Information Technology

Develop and maintain business-critical computing and information systems with a degree in Information Technology.

The Information Technology (IT) concentration supplements the CSCI core curriculum with courses in web development, database, system administration, and human computer interaction. This concentration is designed for students who wish to apply their knowledge in web development, database management, or system administration, and for those who plan graduate work in information technology.

The Bachelor's of Science in Computing with a Concentration in Information Technology is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Information Technology and Similarly Named Computing Programs Program Criteria.

 

Learning Outcomes

Graduates with the Bachelor of Science in Computing with a concentration in Information Technology will have an ability to:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
3. 
   Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. 
   Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. 
   Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
6. Use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals.

Explore IT Concentration Coursework

• Computing Core  Requirements (33 credits)

  CSCI 1250 - Introduction to Computer Science I (4 credits)
  CSCI 1260 - Introduction to Computer Science II (4 credits)
  CSCI 1400 - PC Set-up and Maintenance (1 credit)
  CSCI 1510 - Student in University (3 credits)
  CSCI 1900 - Math for Computer Science (3 credits)
  CSCI 2020 - Fundamentals of Database (3 credits)
  CSCI 2150 - Computer Organization (3 credits)
  CSCI 3400 - Networking Fundamentals (3 credits)
  CSCI 3500 - Information Security and Assurance (3 credits)
  CSCI 4250 - Software Engineering I (3 credits)
  CSCI 4350 - Software Engineering II (3 credits)
• Information Technology Concentration (28 credits)

  CSCI 1210 - Essentials of Web Development (3 credits)
  CSCI 2200 - UNIX Fundamentals (3 credits)
  CSCI 2910 - Server-Side Web Programming (4 credits)
  CSCI 3700 - Enabling Business with Information Systems (3 credits)
  CSCI 4417 - Introduction to System Administration (3 credits)
  CSCI 4927 - Human Computer Interaction (3 credits)
  CSCI 4800 - Career Readiness in Computing IT (3 credits)
   
  One of the following:

  • CSCI 3110 - Advanced Topics in Web Development (3 credits)
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    CSCI 4617 - XML (3 credits)
     

  One of the following:

  • CSCI 3020 - Database Advanced Topics (3 credits)
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    CSCI 4227 - Database Administration (3 credits)

  
   
  
  

• Advisor Approved Electives (9 credits)

  CSCI 1200 - Adventures in Computing (3 credits)
  CSCI 1720 - Intermediate Topics in Web Development (3 credits)
  CSCI 1800 - Visual Programming I (4 credits)
  CSCI 2160 - Assembly Language (4 credits)
  CSCI 2210 - Data Structures (4 credits)
  CSCI 3230 - Algorithms (4 credits)
  CSCI 3510 - Network Security (3 credits)
  CSCI 3600 - Computer Scripting (3 credits)
  CSCI 3610 - Secure Coding (3 credits)
  CSCI 4157 - Interactive Graphics (3 credits)
  CSCI 4317 - Internet and Computer Law (3 credits)
  CSCI 4507 - Computer Forensics (3 credits)
  CSCI 4537 - Ethical Hacking (3 credits)
  CSCI 4607 - Information Risk Management (3 credits)
  CSCI 4637 - Wireless and Mobile Computing (3 credits)
  CSCI 4657 - Cloud Computing (3 credits)
  CSCI 4677 - Internet of Things (3 credits)
  CSCI 4717 - Computer Architecture (3 credits)
  CSCI 4727 - Operating Systems (3 credits)
  CSCI 4757 - Information Systems Implementation (3 credits)
  CSCI 4767 - Enterprise Programming (3 credits)
  CSCI 4770 - Career Readiness in Computing IS (3 credits)
  CSCI 4900 - Independent Study (1-9 credits)
  CSCI 4910 - Selected Topics in Computer Science (1-6 credits)
  CSCI 4957 - Special Topics in Computer Science (1-6 credits)
• Free Electives (12-13 credits)

   

 

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