The purpose of this course is to provide students with the fundamental background and understanding of various critical components of computer technology. A required course for all computer majors, this foundation course provides students with a firm foundation in computer technology including hardware components, software applications, processors, memory management, secondary storage, file management, operating systems, networking essentials, ethics, and emerging technologies. Students will also explore various ethical issues surrounding the use of digital information, as well as the impact of technology on business and society.