Introduces details of hardware and software technologies necessary for information systems professionals. Particular hardware architecture (CISC, RISC), operating systems, and concepts of object-orientation will be described. Programming skills in a modern computer language will be developed.

This course covers the fundamentals of hardware and software and the use of the object-oriented paradigm in software development.

One part of this course introduces students to computer architecture and organization. Among the topics that will be covered are the role of buses, internal memory, operating systems, storage subsystems, the central processing unit, instruction sets, and techniques for improving processor performance.  Students will learn about performance enhancements for each component.

The second part of this course introduces students to the concepts of object-oriented (OO) systems. The Java language will be used for this purpose. The OO approach has gained considerable recognition for its ability to develop reliable software. Additionally, its ability to reuse existing software, thereby minimizing development time, adds to its appeal. Actual programming in Java is required.