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Question: Even though I had a wide knowledge of Word, PPTX, and Excel, I enjoyed some of the contents the SAM courses provided. I found some things I didn't know I could do in all three of those, and learned about MS Access, which I had never used before.

This course has eight course outcomes specifying that by the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Describe the evolution and functions of computer hardware, computer architecture, and system and application software.

2. Explain the concepts and components of telecommunication networks, and the purposes and operations of network protocols.

3. Explain the principles, uses, and impacts of the Internet, the Web, and social media.

4. Explain the principles of information privacy and security, the security/privacy threats of computers and networks, and discuss the impact of security/privacy threats on the public, business, and individuals.

5. Describe the functions and uses of database and database management systems, and explain the concepts and applications of data warehouse and big data.

6. Explain key professional, ethical, and legal issues within the field of information technology.

7. Use components of Microsoft Office suite, including word processors, spreadsheets, presentation tools, and database software, for solving problems in work and everyday life.

8. Explain the importance of staying current on changes in IT environments.

Based on the course content and activities, discuss the following questions:

1. Identify the course outcome(s) that you would like to strengthen and delve into further after this course. Why?

2. What is your plan to learn more about the topics covered by the outcomes you identify?

3. Identify the course outcome(s) that you would like this course to provide more content about. Why? Is there any topic and/or concept for which you need more explanation?