• THE INTERNET AND THE WORLD WIDE WEB

    Internet Basics

    Instructor: Dr. Roxanne Hawi

    This course provides an introduction to the Internet. Specifically, you will learn about the history of the Internet, its applications, its inner workings (such as the fundamentals of network technology and internet connectivity) and global governance protocols. This course will also provide some other information of interest, such as what the World Wide Web (WWW) is, and discuss technologies that make the WWW work, such as hyperlinks and URLs. Commom programming languages typically associated with the Internet (such as PHP, HTML, and Javascript) will also be discussed.

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CIM 323: MESSAGING & COMMUNICATION

This course is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of enterprise communications systems and the supporting networks.

CIT 321: IT AUDIT & CONTROLS

This course is designed to equip you with the requisite knowledge and skills necessary to conduct a successful IT Audit. 

UCI 201: (Lesson 1) INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET

UCI 201: (Lesson 2) ARCHITECTURE OF THE INTERNET

UCI 201: (Lesson 3) ACCESSING THE INTERNET

UCI 201: (Lesson 4) DOMAIN NAME SYSTEM

UCI 410 INFORMATION SYSTEMS APPLICATION

This course provides a broad understanding of Information Systems (IS), seen within organisational and societal contexts. The aim is to provide students with an appropriate balance of technical and organisational perspectives to serve as the basis for any further study in the field. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Express a logical understanding of what an Information System is, and how the components of an Information System synergise.

  • Describe and differentiate the functions and features of various types of (mainstream) Information Systems: Decision Support System; Expert System, Artificial Intelligence System; Knowledge Based System; Financial Information System; Executive Support System; and Manufacturing Information System.

  • Explain the significance (importance) of using various types of information systems.