162 163 hardware, software, and networks; and help management understand and plan for the best new technologies to integrate in the organization's business processes. A bachelors degree provides a broad background in basic business knowledge, problem solving, and computer systems analysis and design skills. A two-year associate of science degree in Information Technology Sales prepares a student to work for manufacturers, distributors and retailers of information technology products. For more information on our curriculum and our faculty, see our World- Wide Web page: http://www.weber.edu/cobe/htmls/cobe-isk.htm Information Systems & Technologies Major BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. OR B.A.) » Program Prerequisite: The Business Foundations courses must be completed with grades of "C-" or higher before registering for 300 or 400 level courses with the exceptions of Mgmt 320, BusAdm 300, BusAdm 320, Mktg 301, Mgmt 312 and IS&T 374. » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: The minimum overall GPA for graduation is 2.5; additionally, students must earn a 2.5 GPA in business and economics courses and the information systems and technologies major. Finally, a course grade of "C-" or higher is required for all business and economics prerequisite and program requirements. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 183 credit hours is required for graduation — 89 of these are College requirements, 48 of these are required within the major, and the balance should be taken outside the College of Business & Economics. A total of 60 upper division credit hours is required (courses number 300 and above) — all of these are taken to fulfill College and major requirements. Advisement See College of Business and Economics section of the catalog. All Information Systems & Technologies students are required to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. If this requirement is not met, the student may not be allowed to register for classes within their major. See an advisor by appointment in WB222 or call 626-6979. Admission Requirements An application is necessary for all majors and minors in the College of Business and Economics. Completion of Business Foundation courses with course grades of "C-" or higher is required for admission and access by majors to upper division Business and Economics courses. Core and General Education Refer to pages 32-36 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses required for the Information Technologies majors will also fulfill General Education requirements: Engl 111/112 (English competency); Math 105 (Math competency); Econ SS203, Psych SS 101, Soclgy SS101 (Social Science); Botany LS140 (Life Science). Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree College of Business & Economics Requirements (see page 143) Liberal Support Curriculum Business Foundations Business Cross-Functional Core Business Functional Core 28 15 24 22 IS&T 210 IS&T 211 IS&T 212 IS&T 220 IS&T 365 IS&T 370 IS&T 374 IS&T 474 IS&T 499 • Alternative A: For Application Programmers and Systems Analysts Required Courses (37 credit hours) Computer Essentials I 5 - Computer Essentials II 4 Computer Essentials III 4 COBOL Programming 4 Introduction to Database Concepts 4 Data Communications 4 Systems Analysis & Design I 4 Systems Analysis & Design II 4 IS&T Seminar 4 Communication Elective (select one of the following, 3-4 credit hours) Commun 350 Business & Professional Commun 3 Commun 355 Organizational Communication 3 TBE 325 Business Communications 3 Group A Elective Courses (at least one of the following, minimum 4 credit hours) IS&T 320 Advanced COBOL Programming 4 IS&T 420 Local Area Networks Technol 4 IS&T 465 Client/Server Devlp Methodol 4 IS&T 493 Variable Topics 4 Group B Elective Courses (select one of the following, 4 credit hours) Select a Second Group A Elective 4 IS&T 480 Individual Projects & Research 4 IS&T 481 Experimental Course 4 IS&T 493 Variable Topics 4 IS&T 520 InfoTech for Management 4 • Alternative B: For Information Specialists and Network Administrators Required Courses (39 credit hours) Computer Essentials I 5 Computer Essentials III 4 Advanced PC Hardware/Software 4 Introduction to Database Concepts 4 Data Communications 4 Systems Analysis & Design 4 Local Area Networks Technologies 4 Systems Analysis & Design II 4 IS&T Seminar 4 Internet Information Resources 3 Communication Elective (select one of the following, 3-4 credit hours) Commun 350 Business & Professional Commun 3 Commun 355 Organizational Communication 3 TBE 325 Business Communications 4 Elective Courses (select at least two of the following, minimum 8 credit hours) IS&T 210 IS&T 212 IS&T 350 IS&T 365 IS&T 370 IS&T 374 IS&T 420 IS&T 474 IS&T 499 LibSci 315 IS&T 430 Network Administration 4 IS&T 435 Internetworking 4 IS&T 465 Client/Server Devlp Methodol 4 IS&T 480 Individual Projects & Research 4 Suggested Course Sequence The following suggested course sequence is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. FOR APPLICATION PROGRAMMERS AND SYSTEMS ANALYSTS Freshman Aitumj^^, Gen Ed 15 Total Hrs. 15 Gen Ed 15 Total Hrs. 15 Elect /Gen Ed Math 107 Acctng 201 IS&T 210 Total Hrs. Acctng 230 BusAdm 320 IS&T 365 IS&T 374 Total Hrs. Fin 320 BusAdm 462 Elect /Gen Ed IS&T Elective Elective Total Hrs. 3 5 3 5 16 Elect /Gen Ed Econ 202 Quant 260 IS&T 211 Total Hrs. 3 4 4 4 15 4 .5 3 4 3 14.5 JjflfflQR.WlfflHL Quant 240 Mktg 301 TBE 325 IS&T 370 Total Hrs. BusAdm 333 BusAdm 462 Mgmt 364 IS&T 474 Elective Total Hrs. 3 4 4 4 15 4 4 4 4 16 4 .5 4 4 3 15.5 „ Freshman Gen Ed Total Hrs. IQfif Econ SS203 Acctng 202 IS&T 220 IS&T 212 Total Hrs. Quant 261 Mgmt 312 Elective IS&T Elective Total Hrs. Senior Spring Int'l Class BusAdm 478 IS&T 499 Elective or Co-op Total Hrs. for information specialists and network administrators Gen Ed Total Hrs. I'UMN JEBGSHM4&£Mi£L Freshman Spring. 15 15 Sophomore Autumn Elect /Gen Ed 3 Math 107 5 Acctng 201 3 IS&T 210 6 Total Hrs. 16 Acctng 230 BusAdm 320 IS&T 365 IS&T 374 Total Hrs. 3 4 4 4 15 Gen Ed Total Hrs. JSoPHOMOREJ Elect /Gen Ed Econ 202 Quant 260 IS&T 212 Total Hrs. Quant 240 Mktg 301 TBE 325 IS&T 370 Total Hrs. Senior Winter 15 15 3 4 4 4 15 4 4 4 4 16 Fin 320 BusAdm 462 LibSci 315 IS&T Elective Elective Total Hrs. 4 .5 3 4 3 14.5 BusAdm 333 BusAdm 462 Mgmt 364 IS&T 474 Elective Total Hrs. 4 .5 4 4 3 16.5 Gen Ed Total Hrs. ,S0PHQMQXEJ Econ SS203 Acctng 202 Elect /Gen Ed IS&T 350 Total Hrs. Quant 261 Mgmt 312 IS&T 420 IS&T Elective Total Hrs. v Senior Spring, Int'l Class BusAdm 478 IS&T 499 Elective or Co-op Total Hrs. 15 15 4 3 4 4 15 4 4 4 4 16 4 4 4 4 16 15 15 4 3 4 4 15 4 4 4 4 16 4 16 Information Technology Sales ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE M^— Minor: Not required. Grade Requirements: Even though a minimum grade of "D-" will be accepted, an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher is required in courses used to satisfy the associate degree requirements. Credit Hour Requirements: 93 credit hours are required for graduation, including at least 30 hours taken in residence at WSU. Advisement Advisement is required. See the College of Business and Economics Advisor in WB 213 (626-6065) and/or contact the Department of Information Systems & Technologies in WB 222 (801-626-6979). Contact the College advisor for information on transfer credit, business foundations courses, advanced standing, and admission applications. Advising in major selection, major requirements, and admission applications is provided by Information Systems & Technologies. Admissions Requirements An application is necessary for all majors and minors in the College of Business and Economics. Application forms may be obtained by calling the College of Business and Economics Advisor (626-6065) or the Information Systems & Technologies secretary (626-6979). Core and General Education Refer to page 32 of this catalog for Associate of Science requirements. Course Requirements for A.S. Degree Courses Required (minimum 44 credit hours) IS&T 210 Computer Essentials I 5 IS&T 212 Computer Essentials III 4 IS&T 289 Cooperative Work Experience 2-4 IS&T 350 Advanced PC Hardware/Software 4 IS&T 374 Systems Analysis & Design I 4 Acctng 201 Elem. Financial Accounting I 3 BusAdm 101 Introduction to Business 4 Econ SS101 Principles of Economics 5 LibSci 201 Internet Navigator 1 or LibSci 315 Internet Information Resources 3 Mktg 301 Marketing Concepts & Practices 4 Mktg 320 Personal Selling 4 Electives (select one of the following, 4 credit hours) Mgmt 320 Managerial Communications 4 Mktg 481 Experimental Course 4 Suggested Course Sequence The following suggested course sequence is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. Gen Ed BusAdmin 101 Total Hrs. SjPHo^ioRE.Ayj Elec/Gen Ed IS&T 212 Total Hrs. 11 4 15 Gen Ed Econ SS101 Total Hrs. 10 5 15 12 4 16 .Sophomore Wim ik Elec/Gen Ed 7-8 IS&T 350 4 Mgmt 320 4 Total Hrs. 15-16 Gen Ed Acctng 201 LS281 IS&T 210 Total Hrs. SoPHQMPffi IS&T Elective IS&T 374 IS&T 289 Mktg 481 Total Hrs. 7 3 1 5 16 4 4 2-4 4 14-16 Information Systems & technologies for non-business majors Grade Requirements: A 2.5 GPA in all courses used toward the minor. Credit Hour Requirements: Alternative A: 34 credit hours required. Alternative B: 35 credit hours required. GEN ED & CORE COURSES HONOURS/BIS LIBSCI WS Applied Science & Technology PRENGR CS EET MFET MET CMT DG AUTOSV AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMMUN ENGL FORLANG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MPACC ACCTNG BUSADM LOG FIN MGMT MKTG ECON IS&T- Education MEDUC CHFAM HEALTH NUTRI PE REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS HIM MRSCI NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science SE BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral CJ GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO MILSCI AEROSP NAVSCI Weber State University Weber State University