Information Systems & Technologies Information Systems & Technologies General Information College of Business and Economics Requirements: • See College of Business and Economics section of the catalog. Major Requirements (minimum of 48 credit hours): Alternative A: for application programmers and systems analysts • One of the following: Commun 350 (3), 355 (3); TBE 325 (4). • Required courses (37 credit hours): IS&T 210 (5), 211 (4), 212 (4), 220 (4), 365 (4), 370 (4), 374 (4), 474 (4), 499 (4). • Group A elective courses (minimum of 4 credit hours): IS&T 320 (4), 420 (4), 465 (4), 493 (4). • Group B elective courses (minimum of 4 credit hours): A second Group A elective, IS&T 480 (4), 481 (4), 493 (4), 520 (4). Alternative B: for information specialists and network administrators • One of the following: Commun 350 (3), 355 (3); TBE 325 (4). • Required courses (39 credit hours); IS&T 210 (5), 212 (4), 350 (4), 365 (4), 370 (4), 374 (4), 420 (4), 474 (4), 499 (4); LibSci315(3). • Elective courses (minimum of 8 credit hours): IS&T 430 (4), 435 (4), 465 (4), 480 (4); Mktg 330 (4). PROGRAM: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). College of Business and Economics Requirements: • See College of Business and Economics section of the catalog. Specific Requirements (minimum of 37 credit hours): • Required courses (29 credit hours): IS&T 210 (5), 211 (4), 212 (4), 220 (4), 320 (4), 365 or 374 (4), 370 (4). • Elective courses (minimum of 8 hours): IS&T 350 (4), 365 (4), 374 (4), 420 (4), 465 (4), 474 (4). PROGRAM: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES MINOR FOR NON-BUSINESS MAJORS General Requirements: • A major outside the College of Business and Economics. • Approval of a minor program by the Information Systems & Technologies department. • A 2.5 GPA in minor courses. Specific Requirements (35 credit hours): Alternative A: for application programmers and systems analysts • Required courses (30 credit hours): Acctg 201 (3), 202 (3); IS&T 210 (5), 211 (4), 212 (4), 220 (4), 365 (4), 374 (4). • Elective courses (4 credit hours from the following): IS&T 320 (4), 370 (4), 465 (4), 474 (4). Alternative B: for information specialists and network administrators • Required courses (31 credit hours): Acctg 201 (3), IS&T 210 (5), 212 (4), 350 (4), 365 (4), 370 (4), 420 (4); LibSci 315(3). • Elective courses (minimum of 4 credit hours): IS&T 430 (4), 435 (4), 465 (4), 480 (4). INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES COURSES-IS&T 100. Computer Competency Exam (0) The Computer Competency Exam is a hands-on exam that tests students' current working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and DOS or Windows. IT has a $20 fee which students pay prior to the exam, and they may take the exam as many times as it is necessary to pass. The course is offered on an open registration basis, so students may take the exam anytime they are prepared. The exam is required of all Business and Economics majors and is a prerequisite for IS&T 210 and IS&T 340. CR/NC. 210. Computer Essentials I (5) A, W, S Introduces the methods of structured design for computer programming and the application of these methods in computer programming practice. The student will also learn the fundamentals of a structured programming language. Prerequisite: IS&T 100. 211. Computer Essentials II (4) A,W,S Second course in the Computer Essentials sequence. This course will cover file structures and organization techniques and data structures used to support file structures and program structures. Prerequisite: IS&T 210. 212. Computer Essentials III (4) A, W, S Third course in the Computer Essentials sequence. This course discusses computer hardware and software components. A review of the interaction between hardware and software will be covered as will the function of various operating systems currently in wide use in computer environments. Prerequisite: IS&T 210. 220. COBOL Programming (4) A, S Introduction to the COBOL programming language using structured programming techniques. Program development techniques oriented to commercial data processing problems. Prerequisite: IS&T 210. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) Open to students meeting criteria established from time to time by the department and on file either in this department or the cooperative education office. Provides academic credit for on- the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. See College of Business and Economics Registration Restrictions before registering for courses numbered 301 and above. 320. Advanced COBOL Programming (4) A, W Computer programming of commercial data processing applications. A continuation of IS&T 220; techniques include the use of the advanced features of the COBOL language. Emphasis on structured programming techniques. Prerequisites: IS&T 211, 212, 220, or equivalent preparation. 340. Information Technology for Business (4) A, W, S This course will provide students hands-on experience with IT tools useful for academic and professional activities. IT will also give them general background knowledge of hardware, software, and information systems fundamentals. This course will prepare them to use information technologies effectively to improve productivity and promote competitive position in the marketplace. Prerequisite: Advanced Standing. 350. Advanced PC Hardware/Software (4) A, W, S This course will provide knowledge necessary for a person to provide microcomputer support to an organization. It will cover advanced topics such as hardware and software selection, evaluation, benchmarking, installation, and trouble-shooting, as well as interfacing and optimizing computing resources. Students will learn about advanced operating systems features and how to use diagnostic tools so that they can apply appropriate techniques in critical troubleshooting situations. Students who complete this course will have a foundation for providing user help-desk or consultative support to an organization that uses microcomputers for business operations. Prerequisite: IS&T 212. 365. Introduction to Database Concepts (4) A, S Introduction to database systems. A comprehensive study of the concepts, techniques, and architecture of commercial database systems. Prerequisite: IS&T 212 or Comsci 302 and 310 or equivalent preparation. 370. Data Communications (4) A, W, S A comprehensive examination of the managerial and technological issues of distributed information systems. Course emphasis will be emerging standards for interoperability in data communications and network management for LANs (Local Area Networks) and WANs (Wide Area Networks); and information presentation. Prerequisites: IS&T 365 and 374. 374. Systems Analysis and Design (4) A, W, S Feasibility study, analysis, design, computer selection, implementation, performance monitoring, and prototyping for systems analysis with 4th generation language applications. Prerequisites: IS&T 212 and Acctg 202, or Acct 311, or Comsci 302, or equivalent preparation. 420. Local Area Networks Technologies (4) W, S Approaches to designing and implementing systems in a distributed environment where information processing occurs at geographically different locations.- Features of distributed information systems will be discussed including interconnection of LAN's, database design, and allocation of resources across the network. Prerequisite: IS&T 370 or Comsci 371. 430. Network Administration (4) A, W This class will provide students with theory of network administration as well as hands-on experience with Novell's NetWare. Topics include directory structures, printing services, workstation utilities, system security, and backup and maintenance procedures. Upon completion of this class, students will understand the activities and procedures necessary to manage a local area network in an organization. Prerequisites: IS&T 370 or Comsci 371. 435. Internetworking (4) S This course will give students a broader view of the computer network world. Topics include Information Highway, Internet & TCP/IP protocols, FDDI, SNMP, NetWare Dial-in/Dial-out connectivity, Microsoft Windows NT and Windows NT Advanced Server. Prerequisite: IS&T 370. 465. Client/Server Development Methodologies (4) A, W Development of database systems in a client/server architecture. This course emphasizes development, application and management of distributed databases using current database technologies and design and development tools. Prerequisite: IS&T 365 and 374. 474. Systems Analysis and Design II (4) A, W, S Provides advanced study in systems development using structured analysis and design techniques. Emphasis is on structured development techniques and their application and documentation of effort. Students work in groups to produce an actual information systems product. Prerequisites: IS&T 365; IS&T 350 or 374. 480. Individual Projects and Research (2-5) This course is open only to senior Information Systems & Technologies majors. Will be required to complete an individual project, program, system, or research which will enhance the student's skills and marketability. Prerequisite: Senior standing and acceptance of the student's proposal by the faculty. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (2-5) A continuation of IS&T 289. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 493. Variable Topics (4) A, W, S Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 154 155 Continuing Education