Utah Valley State College 2008-2009 Course Catalog - (Page 179) Information Systems and Technology Information Systems and Technology department chair: floyd Wilkes Office: CS 601g Telephone: 801-863-6149 E-mail: wilkesfl@uvsc.edu The mission of the Information Systems and Technology Department is to provide technologically progressive courses and services that are responsive to our stakeholder community and designed to enhance the competencies of our students in applying information technology to achieve organizational objectives, thus preparing them for successful employment and continuing education. IS&T graduates know how to bring people, information, and technology together to produce enterprise solutions. Our degree programs are based on national curriculum models developed by Information Systems and Technology professionals and educators. The curriculum is learning outcomesbased and reflects program requirements promulgated by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Our local advisory committee provides regular guidance in tailoring the curriculum to local needs. Our courses are taught by dedicated faculty with real-world experience in systems development and the use of information technologies to meet organizational and business computing needs. Faculty help students become competent in using state-of-the-art technology, to be critical thinkers, to practice excellent communication skills, to develop teamwork and interpersonal skills, and become life-long learners. Internet developers, IT consultants, enterprise software architects, and web administrators. The Network Administration and Security Concentration enables students to work as data communication consultants, information security analysts, and network administrators. The Bachelor of Science in Technology Management is a multidisciplinary program for students wishing to add management skills to a chosen technology area. Students graduating with BS Technology Management – Information Systems and Technology Specialization are prepared for careers as project managers and as IT supervisors. The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Information Systems and Technology is a twoyear program designed to give students jobready skills in computer operations, IT support (Help Desk), networking, programming, or web development. Students complete a foundational core and then elect a specialization through a rich set of technical electives. For students looking ahead to a bachelor’s degree, the Associate in Science (AS) in Information Systems and Technology allows students to finish their general education requirements while getting a jump-start on the IS&T core. In addition to two- and four-year degree programs in information systems and information technology, the IS&T Department offers a Minor and two specializations in Network Administration. The Minor in Information Systems gives students with a business or liberal arts major, the option of strengthening their general studies with technical coursework. For those students interested in computer networking and server administration, there are two alternatives - a one-year Certificate in Network Administration and the Network Administration Emphasis for those pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Integrated Studies. faculty: Professor Pat Ormond Floyd Wilkes Associate Professor Kim Bartholomew S. Jeff Cold George D. Hickman Keith Mulbery Assistant Professor John E. Anderson Advisor: Patti Miner Office: CS 635 Telephone: 801-863-8408 E-mail: minerpa@uvsc.edu Information Systems & Technology Advisory Committee: Chair: Keith Stearman, President, SureSoft; Mark Crowther, Software Engineer, Office of Information Technology, Brigham Young University; Thomas Freeman, Research Engineering Manager, Lockheed-Martin; Nathan Gerber, Web Development Services Director, Utah Valley University; Cliff Higby, Director of Budget, Financial, Member, and Statistical Records, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints; Darrel Martin, Documentation Training Manager, IHC; Alex Robbio, Co-Founder and VP of Business Development, Belatrix Software Factory; Mitch Stowell, VP Consulting Services, InfoTrax Systems; and Daniel Veitkus, VP Global Training Services, Novell. proGrAmS The Information Systems and Technology Department offers two bachelor’s degrees (BS IS and BS IT), an Associate in Science (AS) degree, a two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, a one-year Certificate, and a Minor. In collaboration with the Department of Technology Management, the IS&T department offers a Bachelor of Science in Technology Management with a Specialization in Information Systems and Technology. The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (IS) prepares students to become IS Professionals. Graduates develop and deploy enterprise-level systems to meet organizational needs. The focus is on leveraging business technology for strategic advantage. The BS IS includes a significant business component, preparing students for careers as applications software developers, business systems information architects, consultants, e-business developers, information systems auditors, programmer/analysts, systems analysts, and web designer/programmers. Students completing the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (IT) learn to install, manage, and maintain the computing infrastructure on which organizational systems run. The BS IT includes three areas of emphasis: Database Administration, Enterprise Systems, and Network Administration and Security. The Database Administration Concentration grooms students for employment as database administrators, data analysts, and enterprise database architects. Students in the Enterprise Systems Concentration pursue careers as Certificate in network Administration Discipline Core Requirements: college of technology and computing Dean: Ernest Carey Office: CS 720 Telephone: 801-863-8321 Information technology is at the heart of today’s business. Companies are constantly looking to hire technology-savvy college graduates who will help them achieve competitive advantage in this new century. The Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) Department teaches students how to be productive team players in today’s business world through a balanced offering of certificate, associate, and bachelor’s degrees in Information Systems and Information Technology. Complete the following: • INFO 1120 Information Systems and Technology Fundamentals • INFO 1200 Computer Programming I for IS/IT • INFO 1420 Computer Architecture and Systems Software • INFO 1510 UNIX/Linux Operating System • INFO 2030 Data Communication Fundamentals • INFO 2050 Database Fundamentals Communication Requirement: • ENGL 106A Career Writing for Technology--A or ENGL 1010 Introduction to Writing (3.0) Computation Requirement: • MAT 1010 Intermediate Algebra Human Relations Requirement: • MGMT 2250 Job Application and Advancement Skills or MGMT 3890 Career Preparation (2.0) 25 Credits 31 Credits 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 4.0 1.0 Elective Requirements: Choose 6 credits from the following courses : 6.0 • INFO 1000 Computer Programming Concepts (3.0) • INFO 2640 Router Management (3.0) • INFO 2650 Voice and Data Cabling Fundamentals (3.0) • INFO 2660 Information Security--Fundamentals (3.0) • INFO 3030 Networks and Internetworking (3.0) 6 Credits Utah Valley University Catalog 2008–2009 179
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