Information Technology
 
IT 5103 Programming Principles 3-0-3
This courses covers the fundamentals of computer programming. Students are taught the concepts of sequences, iterations (looping), counters, accumulators, control structures, procedures and subroutines, arrays and files. CS and MSSE students cannot receive credit for this course.
 
IT 5113 Advanced Programming and Applications 3-0-3
Prerequisite: IT 5103 or equivalent
This course includes topics in beginning data structures, including arrays, stacks and queues. In addition, the course examines different computer applications concentrating primarily on those used in business and management. CS and MSSE students cannot receive credit for this course.
 
IT 6403 Windows Application Development 3-0-3
Prerequisite: IT 5113 or equivalent
This course covers the logical analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of a windows system. Students will implement an object-based, event-driven design using a programming environment.
 
IT 6473 Multimedia Applications 3-0-3
Prerequisite: IT 5113 or equivalent
This course introduces students to current practices, technologies, methodologies, and authoring systems in the design and implementation of systems that incorporate text, audio, images, animation and full-motion video. Students will complete multimedia projects using state-of-the-art tools.
 
IT 6663 Data Center Management 3-0-3
Issues in setting up and running a multi-user computer or data system. Includes RFP generation, vendor selection, project planning and control methods, backup and disaster recovery plans, site preparation, managing help desks, end user training, IT professional development, contract negotiation, outsourcing relationships and job scheduling.
 
IT 6723 Managing Operating and Network Systems 3-0-3
Prerequisite: IT 5113 or equivalent
This course covers the installation and management of operating systems and telecommunications networks, including cost-benefit analysis, and evaluation of connectivity options. Students learn to evaluate, select and implement different operating and communications options to support an organization.
 
IT 6733 Database Administration 3-0-3
Prerequisite: CS 5153 or equivalent
This course covers data administration and management, backup/recovery, security, access control, performance monitoring and tuning, data warehousing, data mining, online analytical processing, centralized versus distributed environments, client server and world-wide-web database integration.
 
IT 6743 Data Communications and Computer Networking 3-0-3
Prerequisite: IT 5103 or equivalent
Presents basic concepts and fundamental principles underlying current data communication and networking applications. Topics include data representation in multimedia systems, packet switching, high-speed LANs and WANs, TCP/IP protocol architecture, and client-server computing. CS and MSSE students cannot receive credit for this course.
 
IT 6753 Web Development 3-0-3
Prerequisites: CS 5153 or equivalent, IT 5113 or equivalent
This course covers SGML, HTML, XML, CGI and web scripts, forms, web page production, file compression, encryption and web site development and management. Students will gain familiarity with a variety of browsers, plug-ins, network and PC operating systems, and tools used in the creation and maintenance of interactive multimedia web sites.
 
IT 6763 Electronic Commerce 3-0-3
This course covers tools, skills, business concepts, and social issues that surround the emergence of electronic commerce. The student will develop an understanding of the current practices and opportunities in EDI, electronic publishing, electronic shopping, electronic distribution, electronic collaboration and database issues. Other issues include standards, security, authentication, privacy, intellectual property, acceptable use, legal liability, and economic analysis.
 
IT 7833 IT Strategy and Policy 3-0-3
Prerequisite: Consent of the department head or the coordinator
This is a capstone course in which students complete a major project which integrates elements of the field.