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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to the role of information technology in today's business and government agency environments, and in society in general. The course studies hardware and software, networks, the Internet, software development processes, databases, and information security and privacy. It examines how tools such as spreadsheets and databases are used in business and government. ( 3)
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Introduces students to the field of information security. Students will examine security and privacy issues that affect their personal use of computers and the Internet. It covers how to protect personal computers from outside threats and how to protect oneself from potential problems such as viruses, phishing, identity theft, and other computer crimes. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
Provides students with the knowledge and skills to develop and maintain dynamic Web pages. HTML, XHTML, XML, Cascading Style Sheets, XSL, and JavaScript are introduced as client-side techniques. Server-side programming techniques are examined including Cold Fusion, PHP, Python, and Perl. The students create Web pages that collect and validate data. ( 3)
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Introduces students to writing programs for computers using the Java programming language. It provides an introduction to techniques of problem solving, algorithm development, and object-oriented software development. ( 4)
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Examines how computers work, including the components of technology: hardware, operating systems, storage, and networking, and how these components work together to support information technology applications. Students troubleshoot, repair, configure, and upgrade computer systems in a hands-on environment. It includes the application of Boolean algebra to basic digital circuits. The course is designed to prepare students with the knowledge necessary to pass the CompTia A+ certification, a prerequisite for preparing for a career in computer support and maintenance. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
Studies the entire system life cycle, including requirements analysis, system analysis and design, software development, software acquisition, system integration, and system maintenance. Software quality and software assurance are also covered. Students get experience with techniques used in commercial environments, such as UML. ( 3)
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Provides additional interaction with sophomore students as a group. Sample activities include lectures on current IT topics, identification of career opportunities through guest speakers and site visits, the enhancement of experience through information literacy, and the identification of certification needs. Some sessions will be held in conjunction with Mathematics and Biology students. Students will plan and give several small presentations, individually and in groups, and jointly prepare a Web site about the IT program. ( 1)
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3.00 Credits
Extends the Web programming skills developed in IT 125, including using Web 2. 0 technologies. The course covers in more depth server-side programming languages such as PHP, Python, and Java Server Pages. AJAX techniques are used together with advanced technologies such as Ruby-on-Rails. Content management systems are also covered in depth. Prerequisite: IT 125. ( 3)
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3.00 Credits
Extends the programming knowledge introduced in IT 130. The course covers more complex programming techniques, including programming in a network environment. Data structures such as linked lists, stacks, queues, and trees are discussed in the context of the Java programming language. Prerequisite: IT 130. ( 4)
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3.00 Credits
Examines the decision process, the primary models of decision making, and how information is used for decision support. A major emphasis of the course is an introduction to decision analysis, including practical experience in modeling decisions, uncertainty, and preferences. The course provides hands-on experience with developing decision support applications. ( 3)
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