CITM 207 - Fundamentals of Information Technology
Course Description
This course builds fluency in information technology, demystifying its basic foundations, including binary arithmetic and Boolean logic, computer representation of data, and digital representation of multimedia. Students are introduced to algorithmic problem-solving strategies and their implementations using computer programming languages. Workflow control structures, including selection, iteration and functions, and data structures, including lists and object-oriented programming constructs, are used to design and implement algorithmic solutions. The course concludes with perspectives on artificial intelligence as a transformative driver of information technology.Sample Course Outline
Distance Course Outline (subject to change)Notes
* Are you a Continuing Education student not currently registered in a TMU undergraduate degree program who wants to enrol in a full course section? Use our full course section request form to ask for a spot.
Standard course outlines for Information Technology Management (CITM) courses are available on the ITM website.
Online Delivery
This course is offered in an online, asynchronous format except for its final exam and midterm, which are held on campus.Asynchronous learning means that you typically will not have to be online at specific times. You will engage with the course material through online tools such as announcements, discussions, and email. Learning will be based on weekly module content and activities you can work through independently. Note: You will have deadlines for assignment submissions, and you may be expected to participate in discussion board interactions with your peers on a regular basis.
Your instructor may also include occasional scheduled sessions for Q&As and other discussion activities using web conferencing tools such as Zoom and Google Meet. Details will be included in your course outline, which will be available on the first day of classes.
On-campus exam requirement: Your final exam and midterm will be written in person at the Toronto Metropolitan University campus. If you live more than 100 km from the TMU campus, you may arrange to write your exam off campus using an approved off-campus invigilation service. Details on your exam date and how to arrange off-campus invigilation can be found on the Exams for Online Courses webpage.
Classroom Delivery
This course offers on-campus section(s). On-campus sections are identified in each section's detail summary as “Classroom” (and/or “Downtown” as the location). *Classroom delivery sections of this course are reserved for learners not currently pursuing a TMU undergraduate degree. To enrol, contact Client Services (ce@torontomu.ca), providing your name and student number.
Requisites
Prerequisites: ((CITM 100 or CITM 102) and (CITM 107 or CQMS 110 or CQMS 130)) or in the Business Technology Management 2-Year Public Ontario College Diploma Graduate - Degree Completion ProgramRelevant Programs
- Health Informatics : Electives (select 3)
- Information Systems Management : Required Courses