ITS - Information Technology Systems

Introduces Window-based software including word processing, spreadsheets and databases with inclusion of graphic images. Overviews operating systems and graphical user interfaces.

A broad overview of programming techniques, programming rules, basic I/O techniques and programming methods.  A variety of programming languages will be introduced, including but not limited to Visual Basic, SQL Reporting, and Object Oriented Programming.

Basic knowledge of how to collect, organize, and analyze data.  An introduction to the concepts of querying, updating, and administration of databases.  Topics covered include normalization, table structures, table relationships, and data integrity.

Identify basic networking concepts, distinguish between network transmission types and connectivity devices, understand TCP/IP components, demonstrate knowledge of network hardware, cabling, and operating systems.

Surveys major Microsoft tools including Word, Windows, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook. Explores the Internet. No prior knowledge of computers required. Designed to assist user in meeting individual computer needs. Includes brief overview of the field of information technology.

Students will learn to work with cells, files, format worksheets, page setup and printing, workbooks, formulas, functions, and to use charts and objects in this version of MS Office.

Covers advanced techniques of data and information.  Topics include processing and optimization of queries, transactions, backup and recovery, self-tuning database systems, and data mining.  Prerequisite: ITS 20163 Introduction to Databases.

Evaluates the ever-increasing library of (inter)national, organizational and corporate visualizations (standards, logos, guide sets, info-graphics) as realized through design practice, and their influence upon the manifold disciplines that require their existence and benefit from their use. Students move beyond conceptions of branding to engage in best practice creation and evaluation of multi-sensory identities as well as the development of client briefs that objectively codify their decisions. Prerequisites: ART 23023 Design I; ART or COM 23020 History of Design; and ART or COM or ITS 35505 Production 1.  Cross-listed with ART 33050 and COM 33050.

This course will teach students to identify basic networking concepts; distinguish between network transmission types and connectivity devices; understand TCP/IP components and NT/Novell protocol suites; demonstrate network planning for hardware, cabling and operating systems; assess network security, wireless technologies and secure remote connectivity; and perform network troubleshooting.

A course emphasizing the practical and conceptual use of industry-related software in graphic design. Includes use of the Adobe Suite. Prerequisites: ART 23023 Design I and ITS 12063 Introduction to Information Technology or consent of instructor. Cross-listed with ART 35505 Production and COM 35505 Production.

Implementing and administering security, including: communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control, authentication, external attack and operational and organization security.

Course explores penetration-testing tools and techniques used to protect computer and cyber security.  Topics include discovering vulnerabilities, detecting intrusion, networking security issues, and protecting data from potential intruders.