Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Train to be an Information Technology Specialist
The objective of Stratford University’s Bachelor’s of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) is to prepare students for a career as a programmer analyst, business analyst, system analyst, software engineer, security engineer, telecommunications engineer, web designer, IT project manager, IT specialist, or similar positions where a good understanding of business, management, and the latest trends in computer information technology are required. The program focuses on IT skills and fundamentals, data communication, network infrastructure, programming languages, web design, requirement specifications, software analysis design, software development, quality assurance, process and project management of information systems, and on the human and organizational arrangements needed to use information systems to achieve organizational goals. If you’re looking for an information technology university in Virginia and are interested in our Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program, request more information.
In this program students participate in imagining, designing, justifying, implementing, and managing IT applications. In addition, students learn how to work in teams, how to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and how to write an effective Project Management Plan. Graduates of our school’s information technology program offered should be able to apply theoretical classroom-learned solutions to real-world conditions and use problem-solving and critical thinking techniques to take preventive measure towards problematic situations involved in operations.
Information Technology Program Requirements
The BSIT program includes technology requirements, concentration requirements, elective requirements and general education requirements. The total requirement is 180 quarter credits and the curriculum imparts to the student deep knowledge in a choice of several concentration areas.
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Core Requirements
Fundamentals of Information Systems
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
Students learn the founding concepts of Information Technology (IT) and the systems needed to achieve the measureable benefits of introducing IT into and enterprise. The course will teach students to analyse systems and quality concepts and learn how information technology can be used to design, facilitate, and communicate organization goals and objectives. An overview of hardware and software with its relation to information technology is also presented. Prerequisite: None.
CIS103
Fundamentals of Information Systems
4.5
Hardware & OS Architecture
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course provides knowledge in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of expansion buses, multimedia, video, modems, SCSI controllers, laptops, and printers. In addition, this course provides a brief introduction to networking technology, including the components necessary to attach a client to a local area network LAN. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: CIS103 or Permission of the Dean. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS141
Hardware & OS Architecture
4.5
Introduction to Programming Logic
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course introduces concepts, principles, and skills of programming including compilers, algorithms, and problem solving using high-level programming language. This is the introductory programming course for IT majors and is designed for students with little or no programming experience. The student is introduced to basic principles and concepts of object-oriented programming using JAVA such as classes, interfaces, operators, program control, arrays, testing, debugging, inheritance, polymorphism, and event handling. Topics discussed include Techniques for simplifying the programming process and improving code quality. Prerequisite: None.
CIS142
Introduction to Programming Logic
4.5
Data Communications
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course covers the basic concepts of networking technology within Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) environments. Topics include the dominant network topologies (Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI), network protocols (TCP/IP, SPX/IPX and NetBIOS), cabling systems (coaxial, twisted pair, fiber optic), as well as wireless communication. The course introduces the primary features of internetworking devices (bridges, routers, repeaters, hubs, gateways, and switches) and the OSI software model for computer communication. All topics are related to the historical development of the field. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: CIS141 or Permission of the Dean. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS143
Data Communications
4.5
Introduction to Client/Server Technology
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
The student will learn how to install, configure, optimize, and troubleshoot a Windows XP Professional client operating system and a server operating system. The student will become familiar with resource administration, hardware devices and drivers, system performance and reliability, the desktop environment, network protocols and services, and security. These concepts will be reinforced through a series of hand-on exercises. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: CIS141. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS145
Introduction to Client/Server Technology
4.5
Fundamentals of Web Design
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course applies effective graphic design techniques and methods to the web. Students learn to write HTML code directly and are to use HTML code generators such as Macromedia Dreamweaver. The course emphasizes the creation of web pages that are displayed properly in multiple browsers. Special attention is being paid to well-designed web pages that meet site requirements. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: None
CIS202
Fundamentals of Web Design
4.5
Database Concepts & Relational Mgmt Sys
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course presents the concepts of databases and various ways to represent and manage data to the student. It provides an overview of the concepts involved in the five structure models of database management: (1) simple; (2) hierarchical; (3) network; (4) relational; and (5) object-oriented databases. Course outcomes include a solid understanding of fundamental database terms and concepts such as tables, queries, forms and reports, and their application using a popular database. Discussed topics include abstract data types, recursion, mathematical induction, sorting and searching, indexing, file processing, constructing data base schema and querying a database. It also 18 introduces database analysis, database design, database administration and N-tiered client-server database systems. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS206
Database Concepts & Relational Mgmt Sys
4.5
System and Software Requirements
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course presents requirements development as it is performed in industry. Students will begin with a project description and learn how to manage the requirements process, how to work with users to elicit their needs, what requirements methods and techniques are suitable for the project, the various requirements types, how requirements can be scheduled, how to handle risky requirements, how to write an effective requirements document, and how to test requirements. Prerequisite: None.
CIS214
System and Software Requirements
4.5
Software Design
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course presents software design approaches used to develop systems that satisfy user requirements. Architectural and detailed designs are shown for batch, client/server, and real-time systems. The different methodologies used to design structured, object-oriented, and Web-based systems, and designs for databases, user interfaces, forms, and reports are included. Design issues such as error handling, performance, and inter-process communication, are also shown. Prerequisite: CIS214.
CIS216
Software Design
4.5
Software Verification & Validation
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course presents approaches to ensure that software was developed properly and meets user requirements. Students will understand the various levels of testing, techniques for creating test data, how to manage test cases and scenarios, testing strategies and methods, testing batch, client/server, real-time, and Internet systems, and the development of an effective test plan. Prerequisite: CIS214.
CIS217
Software Verification & Validation
4.5
Introduction to Business
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course provides a background on business and management. Students will discuss human relations, organizational structure, communications, and technology in business, and strategic planning. Prerequisite: None.
BUS100
Introduction to Business
4.5
Business Communications
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course prepares the student for communication in the workplace. The student prepares memorandums, letters, proposals, presentations, newsletters, and flyers. Discussions focus on information exchange in and outside of the organization. Student’s presentations are be critiqued on the message intended and message received. Prerequisite: None.
BUS220
Business Communications
4.5
Project Management
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course will allow students to manage a project within their major field of study. Students prepare a project plan that includes details of their project, deliverables, dates when they will be completed, and the associated learning that will be exhibited. Students implement their plan and record weekly status on their progress, issues, decisions, and learning. At the conclusion of the course, students complete their projects and summarize their results in a final report. Prerequisite: None.
BUS380
Project Management
4.5
Information Technology Capstone
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
Students work under the supervision of a faculty advisor to further refine and develop their skills and knowledge through a student-created independent project. Project proposals must be submitted to the faculty advisor of the student’s choosing and approved by the advisor and the dean before the student may register for this course. The student’s final grade for the project will be determined by a faculty committee. Prerequisite: None.
CIS490
Information Technology Capstone
4.5
Computer Security and Forensics (Choose 6 of the following 8)
Fundatmentals of IT Security
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course will prepare students to pass the current CompTIA Security+ 2008 certification exam. After taking this course, students will understand the field of network security and how it relates to other areas of information technology. This course also provides the broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare for further study in specialized security fields, or it can serve as a capstone course that gives a general introduction to the field. Prerequisite: CIS103 and CIS141.
CIS201
Fundatmentals of IT Security
4.5
IT Security Policies and Standards
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course provides the student with the knowledge of FISMA, NIST, DISA security standards and requirements. It is a new course concentrating on policies to enforce access security, hardening of network devices and servers. This topic is a national requirement for secure networks. It is a new course that we are developing in lights of the experience of implementing a vast range of security measures as mandated by OMB. Prerequisite: None.
CIS231
IT Security Policies and Standards
4.5
Network and Intrusion Forensics
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
The student will develop a comprehensive understanding of forensics as it relates to data communication networks and intrusions. Students will learn the relationship between computer security, computer crimes, and forensics. Special emphasis will be placed on computer crimes and forensics in law enforcement and financial accounting practices. Forensic tools will be discussed and used in lab sections. Prerequisite: CIS201 or Permission of the Dean.
CIS235
Network and Intrusion Forensics
4.5
Legal and Ethical Aspects in Digital For
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course uses current events to exploit the impact of civil, criminal, and regulatory law on network and intrusion forensics. Current and future affairs are s of information include articles, journals and papers. Other topics discussed include legislative concerns affecting digital forensics, a study of the legislative process, ethics are discussed. Sources of information include articles, journals and papers. Other topics discussed include legislative concerns affecting digital forensics, a study of the legislative process, ethical issues and standards. This course uses current events to exploit the impact of civil, criminal, and regulatory law on network and intrusion forensics. Current and future affairs are discussed. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: None
CIS245
Legal and Ethical Aspects in Digital For
4.5
Encryption & Cryptography in Digital Fo
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course covers the basics of cryptography. The differences between Symmetric and Asymmetric encryption will be examined and examples of each type of algorithm are discussed. Prerequisite: None.
CIS265
Encryption & Cryptography in Digital Fo
4.5
Managing Cisco Network Security
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course reviews the development and evaluation of a network security policy and best practices in securing a Cisco network infrastructure. Specific topics include, but are not limited to dialup security (AAA, ACS, AND TACACS/RADIUS), hardening perimeter device (routers, PIX firewalls), encryption technology, and VPNs with IPSec. The impact of security systems on scalability is discussed. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisites: CIS250. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS350
Managing Cisco Network Security
4.5
Virtual Private Networks & Firewalls
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course includes the theoretical foundation of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) including Insect and IKE. Students review Cisco VPN technology, including IOS Software Router and PIX firewalls. Students configure routers and firewalls for site-to-site VPNs and remote access using both preshared keys and digital certificates. The course includes configuration and advanced configuration of the Cisco PIX firewall including AAA, attack guards, IPSec, and context-based access control. Students learn how to monitor and scale Cisco VPN technology. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS410
Virtual Private Networks & Firewalls
4.5
Intrusion Detection
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course includes the major aspects of the Cisco Secure Intrusion Detection System (CSIDS). Students review network security concepts, installation and major components of the Cisco Secure IDS, alarm management and intrusion detection signatures, CSIDS Configuration, and installation and configuration of the Cisco Secure Intrusion Detection Director (CSIDD). Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS420
Intrusion Detection
4.5
Network Engineering (Choose 6 of the following 8 courses with at least two at the 300/400 level)
Network Infrastructure Management
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
In this course, the student will learn to install, manage, monitor, configure, and troubleshoot the services that are required for the efficient operation of a TCP/IP Windows 2003 network infrastructure, including Domain Name Servers (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Remote Access, Network Protocols, IP Routing, Windows Name Servers (WINS), Network Address Translation (NAT), and Certificate Services in a Windows 2003 network infrastructure. Students will understand the conceptual and practical framework for this TCP/IP infrastructure through a series of hand-on exercises. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS155
Network Infrastructure Management
4.5
Advanced Data Communications
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
In this class the student develops an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of various communication protocols and data link sub networks, including TCP/IP, SNA, SPX/IPX, X.25, frame relay and ATM. Students design and analyze a wide area network infrastructure. This analysis includes congestion, bandwidth versus performance trades, bandwidth versus cost trades, equipment specifications, protocol standards, LAN/WAN integration, and network performance in terms of latency and jitter. Prerequisite: CIS143.
CIS210
Advanced Data Communications
4.5
Network Directory & Infrastructure Desig
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
In this course, the students learn to analyze the business requirements for a network and Active Directory services infrastructure and design a network infrastructure that meets those business requirements. Network infrastructure elements include: network topology, routing, IP addressing, name resolution using DNS, virtual private networks, and remote access. Various network designs are covered, including issues such as bandwidth requirements, latency, statistical access patterns, multi-protocol requirements, internet connectivity, and WAN infrastructure telecommunication costs. Students also design a directory services architecture, including forest and domain structure, naming strategy, and organization unit structure, replication strategy, site topology, operations masters, global catalog servers, domain controllers, and DNS servers. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: CIS160.
CIS226
Network Directory & Infrastructure Desig
4.5
Routers & Switch Configuration in the En
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
In this course, students learn how to work with networks that include routers and switches. They will be able to install, configure, and operate Cisco routers and switches within LAN and WAN environments. Students will configure IP, IPX, and IGRP protocols, as well as frame relay and remote access dial-up router interfaces. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: CIS143. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS250
Routers & Switch Configuration in the En
4.5
Wireless Telecommunications Networks
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
Students develop a fundamental understanding of fixed and wireless networks, including satellites, in terms of design and deployment engineering practices. The course considers indoor and outdoor propagation effects, modulation and data encoding technologies, antenna design and placement, and personal communications device design constraints. Current and future systems in the U. S., Europe and Asia are included, with particular emphasis on the standards development process. The impact of new Low Earth Orbit (LEOs) Satellites and other technologies on the use of wireless Personal Communications Systems (PCS) will be analyzed. Students will work in teams on a specific practical project. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: None.
CIS281
Wireless Telecommunications Networks
4.5
Internetworking with TCP/IP
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course introduces the student to TCP/IP, used as the standard for the Internet. Topics include concepts and architectural models, the organizations monitoring TCP/IP use, network communication, Fiber Distributed Data Interconnect (FDDI), Internet addresses and mapping them to physical addresses, and general Internet protocols. Prerequisite: None.
CIS385
Internetworking with TCP/IP
4.5
Virtual Private Networks & Firewalls
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course includes the theoretical foundation of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) including Insect and IKE. Students review Cisco VPN technology, including IOS Software Router and PIX firewalls. Students configure routers and firewalls for site-to-site VPNs and remote access using both preshared keys and digital certificates. The course includes configuration and advanced configuration of the Cisco PIX firewall including AAA, attack guards, IPSec, and context-based access control. Students learn how to monitor and scale Cisco VPN technology. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS410
Virtual Private Networks & Firewalls
4.5
Wireless Communications and Hybrid Netwo
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course will concentrate on digital wireless communications theory. The student will master analog-to-digital conversion, digital modulation, coding, multiplexing, and distribution of digital data over analog and digital media. The practical implementation of digital systems will be emphasized. The course also covers the design and implementation of hybrid networks that include both wireless and fixed networks. Topics covered include cellular interfaces to fixed networks, access to the Internet, network management, transmission systems, and IP over wireless. Students learn how to design and implement hybrid systems, including performance, traffic analysis, protocol formulation, hand-off and multiplexing design. Prerequisite: CIS281.
CIS415
Wireless Communications and Hybrid Netwo
4.5
Information Systems (Choose 6 of the following 8 courses with at least two at the 300/400 level)
Risk Management
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course provides students with a firm understanding of the theories and principles of software risk management. Topics include identifying large and small risks, analyzing risks, planning around risks, tracking risks, and resolving risks. Students learn to use the Spiral Model of software development with very risky projects and are shown how to develop a risk management plan. Prerequisite: None.
CIS175
Risk Management
4.5
Configuration Management
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course provides students with a firm understanding of the theories and principles of software configuration management. Topics include the role that configuration management plays in the software life cycle, software and documentation baseline identification and control, configuration control, auditing and accounting. Students learn what information is critical to include in a configuration management plan and practice creating and implementing a usage model based on a simulated software development project. Students are shown how to develop a configuration management plan and are introduced to the source code control system. Prerequisite: None.
CIS180
Configuration Management
4.5
Usability and the Web
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
Students learn the fundamentals of human factors as they apply to website design and how to balance these principles with current technologies. Students also learn what factors to take into account when designing websites that appeal to specific audiences and how to communicate that with managers and clients. Prerequisite: None.
CIS208
Usability and the Web
4.5
Database Programming I
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
Data Modeling and Relational Database Design (DMRDD), including the use of Entity Relationship (ER) modeling is discussed in detail using practical business examples. Normalized, stable, maintainable and well-defined relational 20 databases are analyzed. Rules and constructs of Structured Query Language (SQL) and SQL*Plus, including various elements of the SELECT statement will be used to create, store, retrieve, and manipulate data in an Oracle database. Prerequisite: CIS206. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS232
Database Programming I
4.5
Systems Analysis and Development
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course provides an understanding of the methodology and scope of business information systems analysis and design, and their relationship to the management process. The systems approach and its techniques of problem solving are stressed. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: CIS103. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS284
Systems Analysis and Development
4.5
Managing Information Systems
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course will focus on information system which supports business decisions, internal business processes, customer relations, and interaction with suppliers. It deals with the organizational foundations of such systems, their strategic role, and the organizational and management changes driving electronic commerce, electronic business and the emerging digital firm. The course includes an overview of the hardware, software, data storage, and telecommunications technologies needed for information systems. The impact of such systems on the reengineering of critical business processes and on the decision making cycle are discussed in detail. Prerequisite: None.
CIS300
Managing Information Systems
4.5
E-Business IT Infrastructure
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course discusses the basic networking infrastructure used in e-business and the typical multi-tiered e-business architectures. Technologies include the OSI Reference Architecture, IP protocol, (connection establishment, error control, congestion control) and the HTTP protocols. Topics also include load balancers, web servers, application servers, and database servers in an e-business site architecture as well as software architecture elements. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS305
E-Business IT Infrastructure
4.5
Business Information Systems Security
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course focuses on the development of a security policy that balances access, protection and cost, and the importance of a global policy that is consistent throughout the organization. Topics include security threats, security tools, system security, firewalls, voice systems, and security deployment and management. This course deals primarily with management and enforcement of security system requirements, rather than with the actual configuration of hardware. Prerequisite: None.
CIS435
Business Information Systems Security
4.5
Software Engineering (Choose 6 of the following 8 courses with at least two at the 300/400 level)
Configuration Management
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course provides students with a firm understanding of the theories and principles of software configuration management. Topics include the role that configuration management plays in the software life cycle, software and documentation baseline identification and control, configuration control, auditing and accounting. Students learn what information is critical to include in a configuration management plan and practice creating and implementing a usage model based on a simulated software development project. Students are shown how to develop a configuration management plan and are introduced to the source code control system. Prerequisite: None.
CIS180
Configuration Management
4.5
Usability and the Web
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
Students learn the fundamentals of human factors as they apply to website design and how to balance these principles with current technologies. Students also learn what factors to take into account when designing websites that appeal to specific audiences and how to communicate that with managers and clients. Prerequisite: None.
CIS208
Usability and the Web
4.5
Database Programming I
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
Data Modeling and Relational Database Design (DMRDD), including the use of Entity Relationship (ER) modeling is discussed in detail using practical business examples. Normalized, stable, maintainable and well-defined relational 20 databases are analyzed. Rules and constructs of Structured Query Language (SQL) and SQL*Plus, including various elements of the SELECT statement will be used to create, store, retrieve, and manipulate data in an Oracle database. Prerequisite: CIS206. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS232
Database Programming I
4.5
Web Design using Databases
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
In this course, the student will design and develop Web pages that are database driven. These web pages will be linked to an ODBC database, like Access, or an SQL database, like Oracle or Microsoft SQL. The linking language will be VBScript for Active Server Pages (ASP) or Perl for Scripted HTML (shtml). Students will learn how to hand-code these pages, as well as, use code generators, like Visual Interdev or Macromedia UltraDev. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS242
Web Design using Databases
4.5
Server Side Programming ASP.NET
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course provides the student with advanced skills to build a professional web application using .NET technology. It builds upon the knowledge and skills gained from Internet Applications II. Students will learn how to develop administrative Web pages that can add/delete/update records in a remote database table. Students will refresh their knowledge of SQL JOINs, and use it to create more complicated web pages. Students will extend their final project in Internet Applications II to allow customers to register and create their own accounts, and to accept customer orders and implement a full check-out sequence. Students learn more advanced ASP.NET techniques including session state and two different kinds of authentication Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: CIS216. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS248
Server Side Programming ASP.NET
4.5
E-Business IT Infrastructure
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course discusses the basic networking infrastructure used in e-business and the typical multi-tiered e-business architectures. Technologies include the OSI Reference Architecture, IP protocol, (connection establishment, error control, congestion control) and the HTTP protocols. Topics also include load balancers, web servers, application servers, and database servers in an e-business site architecture as well as software architecture elements. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS305
E-Business IT Infrastructure
4.5
Database Design and Optimization
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course presents specific approach and methods to design a new database or to improve an existing one. Topics include data modeling, architectural decisions, normalization, securing data integrity, table structures and indexing, concurrency, and database interoperability. Prerequisite: CIS206.
CIS370
Database Design and Optimization
4.5
Business Information Systems Security
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course focuses on the development of a security policy that balances access, protection and cost, and the importance of a global policy that is consistent throughout the organization. Topics include security threats, security tools, system security, firewalls, voice systems, and security deployment and management. This course deals primarily with management and enforcement of security system requirements, rather than with the actual configuration of hardware. Prerequisite: None.
CIS435
Business Information Systems Security
4.5
Digital Design and Multimedia (Choose 6 of the following 8 courses)
Creating Graphics for the Web
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
Students learn the fundamentals of creating graphics for use in website design and modifying existing graphics and photos for inclusion in websites. Special emphasis is placed on creating appropriate graphics for both new and existing websites. Students use a graphic editor such as Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop to create and edit vector and bitmapped images. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: CIS103. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS203
Creating Graphics for the Web
4.5
Usability and the Web
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
Students learn the fundamentals of human factors as they apply to website design and how to balance these principles with current technologies. Students also learn what factors to take into account when designing websites that appeal to specific audiences and how to communicate that with managers and clients. Prerequisite: None.
CIS208
Usability and the Web
4.5
Graphic Design
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
This course explains effective graphic design techniques and how they relate to the viewing audience’s experience. Students learn the fundamentals of graphic design, including typography, color theory, layout and style and recognize the importance of consistency and “branding.” The course emphasizes the creation and application of graphic design precepts, and their current uses in presentations and web pages. Special attention is paid to well-designed layouts that work well for multiple uses and their consistency and flexibility across multiple platforms. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: CIS202. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS218
Graphic Design
4.5
Internet Web Animation
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
In this course, students develop highly visual and interactive graphic content using industry-standard, timeline-based software, such as Adobe Flash. This course focuses on understanding the application of traditional animation techniques with contemporary design practices. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: CIS203. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS222
Internet Web Animation
4.5
Advanced Interactive Animation
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
In this course, students learn more complex methods of digital animation, as well as various techniques for interactivity. The focus is on tracking user movement, timing actions, and user interface design. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: CIS222. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS249
Advanced Interactive Animation
4.5
3-D Modeling
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
In this course, students explore principles of 3-dimension graphics and apply them in the creation of 3D computer representations using industry-standard software packages such as Maya or Lightwave. The course emphasizes creation of accurate models rendered with color, shading, texture mapping and lighting to simulate the effects of materials, finishes, and surface graphics. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: CIS 222. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS257
3-D Modeling
4.5
3-D Animation
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
In this course, students explore the principles of form topology, visual design, and movement, and apply them in the creation of simple animated sequences using industry-standard 3D animation software. The course emphasizes the fine details of life-like motion graphics. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisite: CIS 257. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS259
3-D Animation
4.5
Portfolio Creation
Credits:: 4.5
Prerequisites:
In this course, students work through entire projects from inspiration to completion. Students prepare their own resumes and portfolios, while balancing a full website group project. This class focuses on web design contracting, expectations, and maintenance, as well as professional skills. Computer Lab Fee Required. Prerequisites: CIS222, CIS241. Lecture Hours: 35; Lab Hours: 20.
CIS290
Portfolio Creation
4.5
No Concentration (6 courses plus 8 open electives below)
Note: If not choosing the No-Concentration option courses should be selected from any of the above concentrations or from an OPEN elective pool consisting of all CIS/Business courses (not part of the
Core of Concentration selections) with the permissions of the Dean/Academic Advisor.
Open Elective Requirements
Students are required to complete elective credit hours from any CISor Business courses that are not part of the Core or Concentration selections.
Arts and Sciences Requirements
See the Arts and Sciences Elective Pool Requirements