USF 2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 181-183
Course Descriptions - Academic Learning Compact - Information Technology
The Mission of the Information Technology Program is to provide high quality educational opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in the broad range of fields that support our computer/information-based society and economy. Additionally to utilize the resources of the program to provide service to society; and to emphasize to students the need for lifelong learning, ethical conduct and an understanding of the diverse social context in which Information Technology is practiced. The program is offered through the Lakeland Campus.
Specifically the program aspires to:
The Information Technology program graduates will:
The Information Technology (IT) program is designed to bridge the gap between computer science and management information systems. The emphasis of the program is on knowledge-based computer and information technology, traditional computer science concepts, as well as more practical topics including programming, applications, and networking, systems administration and the management of a variety of computing environments (in an era of rapidly changing technology). IT students will take coursework in computer organization, human-computer interface, data structures, operating systems, networking, databases, and software engineering. Electives can include such application areas as: advanced database, advanced networking, web page design and administration, and e-commerce as well as a variety of other related areas. Through a broad based set of electives, IT students will be able to tailor their program to satisfy individual preferences and strengths.
Students completing the IT program will qualify for a broad range of positions in computer-intensive businesses and industry such as: programmer analyst, systems analyst, database administrator, network administrator, computer resource manager, systems development manager, and information technology management, to name a few.
In addition to the University's graduation requirements, the program has the following policies:
Prerequisites (State Mandated Common Prerequisites) for Students Transferring from a Community College: If a student wishes to transfer without an A.A. degree and has fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the student must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.
Students should complete the following prerequisite courses listed below at the lower level prior to entering the University. If these courses are not taken at the community college, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.
Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university.
Please be aware of the immunization, foreign language, continuous enrollment policies of the university, and qualitative standards required.
The schedule that follows indicates how a diligent student, who can devote full time to coursework, can satisfy requirements in four academic years. Students without a solid foundation, or those who cannot devote full time to academics, should plan for a slower pace.
Semester I
| CGS 2100 Computers in Bus. | 3 |
| ENC 1101 Composition I | 3 |
| MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra | 3 |
| Gen. Ed. | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester II
| COP 2510 Programming Concepts | 3 |
| ENC 1102 Composition II | 3 |
| MAD 3100 Discrete Math | 3 |
| ECO 2013 Economic Principles (Macro.) | 3 |
| PSY 2012 Psychological Science I | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester II
| Natural Science | 3 |
| COP XXXX OO Programming (e.g., C++) | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester IV
| STA 2023 Introductory Statistics I | 3 |
| PHY 2020 Conceptual Physics | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester V
| COP 3515 Program Design for Information Technology | 3 |
| CDA 3101 Computer Organization for Information Technology | 3 |
| ENC 3246 Communication for Engineers | 3 |
| INR 3033 International Political Cultures | 3 |
| CEN 3722 Human Computer Interfaces for IT | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester VI
| EEL 4782 Computer Information Networks for IT | 3 |
| EEL 4854 Data Structures and Algorithms for IT | 3 |
| ENC 4260 Advanced Technical Writing | 3 |
| CGS 3303 IT Concepts | 3 |
| IT Approved Electives | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester VII
| CIS 4703 Database Systems for IT | 3 |
| CEN 4031 Software Engineering Concepts for IT | 3 |
| COP 4610 Operating Systems for IT | 3 |
| IT Approved Electives | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester VIII
| COP 4930 Information Technology Seminar | 1-3 |
| CIS 4935 Senior Project in IT | 3-5 |
| CIS 4253 Ethical Issues for Information Technology | 3 |
| IT Approved Electives | 6 |
| Total | 13 - 15 |
There are two IT Minor options available.
The IT General Minor (15 semester hours) is aimed at providing a good understanding of the concepts underlying Information Technology while enabling the student to choose four elective topics in which to specialize. These elective encompass a wide spectrum of topics such as programming, networking and web design, Human Computer Interface and Security Management. The outcome of this program is to build a solid culture of IT technologies and disciplines from scratch.
The IT Technical Minor (24 semester hours) enforces basic scientific pre-requisites and requires interested students to attend three core IT courses meant to provide them with the conceptual and technical basis necessary to successfully dwell in more advanced topics. The elective part of the IT Technical Minor is composed of two electives to be chosen from a larger set of courses including Data Base Systems and Operating System. Successful students are expected to develop a conceptual understanding of the IT field while developing programming skills they may apply to strengthen their major.
Required Course:
| CGS 3303 IT Concepts | 3 |
Electives (choose four from list):
| CDA 3101 Computer Organization for IT | 3 |
| CEN 3722 Human Computer Interfaces for IT | 3 |
| CIS 4361 IT Security Management | 3 |
| CIS 4412 IT Resource Management | 3 |
| COP 3515 Program Design for IT | 3 |
| EEL 4782 Computer Information Networks for IT | 3 |
| EEL 4854 Data Structures and Algorithms for IT | 3 |
| ETG 4931 Special Topics in Technology I | 1-5 |
| ETG 4932 Special Topics in Technology II | 1-5 |
Prerequisite Courses:
| COP 2510 Programming Concepts | 3 |
| COT 3100 Introduction to Discrete Structures | 3 |
| PHY XXXX Physics | 3 |
Required Courses:
| CGS 3303 IT Concepts | 3 |
| COP 3515 Program Design for IT | 3 |
| EEL 4854 Data Structures and Algorithms for IT | 3 |
Electives (choose four from list):
| CDA 3101 Computer Organization for IT | 3 |
| CEN 3722 Human Computer Interfaces for IT | 3 |
| CEN 4031 Software Engineering Concepts for IT | 3 |
| CIS 4361 IT Security Management | 3 |
| CIS 4412 IT Resource Management | 3 |
| COP 4610 Operating Systems for IT | 3 |
| COP 4703 Database Systems for IT | 3 |
| EEL 4782 Computer Information Networks for IT | 3 |
| ETG 4931 Special Topics in Technology I | 1-5 |
| ETG 4932 Special Topics in Technology II | 1-5 |
There are two Post-Baccalaureate Information Technology (IT) Certificates available. Both Certificates are designed for students who hold bachelor’s degrees in fields other than IT, but do not seek either a master’s degree or a complete undergraduate degree in IT.
The IT Management Certificate (15 semester hours) is designed to provide the student an application-oriented managerial background in IT. The typical student pursuing this certificate is not looking to change careers, but rather looking to enhance their technical abilities in their existing job. A four year Bachelor’s degree plus some prerequisites are required to enter the IT Management Certificate Program.
The IT Professional Certificate (30 semester hours) is designed to help students change careers, i.e. begin a new career as an IT Professional. All classes (15 hours) taken in the IT Management Certificate directly apply toward the IT Professional Certificate. Therefore, each student having completed the IT Management Certificate, will only need 15 additional hours to complete the IT Professional Certificate. However, certain additional prerequisites may be required of the student prior to taking the advanced technically oriented classes contained in the IT Professional Certificate.
Students wanting to enter one of the IT Certificate programs, need to fill out an application to apply and have an official transcript sent from the College or University where they completed their undergraduate degree. The transcript is used to first verify that the student completed their undergraduate degree and second to identify if any additional prerequisite classes that may be required.
The prerequisites to enter the IT Management Certificate program is a four year undergraduate degree plus the following:
After admission to the IT Management Certificate program, the student must complete 15 hours selected from the following:
| CEN 3722 Human Computer Interfaces for IT | 3 |
| CGS 3823 IT Web Design | 3 |
| CGS 3845 Electronic Commerce | 3 |
| CIS 4361 IT Security Management | 3 |
| CIS 4412 IT Resource Management | 3 |
| CIS 4935 Senior Project in Information Technology | 3 |
| COP 4930 Information Technology Seminar | 1-3 |
| ENC 4260 Advanced Technical Writing | 3 |
| ETG 4931 Special Topics in Technology I | 1-5 |
| ETG 4932 Special Topics in Technology II | 1-5 |
| IT Current Topics | 3 |
| IT Approved Elective | 3 |
The prerequisites to enter the IT Professional Certificate program is a four year undergraduate degree plus the following:
NOTE: The course numbers may be different depending on the university. IT advisors will make the determination whether or not the student has satisfied these requirements based on supportive material (such as catalog descriptions, official letters, etc.) supplied by the student.
After admission to the IT Professional Certificate program, the student must complete the following 30 hour program:
Required courses for the IT Professional Certificate (12 credit hours):
| CDA 3101 Computer Organization for IT | 3 |
| COP 3515 IT Program Design | 3 |
| COP 4610 Operating Systems for IT | 3 |
| COP 4610L Operating Systems Laboratory for IT | 1 |
| EEL 4854 Data Structures and Algorithms for IT | 3 |
Electives (18 credit hours):
| CEN 3722 Human Computer Interfaces for IT | 3 |
| CEN 4031 Software Engineering Concepts for IT | 3 |
| CGS 3823 IT Web Design | 3 |
| CGS 3845 Electronic Commerce | 3 |
| CIS 4361 IT Security Management | 3 |
| CIS 4412 IT Resource Management | 3 |
| CIS 4703 Database Systems for IT | 3 |
| CIS 4935 Senior Project in IT | 3-5 |
| COP 4930 IT Seminar | 1-3 |
| EEL 4782 Computer Information Networks for IT | 3 |
| EEL 4782L Information Networks Laboratory for IT | 1 |
| ENC 4260 Advanced Technical Writing | 3 |
| ETG 4931 Special Topics in Technology I | 1-5 |
| IT Current Topics | 3 |
| IT Approved Elective | 3 |
| Total | 30 |
Chair: A. Karshmer; Faculty: W.D. Armitage, P. Bao, A. Ejnioui, F. Fleschute, A. Gaspar, B. Harding, R. Hawat.
Please send questions or comments to:
Karen M. Hall - webcat@ugs.usf.edu
Effective Date: Semester I, 2006
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