SCS3105 Emerging Trends in Computer Science

This course will provide an in-depth study recent, emerging or potential important developments in IT that impact on forecasting, IT policy, global organizations and distributive computing, the role and responsibilities of the Information Technology Officers, and business strategies.

Course Objectives
By the end of this course unit students will be able to;

• Understand basic principles of emerging technologies.
• Understand knowledge and content management technologies.
• Understand cutting edge technologies and entrepreneurship opportunities pertaining to them.
• Understand skills in Presenting and evaluating ICT technologies.
• Understand in-depth analysis of the changing force IT imposes upon people businesses and social organizations.

Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be to;

• Discuss basic principles of emerging technologies.
• Explain communication technologies.
• Knowledge and content management technologies.
• Explain cutting edge technologies and entrepreneurship opportunities pertaining to them
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge on the so-called e-boom and online activities such as telecommuting, online shopping, online banking, entertainment, communications, ecommerce and the like.