This is the first semester course of Principles in Informational Technology.  This course will cover the following sections:

      The Computer System: This chapter describes the distinctive characteristics of computers; examines how a computer system functions in an environment; identifies the various types, sizes and shapes of computers; and recognizes several ways that its use has impacted on our society.

      Input, Processing and Output: This chapter is about the types of input devices, how memory and processor components of the central processing unit function, and the most commonly used output devices.

      The Operating System: This chapter is about what makes a computer do the things it does.

      The Internet: The internet has become a cultural, economical and life changing technological phenomenon. Enough cannot be said about this incredible technology. However, the internet is not one single invention; it is a simple idea that has evolved throughout the decades into something bigger than us all. This unit covers the history of the internet and some important areas of discussion of the internet today.

      Web Design: Web design is the building blocks of the internet. This unit will discuss the concept of web design. This unit also will contain a group project.