CIS 2285 - Introduction to Software and Systems Architecture

Class Administration

Spring 2012

Syllabus (Word, PDF)
Schedule (Word, PDF)
Binary Numbers Worksheet (Word, PDF)

Class Notes

Spring 2012

Chapter 1 - Computer Technology: Your Need to Know (PowerPoint, PDF)
Chapter 2 - Introduction to Systems Architecture (PowerPoint, PDF)
Chapter 3 - Data Representation (PowerPoint, PDF)
Chapter 4 - Processor Technology and Architecture (PowerPoint, PDF)
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Chapter 5 - Data Storage Technology (PowerPoint, PDF)
Chapter 6 - System Integration and Performance (PowerPoint, PDF)
Chapter 7 - Input/Output Technology (PowerPoint, PDF)
Chapter 11 - Operating Systems (PowerPoint, PDF)
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Chapter 12 - File and Secondary Storage Management (PowerPoint, PDF)
Chapter 8 - Data and Network Communication Technology (PowerPoint, PDF)
Chapter 9 - Computer Netorks (PowerPoint, PDF)

Links and Things

Spring 2012
Tutorials

Binary Numbers (Kahn Academy)
Binary, Decimal and Hexadecimal Number Systems (Kahn Academy)
Number Base Conversion Practice (Kahn Academy)

IS Employment

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Monster
CareerBuilder
Dice
Top IT skills wanted for 2012 - techrepublic.com
NACE Salary Survey
Top paying jobs for class of 2011 - cnn.com
Best Careers 2011: Computer Systems Analyst

Miscellaneous

ASCII Table (www.ascii-table.com)