Introduction to information technology

Lectures	prof. dr. Samir Lemes Assoc. Ph.D. Haris Hamidović
Exercises	As. Muhamed Colaković As. Sanela Mujić M.Sc. Denis Spahić (cuttlefish) Dika Bosniak (cuttlefish) Adin Jahic (sip)
Year - semester	And - winter
Number of lessons (F+V)	3+2
ECTS points	6

Course syllabus

Introduction to information technologies. Application of information technologies. Digital data processing. Information system and its components. Software support of modern computers. Basic computer applications. Software development. Security and privacy. Ethics in IT. Computer crime. Digital forensics. Problem solving methodology.

Objective of the course

The objectives of the module are familiarization with the basic terms and concepts of computing and informatics from the user's perspective, which includes familiarization with the basics of human-computer communication and the use of basic computer applications.
Within the course, students should familiarize themselves with the concept, importance and application of information technologies in modern society. The teaching units that are covered are introductions to certain areas that are studied in other subjects. Help students to self-assess and fill in the gaps in their previous IT education.

Competencies (Learning Outcomes)

A student who successfully completes the course will have the following competencies:

Understanding of information technology as a whole, acquisition of terms, application of basic IT knowledge in practice and preparation for easier understanding of other subjects in the curriculum.
Through the mentioned module, students will, through independent work on laboratory exercises, be especially focused on the efficient use of the operating system, as well as office business applications in the real sector and solving complex problems by applying office business applications in the field of word processing, spreadsheet calculations and business graphics.

Literature

Basic:

Lemeš S, Hamidović H (2023) Introduction to information technology, university textbook, ISBN 978-9926-452-44-5, University of Zenica
Introduction to information technology, Turban, Rainer & Potter, 2011
Using Information Technology – A practical Introduction to Computers & Communications, McGraw-Hill Companies, New York, 2000
Information Systems Today Plus MyMISLab with Pearson eText (5th Edition), Pearson, Prentice-Hall, 2011

Additional:
Teaching materials: lectures, exercises posted on Google Classroom
Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Third Edition: Forensic Science, Computers, and the Internet, Eoghan Casey, 2011
The Ethics of Information, Luciano Floridi. Oxford University Press, 2013
Other online and offline resources