Pervasive impact of computers on today's global society; skills and strategies for using technology. How information technologies impact daily life and drive change.

Carolina Core: VSR

Fundamental algorithms and processes used in business information systems. Development and representation of programming logic. Introduction to implementation using a high-level programming language.

Cross-listed course: CSCE 104, MGSC 298

Emphasis on production and versatility in preparing business documents. Not for TSTM majors. For business teacher certification.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences

Understanding of current computer hardware and software through computer building, repairing, and troubleshooting.

Theory and processes in written business communications; composing effective business letters and reports.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences

Introduction to word processing concepts and applications.

Understanding the essential concepts of computer networks, including standards, topologies, security, media, switching, routing, and more.

Survey of core skills and techniques for spreadsheet design and analysis of business problems.

Fundamentals of modern database design and applications.

Analysis and control of office records including creation, processing, maintenance, protection, and disposition.

Operations in Security Operations Centers (SOC). Securing information systems by monitoring, analyzing, detecting, and responding to security events.

Preparation for professional internship.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

Survey of core software development principles, application development from pseudocode and flow charting through coding process.

Introduction to web based systems, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; working with Content Management systems (Wordpress, Joomla); Accessibility, SEO, and web development best practices.

Survey of techniques for working with enterprise-level database systems.

Advanced concepts, issues, and trends in information technology. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by title. May be taken twice for credit.

Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department head for undergraduate students.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

Human computer interaction: human factors of interactive software, methods to develop and assess interfaces, interaction styles, and design considerations.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

Advanced administration of client/server networks with major emphasis on network operating system software.

Overview of current practices and trends in end-user technology and information system management.

Introduction to the large scale computer systems used by businesses to support thousands of simultaneous users and process millions of transactions.

Programming in job control language used to process batch jobs on mainframe computers. Use of standard system utility programs.

Advanced concepts, issues, and trends in information technology. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by title. Satisfies IIT elective requirement. May be taken three times for credit.

Information technology security from a managerial perspective, including security awareness, risk assessment, and security policy development.

Internship coordinated by a faculty member and supervised by an approved business supervisor. Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department head is required for undergraduate students.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity

Survey of emerging information technology (IT) trends, featuring IT industry professionals presenting disruptive and emerging information technologies being developed and/or adopted by businesses within South Carolina.

The Internet of Things (IoT) and its transformation of our lives, organizations, and communities. Uses simulations, virtualization, and various microcontrollers to reinforce key IoT concepts.

Review of current trends & challenges of human-computer interaction, the design of emerging technologies including AI-driven technologies, such as chatbot design, Internet of Things design, and human-robot interaction design, biometric evaluation methods, and usability testing with AI-driven emerging technologies.

Comprehensive introduction to cloud computing. Key concepts such as cloud types, delivery models, leading service providers, networking, storage, virtualization, containerization, orchestration, and cloud security. Navigating modern IT environments and making informed decisions when implementing or utilizing cloud solutions.

Theory, design, and implementation of technology-based training systems, including hardware and software solutions.

Telecommunications systems, applications, and equipment allowing for the global dissemination of information.

Shell scripting and administration in the Linux operating system.

Project management principles and standard practices, including software applications for project management.

The development of advanced, dynamic, Web-based information systems, including the integration of back-end database-records management systems.

Application of project management software, technologies, and practices to the design and implementation of real-world capstone projects.

Introduction to database administration and implementation using an enterprise-level Relational Database Management System (RDBMS).

Advanced concepts, issues, and trends in technology support and training management. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by title. May be repeated twice for credit.