Information Technology

Program Overview

Programming and Software Development educates students in the areas of designing, developing, testing, documenting, implementing, and maintaining computer systems and software. Essential skill areas include Computer System Architecture, Programming Analysis, Software Design, Application/Operating System Programming, GUI/Interface, WEB Design Utilization, and Computer Application Development.

Learning Outcomes

• Analyze the efficiency of existing computer software and of computer software designs.
• Demonstrate proficiency using computer-programming language.
• Work with users and business managers to develop clear, concise and correct specifications for computer software, and to test completed software to see if it meets given specifications.
• Design and implement efficient data structures for applications software.
   

Sample Courses

• CS 20104 Computer Programming I    
• CS 21503 Introduction to Database Systems    
• CS 22003 Data Structures

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Program Overview

Information Technology - Network and Computer Systems degree prepares you for careers dealing with network systems analysis, planning, and implementation along with entry-level programming skills. Gain the necessary skills to analyze network system needs for design, installation, maintenance, and management of network systems and be competent at entry level programming. Skills acquired will assist students to obtain computer hardware and network certifications.

Learning Outcomes

• Design, install, troubleshoot, and manage computer network systems
• Design, install, troubleshoot, and manage wireless computer networks
• Demonstrate knowledge of troubleshooting and repair of microcomputer hardware
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in the use of Internet technologies
• Demonstrate knowledge of best practices in computer network security
• Demonstrate oral and written communications skills
• Demonstrate soft skills and teamwork skills
   

Sample Courses

• ELE 11303 Intro to Networking    
• IT 20903 Web Technology    
• MTH 21404 Intro Probability & Statistics

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Program Overview

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to distinguish the principal concepts, theories, and practices within the functional areas of business.
• Students will be able to use current technology in support of business administration.
• Students will be able to identify the fundamental operations of various computer operating systems.
• Students will be able to identify database concepts and designs.
   

Sample Courses

• IT 10203 MS Office/Internet I
• IT 20103 Windows OS & Hardware
• IT 20903 Web Technology
• IT 20803 Database Communications

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Program Overview

Sample Courses

• IT 31403 E-Business
• IT 30503 Visual Basic
• IT 41203 Enterprise Computing

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