This course examines the impact of computers on business, society and the individual. Topics include the evolution of computers; the information processing cycle; components of an information system; usage of the computer as an information gathering tool; basic hardware and software terminology and concepts; information system design and development; introduction to programming concepts; introduction to web development concepts; data communications, networking, and the Internet; and exploration of computer-related careers. Prerequisite(s): None 4 credits = 4 lecture /laboratory