Преподавател(и):

доц. Полина Михова  д-р
 Денис Симеонов  

Описание на курса:

Компетенции:

Students will develop essential skills in ICT governance, project management, and the evaluation of business strategies related to e-commerce, digital marketing, and social media analytics.

Throughout the course, students will engage in practical exercises, projects, and case studies to reinforce their understanding of the concepts and apply them in real-world scenarios. By the end of the course, students will have acquired a solid understanding of ICT principles and possess the necessary skills to adapt to technological advancements, solve complex problems, and contribute to the digital transformation of organizations.
Предварителни изисквания:
Critical thinking, basic knowledge of ITC infrastructure and lifecycle. No prior knowledge required.

Форми на провеждане:
Редовен

Учебни форми:
Лекция

Език, на който се води курса:
Английски

Теми, които се разглеждат в курса:

1. Introduction to ICT. Themes, terms and context.
2. Networking and Internet Technologies: networking concepts, protocols, and technologies. It covers topics such as network infrastructure, TCP/IP, wireless networks, Internet services, and security considerations in networked environments.
3. Cloud Computing: Fundamentals of cloud computing and its applications. Students will learn about cloud service models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), virtualization, cloud storage, scalability, and cloud security considerations.
4. Emerging Technologies: Latest trends and innovations in the ICT field. It covers topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics, and their impact on society and businesses.
5. ICT Project Management: Project management principles applied to ICT projects. Students will learn about project planning, resource allocation, risk management, agile methodologies, and the successful implementation of ICT initiatives.
6. Software Systems: Introduction to operating systems, applications, and software development.
7. Cybersecurity Awareness: Understanding common threats, best practices, and protecting personal information.
8. Chat GPT, Bing, Google Bard as tools to increase productivity in ICT.
9. Fake news and Deep fakes as tools of deception in the modern discourse.
10. Capitalism as the driving force behind innovation. Pros and cons of the capitalistic approach in the value driven decision-making IT world.
11. AI Ethics and copywrite implications in the modern IT world. Ethical and Legal Considerations in ICT.
12. Deep Web and Dark web. History, implications and usage.
13. Soft skills as an essential part of ICT. Verbal, non-verbal and paraverbal communication.
14. Logical fallacies which affect decision-making in ICT. Formal and informal fallacies. Do bots have logical fallacies?
15. Efficiency as a key driver of the modern ICT mindset. Goodheart's law. Mechanomorphism.

Литература по темите:

"Computer Science Illuminated" by Nell Dale and John Lewis

"Principles of Information Security" by Michael E. Whitman and Herbert J. Mattord

"Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology & Architecture" by Thomas Erl, Ricardo Puttini, and Zaigham Mahmood

"The Fourth Industrial Revolution" by Klaus Schwab

Manheim, David (9 June 2016). "Goodhart's Law and Why Measurement is Hard". ribbonfarm. Retrieved 3 July 2020.

These books cover a wide range of topics. They provide in-depth knowledge and serve as valuable resources for further exploration and understanding of ICT essentials.

It's worth noting that the field of ICT is constantly evolving, so it's recommended to supplement the reading list with up-to-date online resources, academic journals, and industry publications to stay abreast of the latest advancements in the field.