224. Computer Hardware and Systems Software (3) (F, W) Introduction to computer operating systems, graphical and command-line user interfaces, hardware and software installation, utility programs, software integration, and diagnostic techniques. (Prerequisite: CIS 101; Corequisite: IT 224L.
224L. Computer Hardware and Systems Software Lab (0) (F, W) Required with IS 224, hands-on experience installing and configuring hardware and software, and diagnosing problems. (Corequisite: IT 224.)
240. Fundamentals of Web Design & Technology (3) (F, W, Sp) Concepts of multimedia design and creation for the Internet using web programming tools to develop web pages.
280. Data Communications Systems and Networks (3) (F, W, Sp) Theory and foundation for network management including data communications hardware and software, network configuration and design, network protocols, and network security and control. (Prerequisite: CIS 101. Corequisite: IT 280L.)
280L. Data Communications Systems and Networks Lab (0) (F, W, Sp) Required with IT 280, hands-on experience. (Corequisite: IT 280.)
390R. Special Topics in Information Technology (1-3) (Variable).
399R. Internship in Information Technology (1-12) Maximum 12 (Variable) Students may receive credit for applied experience in information technology. Prior approval must be obtained and a program coordinated by a faculty member and the on-site supervisor. (Prerequisite: instructor consent.)
420. Linux Systems Administration (3) (W, Sp) Develops skills needed to set up and manage Linux systems on existing networks, including installation, hardware, fstab, bootloader, passwords, dns, rpm, and kernel services. (Prerequisite: IT 220.)
426. Computer Network Services (3) (F, W) Installation, configuration, and management of network services such as file servers and directory services with an emphasis on Microsoft Windows (Prerequisites: IT 224, IT 280.)
440. Foundations of Human-Computer Interaction (3) (W) Human-Computer Interaction Foundations: including evaluation, design, implementation. CIS 405 and a psychology course in human information processing are recommended. (Prerequisites: CIS 201, CIS 305, IS 400, IT 240, Math 221.)
480. Computer Network Design (3) (F, W) Networking of computers and configuration of managed networking equipment including switches and routers, with special emphasis on Cisco equipment and protocols. (Prerequisite: IT 280. Corequisite: IT 480L.)
480L. Computer Network Design Lab (0) (F, W) Required with IT 480, hands-on experience. (Corequisite: IT 480.)
481. Information Assurance and Security (3) (F) Introduction to information security providing a foundation of computer security concepts, including general security, communication security, infrastructure security, basics of cryptography, and operational and organizational security. (Prerequisite: IT 280/L.)
482. Advanced Topics in Information Assurance & Security (3) (W) Advanced topics in information assurance: systems verification, information flow/protection, computer viruses/malware, intrusion detection models, multi-level security, forensics, network firewalls, cryptography, e-commerce support, and database security. (Prerequisite: IT 481.)
491-492-493. Seminar (1-1-1) (F, W, Sp, Su) Readings in the Information Technology Science literature, writing of review articles, research proposal writing and presentation, conducting research, poster presentation, writing and presentation of the senior thesis. (Prerequisites: instructor consent.)
495R. Independent Study in Information Technology (1-3) (Variable) Topic and credit to be arranged between the student and the instructor. (Prerequisite: instructor consent.)
496R. Student Research in Information Technology (1-3) (Variable) Supervised individual research for students who have been granted a student research and development assistantship. (Required of all research associates.)
