Information Technology students will get hands-on experience through the major’s project-based learning environment. IT students will specialize in skills and knowledge about how networks and systems work, and what to do to keep them running. Troubleshooting methods and training techniques will be instilled in students so they can be prepared for the challenges that will face them in the work force.
APCS 101 – Introduction to Computing Professions
1 credit hour
Students will be introduced to various concepts regarding coursework, careers, industries, opportunities, and expectations of Applied Computing professionals. Students will be guided through creating and maintaining an online professional presence and portfolio.
APCS 201 – Programming Fundamentals
2 Credit hours
Concepts of structured programming including control structure design – sequence, selection, iteration and method call; concepts of data abstraction including primitive data types, strings, arrays, library objects and files. Laboratory experience emphasizing application development.
Prerequisite: LDRS 105
APCS 220 – Computer Organization & Digital Circuits
3 credit hours
Introduction to the fundamental principles of digital logic analysis & design, computer organization, and digital communication. Includes logic elements, asynchronous logic, microprocessors, computer architecture, assembly language programming, and operating systems. Open labs. Lab fee required.
Prerequisites: MATH 211 and either MATH 140 or 241; LDRS 105
(APCS 201 or INDU 333 strongly recommended)
APCS 265 – Systems Analysis & Design Methods
3 credit hours
Emphasis on structured analysis & design including the systems development life cycle and agile methodologies. Includes fact finding techniques, data flow diagrams, entity/relationship diagrams, case tools, feasibility analysis, input/output design, user interface design, prototyping, file and database design.
Same as BUSI 265
Prerequisites: LDRS 105 and either APCS 201 or BUSI 130
or consent of the instructor
APCS 312 – Operating Systems
3 credit hours
System software operation which includes the evaluation of the management of processes, memory, files and I/O devices will be covered. Comparison of management schemes will be applied to Windows and Linux. Open labs.
Prerequisite: APCS 220
APCS 326 – Database Management Systems
3 credit hours
Emphasis on database systems used for management information. Examines relational databases and provides concepts for design, development, and implementation of database management information systems. Topics include normalization, SQL, comparison of different database models, backup and recovery, security, and development of an information system.
Same as BUSI 326
Prerequisites: APCS 114 or APCS 265; Junior standing recommended
APCS 360 – Software Engineering Project
3 credit hours
Student-led team projects focus on identifying a problem that can be solved with technology, working with stakeholders to develop requirements, designing a solution using technology, creating a proposal of designed solution(s), working with stakeholders to gather feedback, developing a prototype, and presenting the product to stakeholders. Industry best practice tools for project management, design methodologies, and feedback will be used.
Prerequisites: APCS 265, APCS 326 or consent of instructor
MATH 390 – Professional Development Seminar
2 credit hours
Readings and discussion of professional and ethical issues; preparation of an individual’s professional portfolio. Participation in a professional meeting and presentation of a paper based on original research and/or ideas encountered at the meeting. May be substituted for APCS/INDU/MATH/PHYS 357.
Same as APCS/INDU/PHYS 390
Prerequisite: Junior standing in MATH or consent of instructor
MATH 140 – Pre-Calculus
4 credit hours
Composite and inverse functions, circles, parabolas, exponential/logarithmic functions and equations, trigonometric functions (graphs, inverses), trigonometric identities and equations, law of sines and cosines.
Prerequisite: MATH 102 or equivalent, or a satisfactory score on the Mathematics Assessment Exam, or consent of the instructor.
MATH 211 – Discrete Mathematics
3 Credit hours
Finite math for computer science majors stressing an algorithmic approach. Topics include Boolean algebra, number base conversions, binary arithmetic, matrices and determinants, graph theory, functions, and recursion.
Prerequisite: MATH 140 or equivalent
MATH 220 – Statistical Methods
3 credit hours
A study of applied statistics with emphasis on appropriate use of technology. Topics include probability, correlation, regression, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Students may not receive credit for both MATH 220 and MATH 336. Offered fall and spring semester.
Prerequisites: MATH 102, 120, 210, or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
APCS 207 – Command Line Interface & Scripting Language
3 credit hours
Students will explore and be introduced to the various command line interfaces, operating system navigation, command line editing, bash scripting, automation scripting, PowerShell, and other various terminal technologies.
Prerequisite: APCS 201
APCS 242 – Computer and Network Management
3 credit hours
Students will determine computer performance based on evaluation of component specifications and analysis. Construction management of computer systems will be covered. Fundamentals of networking including OSI communications model, router, and routing protocols, network device operation such as switching and routing. A+ and Network+ fundamentals are covered. Open labs.
Prerequisite: LDRS 105
APCS 311 – Networking
3 credit hours
Networking concepts including switching and routing concepts are covered as well as the design and management of a network system. The management of servers and server software such as Linux or Windows will be included. Network+ and Server+ fundamentals will be covered. Open labs.
Prerequisite: APCS 220
APCS 321 – The Internet of Things
3 credit hours
The course will cover IoT business and engineering principles, electronic and embedded systems, networking protocols, security, fog and cloud integration, simple data analytics, and DSP techniques. Students will apply the IoT concepts in the development of an IoT project prototype.
Prerequisite: APCS 220
APCS 344 – Training Practicum
1 credit hour
Experience designing and conducting user training sessions in conjunction with Information Services. May include application software, operating systems or Internet usage.
Prerequisite: LDRS 105, 3 hours of APCS coursework, and junior standing
APCS 346 – Information & Security Assurance
3 credit hours
Information security, concepts, practice and policy will be covered including the auditing of network systems. Data security concepts such as cryptography and integrity will be discussed. Computer system security concepts such as authentication, authorization and accounting management techniques will be covered. Software security, network security and Internet security management techniques will be discussed. Security+ fundamentals will be covered. Open labs.
Prerequisite: APCS 311
BUSI 230 – Principles of Management
3 credit hours
Introduction to the management discipline designed to provide a basic understanding of both theory and practice encompassing the planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling functions.
Prerequisite: LDRS 102; BUSI 130 recommended
ENGL 215 – Business and Technical Communications
3 credit hours
Written communications stressing conciseness, clarity, precision, audience, revision, and persuasion. Memoranda, letters, reports, proposals, document design, graphic presentation, and other forms of workplace communications. Students will work in groups and will present their projects in formal presentations.
Prerequisite: LDRS 102
Take three of the following courses
APCS 114 – Computer Applications for Business
3 credit hours
Advanced survey of business application software, which includes spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and file manipulation on networks. Topics with spreadsheets include design and development, advanced formulas and functions, charting and formatting, and the use of business analysis tools. Topics with databases include design and development of tables, queries, forms and reports for business information purposes. Also included is business communication and presentation software with an emphasis on integrating them with the spreadsheets and databases. Lab experience with microcomputer software.
Prerequisite: LDRS 105
APCS 116 – Geographic Information Systems
3 credit hours
Introduction to terminology, concepts, applications, data acquisition, trends, and careers in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), computer-based mapping software. Includes an overview of related technologies, such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Remote Sensing (RS), as well as hands-on use of GPS and GIS to explore the creation, management, analysis, and mapping of geospatial data across various disciplines, including environment, conservation, business, agriculture, government, transportation, public safety, recreation, Science and technology. Includes a community project using geospatial applications.
APCS 206 – Object Oriented Programming
2 Credit hours
Concepts of object-oriented programming including the use of objects and the design of classes including inheritance. Also covers algorithm development including searching, sorting and recursion. Laboratory experience emphasizing application development.
Prerequisite: C- or higher in APCS 201
APCS 215 – Visual Programming
3 credit hours
Concepts of event driven programming using a visual programming language. Includes screen design and layout, subroutines, arrays, disk files, interfacing with databases, searching techniques and graphics. Laboratory exercises will utilize Visual Studio and the .net framework. Offered fall semester of even-numbered years.
Prerequisite: APCS 206 or consent of instructor
APCS 236 – Virtual Reality and Interactive Graphics
3 credit hours
Students will be exposed to the design of interactive 3D VR environments using industry standard programming languages and gaming engines in a hands-on lab atmosphere. Concepts of object-oriented programming languages, real-time rendering, graphic user interfaces, user interactivity within virtual environments, real-time programming techniques, as well as the creation of 3D assets and texturing from real-world environments will be covered.
Prerequisite: APCS 201
APCS 255 – Testing & Quality Assurance
3 credit hours
A comprehensive study of software testing in traditional structured and unstructured environments using Quality Assurance principles. Students will learn how to improve and control the test process and assess results and learn effective ways of automating test execution in a structured way.
Prerequisite: APCS 201
APCS 336 – Web Programming
3 credit hours
Introduction to range of programming and data management tools in the context of full-stack web application development. Students will become familiar with web development concepts and terminology. Web programming, database design and setup are integrated with design techniques and project management to give the student firsthand experience with live website development. Some hands-on experience with software such as Apache, PHP, MySQL, and specialized text editors.
Prerequisite: APCS 201
APCS 114 – Computer Applications for Business
3 credit hours
Advanced survey of business application software, which includes spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and file manipulation on networks. Topics with spreadsheets include design and development, advanced formulas and functions, charting and formatting, and the use of business analysis tools. Topics with databases include design and development of tables, queries, forms and reports for business information purposes. Also included is business communication and presentation software with an emphasis on integrating them with the spreadsheets and databases. Lab experience with microcomputer software.
Prerequisite: LDRS 105
APCS 201 – Programming Fundamentals
2 Credit hours
Concepts of structured programming including control structure design – sequence, selection, iteration and method call; concepts of data abstraction including primitive data types, strings, arrays, library objects and files. Laboratory experience emphasizing application development.
Prerequisite: LDRS 105
APCS 207 – Command Line Interface & Scripting Language
3 credit hours
Students will explore and be introduced to the various command line interfaces, operating system navigation, command line editing, bash scripting, automation scripting, PowerShell, and other various terminal technologies.
Prerequisite: APCS 201
APCS 220 – Computer Organization & Digital Circuits
3 credit hours
Introduction to the fundamental principles of digital logic analysis & design, computer organization, and digital communication. Includes logic elements, asynchronous logic, microprocessors, computer architecture, assembly language programming, and operating systems. Open labs. Lab fee required.
Prerequisites: MATH 211 and either MATH 140 or 241; LDRS 105
(APCS 201 or INDU 333 strongly recommended)
APCS 242 – Computer and Network Management
3 credit hours
Students will determine computer performance based on evaluation of component specifications and analysis. Construction management of computer systems will be covered. Fundamentals of networking including OSI communications model, router, and routing protocols, network device operation such as switching and routing. A+ and Network+ fundamentals are covered. Open labs.
Prerequisite: LDRS 105
APCS 311 – Networking
3 credit hours
Networking concepts including switching and routing concepts are covered as well as the design and management of a network system. The management of servers and server software such as Linux or Windows will be included. Network+ and Server+ fundamentals will be covered. Open labs.
Prerequisite: APCS 220
APCS 344 – Training Practicum
1 credit hour
Experience designing and conducting user training sessions in conjunction with Information Services. May include application software, operating systems or Internet usage.
Prerequisite: LDRS 105, 3 hours of APCS coursework, and junior standing
One of the following
APCS 116 – Geographic Information Systems
3 credit hours
Introduction to terminology, concepts, applications, data acquisition, trends, and careers in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), computer-based mapping software. Includes an overview of related technologies, such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Remote Sensing (RS), as well as hands-on use of GPS and GIS to explore the creation, management, analysis, and mapping of geospatial data across various disciplines, including environment, conservation, business, agriculture, government, transportation, public safety, recreation, Science and technology. Includes a community project using geospatial applications.
APCS 206 – Object Oriented Programming
2 Credit hours
Concepts of object-oriented programming including the use of objects and the design of classes including inheritance. Also covers algorithm development including searching, sorting and recursion. Laboratory experience emphasizing application development.
Prerequisite: C- or higher in APCS 201
APCS 265 – Systems Analysis & Design Methods
3 credit hours
Emphasis on structured analysis & design including the systems development life cycle and agile methodologies. Includes fact finding techniques, data flow diagrams, entity/relationship diagrams, case tools, feasibility analysis, input/output design, user interface design, prototyping, file and database design.
Same as BUSI 265
Prerequisites: LDRS 105 and either APCS 201 or BUSI 130
or consent of the instructor
APCS 321 – The Internet of Things
3 credit hours
The course will cover IoT business and engineering principles, electronic and embedded systems, networking protocols, security, fog and cloud integration, simple data analytics, and DSP techniques. Students will apply the IoT concepts in the development of an IoT project prototype.
Prerequisite: APCS 220
APCS 326 – Database Management Systems
3 credit hours
Emphasis on database systems used for management information. Examines relational databases and provides concepts for design, development, and implementation of database management information systems. Topics include normalization, SQL, comparison of different database models, backup and recovery, security, and development of an information system.
Same as BUSI 326
Prerequisites: APCS 114 or APCS 265; Junior standing recommended
APCS 336 – Web Programming
3 credit hours
Introduction to range of programming and data management tools in the context of full-stack web application development. Students will become familiar with web development concepts and terminology. Web programming, database design and setup are integrated with design techniques and project management to give the student firsthand experience with live website development. Some hands-on experience with software such as Apache, PHP, MySQL, and specialized text editors.
Prerequisite: APCS 201
APCS 346 – Information & Security Assurance
3 credit hours
Information security, concepts, practice and policy will be covered including the auditing of network systems. Data security concepts such as cryptography and integrity will be discussed. Computer system security concepts such as authentication, authorization and accounting management techniques will be covered. Software security, network security and Internet security management techniques will be discussed. Security+ fundamentals will be covered. Open labs.
Prerequisite: APCS 311