The School of Science and Technology offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology with tracks in Business, Software Development and Systems and Security.

 

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Business Track

 

The B.S. degree in Information Technology (Business) is a multidisciplinary program for students interested in information technology positions in business.

 

Program Outcome Goals
A graduate of the Information Technology Major (Business Track) will be able to:

• Demonstrate a strong foundation in mathematics and science, and apply this fundamental knowledge to solving IT problems
• Work as individuals and as members of a collaborative team that solve IT problems.
• Demonstrate competence in effectively communicating technical information using oral, written, and digital presentation techniques
• Demonstrate a desire and ability to continuously refine their computing knowledge and skills and learn to use new tools and processes
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of multiple programming languages and system environments
• Demonstrate knowledge in the design, implementation, and improvement of network and database systems
• Have a strong foundation in business and management theory and practices and be able to apply this foundational knowledge to solving IT problems
• Evaluate, propose and implement plans for effective use of information technology within organizations
• Demonstrate knowledge of enterprise management in a heterogeneous environment

Core Curriculum (60 semester hours)

• Take all of the following:
  ENGL 1101 (English Composition I) (Area A)
  ENGL 1102 (English Composition II) (Area A)
  MATH 1113 (Pre-calculus) or MATH 2200 (Calculus I) (Area A)
  ITEC 1001 (Introduction to Computing) (Area B)
  GGC 1000 (First Year Experience)
  CHEM 1211-1211L (Principles of Chemistry I) (Area D)
  CHEM 1212-1212L (Principles of Chemistry II) (Area D)
  POLS 1101 (American Government) (Area E)
  ITEC 2120 (Introduction to Programming) (Area D)

• Choose one arts or literature course from the following: (Area C)
  MUSC 1100 (Music Appreciation)
  ART 1100 (Art Appreciation)
  ENGL 2100 (World Literature)
  ENGL 2110 (English Literature)

• Choose one history sequence from the following: (Area E)
  HIST 2111 and HIST 2112 (U.S. History I & II)
  HIST 1111 and HIST 1112 (World History I & II)
  HIST 1121 and HIST 1122 (Western Civilization I & II)

• Choose one global culture course from the following: (Area C)
  Intermediate level Spanish, French, or Chinese or higher
  REL 1100 (World Religions)
  GEOG 1101 (Human Geography)

• Choose one course from the following: (Area E)
  PSYC 1102 (The Psychological Experience)
  SOCI 1101 (Introduction to Sociology)
  ANTH 1102 (Introduction to Anthropology)
  ECON 2100 (Introduction to Economics)

• Take all of the following: (Area F)
  MGMT 3000 (Principles of Management)
  ITEC 1201 (Introduction to Information Systems)
  ITEC 2150 (Intermediate Programming)
  MATH 2100 (Probability and Statistics)
  MATH 2300 (Discrete Math)

 

Program of Study Curriculum (60 semester hours)

Required Information Technology Courses (19 semester hours)
ITEC 2110 (Digital Media) (4)
ITEC 3100 (Introduction to Networks) (3)
ITEC 3200 (Introduction to Databases) (3)
ITEC 3350 (E Commerce) (3)
ITEC 3900 (Professional Practice and Ethics) (3)
ITEC 4900 (Information Technology Internship) (3)

 

Other Required Courses (14-18 semester hours)
BUSA 3100 (Management Information Systems) (3)
MGMT 4600 (Operations and Project Management) (3)
MATH 2200 (Calculus I) (if not taken in Area A) (4)
Choose one basic science sequence:
PHYS 2211-2211L (Principles of Physics I) (4)
PHYS 2212-2212L (Principles of Physics II) (4)
or
BIOL 1107-1107L (Principles of Biology I) (4)
BIOL 1108-1108L (Principles of Biology II) (4)
 
Additional Business Electives (12 semester hours)
ACCT 2101 (Accounting I) (3)
ACCT 2102 (Accounting II) (3)
ECON 2106 (Microeconomics) (3)
MKTG 3000 (Marketing) (3)
MKTG 3050 (Consumer Behavior) (3)
MKTG 4600 (Promotion) (3)

 

Additional Information Technology Electives (11-15 semester hours)
ITEC 3300 (Information Security) (3)
ITEC 3450 (Computer Graphics and Multimedia) (4)
ITEC 3600 (Operating Systems) (3)
ITEC 3700 (Systems Analysis and Design) (3)
ITEC 4100 (Advanced Networks) (3)
ITEC 4110 (Advanced Digital Media) (4)
ITEC 4200 (Advanced Databases) (4)
ITEC 4230 (Human Computer Interaction) (3)

 

 

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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Software Development Track

 

The B.S. degree in Information Technology (Software Development) is a multidisciplinary program for students interested in the full range information technology professions but ideally suited for jobs in software development.

 

Program Outcome Goals
A graduate of the Information Technology Major (Software Development Track) will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a strong foundation in mathematics and science, and apply this fundamental knowledge to solving IT problems
2. Work as individuals and as members of a collaborative team that solve IT problems.
3. Demonstrate competence in effectively communicating technical information using oral, written, and digital presentation techniques
4. Demonstrate a desire and ability to continuously refine their computing knowledge and skills and learn to use new tools and processes
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of multiple programming languages and system environments
6. Demonstrate knowledge in the design, implementation, and improvement of network and database systems
7. effectively apply software development practice over the entire lifecycle of a design project including the analysis, prototyping, design, implementation, and testing of the new design
8. Use software tools effectively in all phases of software development
9. Demonstrate knowledge of  algorithms, operating systems, theory of computation, and computer architecture

Core Curriculum (60 semester hours)

• Take all of the following:
  ENGL 1101 (English Composition I) (Area A)
  ENGL 1102 (English Composition II) (Area A)
  MATH 1113 (Pre-calculus) or MATH 2200 (Calculus I) (Area A)
  ITEC 1001 (Introduction to Computing) (Area B)
  GGC 1000 (First Year Experience)
  CHEM 1211-1211L (Principles of Chemistry I) (Area D)
  CHEM 1212-1212L (Principles of Chemistry II) (Area D)
  POLS 1101 (American Government) (Area E)
  ITEC 2120 (Introduction to Programming) (Area D)

• Choose one arts or literature course from the following: (Area C)
  MUSC 1100 (Music Appreciation)
  ART 1100 (Art Appreciation)
  ENGL 2100 (World Literature)
  ENGL 2110 (English Literature)

• Choose one history sequence from the following: (Area E)
  HIST 2111 and HIST 2112 (U.S. History I & II)
  HIST 1111 and HIST 1112 (World History I & II)
  HIST 1121 and HIST 1122 (Western Civilization I & II)

• Choose one global culture course from the following: (Area C)
  Intermediate level Spanish, French, or Chinese or higher
  REL 1100 (World Religions)
  GEOG 1101 (Human Geography)

• Choose one course from the following: (Area E)
  PSYC 1102 (The Psychological Experience)
  SOCI 1101 (Introduction to Sociology)
  ANTH 1102 (Introduction to Anthropology)
  ECON 2100 (Introduction to Economics)

• Take all of the following: (Area F)
  MGMT 3000 (Principles of Management)
  ITEC 1201 (Introduction to Information Systems)
  ITEC 2150 (Intermediate Programming)
  MATH 2100 (Probability and Statistics)
  MATH 2300 (Discrete Math)

 

Program of Study Curriculum (60 semester hours)

Required Information Technology Courses (27 semester hours)
ITEC 2110 (Digital Media) (4)
ITEC 3100 (Introduction to Networks) (3)
ITEC 3200 (Introduction to Databases) (3)
ITEC 3860 (Software Development I) (4)
ITEC 3870 (Software Development II) (4)
ITEC 3900 (Professional Practice and Ethics) (3)
ITEC 4260 (Software Testing and QA) (3)
ITEC 4860 (Software Development Project) (3)

 

Other Required Courses (11-15 semester hours)
BUSA 3100 (Management Information Systems) (3)
MATH 2200 (Calculus I) (if not taken in Area A) (4)
Choose one basic science sequence:
PHYS 2211-2211L (Principles of Physics I) (4)
PHYS 2212-2212L (Principles of Physics II) (4)
or
BIOL 1107-1107L (Principles of Biology I) (4)
BIOL 1108-1108L (Principles of Biology II) (4)
 
Additional Electives (18-22 semester hours)
ITEC 3150 (Object Oriented Programming) (3)
ITEC 3300 (Information Security) (3)
ITEC 3350 (E Commerce) (3)
ITEC 3450 (Computer Graphics and Multimedia) (4)
ITEC 3550 (User Centered Design) (3)
ITEC 3600 (Operating Systems) (3)
ITEC 3700 (Systems Analysis and Design) (3)
ITEC 4100 (Advanced Networks) (3)
ITEC 4110 (Advanced Digital Media) (4)
ITEC 4130 (Human Computer Interaction) (3)
ITEC 4200 (Advanced Databases) (4)
ITEC 4250 (Embedded Systems) (3)
ITEC 4650 (Computer Game Software Development) (3)
ITEC 4700 (Artificial Intelligence) (3)
ITEC 4900 (Information Technology Internship) (3)
MGMT 4600 (Operations and Project Management) (3)

 

 

 

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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Systems and Security Track

 

The B.S. degree in Information Technology (Systems and Security) is a multidisciplinary program for students interested in the full range information technology professions.

 

Program Outcome Goals
A graduate of the Information Technology Major (Systems and Security Track)will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a strong foundation in mathematics and science, and apply this fundamental knowledge to solving IT problems
2. Demonstrate competence in effectively communicating technical information using oral, written, and digital presentation techniques
3. Work as individuals and as members of a collaborative team that solve IT problems.
4. Demonstrate a desire and ability to continuously refine their computing knowledge and skills and learn to use new tools and processes
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of multiple programming languages and system environments
6. Demonstrate knowledge in the design, implementation, and improvement of network and database systems
7. Identify information system requirements for a client and then develop information systems that meet those requirements
8. Demonstrate a working knowledge of security practices to optimize information assurance
9. Demonstrate a knowledge of current legal requirements for information and system security

Core Curriculum (60 semester hours)

• Take all of the following:
  ENGL 1101 (English Composition I) (Area A)
  ENGL 1102 (English Composition II) (Area A)
  MATH 1113 (Pre-calculus) or MATH 2200 (Calculus I) (Area A)
  ITEC 1001 (Introduction to Computing) (Area B)
  GGC 1000 (First Year Experience)
  CHEM 1211-1211L (Principles of Chemistry I) (Area D)
  CHEM 1212-1212L (Principles of Chemistry II) (Area D)
  POLS 1101 (American Government) (Area E)
  ITEC 2120 (Introduction to Programming) (Area D)

• Choose one arts or literature course from the following: (Area C)
  MUSC 1100 (Music Appreciation)
  ART 1100 (Art Appreciation)
  ENGL 2100 (World Literature)
  ENGL 2110 (English Literature)

• Choose one history sequence from the following: (Area E)
  HIST 2111 and HIST 2112 (U.S. History I & II)
  HIST 1111 and HIST 1112 (World History I & II)
  HIST 1121 and HIST 1122 (Western Civilization I & II)

• Choose one global culture course from the following: (Area C)
  Intermediate level Spanish, French, or Chinese or higher
  REL 1100 (World Religions)
  GEOG 1101 (Human Geography)

• Choose one course from the following: (Area E)
  PSYC 1102 (The Psychological Experience)
  SOCI 1101 (Introduction to Sociology)
  ANTH 1102 (Introduction to Anthropology)
  ECON 2100 (Introduction to Economics)

• Take all of the following: (Area F)
  ITEC 1201 (Introduction to Information Systems)
  MGMT 3000 (Principles of Management)
  ITEC 2150 (Intermediate Programming)
  MATH 2100 (Probability and Statistics)
  MATH 2300 (Discrete Math)

 

Program of Study Curriculum (60 semester hours)

Required Information Technology Courses (25 semester hours)
ITEC 2110 (Digital Media) (4)
ITEC 3100 (Introduction to Networks) (3)
ITEC 3200 (Introduction to Databases) (3)
ITEC 3300 (Information Security) (3)
ITEC 3700 (Systems Analysis and Design) (3)
ITEC 3900 (Professional Practice and Ethics) (3)
ITEC 4810 (Information Technology Project I) (3)
ITEC 4820 (Information Technology Project II) (3)

 

Other Required Courses (11-15 semester hours)
BUSA 3100 (Management Information Systems) (3)
MATH 2200 (Calculus I) (if not taken in Area A) (4)
Choose one basic science sequence:
PHYS 2211-2211L (Principles of Physics I) (4)
PHYS 2212-2212L (Principles of Physics II) (4)
or
BIOL 1107-1107L (Principles of Biology I) (4)
BIOL 1108-1108L (Principles of Biology II) (4)
 
Additional Electives (20-24 semester hours)
ITEC 3150 (Object Oriented Programming) (3)
ITEC 3350 (E Commerce) (3)
ITEC 3450 (Computer Graphics and Multimedia) (4)
ITEC 3550 (User Centered Design) (3)
ITEC 3600 (Operating Systems) (3)
ITEC 4100 (Advanced Networks) (3)
ITEC 4110 (Advanced Digital Media) (4)
ITEC 4130 (Human Computer Interaction) (3)
ITEC 4200 (Advanced Databases) (4)
ITEC 4310 (Systems Security) (3)
ITEC 4320 (Internet Security) (3)
ITEC 4900 (Information Technology Internship) (3)
MGMT 4600 (Operations and Project Management) (3)

 

 

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