Honolulu University Course Outlines-Information Technology Curriculum

CS 280 Computer Systems Theory 5 credit hours
Online Distance Learning at Honolulu University

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1) Computer Hardware
2) The Core of Computing: How the Key Elements of Hardware Work Together
3) Memory, Storage, and Input/Output
4) Computer Monitors and Graphics Systems
5) Silicon Economics
6) Fundamentals of the Operating System
7) Evolution of the Operating System
8) Microcomputer Operating Systems
9) Programming, Object Oriented Technology, and Software Development
10) Databases, Applications, and Software Reliability
11) Digital vs. Analog: Communications Basics
12) Network Fundamentals
13) Types of Networks
14) Client/Server Concepts

COURSE ACTIVITIES: In order to use our time wisely within the term, adherence to the following completion schedule of activities is suggested:

COURSE PREREQUISITE: A bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement for admission to this course of study.

COURSE DELIVERY: This course shall be delivered completely through online interaction via the Internet or other acceptable distance learning medium(s). Due to this being a non-traditional program, traditional classroom residency is not required. Therefore, you are expected to independently read and analyze the subject matter with me performing the roles of an advisor and mentor.