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Nov 21, 2024
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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Information Technology, B.S.
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Requirements for the major in information technology, B.S. program
The program in Information Technology (IT) leading to a bachelor of science (BS) degree prepares students for a successful professional career in IT, and for graduate study in information technology. The program provides students with the technical foundation of information technology, problem solving skills, and hands-on practice. This will help students create and improve IT solutions by integrating existing and emerging technologies. This program prepares students for graduate studies and lifelong learning by providing them with the theoretical foundations of information technology and exposing them to areas of current and future practices. The pillars of IT include programming, networking, human-computer interaction, databases, information management, and web systems, built on a foundation of knowledge of the fundamentals of IT. The program also includes a strong professional component to develop skills in technical communication, ethics, and team work. The BS in Information Technology program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Program educational objectives
In the course of their careers, graduates of the Information Technology program will:
- Work productively as problem solvers and providers of IT solutions in multi-disciplinary environments, including the automotive and health settings.
- Remain current in their profession through lifelong learning.
- Exhibit leadership and exercise their profession with the highest level of ethics, and social responsibility.
Course requirements (minimum of 128 total credits)
To earn the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in information technology, students must complete a minimum of 128 credits, the general education requirement (also see Undergraduate degree requirements) and meet the following requirements:
General education (excluding math and science) – 28 credits
- Students are required to take PHL 1310 - Introduction to Ethics in Science and Engineering to satisfy the general education requirement in Western Civilization.
- In order to graduate on-schedule without taking additional courses, it is highly recommended that students meet with an SECS Undergraduate Academic Adviser concerning the selection of all of their general education courses.
Mathematics and science – 16 credits
Information technology core – 22 credits
Required professional subjects – 32 credits
Electives – 20 credits chosen from
Choose course-work from only one of the following tracks:
System Administration Track
Choose 4 credits of course-work from only one of the following:
Choose two of the following courses in management and communications from the following:
Free electives – 10 credits
Performance requirements
In addition to previously stated requirements, satisfactory completion of the program requires an average grade of at least 2.0 within each group: namely, mathematics and science, core subjects and professional subjects. Within professional subjects, at most two grades below 2.0 are permitted, at most two different courses may be repeated and a total of three attempts is permitted.
Sample information technology schedule
Students entering the School of Engineering and Computer Science with the required background may follow a schedule such as the one indicated below. However, students will need additional time to complete the program if they do not have the required background upon entrance to the program. Fall semester – 16 credits
Winter semester – 16 credits
Fall semester – 16 credits
Winter semester – 16 credits
Fall semester – 16 credits
Winter semester – 16 credits
Fall semester – 16 credits
Winter semester – 16 credits
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