ITS - Information Technology Systems

Introduces Window-based software including word processing, spreadsheets and databases with inclusion of graphic images. Overviews operating systems and graphical user interfaces.

Provides understanding of organizational systems, planning and decision processes and how information is used for decision support in organizations.  Quality and decision theory, information theory, and practice essential for providing viable information to the organization.  Conceptions of IS for competitive advantage, data as a resource, IS and IT planning and implementation, Total Quality Management (TQM) and re-engineering, project management and development of systems, and end-user computing.

A broad overview of programming techniques, programming rules, basic I/O techniques and programming methods.  A variety of programming languages will be introduced, including but not limited to Visual Basic, SQL Reporting, and Object Oriented Programming.

Basic knowledge of how to collect, organize, and analyze data.  An introduction to the concepts of querying, updating, and administration of databases.  Topics covered include normalization, table structures, table relationships, and data integrity.

Identify basic networking concepts, distinguish between network transmission types and connectivity devices, understand TCP/IP components, demonstrate knowledge of network hardware, cabling, and operating systems.

Survey of primary Microsoft solutions and basic concepts of information technology. No prior knowledge of computers required.

The course aims to cultivate proficient users who can effectively navigate Excel's various features, such as handling cells and files, formatting worksheets, managing workbooks, and leveraging formulas and functions. Additionally, students will learn page setup and printing techniques, enhancing their document preparation skills. The course also emphasizes mastering Excel's visual elements, including creating and managing charts and other graphical objects.

Covers advanced techniques of data and information.  Topics include processing and optimization of queries, transactions, backup and recovery, self-tuning database systems, and data mining.  Prerequisite: ITS 20163 Introduction to Databases.

Evaluates the ever-increasing library of (inter)national, organizational and corporate visualizations (standards, logos, guide sets, info-graphics) as realized through design practice, and their influence upon the manifold disciplines that require their existence and benefit from their use. Students move beyond conceptions of branding to engage in best practice creation and evaluation of multi-sensory identities as well as the development of client briefs that objectively codify their decisions. Prerequisites: ART 23023 Design I; ART or COM 23020 History of Design; and ART or COM or ITS 35505 Production 1.  Cross-listed with ART 33050 and COM 33050.

Identify and implement routing and switching technologies, as well as wireless networks and security concepts, physically or virtually connect different network transmission types and connectivity devices.  Apply TCP/IP protocol suites; demonstrate network planning for hardware, cabling, and operating systems; assess network security; secure remote connectivity; and perform network troubleshooting.  Prerequisite: ITS 20263 Introduction to Networking.

A course emphasizing the practical and conceptual use of industry-related software in graphic design. Includes use of the Adobe Suite.  

This course provides the transition from Introduction to Computer Programming to the object-oriented paradigm. Proper formulation and abstraction of the problem domain in the programming process to build robust, flexible and extensible programs are emphasized. The student learns how design patterns help formulate and implement abstractions in an effective and sophisticated manner. The course covers data structures and algorithms to manipulate them from essential to programming, such as lists, stacks, queues, trees, and tables. 

Study of microcomputer and minicomputer operating systems.  Topics include batch processing, concurrent processing, memory management and processor scheduling.

Practical experience in the major area of study, arranged individually and taken after the completion of the major course work.

Covers application of project management knowledge areas (project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement management) and process groups (initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing) to information technology project. 

Implementing and administering security, including: communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control, authentication, external attack and operational and organization security.

The purpose of this course is to study the required concepts and techniques to write high-quality code using the object-oriented programming environment approach. The course covers GUI development, coding, decision-making, control structures, and modular design. Advanced topics include class creation and usage, exception handling, accessing databases, and creating web and console applications. 

Course explores penetration-testing tools and techniques used to protect computer and cyber security.  Topics include discovering vulnerabilities, detecting intrusion, networking security issues, and protecting data from potential intruders.

Provides an introduction to IT infrastructure issues and covers topics related to both computer and systems architecture and communication networks.  Includes an overall emphasis on the services and capabilities that IT infrastructure solutions enable in an organizational context.  The course also focuses on Internet-based solutions, computer and network security, business continuity, and the role of infrastructure in regulatory compliance.  Prerequisite: ITS 13063 Foundations of Information Technology or MIS 13063 Foundations of Information Technology