General information systems software will be covered in this lesson, while specific packages will be discussed throughout the remainder of this class.

Information systems hardware is rapidly changing but needs to be chosen and purchased with care.

IS can effect and is effected by changes in businesses, competition, economic conditions, and more.

A clear understanding of any field starts with a solid knowledge of the terminology and jargon used in that field. This lesson covers some basic IS terminology and provides an overview of the topics covered throughout this class.

Why the Internet was invented and a few of things that can go wrong with it.

Telecommunications and networking are central to the operation of all businesses large or small.

Databases, data warehouses, data marts, and data mining as information sources to make intelligent business decisions.