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2. IT 205 Course Material IT 205 Entire Course IT205 Week 1 CheckPoint Systems Development Life Cycle Final Project: Common MS Office Errors – Due Day 7 Create an application support checklist for each Microsoft® Office application (Microsoft® Word, Microsoft® Excel®, Microsoft® Access®, Microsoft® PowerPoint®, and Microsoft® Outlook®) using the information accumulated from your individual assignments from Weeks One through Nine. • IT 205 Week 1 CheckPoint Systems Development Life Cycle IT 205 Week 1 DQ 1 and DQ 2 IT 205 Week 2 CheckPoint Personal Computer Hardware Matrix IT 205 Week 2 Assignment Computer Systems Scenarios IT 205 Week 3 DQ 1 and DQ 2 IT 205 Week 3 CheckPoint Operating Systems

3. IT 205 Course Material IT 205 Week 1 DQ 1 and DQ 2 IT 205 Week 2 Assignment Computer Systems Scenarios Assignment: Computer Systems Scenarios Resources: Appendix C and Section 2.9 in Information Systems Technology (pp. 52-55). Due Date: Day 7 [Individual] forum Read Section 2.9 in Information Systems Technology. • Discussion Question 1 • Due Date: Day 2 [post to the Main forum] • Post your response to the following: In general, think of ways that information systems add value to companies like the Bead Bar, the company that is introduced on p. 2 of your text.

4. IT 205 Course Material IT 205 Week 2 CheckPoint Personal Computer Hardware Matrix IT 205 Week 3 CheckPoint Operating Systems CheckPoint: Operating Systems Resource: pp. 67-71 in Information Systems Technology. Due Date: Day 5 [Individual] forum What are the fundamental differences between Windows®, Mac OS®, UNIX, and Linux operating systems for personal computers? What unique characteristics do mainframe operating systems have? Post a 200-300 word response. • Check Point: Personal Computer Hardware Matrix • Resource: Appendix B • Due Date: Day 5 [Individual] forum • Using Chapter 2 as a reference, complete the Personal Computer Hardware Matrix found in Appendix B.

5. IT 205 Course Material IT 205 Week 3 DQ 1 and DQ 2 IT 205 Week 4 Assignment Evolution of Programming Languages Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation Assignment: Evolution of Programming Languages Microsoft® PowerPoint® Presentation Resources: Section 3.4 in Chapter 3 of Information Systems Technology. Due Date: Day 7 [Individual] forum Create a 5-7 slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation detailing the evolution of programming languages. • Due Date: Day 2 [Main] forum • Post your response to the following: What are the functions of three common computer software applications for the business world available on the market today? How are they used in business organizations? • 3. Discussion Question 2 • Due Date: Day 4 [Main] forum

6. IT 205 Course Material IT 205 Week 4 CheckPoint Programming Languages IT 205 Week 4 Exercise Potential IT Professions – Part 1 Exercise: Potential IT Professions - Part 1 Due Date: Day 4 [Individual] forum Search the online library, newspapers, or the Internet for IT professions having to do with computer systems analysis, project management, or computer programming/software engineering. Suggested Web sites: http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/careers/106089.html http://salary.com/careers/layoutscripts/crel_display.asp?tab=cre&cat=Cat10&ser=Ser281&part=Par401 • CheckPoint: Programming Languages • Resource: Section 3.4 in Chapter 3 of Information Systems Technology. • Due Date: Day 5 [Individual] forum • Highlight the most important differences between object-oriented programming languages and generations 1-4 of (often called top down or structured) programming languages. How are they similar? • Post a 200-300 word response.

7. IT 205 Course Material IT 205 Week 5 CheckPoint Bead Bar Consultant Activity IT 205 Week 5 DQ 1 and DQ 2 Discussion Question 1 Due Date: Day 2 [Main] forum Post your response to the following: Why are database management systems (DBMS) important in the business community? Give at least two reasons to support your answer. • CheckPoint: Bead Bar Consultant Activity • Resource: Information Systems Technology • Due Date: Day 5 [Individual] forum • Complete question #2 in the Bead Bar Consultant Activity on p. 113 in your text. Use Section 4.4 in Chapter 4 (pp. 95) to help organize your recommendations. Be sure to describe the database function(s), type(s), and model(s) you recommend for the Bead Bar and your reasoning. • Post a 200-300 word response.

8. IT 205 Course Material IT 205 Week 6 Assignment Bead Bar Network Paper IT 205 Week 6 CheckPoint Network Topologies Check Point: Network Topologies Resource: Information Systems Technology Due Date: Day 5 [Individual] forum Outline the three general network topologies (bus, ring, and star). Describe the components, devices, and arrangement of components and devices involved in each topology, as well as some of the pros and cons of each configuration. Post a 400-800 word response • Assignment: Bead Bar Network Paper   • In this assignment, you will exercise critical thinking skills. Remember to suspend judgment when determining the network’s topology and architecture. Outlining the development of a high-level computer network requires the application of logical inquiry.

9. IT 205 Course Material IT 205 Week 7 CheckPoint Bead Bar Consultant Activity IT 205 Week 7 DQ 1 and DQ 2 Discussion Question 1 Due Date: Day 2 [Main] forum Post your response to the following: Think about where your personal information is stored from an information systems perspective. Is your credit card information saved on file at your favorite online store? Are your medical records stored electronically at your doctor’s office? • CheckPoint: Bead Bar Consultant Activity • Resource: Information Systems Technology • Due Date: Day 5 [Individual] forum • Complete questions 1-3 in the Bead Bar Consultant activity on p. 329 of your text. Explain your answer for each question.

10. IT 205 Course Material IT 205 Week 8 Assignment Bead Bar E Commerce Site Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation IT 205 Week 8 CheckPoint The Nets Worksheet CheckPoint: The Nets Worksheet Resource: Appendix F Due Date: Day 5 [Individual] forum Complete The Nets Worksheet found in Appendix F, which asks you to define Internet, intranet, and extranet. Identify the key characteristics of each. Describe how each is used in a business setting. • Assignment: Bead Bar E-Commerce Site Microsoft® PowerPoint® Presentation • In this assignment, you will exercise critical thinking skills. For each of the points discussed, remember to suspend judgment when determining the best possible recommendation for the Bead Bar.

11. IT 205 Course Material IT 205 Week 8 Exercise Potential IT Professions Part 2 IT 205 Week 9 capstone DQ Capstone Discussion Question Due Date: Day 2 [Main] forum Post your response to the following: Choose two of the IT professions researched that are best suited to your interests and experience. Describe the job duties and required skills for the professions you selected. Next, describe the typical setting in which each profession is performed. Then, explain why you chose these two positions. • Exercise: Potential IT Professions – Part 2 • Due Date: Day 4 [Individual] forum • Search the online library, newspapers, or the Internet for IT professions having to do with database administration, system/network administration, or information security. Suggested Web sites: • http://www.careeroverview.com/computer-science-careers.html • http://www.bls.gov/k12/computers05.htm

12. IT 205 Course Material IT 205 Week 9 Final Project Bead Bar Systems Development Project • Final Project: Bead Bar Systems Development Project • Resources: Appendix A, Information Systems Technology • Due Date: Day 7 [Individual] forum • Plan a systems development project for the Bead Bar, using the seven standard systems development life cycle phases. Be sure to include the tasks required to implement your project in each phase.

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