INFO 1000      (Active) Computer Programming Concepts 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):(MAT 0990 or higher) and [(INFO 1100 with a grade of C- or better) or (Computer Literacy Exam with a score of 70% or higher)] Helps students to gain confidence in logical thinking and expression. Teaches students to read and write in a formal language, learn how to communicate complex ideas simply, decompose problems logically, and gain an appreciation of elegance in program design.

INFO 1100      (Active/WorkFlow) Exploring the Digital Domain 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp; DE Examines the digital domain and how it affects every part of our society--home, work, education, and recreation. Studies why computing technology works the way it does. Helps students realize how important it is to learn the basic concepts and skills required for working and living in an information world. Explores how a variety of businesses and individuals use information systems for success. Also provides hands-on experience with a variety of desktop, multimedia, and Internet tools.

INFO 1120      (Active) Information Systems and Technology Fundamentals 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):(INFO 1100 with a grade of C- or better) or (Computer Literacy Exam with a score of 70% or higher) Explores the fundamental concepts of information technology and the role played by enterprise systems in business and organizational strategy. Introduces types of systems, computer organization and hardware, operating systems and networking, project planning, software development, computer ethics, and career paths for enterprise developers and IT professionals.

INFO 1200      (Active) Computer Programming I for IS/IT 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):INFO 1120, MAT 1010 or higher, programming aptitude test or INFO 1000 Presents concepts of modern computer programming. Emphasizes problem-solving and algorithm development; program constructs and design; data representation, fundamental types and data structures; and, testing, debugging, and documentation. Introduces object-oriented, event-driven, and component-based programming models.

INFO 1420      (Active) Computer Architecture and Systems Software 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):INFO 1120 Provides a thorough grounding in computer hardware, system software, and contemporary information system architecture. Examines hardware structure, operating systems theory, and systems software as part of a technical foundation for enterprise systems development and IT infrastructure procurement and management.

INFO 1510      (Active) Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    Su, F, Sp Prerequisite(s):INFO 1420 or CS 1030 or CS 1400 Introduces the UNIX Operating System using the popular Linux OS. Explores the Linux file system, Linux administration, OS utilities, and program features and uses. Aids the student in the development, understanding, and working knowledge of the details of the Linux Operating System, memory organization, disk architectures, and demand paged virtual memory. Includes OS installation, user creation, rights management, loading daemons, and server best practices.

INFO 2030      (Active/WorkFlow) Data Communication Fundamentals 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):INFO 1510 Provides an in-depth knowledge of data communications and enterprise networking including networking and telecommunications technologies, hardware, and software. Emphasizes underlying technologies and protocols. Design topics include wired and wireless architectures; topologies, models, standards and protocols; and operation of bridges, routers, switches, and gateways. Includes lab assignments covering TCP/IP implementations and router configurations.

INFO 2050      (Active) Database Fundamentals 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):INFO 1200 Introduces concepts and use of database management systems. Presents the relational model, Structured Query Language, database design including normalization theory, and application development tools using an enterprise level relational database management system.

INFO 2100      (Active) Business Computer Productivity with IS Technology 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):Computer Literacy or INFO 1100 For Information Systems and Technology students. Provides opportunities for students with basic computer literacy to enhance their personal productivity and problem-solving skills. Teaches students to apply information technologies to problem situations and to design and use small information systems for individuals and groups.

INFO 2200      (Active/WorkFlow) Computer Programming II for IS/IT 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):INFO 1200, MATH 1050 or higher Continues the object-oriented, event-driven, and component-based programming fundamentals introduced in Computer Programming I for IS/IT. Topics include advanced graphical user interface (GUI) development and multimedia; file I/O, serialization, database connectivity and exception handling; collections, advanced data structures, sorting, searching and recursive algorithms; threading and network programming; and, application packaging and deployment. Introduces unit testing frameworks, refactoring, and design patterns.

INFO 2230      (Active) Data and Discrete Structures 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):INFO 1200 Explores data structures, algorithm analysis, and discrete mathematics using an integrated approach. Includes induction and recursion, time and space complexity, and big-O notation, propositional logic, proof techniques, sorting, and mathematical properties of data structures including linked lists.

INFO 2450      (Active/WorkFlow) Web Application Design 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    Su, F, Sp Prerequisite(s):Computer Literacy or INFO 2100 Focuses on the design and construction of World Wide Web pages and maintenance of web sites in a multi-platform environment. Teaches current HTML and XHTML standards and exposes students to the latest enhancements. Covers current generation design concepts, page layout, accessibility issues, site management, and WYSIWYG Web authoring tools.

INFO 2490      (Active) Computer Help Desk Consulting 3.0 : 1.0 : 6.0    On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s):INFO 1120 Provides knowledge base and skills necessary to become a help desk consultant. Includes function of help desk, role of help desk personnel, tutoring and small group instruction models, hardware and software diagnostics, problem resolution tracking, and customer-oriented service approach. Requires a course project and significant in-lab experience.

INFO 2640      (Active) Router Management 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s):INFO 2030 or CS 2600 Introduces configuration and management of Cisco routers. Includes networking basics, Ethernet switching, router hardware basics, IP routing theory, router commands, VLANs, access lists, security and WAN link configuration.

INFO 2650      (Active) Voice and Data Cabling Fundamentals 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F; DE Prerequisite(s):INFO 1000 or INFO 1100 or INFO 1120 or CS 1030 or CS 1400 For students interested in the physical aspects of voice and data network cabling and installation. Focuses on cabling issues related to data and voice connections and provides an understanding of the industry and its worldwide standards. Covers types of media and cabling, physical and logical networks, as well as signal transmission. Focuses on best practices and safety using copper and fiber-optic cabling. Requires students to install a complete cable infrastructure for a simulated telecommunications room. Enforces industry and worldwide standards. Requires a community project and portfolio based on voice/data cabling skills.

INFO 2660      (Active) Information Security--Fundamentals 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):INFO 2030 or CS 2600 Explores current standards of due care and best business practices in Information Security through an examination of security technologies, methodologies and practices. Emphasizes evaluation and selection of an optimal security posture. Topics include evaluation of security models, risk assessment, threat analysis, attack types, encryption technologies, organizational technology evaluation, security implementation, disaster recovery planning, and security policy formulation and implementation. Includes lab assignments covering information security principles.

INFO 281R      (Active) Internship 1.0 to 8.0 : 0.0 : 5.0 to 40.0     Prerequisite(s):Department Approval Provides opportunities to apply classroom theory on the job. Requires work as paid employees in a job that relates to their careers while enrolled at the College. Students meet at least monthly with the Departmental Internship Coordinator. Completers meet individually set goals. Six credits may be applied toward graduation with an AAS degree and three credits toward certificate programs.

INFO 297R      (Active) Independent Study 1.0 to 3.0 : 0.0 : 3.0 to 9.0     Prerequisite(s):Department Approval Offers independent study as directed in reading in individual projects. Approval for this course is at the discretion of the department chairperson. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits toward graduation.

INFO 301R      (Active) Digital Lecture Series 1.0 : 1.0 : 0.0    On Sufficient Demand Guest speakers lecture on current topics in information systems and technology. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits toward graduation.

INFO 3030      (Active) Networks and Internetworking 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):INFO 2030 A continuation of INFO 2030. Teaches the theory and implementation skills and techniques needed to configure, troubleshoot and support reliable TCP/IP internetworks. Discusses security and management issues. Offers the students the opportunity to build an internetwork with cables, network cards, and routers. Emphasizes the analysis and design of networks in organizations. Includes lab assignments covering TCP/IP implementations and router configurations.

INFO 3120      (Active) Principles of Information Systems--A Managerial Approach 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    Su, F, Sp; DE Prerequisite(s):(MGMT 2200 or ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2020) and (Computer Proficiency or INFO 2100 or DGM 2010) or departmental approval Introduces the field of information systems and technology. Teaches the general business manager how to use and manage the most current information technologies (IT). Studies the Internet, Intranets, and Extranets for electronic commerce and enterprise collaboration. Examines business cases demonstrating IT contributions to competitive advantage, reengineering business processes, and decision making.

INFO 3400    (Cross Listed With:  TECH 3400 ,  TECH 3400 ,  TECH 3400 ,  TECH 3400 ,  )   (Active) Project Management 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):Computer Literacy and (TECH 3000 or INFO 3430 or CMGT 2030) Teaches the fundamental principles, processes, and techniques of project management. Includes a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling projects. Focuses on effective processes for managing projects across multiple disciplines/industries and varying management structures. Introduces project management tools that can be used to guide and manage individual and multiple projects.

INFO 3410      (Active) Database Systems 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):(INFO 1420 or CS 2810) and (INFO 2050 or CS 3520) and (INFO 2200 or CS 1410) Presents concepts and methods of defining, creating, and managing database systems. Includes information, transaction processing and security issues, performance analysis, and a survey of emerging technologies in database management. Develops complex database designs and implements them using commercial database products. Studies the application of data warehousing/data mining tools in performing data analysis for decision making.

INFO 3420      (Active) Web Systems Development I 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F Prerequisite(s):INFO 2450 and INFO 3410 Provides an introduction to e-business strategy and the development and architecture of e-business solutions and their components using a modern, object-oriented, Web-based application framework which will allow interaction between any machine, on any platform, and on any device. Teaches how to implement security with authentication, transport and display data on the Internet or an Intranet, integrate important e-commerce issues, and deploy an e-business solution.

INFO 3430      (Active) Systems Analysis Design and Integration 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):INFO 2030, INFO 2050, INFO 2200, INFO 2450, MGMT 2200 or ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2020 Introduces the student to the systems development process including project management and the systems development life cycle consisting of planning, analysis, design and implementation phases. Covers the use of appropriate methodologies, tools, and techniques including object-oriented modeling and the use of a CASE tool. Both client/server and Web applications will be addressed. Cases are used as the vehicle for student assignments.

INFO 3440      (Active) Enterprise Database Development 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):INFO 3410 Presents concepts and methods of defining, creating, and managing database systems using Oracle database technology. Includes information and transaction processing, security and integrity issues, and performance analysis. Incorporates design and implementation of complex databases supporting data driven applications. Also includes the study of distributed databases and the application of data warehousing/data mining tools in performing data analysis for decision making. Includes coverage of PL/SQL, Oracle Forms and Oracle Reports.

INFO 3510      (Active) Advanced System Administration--Linux/UNIX 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):INFO 2030 or (INFO 1510 and CS 2600) Explores enterprise systems administration using the UNIX/Linux operating system. Students learn advanced administrative tasks including server installation, network configuration and user management, file management, network services deployment, server security, back up and recovery, Shell scripting, source compilation, performance monitoring and tuning, troubleshooting, and managing hardware and component changes. Requires a community project and portfolio based on advanced server management skills.

INFO 3620      (Active) System Administration--Windows 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):INFO 2030 or CS 2600 Introduces operation management of Operating Systems using Microsoft Windows. Introduces file system, Windows administration, OS utilities, and program features and uses. Aids the student in the development, understanding, and working knowledge of the details of the Operating System memory organization, disk architectures, peer-to-peer, workgroups, user profiles, domains, and share-level permissions. Includes OS installation, user creation, rights management, loading background processes, and server best practices.

INFO 3630      (Active) Advanced System Administration--Windows Server 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):INFO 3620 Explores enterprise systems administration using the Microsoft Windows Server operating system. Students learn advanced administrative tasks including server installation; hardware change management; software application management; network configuration and user management; file management; printing; network services deployment; server security; back up and recovery; scripting; performance monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting. Requires a project and presentation based on advanced server management skills.

INFO 3660      (Active) Information Security--Network Defense and Countermeasures 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):INFO 3030 or CS 3690. INFO 2660 strongly recommended. Examines the tools, techniques and technologies used in the technical securing of information assets. Provides in-depth information on the software and hardware components of Information Security and Assurance. Includes firewall configurations, hardening Unix and Windows servers, Web and distributed systems security, and specific implementation of security models and architectures.

INFO 3800      (Active) Computer Forensics and Cybercrime 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):(INFO 2660 or INFO 3660). CJ 1340 and CJ 1350 highly recommended. Explores procedures for identification, preservation, and extraction of electronic evidence. Emphasizes auditing and investigation of network and host system intrusions, analysis and documentation of information gathered, and preparation of expert testimonial evidence. Examines forensic tools and resources for system administrators and information system security officers. Includes ethics, law, policy, and standards concerning digital evidence. Requires lab experience and a research paper or project.

INFO 4030      (Active) Enterprise Network Architectures and Administration 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):INFO 3030 and (INFO 3510 or INFO 3630) Addresses the problems associated with providing a secure, stable, reliable enterprise network infrastructure. Covers principles of IT enterprise infrastructure management, including platform choices, functionality, cost, security, deployment, controls, flexibility, and adaptability. Topics include Directory Services, QoS, Security, Network Management, Voice over IP (VOIP) and IP Telephony, Content and Storage Networking, Wireless Networking, and fine-tuning of Routing Protocols, Switching Structures, and IP Multicast.

INFO 405G    (Cross Listed With:  TECH 405G ,  TECH 405G ,  )   (Active) Global Ethical and Professional Issues in Technology 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):TECH 3000 or INFO 3430 or CS 2420 or DGM 3220 Examines professional and ethical issues that arise within technological organizations with a global perspective. Studies the impact of conflicting loyalties, as well as the roles of multi-culturalism and globalization. Includes review of current ethical theories and existing Professional Codes of Conduct. Include lecture, readings, case studies, and other media.

INFO 4410      (Active) Database Administration 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):INFO 3410 or INFO 3440 Presents the concepts and methods used to manage and maintain relational databases. Covers topics such as the effects on performance of application and database design, performance monitoring and management, approaches to tuning, storage management, backup and recovery and disaster planning. Discusses methods to accomplish administrative and maintenance tasks for organizations requiring uninterrupted operation. Utilizes a vendor neutral perspective; however, hands-on assignments provide students with opportunities to apply the knowledge gained in the course to one or more popular commercial database management systems.

INFO 4420      (Active) Web Systems Development II 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    Sp Prerequisite(s):INFO 3420 Utilizes advanced enabling technologies for the design and development of enterprise-wide, Internet-based systems. Topics include Web Services, XML, and Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA).

INFO 4440      (Active) Enterprise Computing Environments 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):(INFO 3430 or MGMT 3450) and [(ACC 2010 and ACC 2020) or ACC 3000] Examines the use of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and workflow technologies for managing information across an organization, its suppliers and its customers. Studies approaches to analyzing and designing business processes. Helps decision makers select the appropriate software to improve business processes in diverse organizations. Addresses hardware and network requirements for implementing ERP systems. Develops a simple prototype enterprise system complete with workflow automation using a popular ERP system.

INFO 4550      (Active) Senior Project 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):INFO 3400 or TECH 3400 Involves the implementation of a significant information system or information technology project. Requires students to work in teams to design and develop a working information system or information technology solution for a community client. Culminates in a presentation of the completed project by project developers to project stakeholders, interested faculty, and administration.

INFO 459R      (Active) Current Topics in Information Systems and Technology 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):Department Approval Provides exposure to emerging technologies and topics of current interest in information systems and technology. Varies each semester depending upon the state of technology. May apply a maximum of six hours toward graduation.

INFO 481R      (Active) Internship 1.0 to 8.0 : 0.0 : 5.0 to 40.0     Prerequisite(s):(INFO 3430 or INFO 3510 or INFO 3630) and Department Approval For bachelor's degree students. Provides opportunities to apply classroom theory while students work as employees in a job that relates to their careers. Meet periodically with a Departmental Internship Coordinator. Credit is determined by the number of hours a student works during the semester and completion of individually set goals. A maximum of three credits may be applied toward graduation without prior written IS&T Department approval. Graded credit or no-credit.

INFO 489R      (Active) Undergraduate Research in Information Systems & Technology 1.0 to 4.0 : 0.0 : 5.0 to 20.0     Prerequisite(s):Department approval Provides the opportunity to conduct research under the mentorship of a faculty member. Practices the theoretical knowledge gained in prior major courses. Creates a significant intellectual or creative product that is characteristic of the Information Systems and Information Technology disciplines and worthy of communication to a broader audience. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits toward graduation.

INFO 497R      (Active) Independent Study 1.0 to 3.0 : 0.0 : 3.0 to 9.0     Prerequisite(s):Department chair approval For bachelor's degree students and other interested persons. Offers independent study as directed in reading, in individual projects, at the discretion and approval of the department chairperson. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits toward graduation.