105 Introduction to Information Technology and PC Applications (3 hours) A survey of beginning basics; concepts and common Microsoft Office applications, responsible use of software and technology, file management techniques, and sound information consumption practices will be covered.  This course is designed for beginners with little or no experience using MS Word.  Other software will include Excel and PowerPoint.  This is a hands-on skills and a conceptual course.  Participants will be required to demonstrate software proficiency in the lab, as well as, through objective written tests.  Students receiving credit for this course are not eligible to enroll in CIT111.  Lab Fee of $45  Offered Fall, Spring

 

This course is designed for students who have used MS Word regularly and have an understanding of MS Windows.  Topics covered include responsible use of information technology, hardware concepts, the use, development and maintenance of spreadsheets (Excel), the creation of electronic presentations (PowerPoint), and an introduction to databases (Access).  This is a hands-on skills and a conceptual course.  Participants will be required to demonstrate software proficiency in the lab, as well as, through objective written tests.  This course is recommended for Management Information Systems majors, Information Technology majors, and any student who has received previous instruction in MS Office Applications. Students receiving credit for this course are not eligible to enroll in CIT105.    Lab Fee of $45  Offered Fall, Spring

(This course provides the student with extensive hands-on exposure to Windows and non-MS Windows environments.  Included are such topics as interface design, disk and memory management, system configurations, multitasking, data sharing, and the network environment.  Multiplatform operating systems will be introduced. 

Prerequisite: CIT105/111/205  Offered Spring

 

This course presents operating system concepts for non-MS windows operating systems such as LINUX, UNIX and DOS.   Prerequisite: CIT55   Offered Fall

 

Introduces structured programming using a programming language such as Visual Basic. The student will learn to design and develop Windows based applications that are event-driven (point and click). Record structures will be developed along with file storage and manipulation techniques. The course will expose the student to the object-oriented programming environment.   Prerequisite: CIT105   Offered Fall odd numbered years

 

This course covers the systems development life cycle (SDLC) using a case study based approach. All phases of analysis, design, and implementation are covered using the top-down approach. CASE tools are used as a resource. 

Prerequisite: CIT155  Offered Spring

 

Topics covered are the Internet and its parts such as the World Wide Web and web-site development. The student will learn to cre­ate web sites using the current tools such as FrontPage, and languages such as HTML and Java for the Internet, intranets and extranets. This is a writing intensive course.

Prerequisite: CIT105   Offered Fall

 

This course serves as an introduction to Macromedia Flash.  Animation techniques will be explored.  Also covered are buttons, actions scripts, scenes, layers, file size optimizations and web publishing.
Prerequisite: CIT105  Offered Spring

 

Introduces the foundations of information systems and their expanding role in the business environment. The technology of infor­mation systems will be discussed as it relates to supporting the day-to-day operations of an organization, with a strong emphasis on the use of it in managerial decision-making. This is a writing intensive course.

Prerequisites: CIT105, 111 or 205, MGT201  Offered Spring

 

This course addresses technologies for developing database applications. It covers the principles of database design, and database models using Access. Organizational data modeling and designing normalized database structures is strongly emphasized.
Managerial issues associated with database administration are covered along with an introduction to distributed database concepts in a client-server environment.
Prerequisites: CIT105, 111 or 205  Offered Fall even numbered years

 

This course expands the student’s understanding of the fundamentals introduced in Database Design and Applications I (CIT315) by emphasizing the application of databases to organizational management. Database Management Systems (DBMS), Database administration (DBA) and data manipulation languages such as Structured Query Language (SQL) and Visual Basic (VB) are covered.
Prerequisite: CIT315  Offered Spring odd numbered years

 

This course enables students to identify, configure, and upgrade various components of computer systems, peripherals, and soft­ware. The subsystems examined include memory, disk drives, video, I/O ports, and power supplies. Peripherals examined include printers, modems and various I/O devices. Students will learn preventative maintenance and troubleshooting tech­niques. This course covers semiconductor theory and devices. Operation of devices such as diodes, transistors, and operation amplifiers will be examined. The lab work includes the application of semiconductor devices in practical circuits such as power supplies, voltage regulators, and amplifiers, etc.

Prerequisites: CIT105, 111 or 205   Offered Spring even numbered years

This course focuses on the use of spreadsheet applications as a tool for decision making.  Included are topics such as design and management of worksheets and templates, and the use of built-in functions.  Organizational uses in the areas of accounting, finance, marketing, human resources are discussed.

Prerequisite: CIT105/111/205 and MAT174   Offered Spring

 

This course provides an overview of network hardware, operating systems, and applications with a focus on design, implementation and management of the network environment inside an organization. Prerequisites: INT155, MAT174   Offered Fall

 

More advanced topics in networking and telecommunications will be explored including message-passing, communication between processes and parallel processing.
Prerequisites: CIT361 and CIT212  Offered Spring odd numbered years

Topics will vary.  Prerequisite: Permission of instructor  Offered Spring

 

This course explores the latest programming methodologies, particularly the newest web-based programming languages in use today. This includes, but is not limited to PHP, XML, and Java.  Prerequisites: CIT202 and CIT256  Offered Fall

Internship provides the student with on-the-job experience in varied aspects of Information Systems. Hours and work assignments will be arranged on an individual basis.  Prerequisite: Senior Standing majoring in CIT

Involves selecting a project, systems study, data input and output planning, flow-charting, programming, and testing of the project. A formal oral presentation of the project is required. A team approach is typically utilized.

Prerequisite: Senior standing majoring in CIT Offered Spring