Major in Information Technology
Technology is a powerful force in shaping the future and influences our lives in many ways. Information Technology (IT) is the newest and most rapidly growing discipline in the field of computer science. IT encompasses all aspects of computing technology and focuses on meeting the needs of individuals and organizations through the selection, creation, application, integration and administration of computing technologies.
The Information Technology major provides a broad coverage of this emerging discipline. The program blends acquisition of fundamental knowledge in computer science with a practical hands-on approach. Students majoring in IT will gain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment as IT professionals, or the major can be customized for students wishing to pursue graduate studies. The degree program is aligned with nationally recognized standards in information technology.
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Credits
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| IT 101 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| IT 130 | Introduction to Programming Fundamentals |
4
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| IT 200 | Computer Architecture |
3
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| IT 210 | Operating Systems |
4
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| IT 310 | Networking |
4
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IT 320 |
Web Systems |
4
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| IT 330 | Databases |
3
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| IT 340 | Human/Computer Interaction and Professional Ethics | 3 |
| IT 400 | IT Systems Integration | 4 |
| IT 410 | Information Assurance and Security | 3 |
| IT 480 | Information Technology Capstone I | 1 |
| IT 481 | Information Technology Capstone II | 1 |
| MATH 220 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 120 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH 305 | Discrete Math |
3 |
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IT ELECTIVES
MIS 210 COBOL Programming |
9 |
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TOTAL |
55 | |
Course Descriptions
