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Information Technology Courses (IT)
1000 Basic Computer Literacy (0) F, SP, SU |
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| Introduction to computers and the use of computer applications, including the campus network applications, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and internet access. Upon complition, students will be prepared to use computing resources in the university setting. Open only to students who have not satisfied the Information Technology Proficiency requirement by examination. Lecture/Laboratory, 2 hours. | |
1403 Future of Computing (3) F |
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| Topics discusssed will be cutting-edge computing, WWW3, Blogs, Wikis, www.ted.com, www.google.com/squared, and other Internet resources. In addition, the basic concepts of program and algorithm design using a scripting language along with discussion of the ethical use of computers. Corequisite: Successful completion of the Information Technology Proficiency Test. Lecture, 3 hours. Computer upgrade fee: $90. | |
2043 Information System Applications (3) F, SP, SU |
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| Heavy emphasis will be placed upon using the microcomputer as a decision-making tool. Theory and applications of various software packages, including word processing, electronic spreadsheet, database, and presentation software are discussed. Prerequisites: Satisfaction of Information Technology Proficiency requirement. Lecture/Laboratory, 3 hours. NOTE: Because of the intensity of this course it is highly recommended that the course not be taken untill at least the second semester of the freshman year. | |
2053 Web Application Development I (3) F, SU |
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| A survey of web development techniques with emphasis on developing and maintaining websites. Some of the topics presented are basic website developmnet, HTML, XHTML, and CSS coding and the use of software packages such as Dreamweaver and Photoshop Elements. Prerequisite: Information Technology 1403 with a minimum grade of "C". Lecture/Laboratory, 3 hours. This course may satisfay the SALT Tier II requirement. | |
3013 System Analysis and Design (3) F, |
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| Introduction to analysis and design techniques, project management tools, data collaction tools, and system documentation tools. Communication skills will be emphasized. Proper input/output design techniques, database, etc. will be included in selection of appropriate implementation. Evaluation of hardware/software options relating to feasibilty will be included. Prerequisite: Information Technology 1403 with a minimum grade of "C" and Computer Science 1513 with a minimum grade of "C." Lecture/Laboratory, 3 hours. | |
3023 Project Management (3) SP |
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| This course uses the concepts learned in System Analysis and Design and extends them inorder to complete a realistic information system project. Students will design the project and implement it while working in a team environment. Prerequisite: Information Technology 3013. Lecture/Recitation, 3 hours. This course may satisfay the SALT Tier II requirement. | |
3053 Web Application Development II (3) SP |
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| This course is designed to provide students with advanced skills in web application development. Topics covered include the use of Java Script, DHTML, SHTML, Action Script among others. The use of available technolgies to produce a variety of web site types will be empahsized. Prerequisite: Information Technology 2053 with a minimum grade of "C" and Computer Science 2113 with a minimum grade of "C." | |
3353 Web Server Technologies (3) F |
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| Application design using server technologies to transfer data from web sites to and from database. Topics presented are: scripting languages such as ASP, PHP, data structuring languages like XML, and other server technologies. Prerequisite: Information Technology 2053 with a minimum grade of "C" and Computer Science 3213 with a minimum grade of "C." Lecture, 3 hours | |
350V Special Topics in Information Technology (1, 2, or 3) |
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| Selected topics from the field of Information Technology are offered. The course may be either lecture or laboratory oriented depending upon the topic selected. The study represents an in-depth approach to a specific areas of interest to the students. This course may be repeated for credit with departmental approval. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Offered on demand. | |
3553 Management of Information Technology (3) F |
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| The role of information technology in organizations and their strategic use for providing competitive advantage through the use of real world case studies. Use of critical thinking skills to explore methods of using information systems to increase market share in organizational settings. Prerequisite: Computer Science 1513 or Information Technology 2043 and Junior Standing. | |
395V Internship in Information Technology (3) F, SP |
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| Provides the opportunity to gain experience with Information Technology in a working setting. Credit is awarded according to the scale published by the Career Development Center. Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of instructor. Repeatable for up to six hours. | |
4053 Senior Seminar in Web Development (3) SP |
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| Introduces the students to practical uses of what he/she has already learned. Industry professionals will lecture on subjects such as web site statistics, development, promotion, ecommerce as well as others. Prerequisite: Information Technolgy 3053, 3353, and must be taken in the senior year | |