Program Description
The Information Technology program provides a high quality applications-oriented undergraduate education in computer information technology as preparation for productive employment or graduate education.
Information Technology Program Educational Objectives
As productive members of the information technology profession graduates will:
- Demonstrate the ability to solve computing problems appropriate to their levels of professional experience.
- Demonstrate the ability to contribute effectively to the benefit of teams.
- Continue to update their professional knowledge and skills to adapt to the changes in technology and the needs of the workplace.
Student Learning Outcomes (Student Otcomes)
The Information Technology Program enables students to achieve, by the time of graduation the ability to:
1. Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.
2. Analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
3. Design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.
4. Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
5. Exhibit an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.
6. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
7. Analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.
8. Recognize the need for, and exhibit an ability to engage in continuing professional development.
9. Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
Major Requirements
To complete the major in information technology, the student must satisfy requirements of the major components of the program which include computer science, mathematics, and physics courses. The major components include a set core of courses, advanced set of courses, and a set of required major support courses.
A minimum grade of C or better is required in each computer science, science, and mathematics course required for the major.
Pre-Requisite General Education Courses (29-32 semester hours)
CSC 1310 Computer Programming I
CSC 1311 Computer Programming II
MAT 2317 Calculus I (MAT 1313 Pre-Calculus is a pre-requisite or placement into Calculus I)
MAT 2326 Elementary Statistics
Writing Intensive courses (6 semester hours)
Oral Communications course (3 semester hours)
Biological Sciences (4 semester hours, including lab)
Physical Sciences (4 semester hours including lab)
Mathematics Courses (3 semester hours)
MAT 2337 Discrete Mathematics
Physics Courses (8 semester hours)
PHY 3331 Principles of Physics I
PHY 3131 Principles of Physics I Lab
PHY 3332 Principles of Physics II
PHY 3132 Principles of Physics II Lab
MAJOR COURSES (65 semester hours)
Core Courses (17-21 semester hours)
CSC 1105 Computer Science Colloquium
CSC 1307 Introduction to Computer Technology
CSC 1308 Introduction to Programming
CSC 2131 Professional Development Seminar (Enroll at least once per year- freshman, sophomore, junior, senior)
CSC 2310 Introduction to Computer Software Systems
CSC 2320 Introduction to Computer Hardware Systems
Advanced Courses (42 semester hours)
CSC 3321 Operating Systems
CSC 3322 Computer Architecture
CSC 3323 System Administration I
CSC 3325 Introduction to Information Security
CSC 3332 Fundamentals of Information Systems
CSC 3351 Data Communications
CSC 3355 Principles of Database Management
CSC 4323 System Administration II
CSC 4350 Software Engineering
CSC 4355 Database Management Design
CSC 4356 Web Programming
CSC 4388 Systems Design and Development
CSC 4389 Computer Communications Networks
CSC 4391 Computer Science Co-op OR CSC 4392 Computer Technology Seminar
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