BIS 205 – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Type Core
Semester 1
Prerequisites ICT121,122 OR BIS 100
Course Synopsis This course builds upon the students’ knowledge gained in ICT 121 and
122 or BIS100. Topics include: computer applications and systems
software; application packages; data organization and access methods;
introduction to databases; introduction to data communications and
computer networks – LANS, WANS, the Internet, and Electronic business.
By the end of the course, students should be computer savvy i.e.
knowledgeable computer users. The knowledge gained in the course
should be useful in the students’ personal space as well as in the work
place later in life.
Learning Outcomes Describe concept of information technology and role played by IT in
today’s digital business
Describe major components of information technology – Software
Describe major components of an information technology – Hardware
Describe major components of an information technology – Networks
and communication technology
Discuss uses of personal technology
Discuss uses if technology in the era of big data
Discuss technology associated challenges in the digital era
Develop competence in the use of basic Microsoft Suite tools

Lecturers Resego Morakanyane

Block 245 Office 235
3554442
morakanyaner@ub.ac.bw

and

Tiro Sethate
Block 245 Office 028
3554065
sethatet@ub.ac.bw

Learning Outcome Topics

Define Information Technology What is IT?
Outline components of IT What are the components of IT and how they work?
Outline benefits of technology How does technology benefit individual users?
Discuss the future of technology How does technology benefit organizations?
What are the current trends in IT?
Describe the types of computer software System Software:
What is system software
Give examples of system software
Describe the role of system software in business
environment
Describe the latest trends in development and use of
system software
 Utility Software:
What is utility software
Give examples of utility software
What is the role of utility software in business
environment
Describe the latest trends in development and use of
utility software

Application Software:
What is application software
Give examples of application software
Describe the role of application software in business
environment
Describe the latest trends in development and use of
application software

Describe the concept of computer What is a computer hardware?

hardware system Differentiate between end-user and enterprise
computing
Identify the major types and uses of computer
systems, i.e. microcomputers, midrange, and
Describe the history and evolution of mainframe computer systems
computer hardware systems
Illustrate the evolution of computer hardware systems
Outline different types and uses of Illustrate the evolution of storage devices
computer peripherals for input, output,
and storage Give examples of input devices and how they work
Give examples of processing devices and how they
work
Give examples of output devices and how they work
Give examples of storage devices and how they work
Understand the concept of computer The Network Enterprise
networks The concept of a network
Outline different components of a Types of network configuration
network system Components of a network system
Describe types of network configuration Wired communication networks
Discuss wired and wireless Wireless communication networks
communication networks Cyberthreats, Security & Privacy
Discuss concepts of internet technology The internet revolution
Identify technology and personal devices Convergence, portability and personalization
for improving productivity Mobile Technologies
Identify technology personal devices for Social media
enriching leisure and lifestyle Digital technologies
Internet of things
Understand basic concepts of files and Overview of file management & database
databases management
Demonstrate understanding of file Big data, data mining and data warehouse
management and database management Evolving world of big data
systems Using data to make informed decisions
Discuss concepts of big data, data mining, Artificial Intelligence
data warehouse, Artificial Intelligence
Identify security and privacy issues Trust, IT Security & Privacy
associated with the adoption of IT Threat to computer & communication systems
Outline types of security threats and Data protection & Identity theft
measures Cyber bullying & Child protection
Discuss social, economic, political issues IT security & the environment, workplace
associated with adoption of IT
Demonstrate understanding of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Powerpoint, MS
fundamental tasks performed using Teams, MS Outlook
Microsoft Office 365 Suite

Teaching and Learning strategies Assessments

Face-to-face lectures; Virtual lectures 1 Written Test (20% of CA)
Labs; Case Studies Lab Test (20% of CA)
Class Discussions; Group Work Examination (60% of final mark)
Prescribed Textbooks
 Williams, BK and Sawyer, SC, Using Information Technology, 11th Edition, New York: McGraw-
Hill
 Bocij P, Greasley A. & Hickie S. (2019). Business Information Systems: Technology,
Development and Management for the Modern Business, 6th Edition, Pearson
 O’Brien, J. A. & Marakas, G. (2016) Introduction Information Systems.
 Stairs, Reynolds and Chesney (2018), Introduction to Information Systems, 3rd Edition,
Cengage
 Simon, Judith C., Introduction to Information Systems, New York; Chichester: Wiley, 2001.
 Rainer, R. K. and Ceglieski. G., Introduction to Information Systems: Enabling and Transforming
Business, 3rd edition.
 Stair, R., Reynolds, G. and Chesney, T.; Fundamentals of Business Information Systems, 2 nd
Edition, 2012