Information Technology, Bachelor of Science

 120 credits

This program focuses on the functioning and workings of hardware and software systems in an organizational setting. The emphasis in the program is on the application and utilization of computing technology in a wide variety of Information Technology environments. A solid core of fundamental computing courses is followed by applications in several areas of Information Technology such as networks, multimedia, and systems.

 

Degree Requirements

Credits
 
CS 2010 Computing Fundamentals (TECO) 3
CS 2080 Visual Basic 3
CS 2220 Computer Hardware 3
CS 2370 Programming in Java 4
CS 2380 Client/Server Programming 3
CS 3240 Data Communication and Computer Networks 3
CS 3600 Database Management Systems 4
CS 3720 Systems Analysis and Design 3
CS 4220 System Administration 3
CS 4400 Computer Networks and Protocols 4
CS 4420 Computer Security 3
CS 4520 CyberEthics (DICO) (INCO) (WRCO) 3
CS 4750 Senior Project 3
Information Technology Major electives - complete two of the following: 5-6
CS 2350 Software Tools
CS 2470 Systems Programming in C/C++
CS 3020 Web Programming
CS 3220 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
CS 3440 Multimedia
CS 3500 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
CS 3700 Computer Graphics
CS 3780 Introduction to Computational Theory
CS 3820 Human-Computer Interaction
CS 4140 Software Engineering
CS 4250 Computer Architecture
CS 4310 Operating Systems
CS 4920 Computer Science Internship (maximum of three credits)
EN 3090 Technical Communication (TECO) (WRCO) 3
MA Math electives MA 1800, MA 2140 or above [not MADI] 6
MA 2200 Finite Mathematics (QRCO) 3
General Education: 
EN 1200 Composition 3
IS 1111 The First Year Seminar: Critical Thinking and the Nature of Inquiry 3
CTDI Creative Thought Directions 6
PPDI Past and Present Directions 6
SIDI Scientific Inquiry Directions 6-8
SSDI Self and Society Directions 6
GACO Global Awareness Connection 3
WECO Wellness Connection 3
Electives 25-22

*All course information is from the 2009-2010 Catalog.



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