Course Descriptions 463 coordination and control, cultural dimensions, and geo-political considerations of global information technology applications. Prerequisite: Business Foundations and BSAD 2899. 1ST 3720 - Software Development II (3) This course builds on the software development skills learned in Software Development I. Topics include class hierarchies, inheritance and interfaces, object aggregation, data structure and collections, file management, threading, network programming, and the design of multi-tiered, distributed computing applications involving relational databases. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 and 1ST 2720. 1ST 3730 - Systems Analysis and Design (3) Sp This course provides the knowledge and skills to design and implement computer-based systems to solve business problems. Topics include feasibility studies, requirement analysis, system design and development, implementation and testing. Students will learn the use of appropriate methodologies and tools, including object-oriented modeling and the use of computer-aided software engineering (CASE). Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899,1ST 3210, and 1ST 3610. 1ST 3750 - Electronic Business Communications (3) This course gives students knowledge regarding the best practices in designing or developing electronic presentations, meetings, and collaborations. This course also familiarizes students with technologies fostering effective communication in virtual situations. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899, MGMT 3200 or NTM 3250. 1ST 4600 - Information Security I (3) F In a computer-literate age, sophisticated criminals use computers in their illegal and destructive activities. This course discusses cyber crime and teaches students how to: recognize the patterns of an impending attack; detect attacks; set up a secure environment; and use tools to investigate cyber crime. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 and 1ST 3610. 1ST 4620 - Information Security Basics (3) In a computer-literate age, sophisticated criminals use computers in their illegal and destructive activities. This course discusses cybercrime and teaches students to understand networks; the phases of computer hacking; and setting up a secure environment. Prerequisite: Business Foundations, BSAD 2899 and 1ST 2410 or 1ST 3610. 1ST 4700 - Information Security II (3) Sp This course covers the basic principles and concepts in information security and information assurance. It examines the technical, operational, and organizational issues of securing information systems. Topics include operating system issues, viruses, security awareness at the executive, technical and user levels, physical security, personnel security issues, policies, procedures, and the need for an enterprise security organization. Case studies and exercises in the computer lab will be used to provide examples of the need for organizations to develop security procedures and policies. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 and 1ST 4600. 1ST 4710 - Enterprise Software Development (3) This course covers the creation and integration of enterprise applications using object-oriented programming and distributed object technology. Topics include design issues for enterprise system development, application architectures, and integrating legacy data and applications with new enterprise systems. Students will use state-of-the-art practices to develop and implement systems. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 and 1ST 3720. 1ST 4720 - Emerging Information Technologies (3) Variable Title New information technologies can give early adopters significant competitive advantage when used with careful planning, or they can mean disaster if hastily implemented. This course covers how to conduct an environmental scan toward evaluating and implementing new information technologies. Prerequisite: Business Foundations, BSAD 2899, and Business Administration Department approval. 1ST 4730 - Senior Practicum: Project Management and Systems Development (3) F, Sp This is a capstone course for the 1ST major. It provides hands- on and problem-solving experience in all areas of information technology including systems analysis, design, systems implementation, network design, software development, and database design. Students will participate as a member of a team to complete a proposal or a project for a significant computer-based system. This course focuses on working with actual business problems as represented in a major case study. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899,1ST 2015,1ST 2110,1ST 2410,1ST 2720,1ST 3210,1ST 3610,1ST 3700, and Business Administration Department approval. 1ST 4801 - Individual Projects (1-3) This course is open only to senior 1ST majors. Students will be required to complete an individual project, program, system, or research paper which will enhance their skills and marketability. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899, Business Administration Department approval, and Senior standing. 1ST 4802 - Individual Projects (1-3) This course is open only to senior 1ST majors. Students will be required to complete an individual project, program, system, or research paper which will enhance their skills and marketability. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899, Business Administration Department approval, and Senior standing. 1ST 4803 - Individual Projects (1-3) This course is open only to senior 1ST majors. Students will be required to complete an individual project, program, system, or research paper which will enhance their skills and marketability. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899, Business Administration Department approval, and Senior standing. 1ST 4810 - Experimental Courses (1-3) Experimental or one-time courses designed to fill a need in the community or investigate interesting and unusual topics. 1ST 4850 - Information Systems & Technology Study Abroad (1-3) This course is designed for students who wish to explore information systems and technology theory and practice in countries other than the U.S. Students will study global information systems as offered through a partner university (or other university with department chair approval). Prerequisite: BSAD 2899. Can be repeated once up to 6 credits. 1ST 4891 - Cooperative Work Experience (1-4) Prere quisite: Business Administratio n Department App roval. 1ST 4892 - Cooperative Work Experience (1-4) Prere quisite: Business Administr atio n Department App roval. 1ST 4893 - Cooperative Work Experience (1-4) Prere quisite: Business Administr atio n Department App roval. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog