Information Systems

Information Systems is an introductory computer systems and applications course that includes hardware, peripherals, operating systems, applications, networking, Internet, security, information systems, system development, programming, databases, and social issues.

This course comprises 13 lessons on information systems and computer applications. Each lesson includes a combination of Wikipedia readings, YouTube videos, and hands-on learning activities. The course also assists learners in preparing for the CLEP Information Systems exam.

Preparation

This is an introductory college-level information systems course. Learners should already have basic computer skills.

Lessons

1. Introduction
2. Hardware
3. Peripherals
4. Operating Systems
5. Applications
6. Networking
7. Internet
8. Security
9. Information Systems
10. Systems Development
11. Programming
12. Databases
13. Social Issues
14. Review

See Also

• Computer Skills
• Digital Literacy
• Wikibooks: Introduction to Computer Information Systems
• Wikibooks: The Computer Revolution
• Modern States: Information Systems Course

Bibliography

• CLEP: Information Systems
• CLEP Information Systems 2015 Examination Guide
• Beekman George, et al. (2012). Digital Planet: Tomorrow's Technology and You, Complete, 10th Edition. Pearson. ISBN 9780132091534
• Bourgeois, David T. (2014). Information Systems for Business and Beyond. Saylor.org
• Morley, Deborah, and Parker, Charles S. (2013). Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow, Comprehensive, 14th Edition. Cengage. ISBN 9781133190240
• Wikibooks: Introduction to Computer Information Systems

Completion status: this resource is considered to be complete.