INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS

I. GENERAL DATA

I.1 Faculty : Engineering

I.2 Professional Career : Industrial Engineering
I.3 Type of course : Mandatory
I.4 Requirements : Systems analysis and design
I.5 Cycle of Studies : VIII
I.6 Extended hours : 03 hours / week
I.7 Credits : 03
I.8 Teacher in charge : Eng. Jorge Medina
Rodriguez

II. DESCRIPTION

This course aims to involve students of Industrial Engineering, Administration and related careers
in a computer culture, because we live in a time of transition from an industrial society to a society
based on information. The forces driving this transition are computers, and people are striving to
exploit their capabilities, whether for work and/or leisure activities.

Thus, you will understand the study of computer resources such as software, hardware, operating
personnel and investment. It also deals with computer processing technologies such as data storage
and organization, data communication, computer networks and others.

III. BASIC BIBLIOGRAPHY

TIM DUFFY "Introduction to the computing", Cluster Editorial
Iberoamericana, 1994.
George Beekman "Computing & “Computer Science Today” Addison-
Wesley,
Iberoamericana, USA, 1,995.
KENNETH C. LAUDON
“Information Systems Administration” 3rd. Edition, Prentice
Hall, Mexico.
LARRY LONG
“Introduction to computers and data processing” 3rd. Edition,
Prentice Hall, Mexico. 1,995.
SENN JAMES A.
“Information Systems for Administration”, Iberoamericana
Publishing Group, 1990.
IV. STRATEGIC PLAN
GOALS CONTENTS METHODOLOGY ASSESSMENT

1. Computer systems. It will include: REGULATORY OR CONVENTIONAL:

Students of the Industrial Engineering and related 2. Computer resources: Hardware
courses at Universidad Privada del Norte will meet the software, staff of - Presentations: By the teacher. It has a summative character.
following objectives: IT and investment. The University establishes the following
3. Data storage and organization. - Readings: Students will complement the qualifiers:
A) KNOWLEDGE 4. Communication and data development of the sessions with the
• Know general aspects of hardware and transmission services. assigned readings on the topics covered. a) Average Work Grade (PT): 50% b)
Midterm exam grade (EP) : 20%
software. 5. Computer networks.
• Understand the organization of IT staff and the 6. Systems development - Research - Writing : Real cases of local c) Final exam grade (EF) : 30%
investments made. methodologies. companies will be worked on in the study of d) Recovery exam (ER) grade. It is used to
• Know he process general of the 7. Aspects étivcs with the assigned topics, which will conclude with the replace EP or EF in case of failure.
communications and the services of information. writing of final reports.
data transmission.. SPECIFIES:
• Describe computer network procedures,
PROJECTS, DIAGNOSES,
- Video Watching: Videos will be watched
It has a formative character.
connectivity, and equipment maintenance. about news of advances
PROPOSALS: scientific and technological referred toto It is carried out based on the objectives
computer technology. established for the fulfillment of the
B) SKILLS
• Apply the fundamental concepts of hardware
• In weeks 6 and 12, two sessions will indicated activities.
be held Seminars of
and software to real and concrete situations. Exhibitions about topics a) Periodic evaluation of progress
• Making decisions about the best alternative to specific related to the course, the b) Evaluation of final research reports.
use for telecommunications and data objective of which will be to learn c) Attendance and participation.
transmission services in an institution. new topics, acquire
• Illustrate a local area network and related experiences or to reinforce what has The grade in this aspect of the evaluation
hardware and software. been discussed. corresponds to the average of the work and
The speakers and topics to be discussed the average result of all the grades
C) ATTITUDES will be discussed in the first weeks accumulated during the semester.
• Appreciate the importance of using computers of the semester.
in institutions as a means of effective
management. NOTE: The organization and execution
• Appreciate the benefits that can be obtained of these seminars will be the
from the use of information technologies as a responsibility of the students
means of business development. participating in the course and the
• Find the appropriate way to solve problems of professor.
the community in general by using information
technologies.

V.
PROGRAMMING
 UNIT SESSION ACTIVITIES WEEK
YO. INTRODUCTION: COMPUTERS 1. Introduction: The computing revolution. 1. Explanation, analysis and debate. 1. 20-03-00
TODAY. 2. How computers are used. 2. Talk and discussion 2. idem
3. Computer systems. Shapes and sizes. 3. Explanation and debate. 3. 27-03-00
4. Minis and Mainframes. Workstations. 4. Readings and debate. 4. idem
5. Supercomputers: Giant processors. 5. Group dynamics. 5. 03-04-00
6. Computer interaction. 6. Reading and debate. 6. idem

II. COMPUTER RESOURCES. 1. Analysis and debate. 1. 10-04-00

1. HARDWARE: Systems of coding, and
numeration. 2. Analysis and debate. 2. idem
2. Components of a computer system: A closer look at the
processor and RAM. 3. Group dynamics. 3. 17-04-00
3. Input/Output Devices: Our interface with the computer.
4. Magnetic tapes and disks. Optical laser discs. 4. Lecture class. 4. idem
5. SOFTWARE: System software. The operating system. 5. Group dynamics. 5. idem
6. System Platforms: Home of Software.
7. IT STAFF: General organization of the IT service. 6. Analysis and debate. 6. 24-04-00
Functions. 7. Dialogue and exposition. 7. idem
8. Computer service operations staff.
9. INVESTMENT: Plan strategic and operative 8. Group dynamics. 8. idem
computer scientist. Formulation, evaluation and 9. Dialogue and exposition. 9. 01-05-00
control.
10.Preparation of operating costs. Supply requirements 10.Group dynamics. 10. idem
plan. Equipment acquisition plan. How to present
technical proposals.
ASSESSMENT PARTIAL EXAM 08-05-00
III. TECHNOLOGY OF 1. Data storage and organization. Hierarchy in the 1. Analysis and debate. Projections. 1. 15-05-00
PROCESSES. organization.
2. Data communication. Linking the world. Hardware. 2. Dialogue and exposition. 2. idem
3. Data transmission services. Line control.
4. Computer networks. concepts, topologies, media. 3. Reading and debate. 3. 22-05-00
Characteristics. 4. Analysis and debate. Projections. 4. idem
5. Connectivity equipment.
6. Equipment maintenance plan. 5. Analysis and debate. 5. 29-05-00.
7. Electrical protection: Servers, workstations, terminals. 6. Dialogue and exposition. 6. idem
Models. 7. Group dynamics. 7. 05-06-00
8. Systems development methodologies.
9. The process of systems development. 8. Reading and debate. 8. idem
10.Computer-aided software engineering: The CASE 9. Group dynamics. 9. 12-06-00
toolbox. 10. Reading and debate. 10. idem
IV. COMPUTERS IN SOCIETY. 1. Information Technology: Can We Survive Without It? 1. Talk and debate. 1. 19-06-00
2. The ethical aspect: Misuse of personal information.
3. Ergonomics: The Human Connection. 2. Directed laboratory practice. 2. idem.
4. On the road: Information superhighways. His challenge.
3. Group dynamics. 3. 26-06-00
4. Directed laboratory practice. 4. idem

ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM 03-07-00

ASSESSMENT RECOVERY EXAM 10-07-00