182 Course Prerequisites Generally, all Business and Economics courses with numbers above 3000 require prior completion of ACTG 2010, ECON SS2010, ECON SS2020,1ST 2010 and QUAN SI2600 (unless noted ). These prerequisites are referred to collectively as "Business Foundations." All 1ST courses numbered above 3000 require Business Foundations except 1ST 3110. However, for purposes of the non-business minor and the BIS Emphasis, courses numbered 3000 or higher require prior completion of 1ST Prerequisite Courses and 1ST department approval. Advisement See John B. Goddard School of Business & 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 his/her major. See an advisor by appointment in WSU Davis 137 or call 801-395-3520. Admissions Requirements An application is necessary for all degree programs and certificates in the John B. Goddard School of Business & 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. Course Requirements for Minor Non-Business Majors (20 credit hours) Courses Required (16 credit hours) ACTG 2010 Survey of Accounting I (3) 1ST 2010 Business Computer Skills (1) 1ST SI2110 Software Development I (3) 1ST 2410 Information Systems Architecture (3) 1ST 2720 Data Structures & Algorithms (3) 1ST 3110 Information Technology for Busines s (3) Elective Course (4 credit hours) Select one of the following 1ST 3210 Database Design & Implementation (4) 1ST 3610 Networks and Data Communications I (4) Course Requirements for Minor Business Majors (20 credit hours) Courses Required (17 credit hours) 1ST SI2110 Software Development I (3) 1ST 2410 Information Systems Architecture (3) 1ST 2720 Data Structures & Algorithms (3) 1ST 3210 Database Design & Implementation (4) 1ST 3610 Networks and Data Communications I (4) Elective Course (3 credit hours) Select one of the following 1ST 3620 Networks and Data Communications II (3) 1ST 3700 E-business Technologies & Web Development (3) 1ST 3720 Software Development II (3) Information Systems & Technologies bis emphasis » Program Prerequisite: 1ST 2010. Also refer to Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) requirements. » Grade Requirements: Each 1ST class must be completed with a grade of C- or better, and the overall GPA for 1ST classes must be at least 2.5. » Credit Hour Requirements: 24 hours of 1ST courses selected in consultation with an 1ST advisor. Course Prerequisites, Advisement and Admission Requirements Refer to the 1ST Minor requirements in the previous column. Suggested Courses 1ST SI2110 Software Development I (3) 1ST 2410 Information Systems Architecture (3) 1ST 3110 Information Technology for Busines s (3) 1ST 3210 Database Design & Implementation (4) 1ST 3610 Networks and Data Communications I (4) 1ST 3700 E-business Technologies & Web Development (3) plus one of: 1ST 3620 Networks and Data Communications II (3) 1ST 3720 Software Development II (3) 1ST 3750 Electronic Business Communications (3) INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES COURSES - 1ST Information Systems & Technologies courses require a significant amount of computer work and telecommunications. It is strongly recommended that all majors acquire 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 2010. Business Computer Skills (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 2010 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: TBE TE1700 or equivalent knowledge. 1ST 2015. 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. We recommend that students take 1ST 2010 prior to this course or take 1ST 2010 during the same semester. 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 Weber State University 2006-2007 Catalog