ACADEMICS
Course Descriptions
Information Technology
IT 1411 Orientation to Computer Technology
The student will be introduced to such varied topics as common
IT terminology, career planning, basic programming logic, ethics,
and other IT issues. The Business Information Technology portfolio
project will also be discussed.
IT 2143 Introduction to Networking
Explores the theory and terminology of both local and wide area
computer networks and their proper application to business and
industry problems. Corequisite: IT 1411 or equivalent.
IT 2153 Network Operating Systems I
A popular operating system will be covered in detail. A study of
components, functions, and relationships of computer operating
systems and their interactions with user programs will be offered.
Prerequisite: IT 2143 or instructor’s permission. (Formerly CS
2153)
IT 3113 Integrated Applications
Course emphasizing the customization of off-the-shelf software
such as MS Office Applications from the recording of macros to
the creation of add-ons using VBA. Prerequisite: CS 1113, CS
2323, or instructor’s permission.
IT 3153 Network Operating Systems II
Network operating systems used in an enterprise networking context.
Investigates general networking principles and capabilities.
Prerequisite: IT 2153. (Formerly CS/IT 2253)
IT 3253 Advanced TCP/IP Administration
This course is a study of the requirements for implementing,
administering, and troubleshooting the execution of information
systems that incorporate TCP/IP. Prerequisite: IT 2143.
IT 3333 Fundamentals of Electronics
Introduction to electronics-basic circuit and systems concepts
including a study of resistors, sources, capacitors, inductors, operational
amplified diodes, and bipolar junction transistors (BJTs).
Includes mathematical models of components and Kirchoff’s
laws. Prerequisite: Math 2464.
IT 3413 Electromagnetics
Vector analysis applied to static electric and magnetic fields,
development of Maxwell’s equations, elementary boundary-value
problems, and determination of capacity and inductance.
Prerequisite: IT 3333.
IT 3443 Digital Design
Study includes combinational circuits, optimization of finite-state
machines, computer-aided design algorithms, two-level and multilevel
optimization, design of sequential systems, Mealy/Moore
machines, state diagrams, ASM charts, alternative implementations,
state equivalence, and state reduction. Prerequisite: IT
3723.
IT 3723 Computer Architecture
The hardware levels of a computer are examined from gate level
through the microprocessor. The roles of machine language,
assembly language, BIOS, and the operating system are explored.
Prerequisite: CS 2323. (Formerly IT 2723)
IT 3753 Network Security
This course is a study of the requirements for implementing,
administering, and troubleshooting a secure Internet access strategy
in various networking situations. Prerequisite: IT 3153.
IT 4113 Network Routing
This course is a study of the requirements for implementing,
administering, and troubleshooting the execution of network
topologies. Prerequisite: IT 3253.
IT 4223 Analog and Digital Circuits Lab
Introduction to digital logic, counters, registers, and the design of
circuits using transistor amplifier designs, oscillators, comparators,
and filters. Also includes circuits incorporating digital logic,
counters, and memories. Prerequisites: IT 3333 and PHYS 1214.
IT 4313 Emerging Technologies
An in-depth evaluation of emerging technologies. Students will
be expected to research, evaluate, and present the marketability
and viability of new hardware, software, and general trends in IT.
Prerequisite: Completion of four 3000-level CS/IT classes.
IT 4333 Introduction to Signals and Systems
Introduction to the topics of time and frequency analysis and
design of continuous and discrete systems and signals.
Examination of continuous-time linear systems: Fourier series,
Fourier transform, bilateral La-place transform. Also includes discrete-Fourier transform, bilinear z-transform, sampling, quantization,
and discrete time processing. Prerequisite: IT 3333.
IT 4353 Information Assurance and Security Management
An investigation of information assurance and security with an
emphasis on the identification and management of risks and
threats to information assurance, security, and privacy in the digital
business environment. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior classification
and one of the following courses: IT 2143, TECH 4003, or
MGMT 3423; or by instructor’s permission.
IT 4373 Information Assurance Regulations and Ethics
An investigation into the law, policy, standards, and ethics concerning
the digital resources of the business environment.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior classification and IT 4353 or by
instructor's permission.
IT 4504 Capstone and Practicum
Small group project that integrates the materials in required
courses. Includes discussions about professional and ethical
issues.
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