What should be taught? (Keep the ideas coming)

Two days ago, I asked for input on restructuring a class on creating, managing and preserving digital assets. The e-mails have been wonderful, including pointers to syllabi from others teaching on the same topic. Please keep the e-mails and comments coming.

The two questions were:

• If you were TAKING a 15-week course on digitization and you knew nothing in the beginning, what would you want to learn? (Yes, I know that's a broad question...)
  
• If you were HIRING someone who had taken a semester-long course in digitization, what would you expect the person to know?