Information Technology
About the Program
Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Systems (BSIT): 188.0 quarter credits
The College of Information Science and Technology is also known as The iSchool at Drexel. This identity highlights the College’s participation in the iSchools Caucus, and its status as a founding member of the organization. The iSchools Caucus is an international alliance of library, information science and information system and technology schools, the purpose of which is to raise awareness and understanding of the information sciences as a cutting-edge and progressive field of study.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology (BSIT) is offered by Drexel’s College of Information Science and Technology as both a five-year and a four-year co-op program. In addition to the core coursework in information systems and information technology, the major includes 12 credits towards a minor in business. Only 12 additional credits would be required to complete a minor in business.
Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology will:
- Understand and be able to apply core information technologies.
- Approach the application of information technology from a user-centered perspective aimed at meeting the needs of users and organizations in a societal and global context.
- Apply sound methods and approaches to identify and analyze IT problems and design, implement, and evaluate effective and usable IT solutions.
- Display personal and interpersonal IT career skills, including the ability to work on a team, to communicate with technical and nontechnical people, and to pursue lifelong learning.
BSIT Program Outcomes
The program enables students to achieve, by the time of graduation:
- An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline
- An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
- An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs
- An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
- An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society
- Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development
- An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
- An ability to use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies.
- An ability to identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of computer-based systems
- An ability to effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment.
- An understanding of best practices and standards and their application.
- An ability to assist in the creation of an effective project plan.
- An ability to identify and manage information assurance and security risks, and integrate appropriate mitigation strategies in the administration and management of computing, communication, and organizational systems.
- An ability to identify and evaluate current and emerging technologies and assess their applicability to address the user's needs.
Integration with BS in Information Systems
The major in Information Technology integrates closely with Drexel's major in Information Systems, and each enriches the other. The two degrees share a common freshman year and the same set of major courses, but they have different requirements. The difference is in the nature of specialization in upper-level courses. The BS in Information Technology is aimed at students who want a degree focused on applied information technology but with an emphasis on IT infrastructure rather than applications in business.
The structure of the freshman year allows students to embark on IT or IS without having to choose between them until later.
Additional Information
For more information about this program, please visit the iSchool at Drexel's BS in Information Technology web page.
Degree Requirements
| University and College Requirements | ||
| COOP 101 | Career Management and Professional Development | 0.0 |
| UNIV I101 | The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| Technology Requirements | ||
| INFO 101 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3.0 |
| INFO 102 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3.0 |
| INFO 105 | Introduction to Informatics | 3.0 |
| INFO 108 | Foundations of Software | 3.0 |
| INFO 110 | Human-Computer Interaction I | 3.0 |
| INFO 151 | Web Systems and Services I | 3.0 |
| INFO 152 | Web Systems and Services II | 3.0 |
| INFO 153 | Applied Data Management | 3.0 |
| INFO 200 | Systems Analysis I | 3.0 |
| INFO 210 | Database Management Systems | 3.0 |
| INFO 215 | Social Aspects of Information Systems | 3.0 |
| INFO 320 | Server Technology I | 4.0 |
| INFO 324 | Team Process and Product | 3.0 |
| INFO 330 | Computer Networking Technology I | 4.0 |
| INFO 333 | Introduction to Information Security | 3.0 |
| INFO 410 | Information Technology Infrastructure | 3.0 |
| INFO 415 | Information Technology Services | 3.0 |
| INFO 420 [WI] | Software Project Management | 3.0 |
| INFO 424 | Team Project Practicum | 3.0 |
| INFO 425 [WI] | Design Problem I | 3.0 |
| INFO 426 [WI] | Design Problem II | 3.0 |
| INFO electives (Technology electives) | 9.0-12.0 | |
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following sequences: | 9.0-12.0 | |
| Database Management | ||
| Information Retrieval Systems | ||
| Database Administration I | ||
| Database Administration II | ||
| Server and Network Technology | ||
| Server Technology II | ||
| Server Technology III | ||
| Computer Networking Technology II | ||
| Natural Science Sequence | 8.0-9.0 | |
Select one of the following sequences: | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II | ||
| General Physics I and General Physics II | ||
| Fundamentals of Physics I and Fundamentals of Physics II | ||
| Cells, Genetics & Physiology and Cells, Genetics and Physiology Laboratory and Biological Diversity, Ecology & Evolution and Biological Diversity, Ecology and Evolution Laboratory | ||
| Weather I: Climate and Global Change and Weather II: Analysis and Forecasting | ||
| Applied Cells, Genetics & Physiology and Applied Chemistry and Applied Physics * | ||
| Cells and Genetics and Evolution & Organismal Diversity and Physiology and Ecology | ||
| Mathematics Requirements | 12.0 | |
Select one of the following sequences: | ||
| Introduction to Analysis I and Introduction to Analysis II and Discrete Computational Structures | ||
| Calculus I and Calculus II and Discrete Computational Structures | ||
| Arts/Humanities Requirements | ||
| ENGL 101 | Expository Writing and Reading | 3.0 |
| ENGL 102 | Persuasive Writing and Reading | 3.0 |
| ENGL 103 | Analytical Writing and Reading | 3.0 |
| PHIL 105 | Critical Reasoning | 3.0 |
| PHIL 111 | Propositional (zero-order) Logic | 3.0 |
| COM 230 | Techniques of Speaking | 3.0 |
| COM 310 [WI] | Technical Communication | 3.0 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective ** | 3.0 | |
| Behavioral Science Requirements | ||
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3.0 |
| PSY 330 | Cognitive Psychology | 3.0 |
| Behavioral science electives *** | 6.0 | |
| Business Requirements | ||
| STAT 201 | Introduction to Business Statistics | 4.0 |
| Select two of the following courses: | 8.0 | |
| Financial Accounting Foundations | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Free Electives | 36.0 | |
| Total Credits | 188.0-195.0 | |
| * | BIO 101 Applied Biological Diversity, Ecology & Evolution can be substituted for this course in this sequence. |
| ** | Any non-required course in COM, HIST, ENGL,GREC, PHIL, PSCI, ARTH, FMVD, VSST, and WRIT or any foreign language course. |
| *** | Any non-required course offered by the AFAS, ANTH, PSY, SOC or WMST departments. |
Writing-Intensive Course Requirements
In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.
A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Center. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.
Sample Plan of Study
BS Information Technology
5 YR UG Co-op Concentration
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Expository Writing and Reading | 3.0 |
| INFO 101 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3.0 |
| INFO 108 | Foundations of Software | 3.0 |
| UNIV 101 | The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| MATH 121 or 101 | Calculus I Introduction to Analysis I | 4.0 |
| Term Credits | 14.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| ENGL 102 | Persuasive Writing and Reading | 3.0 |
| INFO 102 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3.0 |
| INFO 151 | Web Systems and Services I | 3.0 |
| MATH 122 or 102 | Calculus II Introduction to Analysis II | 4.0 |
| Free elective | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 16.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| ENGL 103 | Analytical Writing and Reading | 3.0 |
| INFO 105 | Introduction to Informatics | 3.0 |
| INFO 110 | Human-Computer Interaction I | 3.0 |
| INFO 152 | Web Systems and Services II | 3.0 |
| MATH 180 | Discrete Computational Structures | 4.0 |
| UNIV I101 | The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
| Term Credits | 17.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| COM 230 | Techniques of Speaking | 3.0 |
| INFO 153 | Applied Data Management | 3.0 |
| INFO 200 | Systems Analysis I | 3.0 |
| INFO 320 | Server Technology I | 4.0 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3.0 |
| Term Credits | 16.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| INFO 210 | Database Management Systems | 3.0 |
| PHIL 105 | Critical Reasoning | 3.0 |
| PSY 330 | Cognitive Psychology | 3.0 |
| Information Technology (IT) elective | 3.0 | |
| Free elective | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 6 | ||
| INFO 333 | Introduction to Information Security | 3.0 |
| PHIL 111 | Propositional (zero-order) Logic | 3.0 |
| Natural Science Sequence course | 4.0 | |
| IT Advanced Topic course | 3.0 | |
| Free elective | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 16.0 | |
| Term 7 | ||
| INFO 215 | Social Aspects of Information Systems | 3.0 |
| INFO 324 | Team Process and Product | 3.0 |
| INFO 330 | Computer Networking Technology I | 4.0 |
| IT Advanced Topic course | 3.0 | |
| Natural Science Sequence course | 4.0 | |
| Term Credits | 17.0 | |
| Term 8 | ||
| COM 310 [WI] | Technical Communication | 3.0 |
| INFO 410 | Information Technology Infrastructure | 3.0 |
| STAT 201 | Introduction to Business Statistics | 4.0 |
| Information Technology (IT) elective | 3.0 | |
| Free elective | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 16.0 | |
| Term 9 | ||
| INFO 415 | Information Technology Services | 3.0 |
| Select one of the following: | 4.0 | |
| Financial Accounting Foundations | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| IT Advanced Topic course | 3.0 | |
| Information Technology (IT) elective | 3.0 | |
| Free elective | 3.0 | |
| Term Credits | 16.0 | |
| Term 10 | ||
| INFO 420 [WI] | Software Project Management | 3.0 |
| INFO 424 | Team Project Practicum | 3.0 |
| Select one of the following: | 4.0 | |
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Financial Accounting Foundations | ||
| Information Technology (IT) elective | 3.0 | |
| Free elective | 2.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 11 | ||
| INFO 425 [WI] | Design Problem I | 3.0 |
| Behavioral Science elective | 3.0 | |
| Arts and Humanities elective | 3.0 | |
| Free electives | 6.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Term 12 | ||
| INFO 426 [WI] | Design Problem II | 3.0 |
| Behavioral Science elective | 3.0 | |
| Free electives | 9.0 | |
| Term Credits | 15.0 | |
| Total Credit: 188.0 | ||
Dual/Accelerated Degrees
The College of Information Science and Technology offers a BS/MS Accelerated Degree Program designed to allow students to complete both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree along with a cooperative educational experience within the traditional five years.
The College of Information Science and Technology offers a BS/MS Accelerated Degree Program designed to allow students to complete both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree along with a cooperative educational experience within the traditional five years.
Students accepted in this program can combine any of the Information Science and Technology BS and MS degree programs as well as other options:
- BS/MS Accelerated Degree (BS & MS in five years, including 2 Co-ops)
- BS in Information Technology/MBA Accelerated Degree (BSIT/MBA)
- BS in Information Systems/MBA Accelerated Degree (BSIS/MBA)
For more information on the criteria for entering this program, as well as a sample plan of study, visit the BS/MS Accelerated Degree page on the College's website.
Co-op/Career Opportunities
The BSIT major is offered as both a five-year program, involving three six-month periods of employment through the University's co-operative education program, and a four-year program, involving one six-month period of co-op employment.
The following list is a sample of recent co-op job titles and employers:
- Collaborative Services Analyst, GlaxoSmithKline
- Information Technology & Computer Support Consultant, University of Pennsylvania
- Network Operations/Security Solutions Co-Op, Susquehanna International Group
- Operations Development, PJM INterconnection
- Portal Operations Analyst, SAP America
- PECO Technical Services, Exelon Corporation
Career Opportunities
The demand for information systems and technology professionals continues to be strong. Graduates find careers in a number of areas, including designing
information technology systems, leading project teams, planning and developing
information systems, and marketing information technology.
Visit the Drexel Steinbright Career Development Center page for more detailed information on co-op and post-graduate opportunities.
Facilities
W. W. Hagerty Library
The Hagerty Library supports research supports research in the College of Information Science and Technology through provision of books, periodical literature, and related materials in all fields of inquiry in library and information science, computer science, systems engineering, information systems, and technology. With over 450 online literature databases, more than 21,500 full-text electronic journal titles and more than 110,000 electronic books, the majority of the Library's resources are now available online via its homepage (http://www.library.drexel.edu/). On-site amenities include close to one hundred laptop and desktop PCs for walk-in use by students and hundreds of seating options for quiet work or group projects, including over a dozen group study rooms and the 24/7 cafe area. The staff of ten reference librarians includes an IST subject specialist who is available for individual research consultations.
iCommons
Located in Room 106 of the Rush Building, the College’s iCommons features desktop computers, a wireless/laptop area, free black and white printing, more collaborative space for its students and a furnished common area. There is a fully equipped conference room for student use with Plasma display and videoconferencing capabilities. The iCommons provides technical support to students, faculty, and administrative staff. In addition, the staff provides audio-visual support for all presentation classrooms within the Rush Building. Use of the iCommons is reserved for all students taking iSchool courses.
The computers for general use are Microsoft Windows and Apple OSX machines with appropriate applications which include the Microsoft Office suite, various database management systems, modeling tools, and statistical analysis software. Library related resources may be accessed at the iCommons and through the Hagerty Library. The iSchool is a member of the Rational SEED Program which provides cutting-edge CASE and project management software for usage in the iCommons and iSchool classrooms.
iSchool students can access Drexel’s mail server from within the iCommons. The iCommons, student labs, and classrooms have access to networked databases, print and file resources within the College, and the Internet via the University’s network. Email accounts, Internet and BannerWeb access are available through the Office of Information Resources and Technology.
Other Facilities
The College maintains 7 classrooms equipped for audio-visual presentation. These rooms typically contain a networked PC, VCR, ceiling mounted projectors, and other equipment for presentations and demonstrations. Two of these classrooms are fully equipped to function as computing labs for networking, programming and database-related projects.
Information Technology Lab
In 2005, the iSchool designed and built a laboratory in support of the new degree program in Information Technology. This lab consists of enterprise class information technology hardware that students would encounter in industry positions. The hardware includes more than a dozen servers that are available to students and CISCO networking hardware. The hardware is networked and reconfigurable as needed for the various classes the laboratory supports. In addition a special system has been built into to the classroom to allow real time control of all classroom workstations.
Alumni Garden
The Rush Building’s Alumni Garden provides additional collaborative space for students, alumni and faculty. The Garden features wireless networking, tables with built-in power outlets, accessible covered patio and balconies and a bicycle rack. The Alumni Garden may be reserved for Drexel events.
Courses
INFO 101 Introduction to Information Technology 3.0 Credits
Introduces the basic knowledge and techniques required to use computing effectively in organizations. Explores information systems, information technology and software concepts with an emphasis on how computing can be used to help organizations meet their goals.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
INFO 102 Introduction to Information Systems 3.0 Credits
Introduces students to major types of information systems and their development and their use in organizations. Emphasizes ways in which information systems can be used to help individuals and organizations meet their goals. Assumes basic knowledge of computing concepts.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
INFO 105 Introduction to Informatics 3.0 Credits
Considers the field of informatics as the application of information and computer sciences to a specific domain. Focuses on the three components on informatics: information, users, and information and communication technologies. Topics include information needs, user groups, social media, technology evolution and diffusion of innovation.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
INFO 108 Foundations of Software 3.0 Credits
Provides students with fundamental concepts about software and software representation. Topics include software and database representation, development environments, and techniques for designing, coding, testing and deploying software systems. Introduces programming concepts and activities using pair programming activities.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
INFO 110 Human-Computer Interaction I 3.0 Credits
This course introduces the student to the study of computer-based user interfaces. It presents a user-interface layout and design, types and usage of interaction techniques, building a consistent look and feel throughout the interface and how to evaluate designs with users. Centered focus in evaluation of computer interfaces. It teaches the basic principles of user analysis and interface evaluation and gives a practical introduction to ergonomics.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
INFO 120 IST Seminar for Transfer Students 2.0 Credits
Introduces students to academic and co-curricular aspects of university life. Includes academic functions such as writing, reading, and studying skills and co-curricular functions such as campus resources, activities, and social programs. Aids in the transition to student life and is designed to help each student achieve academic and personal success.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
INFO 140 Information Systems Laboratory I 1.0 Credit
Provides hands-on experience with a variety of software products basic to current information systems. Covers products that support personal productivity in organizing, analyzing and presenting information. Addresses both local processing on personal computers and creation and use of information on the Internet.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 101 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 151 Web Systems and Services I 3.0 Credits
Introduces technologies used to build leading-edge application systems and services on the World Wide Web. Coverage includes a selection of Web components such as make-up and scripting languages and frameworks for building systems. Introduces Web programming using pair or small team programming activities.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 108 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 152 Web Systems and Services II 3.0 Credits
Explores techniques used to build leading-edge application systems on the World Wide Web. Topics include Web server components of Web applications, and basic database processing. Includes Web programming using pair or small team programming activities.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 151 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 153 Applied Data Management 3.0 Credits
Explores technologies used to gather, organize, store, and retrieve data in various forms. Focuses on using databases and other information management components in software systems. Topics include database servers, data management for Web applications, and data structures. Includes data management software development using pair or small team programming activities.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 152 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 154 Software System Construction 3.0 Credits
Introduces considerations that make large software systems challenging to design, build, and maintain. Topics include coding standards and documentation, program architecture, verification, software evolution, and managing large software systems. Includes software modification and development using pair and team programming.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 152 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 200 Systems Analysis I 3.0 Credits
Study of the principles, practices and tools of information systems analysis and design. Emphasis on learning pragmatic aspects of working as a systems analyst and employing the tools of systems analysis and design.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 102 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 204 Nursing Informatics 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to examine technology and tools of the Internet and World Wide Web with a focus on the use of cyber technology and selected computer applications. The automation of data management through information systems, expert systems, and telecommunication, and the impact of these technologies on nursing administration, education, practice and research are addressed in the context of nursing informatics. Actual problem-solving and mini-design projects on how computerization and automation can improve the efficiency of nursing care delivery will be emphasized.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NURS.
Prerequisites: NURS 100 [Min Grade: D] and NURS 102 [Min Grade: D] and CS 161 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 205 [WI] Strategic Uses of Information Systems 3.0 Credits
Familiarizes students with basic business problems and operations and provides an understanding of how information systems can be used to benefit organizations. Also introduces students to the pitfalls of developing and implementing information systems in organizations and helps students improve critical thinking skills. This is a writing intensive course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: INFO 102 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 210 Database Management Systems 3.0 Credits
Focuses on how to design databases for given problems, and how to use database systems effectively. Topics include database design techniques using the entity-relationship approach, techniques of translating the entity-relationship diagram into a relational schema, relational algebra, commercial query languages, and normalization techniques.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 102 [Min Grade: D] or SE 210 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 215 Social Aspects of Information Systems 3.0 Credits
Introduces social issues involved in information systems design and use, e.g., personal computing, telecommuting, computers in education, the privacy and security of stored and transmitted information, and information ownership. Explores the interaction of high technology, employment, and class structure.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 105 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 220 Geographic Information Science 3.0 Credits
Explores the creation, distribution and growth of geospatial data, highlighting their uses and misuses. Structured as an applications-based course where students learn how geospatial technologies are used to turn data into maps, tables and imagery through hands-on exercises and laboratory work.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
INFO 300 Information Retrieval Systems 3.0 Credits
The theoretical underpinnings of information retrieval are covered to give the student a solid base for further work with retrieval systems. Emphasis is given to the process of textual information for machine indexing and retrieval. Aspects of information retrieval covered include document description, query formulation, retrieval algorithms, query matching, and system evaluation.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 105 [Min Grade: D] and INFO 110 [Min Grade: D] and (CS 260 [Min Grade: D] or CS 133 [Min Grade: D] or INFO 154 [Min Grade: D] or SE 103 [Min Grade: D])
INFO 310 Human-Computer Interaction II 3.0 Credits
Introduces the student to interactive computer system design. Teaches some of the basic approaches to task analysis, design, and evaluation of interactive computer systems. Applies these design principles in the development of the interface to an interactive computer system.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 110 [Min Grade: D] or SE 210 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 320 Server Technology I 4.0 Credits
Addresses information systems that have server-based architectures. Introduces students to basic concepts of servers and server-based architectures. Discusses dependence on features and capabilities of the underlying operating system. Reviews concepts of operating system, their architectures, and services. Discusses the client-server and various client-server architectures.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: INFO 101 [Min Grade: D] and (CS 131 [Min Grade: D] or CS 164 [Min Grade: D] or CS 171 [Min Grade: D] or SE 101 [Min Grade: D] or INFO 151 [Min Grade: D])
INFO 321 Server Technology II 4.0 Credits
Presents details of specific server platforms used to provide services to information systems applications. Prepares students to apply server technologies to information systems problems.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: INFO 320 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 322 Server Technology III 4.0 Credits
Continues the study of server platform technologies for information systems applications. Prepares students to apply a wide range of server technologies to information systems problems.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 321 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 324 Team Process and Product 3.0 Credits
Provides hands-on experience with working in small teams to apply processes and produce products typical of current best practices in computing and information technology organizations. Allows students to develop an integrated understanding of project life cycle phases. Examines issues of team organization and operation, problem solving, and communication.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 153 [Min Grade: D] and INFO 200 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 330 Computer Networking Technology I 4.0 Credits
Presents the fundamentals of data communications and networking technologies. Focuses on the broad foundational coverall of key technologies and key concepts in network planning, design, and management. Major topics include network models, data and voice communications, local-area and wide-area technologies, IP networks and their applications and internetworking emphasizing the Internet.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: CS 171 [Min Grade: D] or CS 132 [Min Grade: D] or SE 102 [Min Grade: D] or INFO 152 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 331 Computer Networking Technology II 4.0 Credits
Focuses on design, construction and use of modern networks and internetworks. Prepares students to successfully create and operate modern secure networks. Major topics include LAN design and construction, internetwork architecture, WAN connectivity, security, virtual private networks and network operation in real-world environments.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 330 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 333 Introduction to Information Security 3.0 Credits
Introduction to information security in modern organizations. Examines what information security is, and what motivates organizations to consider information security as a high priority. Introduces legal, ethical and professional issues, risk management, security planning, security technologies, and security implementation and maintenance.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
INFO 336 Distributed Systems Security 3.0 Credits
Study of the principles, practices, and techniques to secure distributed applications, information and the infrastructure of distributed information systems. Topics include security planning, policies and models, threats and attacks, and the use and integration of distributed system security mechanisms for confidentiality, authentication, access control, and intrusion detection.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 330 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 340 Programming Internet Information Systems I 3.0 Credits
This is a hands-on course on programming Internet information systems with an object-oriented programming language, currently Java. The course emphasizes programming practice. It covers fundamental concepts such as object-oriented programming, client-server programming, multi-threaded programming, graphical user interface design, and application development.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CS 171 [Min Grade: D] or CS 132 [Min Grade: D] or INFO 152 [Min Grade: D] or SE 102 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 341 Programming Internet Information Systems II 3.0 Credits
Continues to develop design and programming skills for the development of Internet information systems. Studies and compares various web servers, applications servers, and different server-side programming languages. Emphasizes issues related to object-oriented design and server-side programming.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 340 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 355 Systems Analysis II 3.0 Credits
A project-oriented course that discusses software engineering and advanced techniques of requirements modeling, prototyping and software design, particularly utilizing object-oriented techniques. The course builds upon Systems Analysis I, requiring students to apply their knowledge of systems analysis tools and techniques.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 210 [Min Grade: D] and INFO 200 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 360 Language Processing 3.0 Credits
Study of the problems and techniques of processing natural language. Introduces theory of spoken language and how it differs from theories of computer-generated natural language. Includes language pattern recognition and syntactic inference, and semantic networks.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 210 [Min Grade: D] and INFO 200 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 365 Database Administration I 3.0 Credits
Database Administration is a continuation of Database Management Systems, and includes the following: advanced ERD techniques, database management system internals and advanced elements of the SQL language, as well as stored procedures and triggers, specifically as demonstrated in the Oracle implementation.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 210 [Min Grade: D] and (CS 171 [Min Grade: D] or CS 132 [Min Grade: D] or INFO 152 [Min Grade: D] or SE 102 [Min Grade: D])
INFO 366 Database Administration II 3.0 Credits
Introduces the principles and practices of database administration, particularly as they apply to commercial-grade relational database management systems. The course will include, but not be limited to, installation, systems tuning, application tuning, security, user management, backup and recovery. To this end, internals of RDBMSs will be discussed, using major commercial RDBMSs as examples. Distributed database issues will also be discussed. As time permits, other advanced issues will be addressed, such as issues of object and object-relational databases.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 365 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 370 Artificial Intelligence for Information Systems 3.0 Credits
Introduction to the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Basic concepts, principles, and techniques used to achieve the goals of AI are studied. Examples and applications are specific to information systems.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 108 [Min Grade: D] and PHIL 111 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 373 Digital Forensics 3.0 Credits
Provides an introduction to the collection, analysis, presentation, and preservation of digital evidence according to methodologies defined by forensic science to fulfill the needs of the legal and law enforcement communities. Introduces systems understanding as an important tool for digital forensic investigation of crimes that use information technology.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 210 [Min Grade: D] and INFO 355 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 375 Introduction to Information Systems Assurance 3.0 Credits
Introduction to the problem of security for modern information systems. Provides an overview of threats, both human and computer, to the security of an organization's data and information resources. Explores how systems may be made less vulnerable and how to respond. Examines issues of personal security in an electronic world.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 200 [Min Grade: D] and INFO 330 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 399 Independent Study 2.0-12.0 Credits
Requires approval of advisor, supervising faculty member and college. BSIS majors may take a maximum of 6 credits of independent study. Any exception to this maximum must be approved in advance by the student's advisor. Independent study on a topic selected by the student. Independent study is supervised by a faculty member and guided by a plan of study developed by the student in a term prior to the term in which the independent study is pursued.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
INFO 404 Nursing Informatics for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion 3.0 Credits
Designed for registered nurses in the RN-BSN completion program. Examines computer applications, technology, internet tools, and focuses on health care informatics context for data management, information systems and telecommunications in nursing administration, education and practice. Problem solving and mini-design projects related to increased efficiency in nursing care delivery.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is NUOL.
INFO 405 Social and Collaborative Computing 3.0 Credits
Examines selected human, social and technical issues and concepts of computer-supported cooperative work, computer-supported collaborative learning and social networking. Topics include: the way that groups work in the networked organization; analysis and design of groupware; social networking and community-learning technologies; and future directions of these technologies.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 310 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 410 Information Technology Infrastructure 3.0 Credits
Presents methods for evaluating and selecting information technologies and planning technology implementation. Emphasizes consideration of needs and issues of the organization and individuals served by the technology. Also addresses issues in management of served by the technology. Also addresses issues in management of technology after initial installation including service planning, maintenance, and evolution.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman or Sophomore
INFO 415 Information Technology Services 3.0 Credits
Introduces issues in management and delivery of IT services. Addresses needs and approaches to operational support including providing services, help desks, online support, documentation, and user training. Examines approached to defining, measuring, and analyzing service and support quality.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman or Sophomore
INFO 420 [WI] Software Project Management 3.0 Credits
The objective of this course is to study project management in the context of software systems development. The course will cover the processes, contexts, metrics, planning and management concerns of managing projects for modern software systems. This is a writing intensive course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Junior or Senior.
Prerequisites: (INFO 200 [Min Grade: D] or SE 210 [Min Grade: D]) and (CS 172 [Min Grade: D] or CS 265 [Min Grade: D] or INFO 153 [Min Grade: D] or SE 103 [Min Grade: D])
INFO 424 Team Project Practicum 3.0 Credits
Provides hands-on experience with software systems development in a controlled environment. Student work in small teams to create a software product selected by the instructor. Activities include requirements specification, test specification, design, and software construction. Allows students to develop an integrated understanding of software life-cycle phases.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 200 [Min Grade: D] and INFO 324 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 425 [WI] Design Problem I 3.0 Credits
This course is an independent project in which student teams design and implement information systems under faculty guidance. Possible projects include (but are not limited to) information technology areas such as databases, web-based systems, collaborative systems, user interfaces, and expert systems. This is a writing intensive course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Senior.
Prerequisites: INFO 420 [Min Grade: D] and INFO 424 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 426 [WI] Design Problem II 3.0 Credits
This course is a continuation of INFO 425. This is a writing intensive course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Senior.
Prerequisites: INFO 425 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 435 Information Services 3.0 Credits
Examines electronic services that deliver "published" information to an organization from external sources. Relates these services to functions such as planning, marketing, and research. Shows ways of monitoring the organization's larger environments, such as the economy, government, competitors, and new technologies. This course introduces students to the core concepts of information services as they apply to the essential techniques for retrieving, analyzing, organizing and presenting information. The skills learned in this course are transferable to any information seeking activity whether it is in a large research and development lab, or a small start-up company. The overall goal of this course is that upon completion, each student can produce a systematic and accurate method for recovering, analyzing, and disseminating needed information in any setting.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Junior or Senior.
Prerequisites: INFO 105 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 450 Expert Consultant Systems 3.0 Credits
Introduces the basic concepts, techniques, and tools involved in the development of information systems based on human expertise. The course discusses the identification of expert system projects, knowledge acquisition, architectures of expert systems, inference, database and procedural considerations, verification and validation of expert systems. Provides hands-on experience in developing expert systems using an expert system programming language.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: INFO 370 [Min Grade: D]
INFO 480 Special Topics in Information Systems 4.0 Credits
Selected topics of interest to students in information systems. May be repeated for credit if topic varies.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
