This course discusses the processes, methods, techniques and tools that organizations use to manage their information systems and software development projects. This course covers a systematic methodology for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects. It also looks at techniques including unit testing for quality assurance.

This course provides an introduction to modern computer network technologies. Students gain an understanding of networking fundamentals including layering and the old OSI model, protocols, standards, and network services. LANS, MANS, WANS, Internet and wireless networks are covered. The class will also cover the basics of network security. The class includes hands-on activities.

Study of an area of computer security otherwise included in the curriculum. Topics are determined by the needs and interest of the students and faculty involved.

This course provides an overview of modern topics in information and computer security, including: network security, web security, compliance and operational security, threats and vulnerabilities, privacy and anonymity, application, data and host security, access control and identity management, cryptography. This class includes theoretical analysis and hands-on activities.

Study of an area of information security otherwise included in the curriculum. Topics are determined by the needs and interest of the students and faculty involved.

An introduction to database management systems covering data models (including relational, network, hierarchical, and object oriented), relational databases, query languages, relational database design, transaction processing, distributed databases, and physical database design. Students will see examples from both business and science. They will become familiar with analysis tools and gain experience accessing databases using Python scripts and web-based gateways. Students will also design web interfaces for databases.

A supervised experience in which the student works with industry professionals to gain experience with managing information systems.

This one-unit capstone course is a seminar in which students give lectures on topics of general interest in Information Systems. Issues related to vocation and calling are also discussed.

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty mentor. The instructor and student propose the research topic.

The continuation of independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty mentor. The instructor and student propose the research topic.

Students working in teams design and implement a project using a broad spectrum of information systems knowledge to meet the needs of a community organization or the university.