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BIT 207 - IT for Criminal Justice and Emergency Services


This course examines information technology tools and strategies for criminal justice and emergency service industries using case studies, interactive exercises, software tutorials, and industry-based projects.  Students will gain experience with word processing, database management systems, presentation software, spreadsheets, and industry specific software.  Students will be introduced to cloud, analytic, mobile and social technologies study the use and impact of these technologies within the context of criminal justice and emergency services.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Define the core terminology associated with computing essentials.
2.  Identify the characteristics of information technology and information systems.
3.  Identify the different types of information systems used in criminal justice and emergency services.
4.  Demonstrate the ability to apply software skills to CJES projects in the areas of word processing, spreadsheet analysis, database management, and presentation software.
5.  Demonstrate the ability to use cloud, analytic, mobile and social technology.