(types), command, information, knowledge
1.4 files, records and fields
1.5 data representation methods(chars, numeric, audio, video, and images
1.6 the binary system - some conversions.
1.7 Octal and hexadecimal conversions- simplified one, usage
1.8 Decimal point representation (fixed point and floating point)
1.9 Over view of Information system types (TPS, MIS, DSS,GSS…etc
2- SOFTWARE
2.1 Operating System (OS)
2.1.1 definition and duties
2.1.2 types and functions
2.1.3 Environment - single user and multi user
2.2 SW packages
2.2.1 ready to use SW
2.2.2 customized SW
2.3 the programming language
2.3.1 procedural languages
2.3.2 Object Oriented Languages
2.3.3 compliers and interpreters
FIRST EXAM 20%
3- HARDWARE
3.1 INPUT DEVICES - most popular devices and their usage
3.2 OUTPUT DEVICES
3.2.1 storage devices (HD, DVD,FLASH MEMORY, USB)
3.2.2 PRINTERS AND their types and characteristics
3.3 PROCESSORS (CPU)
 3.3.1 SINGLE PROCESSOR
3.3.2 DUAL CORE PROCESSOR i5, i7…
3.3.3 Instruction Life Cycle
4- CLOUD COMPUTING
4.1 CLOUD DEFINTION AND CHARACTERISTICS
4.2 CLOUD STORAGE
SECOND EXAM 20%
5- TELECOMMUNICATIONS, THE INTERNET,AND WIRELESS
TECHNOLOGY
5.1 BASIC CONCEPTS ABD Major components in simple network
5.1.1 Client computer
5.1.2 Server computer
5.1.3 Network interfaces (NICs)
5.1.4 Connection medium
5.1.5 Network operating system
5.1.6 Hub or switch ROUTER
5.1.7 Mobile phones (wifi, wimax, wired NW)
5.1.8 2G, 3G AND 4G COMMUNICATION
5.2 METHODS OF TRANSMISSION
5.3 TRANSMISSION TOOLS
6- THE INTERNET AND ITS TECNOLOGIES
6.1 DEFINITION
6.2 INTRANET AND EXTRANET
COMPREHENSVIE FINAL EXAM 50%
Text books :not available yet.
Grading Policy:
The final grade will be based upon the following:
 Participation 10%
 First exam 20%
 Second exam 20%
 Final exam 50%
Class Participation:
There will be a subjective evaluation of your contribution in class. The quality of your contribution
is more important than the quantity. It is highly encouraged and recommended.