182 plus one of: 1ST 3620 1ST 3720 1ST 3750 Networks and Data Communications II (3) Software Development II (3) Electronic Business Communications (3) INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES COURSES - 1ST Information Systems & Technologies courses requte a significant amount of computer work and telecommunications. It is strongly recommended that all majors acqute a personal computer with Internet access and develop good keyboarding skills. 1ST SSI 100. The Wired Society (3) Su, F, S The explosive growth of information technologies in general, and the Internet in particular, has irreversibly changed the way we work and play. This course prepares students to be knowledgeable citizens of cyberspace. It reviews our social institutions and how they are being impacted by information technology as well as the ways in which technology has been shaped by our social institutions. The course also provides hands-on experience with a variety of Internet tools. 1ST 2000. Software Skills for Business (1) Su, F, S This is a one-credit course where all students in business and economics demonstrate current competence in desktop software commonly used in the business environment. The course involves a series of self-paced lessons on the web that cover computer competencies students will use in their business functional and cross-functional core courses. It is followed by a hands-on exam that tests these competencies. With a couple of exceptions, students may do the online review lessons and take the exam at their own pace during the semester (students should review the syllabus to note the exceptions). Completion of 1ST 2000 and an Information Literacy course (BSAD TD2704 or TBE TD1504 or LIBS TD2201 or LIBS TD2704) meets the WSU computer and information literacy requirement. Prerequisite: TBETE1700 or equivalent. 1ST 2010. Introduction to Information Systems & Technologies (1) F, S This course introduces the student to the role played by computer technology in business strategy and problem resolution. It also introduces information technologies used in information systems, including: software development, hardware, operating systems, network management, project planning, and career paths. Students will develop their academic 1ST program plan. Lecture series by 1ST Faculty. Pre/Co-requisite: 1ST 2000. 1ST SI2110. Software Development I (3) Su, F, S This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of software construction using a contemporary programming language. This includes the IDE (Integrated Development Environment), syntaxes of the language, basic programming constructs, data representation, object concepts, programming flow control and problem solving logic. Students will design, program and debug several business application projects. Prerequisite: MATH QL1050. Pre/Co-requisite: 1ST 2000. 1ST 2410. Information Systems Architecture (3) Su, F, S This course provides students with a thorough grounding in computer hardware and operating system software, peripheral devices and contemporary information system architecture, including its structure, theory, and applications. Pre/Co-requisite: 1ST 2000. 1ST 2720. Data Structures and Algorithms (3) Su, F, S This course introduces the basics of specifying abstract data types, control structures and modularization, and using them to design programs. Commonly used data structures and algorithms are studied. Emphasis is made on choosing data structures and algorithms appropriate for solving given business problems. Prerequisite: 1ST 2110. 1ST 2891, 2892, 2893, 2894. Cooperative Work Experience (1-4) F, S Open to all associate degree-seeking students who have been selected to serve an internship in the information technology field or who have identified a special 1ST project with their current employer, subject to approval by the 1ST department. Qedit is determined by hours/week of work. 1ST 3110. Information Technology for Business (3) Su, F, S This course provides students hands-on experience with information technology tools useful for academic and professional activities. It will prepare students to use information technologies effectively to improve productivity and promote competitive position in the marketplace. Prerequisite: 1ST 2000. 1ST 3210. Database Design and Implementation (4) Su, F, S This course provides a comprehensive coverage of business database systems. Students will leam how to design, implement and manage databases. They will learn both GUI interface and how to use the Structured Query Language (SQL). They will also gain experience in using an enterprise level, multi-user database. Prerequisites: 1ST 2110. 1ST 3610. Networks & Data Communications I (4) Su, F, S This course provides coverage of local area networks (LAN) technology and operations with emphasis on design and configuration issues. Design topics cover various aspects of internetworking devices, bridges and gates, backbones, gateways and wide area network (WAN) connectivity. Configuration topics include installing a network operating system, hardening a server, creating user accounts, managing the network, connecting devices and monitoring the network. Prerequisite: 1ST 2410. 1ST 3620. Networks and Data Communications II (3) F, S In this intensive hands-on course, the student will acquire the skills and techniques needed to configure, troubleshoot and support reliable TCP/IP internetworks. The student will leam the essentials of building an internetwork, including routing, configuring the Domain Name Server (DNS), setting up and managing a web server, configuring a firewall and IDS, and standards-based e-mail. Students will also participate in configuring clients, redesigning networks and troubleshooting routing. Prerequisites: 1ST 3610. 1ST 3700. E-business Technologies & Web Development (3) F, S This course provides students with knowledge of technologies needed in planning, implementing and supporting web-hosted applications and on-line commerce. Topics include web and commerce server design and deployment, search engines n-tier web architecture and supporting software, client-side/server-side programming with data-bound controls and session management, e-business application languages, markup languages, on-line payment mechanisms, systems reliability and security, scalability analysis, and solutions sourcing. Prerequisites: 1ST 3210 and 1ST 3610. 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