Description: This program provides a solid foundation in information technology. Core areas covered in the program are computer programming, mobile application development, human-computer interaction, web programming, database systems, and operating systems. Graduates of the program possess the right combination of knowledge and practical, hands-on expertise to take care of both an organization’s information technology infrastructure and the people who use it. Graduates are expected to assume responsibility for selecting hardware and software products appropriate for an organization, integrating those products with organizational needs and infrastructure, and installing, customizing, and maintaining those applications for the organization’s computer users.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAM
CORE REQUIREMENTS
| Course | Course Name | Prerequisites | Credits | |
| Term I – Year I | ||||
| CISC100 | Introduction to Computer Program Design | MATH099 Pre College Algebra | 3 | |
| CISC101 | Introduction to Computer Information Science | MATH099 Pre College Algebra | 3 | |
| MATH110 | College Algebra | MATH098 Pre College Algebra | 3 | |
| ENGL105 | English Research | ENGL100 &ENGL104 or >70% on placement test |
3 | |
| Term II – Year I | ||||
| MATH120 | Discrete Mathematics | MATH110 College Algebra | 3 | |
| CISC125 | Java Programming | CISC100 Introduction to Program Design | 3 | |
| ENGL202 | Technical Writing | ENGL 105 | 3 | |
| CISC110 | Modern Markup Languages | MATH098 Pre College Arithmetic | 3 | |
| Term III – Year I | ||||
| CISC130 | Introduction to C++ Programming | CISC100 Introduction to Program Design | 3 | |
| CISC140 | Data Structures | CISC125 Java Programming | 3 | |
| CISC150 | Data Communication and Networking | CISC101 -Introduction to Computer Information Science |
3 | |
| ENGL106 | Public Speaking | ENGL105 English Research | 3 | |
| Term I – Year II | ||||
| CISC160 | Mobile Application Development | CISC125 Java Programming | 3 | |
| CISC170 | Introduction to Information Security | CISC101 Introduction to Computer Information Science |
3 | |
| CISC200 | Introduction to Database Concepts | CISC140 Data Structures | 3 | |
| CISC210 | Advanced Web Programming | CISC110 Modern Markup Languages | 3 | |
| Term II – Year II | ||||
| CISC215 | Introduction to Web Content Management Systems |
CISC210 Advanced Web Programming | 3 | |
| CISC231 | Computer Ethics | CISC101 Introduction to Computer Information Science |
3 | |
| CISC235 | Human Computer Interaction | CISC140 Data Structures | 3 | |
| CISC240 | Advanced Database Systems | CISC 200 Introduction to Database Concepts | 3 | |
| Term III – Year II | ||||
| CISC241 | System Analysis and Design | CISC241 Advanced Database Systems | 3 | |
| CISC245 | Operating System Design | CISC140 Data Structures | 3 | |
| CISC250 | Special Topics In Information Technology | Completion of 45 credits in Major | 3 | |
| CISC262 | Information Technology Capstone Project | Completion of 54 credits in Major | 3 | |
| Remedial Requirements | ||||
| MATH098 | Pre College Arithmetic | None | ||
| MATH099 | Pre College Algebra or 70% or greater on placement exam | MATH098 or 70% or greater on placement exam | ||
| ENGL098 | English Fundamentals I | None | ||
| ENGL099 | English Fundamentals II | ENGL098 or 70% or greater on placement exam | ||
| *Liberal Arts Electives | ||||
| PSY110 Introduction to Psychology | ||||
| SOC101 Introduction to Sociology | ||||