Intro to Computing vs Computer Concepts vs Fundamentals of IT: which intro computer course?

Go by what your program lists. For a computer concepts or computer applications course, take Computer Concepts and Applications. For an intro to information technology or information systems, take Fundamentals of Information Technology, which also carries an ACE recommendation. For a general intro to computing, or an elective, take Introduction to Computing.

Only Fundamentals of Information Technology (Computer Science 200): ACE recommends 3 semester hours, ACE ID UPIS-0012, and NCCRS recommends 3 as well. Introduction to Computing and Computer Concepts and Applications carry NCCRS recommendations only, 3 semester hours each.

Yes. They are three separate courses with their own codes, and they share some basics: hardware, software, networks, databases and security. Ask your school whether it counts more than one.

Introduction to Computing (Computer Science 235) covers application and system software, hardware, information systems, networks, databases, the web and programming logic. Computer Concepts and Applications (Computer Science 150) covers computer hardware, operating systems, files, networks, the internet, online etiquette, office software, databases and programming basics. Fundamentals of Information Technology (Computer Science 200) introduces information systems in business: hardware, software, databases, networking, security, IT strategy and ethics.

Introduction to Computing: NCCRS recommends 3 semester hours, lower division, in Information Technology among other subjects. Computer Concepts and Applications: NCCRS recommends 3 semester hours, lower division, in MIS among other subjects. Fundamentals of Information Technology: NCCRS recommends 3 semester hours, lower division, in Computer Science among other subjects; ACE recommends 3 (ACE ID UPIS-0012).

Introduction to Computing: Information Technology, MIS, Informatics, Information Systems, Business Management, Liberal Studies, or as a General Education elective. Computer Concepts and Applications: MIS, Informatics, or Information. Fundamentals of Information Technology: Computer Science, MIS, Informatics, or Information Science. Your college decides which requirement each one fills.

Introduction to Computing: 11 chapters and 43 instructional hours. Computer Concepts and Applications: 20 chapters and 73 instructional hours. Fundamentals of Information Technology: 13 chapters and 56 instructional hours. All three are self-paced, so you finish as fast or as slow as you want.

No. None of the three syllabi list a prerequisite, so you can start with any of them.

The format is the same in all three: a final of 100 multiple-choice questions.

Introduction to Networking. In the “IT, networks and security” order on the Computer Science courses page, it follows Fundamentals of Information Technology. Your program may set its own order.

Its NCCRS recommendation runs five years; UPI Study renews listings as they end, and credit you have earned stays valid for 10 years.

You never forward it yourself. When Introduction to Computing reaches 100%, pay the $20 transcript on your Student Dashboard (www.upistudy.com/enrollments); after you pay, the dashboard takes you to the transcript request, you type in your college's transcript address, and UPI Study's registrar emails it there; a confirmation email follows.

ACE and NCCRS have over 2,100 cooperating colleges that will consider accepting credits; the final decision is with the universities. Search your school in Find My College and ask your registrar which course each one would count as. For the registrar: Introduction to Computing's NCCRS recommendation lists Information Technology and Computer Concepts and Applications's NCCRS recommendation lists MIS.