Information Technology (BS)

Introduces Linux, Windows and Mac operating systems. Begins with an overview of the hardware of modern computer and operating systems. Also introduces user management, memory management, network and disc storage. Provides hands-on practices to introduce computer and operating system virtualization. Provides an isolated environment to practice and do labs on advanced topics in the field of memory management, different portable data file input/output. Students learn Command Line Interface (Bash/Power Shell) to interact with computers and transfer data flies from one operating system to another operating system. Also introduces basic computer networking and hardware security.

Introduces the OSI model and the protocol layers associated with information communication technology. Describes the role and purpose of each layer. Covers various network topologies, communications protocols, transmission media, networking hardware and software, network management and troubleshooting. Students gain hands-on experience in basic network configuration.

Covers the different types of data modeling with emphasis on the relational model. Develop solutions for data modeling problems, starting with identifying user and data requirements. Fundamentals of database design going through the conceptual, logical and physical data modeling steps. Create relational databases in order to store data. Utilize Structured Query Language (SQL) to represent, retrieve, and manage a database. Students learn how applications connect to databases, and interact with them.

Introduces information technology (IT) security aspects and how technology can be vulnerable to unwanted intrusions. Project-based introduction to privacy, ethics, legal, social and professional responsibilities for information technology. Principles of information security and assurance and their implications on access. Tools and methods to identify intrusion, best security practices. Securing communications and applications.

Introduces the concept of Directory Services by exploring Active Directory from design and implementation. Further explores the role Active Directory plays in managing computer policy and security, user's identity management and authentication, and configuration management of both client computers and servers. Introduces the use of PowerShell scripting. Students implement their own Active Directory domain and then use it to perform various configuration management tasks. Assumes no previous experience with Configuration Management concepts or Active Directory.

Technical overview (introduction) to Unix-style operating systems such as Linux. Covers a broad range of features of the operating system from core system technologies such as the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS), to using the shell and common Unix/Linux utilities to accomplish day-to-day computing tasks. Includes output redirection, file manipulation, basic system and environment configuration, and system monitoring. Assumes no prior experience with the Unix operating system.

Focuses on the physical layer, data-link layer and network layer of the OSI model. Introduces data communications, including signals and transmission impairments. Also introduces network topologies and local-area networks with particular attention on the network switch. Network layer protocols (IPv4 and IPv6) are included with focus on IPv6. Subnetting (classful and classless) are explored in more detail and Variable Length Subnet Mask) VLSM is introduced.

Human-computer interaction design for rich media systems. Design processes, tools and principles for applications that are highly interactive with their users and which include multiple input/output modalities and multimedia. Project-driven course. Key topics include wireframes and persona structures associated with HCI.

Intense review of information technology organizational management; project development for IT infrastructure, management and security systems.

Provides a hands-on comprehensive study of Cloud concepts and capabilities across the various Cloud service models including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS). Studies the latest solutions for cloud computing developed by Google, Amazon and Microsoft.

Foundational course in wireless networking includes systems-level coverage of advanced information communication technology (ICT) focusing on digital wireless communications systems used in today's ICT networks. Introduces communication techniques that allow high-speed mobile connectivity. Includes topical areas in noise, modulation techniques, signal path loss, basic antenna theory and other similar topics required to understand how a wireless network architecture is developed. Also introduces the characteristics of both Wi-Fi based systems and smart phone-based systems. Specific topics include: binary communications, QPSK, PCM, TDM, QAM, OFDM, OFDMA and the wireless environment. Lays the foundation for fully understanding how to create and develop a wireless network.

Fundamental course in information systems security that focuses on various security concepts. Students learn about intrusion systems and techniques to identify and help limit incursions. Familiarizes students with the different types of firewalls and their applications in the network. Details software security, hacking techniques and operating systems security. Moreover, emphasizes the initial security and privacy issues of some new technologies such as cloud computing, fog computing, Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain. Finally, presents the fundamentals of AWS security testing.

UNIX operating system programming of shells, environment and 4th-generation languages and tools, such as sed, awk, perl, grep, make.

Comprehensive project experience based on cumulative knowledge and skills gained in earlier coursework.

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Introduces basic analysis and synthesis procedures for an understanding of information system logical structures. Topics include: identifying organizational domains for potential automation, informational descriptions (scenarios) of those domains, and program structure and logical designs for potential problem/opportunity resolution. Uses graphical and textual models to express the logic and uses Python to implement the logic.

Introduces Java as a platform for application development. Fundamental concepts of the Java language (classes, objects, conditions, loops, arrays), object-oriented programming and design (inheritance, polymorphism, interfaces), exceptions, and basics of the user interface programming.