184 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: 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. Prerequisites: 1ST Foundations, Business Foundations and Departmental approval. 1ST 4730. Senior Practicum: Project Management and Systems Development (3) F, S 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. Prerequisites: 1ST Concentration courses and Departmental approval. 1ST 4801, 4802, 4803. Individual Projects (1-3) F, S 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: Senior standing and acceptance of the student's proposal by the faculty. 1ST 4891,4892,4893,4894. Cooperative Work Experience (1-4) F, S Open to all students who have completed the Business Foundations classes and 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. Credit is determined by hours/week of work. 1ST 5930. Professional Development Workshop in Information Technology (1-4) Information technology professionals must remain current with new technologies to remain competitive in their careers. This course offers professional development in new systems and software as they enter the mainstream of information technology practice. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 1ST 6610. Information and Communications Technologies for e-Business (3) Covers the information and communications technology infrastructure required to support a robust e-business activity. Issues such as reliability, scalability, security, and responsiveness as well as n-tier architectures are reviewed. Prerequisite: MACC, MBA, or 1ST Certificate program standing. 1ST 6620. Databases & Information Systems (3) This course covers the role of database technology in information systems. Through hands-on and conceptual knowledge, students will learn how databases are used to construct and operate information systems designed to support decision making. Various aspects of database systems including both correct methods and problems encountered during the design, implementation and operation of database systems will be covered. Students will gain hands-on familiarity with a relational database system. Prerequisite: Admittance to MACC or MBA program and 1ST 3110 or equivalent. 1ST 6630. Networking & Information Systems (3) F This course covers the role of networking technology in information systems. Through hands-on and conceptual knowledge, students will learn how data communications and networks are used to facilitate decentralized and distributed systems in support of decision making. Various aspects of networking including standards, media, network design and applications will be covered. Students will gain hands-on familiarity with a local area network and the Internet. Prerequisite: Admittance to MACC or MBA program and 1ST 3110 or equivalent. 1ST 6640. Information Assurance in the Enterprise (3) S This course covers the basic principles and concepts in information assurance. It examines the managerial, operational, and organizational issues of securing information systems. Topics include legal and ethical issues in computer security; privacy concerns; malware; security awareness at the executive, technical and user levels; physical security, personnel security issues; policies and procedures; the need for enterprise security awareness; 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: Admittance to MACC, MBA or 1ST Certificate program. 1ST 6800. Directed Studies (1) Directed individual study and research on special topics related to information assurance. May be repeated for a cumulative total of three credit hours. Prerequisite: Approval of IS&T Department Chair and Instructor. Weber State University 2006-2007 Catalog