INF1002F
:: Information Systems 1
Course Introduction
Prerequisites: Nil
Status: First Year introductory course
Course Convenor: Kevin Johnston,
Room 4.05, Tel: 650-2266, Mobile: 083-415-0892
Course Administrator: Yoemna Mosaval,
Room 4.11, tel. 650-4670
Lecturers: Kevin Johnston, Salah Kabanda, Dr. Lisa Seymour, JP van
Belle, Mike Eccles, Adrie Stander
Course Description
This course provides a business perspective of information systems, and
stresses how information systems can be used to improve the planning and
running of businesses. The course introduces students to the theoretical and
practical basics of business and information systems. It investigates
information system concepts such as data, input, processing, output, and
information technology such as hardware, software and networks. It
investigates the use of information technology and communication technology
as well as their convergence (coming together) to support business
information systems. The nature and value of information as well as the
impact of Internet technology on organisations and society are also
considered.
Details
Lectures on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 14:00-14:45 and
15:00-15:45
Lab on Tuesdays in Comlabs A-E from 08h00-16h00
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