Information Systems &Technology

2006-2007 Catalog

The Information Systems and Technology Department offers two bachelor's degrees (BS IS and BS IT), an Associate in Science (AS) degree, a two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, a one-year Certificate, and a Minor.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (IS) prepares students to become IS Professionals. Graduates develop and deploy enterprise-level systems to meet organizational needs. The focus is on leveraging business technology for strategic advantage. The BS IS includes a significant business component, preparing students for careers as applications software developers, business systems information architects, consultants, e-business developers, information systems auditors, programmer/analysts, systems analysts, and web designer/programmers.

Students completing the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (IT) learn to install, manage, and maintain the computing infrastructure on which organizational systems run. The BS IT includes three areas of emphasis: Database Administration, Enterprise Systems, and Network Administration and Security. The Database Administration Concentration grooms students for careers as database administrators, data analysts, and enterprise database architects. The Enterprise Systems Concentration enables students to pursue careers as Internet developers, IT consultants, enterprise software architects, and web administrators. The Network Administration and Security Concentration leads to careers as data communication consultants, information security analysts, and network administrators.

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Information Systems and Technology is a two-year program designed to give students job-ready skills in computer operations, IT support (Help Desk), networking, programming, or web development. Students complete a foundational core and then elect a specialization through a rich set of technical electives. For students looking ahead to a bachelor's degree, the Associate in Science (AS) in Information Systems and Technology allows students to finish their general education requirements while getting a jump-start on the IS&T core.

In addition to two- and four-year degree programs in information systems and information technology, the IS&T Department offers a Minor and two specializations in Network Administration. The Minor in Information Systems gives students with a business or liberal arts major, the option of strengthening their general studies with technical coursework. For those students interested in computer networking and server administration, there are two alternatives - a one-year Certificate in Network Administration and the Network Administration Emphasis for those pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Integrated Studies.

BS in Information Systems

BS in Information Technology: Database Administration

BS in Information Technology: Enterprise Systems

BS in Information Technology: Network Administration and Security

AS in Information Systems and Technology

AAS in Information Systems and Technology

CERT (1 yr) Network Administration

Minor in Information Systems

Integrated Studies Emphasis: Computer Networking

2006-07 Course Descriptions

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