462 Course Descriptions commonly used in the business environment. The course covers computer competencies students will use in their business functional and cross-functional core courses, using more complex features of desktop software. It is followed by a hands-on exam that tests these competencies. Completion of 1ST TE2010 and an Information Literacy course (BSAD 2704 or LIBS 2704, or LIBS 1704, or NTM 1504) meets the WSU computer and information literacy requirement. Credit/No credit. 1ST 2015 - Introduction to Information Systems & Technologies (l) F, Sp 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. 1ST 2110 - Software Development I (3) F, Sp 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 1050. 1ST 2410 - Information Systems Architecture (3) F, Sp 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. 1ST 2720 - Data Structures and Algorithms (3) F, Sp 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: MATH 1050 and 1ST 2110. 1ST 2891 - Cooperative Work Experience (1-4) F, Sp Open to all associate's 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 Business Administration Department. Credit is determined by hours/ week of work. Prerequisite: Department Approval. 1ST 2892 - Cooperative Work Experience (1-4) F, Sp Open to all associate's 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 Business Administration Department. Credit is determined by hours/ week of work. Prerequisite: Department Approval. 1ST 2893 - Cooperative Work Experience (1-4) F, Sp Open to all associate's 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 Business Administration Department. Credit is determined by hours/ week of work. Prerequisite: Department Approval. 1ST 2894 - Cooperative Work Experience (1-4) F, Sp Open to all associate's 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 Business Administration Department. Credit is determined by hours/ week of work. Prerequisite: Department Approval. 1ST 3110 - Information Technology for Business (3) Su, F, Sp 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 2010, ENGL 1010 and MATH 1010. 1ST 3210 - Database Design and Implementation (4) F, Sp This course provides a comprehensive coverage of business database systems. Students will learn 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. Prerequisite: MATH 1050 and 1ST 2110. 1ST 3610 - Networks & Data Communications I (4) F, Sp 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: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899, and 1ST 2410. 1ST 3620 - Networks and Data Communications II (3) F 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 learn 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 email. Students will also participate in configuring clients, redesigning networks and troubleshooting routing. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 and 1ST 3610. 1ST 3700 - E-business Technologies & Web Development (3) F, Sp 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. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 and 1ST 2110. 1ST 3710 - Global Issues in Information Technology (3) Su, F, Sp This course shows how information technology is used as a key competitive advantage by multinational and transnational businesses. Topics include global perspectives on Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog