Information Technology:
Database ADMINISTRATION (ITDB)
An advanced course in
database modeling drawing distinctions between data modeling, process modeling and
implementation. Topics include Entity-Relationship Modeling, Semantic-Object Modeling,
Relational Algebra, Normalization and Relational Database Modeling, Object Databases and
Object Modeling. Additional topics include SQL, PL/SQL, procedures, functions, packages
and triggers. Team project integrates with other courses in the discipline.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 3134
(C), ITFN 3314 (C), ENGL 3901 (C), MATH 3902 (C), and
ITFN 2012 (C).
ITDB 4202 - Database Maintenance (2-2-3)
An advanced course in
update processing and database maintenance. Topics include serializability, locking,
levels of isolation, transaction recovery, checkpoints and media recovery. Additional
topics include database tuning, performance, benchmarks, and benchmark specifications.
Team project integrates with other courses in the discipline.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 3134
(C), ITFN 3314 (C), ENGL 3901 (C), MATH 3902 (C) and ITFN 2012 (C).
An advanced course in
network terminology, concepts and applications of database processing with emphasis on
client-server architectures, distributed and parallel database systems and concurrency
control. Additional topics include advanced SQL, PL/SQL and ODBC. Team project integrates
with other courses in the discipline.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 3134
(C), ITFN 3314 (C), ENGL 3901 (C), MATH 3902 (C) and ITFN 2012 (C).
This course addresses new
developments in the field, bleeding edge topics, which may not yet be mainstream, yet are
deserving of attention as forces, which shape the discipline.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 3134
(C), ITFN 3314 (C), ENGL 3901 (C), MATH 3902 (C) and ITFN 2012 (C).
An introductory course in
information technology. Topics include foundations in hardware, software, data, and
procedures. Students are introduced to structured programming techniques, systems
development, database design and networking. Aspects of appropriate business ethics are
discussed. Interpersonal skills and team building emphasized. A Virtual Teaching Team
(VTT) course.
Prerequisite or
corequisite: MATH 1101 (C), and Exit or Exempt from Learning Support Reading, English and
Math.
Survey of established and
evolving methods of information system design and implementation. A project based class,
which demonstrates by example and experience the process of building systems from needs
analysis and definition through specifications and implementation. Traditional life cycle
methodologies contrasted with object oriented analysis and prototyping. A Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 1101
(C), MATH 1101 (C), ENGL 1101 (C), CRIT 1101 (C).
ITFN 1201 - Foundations of Database Design (2-3-3) VTT
A foundation course in
terminology, concepts, and applications of database processing including file organization
and data structures. Course emphasizes database design using various modeling techniques
including Entity-Relationship and Semantic-Object models; database implementation using
the relational model, normalization, and SQL; database application design including
control mechanisms, forms, reports and menus. Students will design, create and process a
database to demonstrate competency in the course content.
A Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 1112
(C), ITSK 1701 (C).
Prerequisite or corequisite: ITFN 1301 or 1302 or 1303
An introductory programming course
using Visual Basic. The course contains a practicum and a best practices didactic. The
practicum focuses on the hands-on business of writing code, knowledge of basic control
structures and language syntax. The best practices didactic focuses on the craft of
software engineering, good programming practices, performance and portability issues, and
advanced syntax and data structures. A
Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 1101
(C), MATH 1101 (C), ENGL 1101 (C), CRIT 1101 (C).
An introductory programming
course using Java. The course contains a practicum and a best practices didactic. The
practicum focuses on the hands-on business of writing code, knowledge of basic control
structures and language syntax. The best practices didactic focuses on the craft of
software engineering, good programming practices, performance and portability issues, and
advanced syntax and data structures. A Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 1101
(C), MATH 1101 (C), ENGL 1101 (C), CRIT 1101 (C).
An introductory programming
course using C and C++. The course contains a practicum and a best practices didactic. The
practicum focuses on the hands-on business of writing code, knowledge of basic control
structures and language syntax. The best practices didactic focuses on the craft of
software engineering, good programming practices, performance and portability issues, and
advanced syntax and data structures. A Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 1101
(C), MATH 1101 (C), ENGL 1101 (C), CRIT 1101 (C).
Introduction to terminology
and applications of communications and networking as essential elements of computer and
business information systems. Students gain familiarity with communications hardware,
software, media, LAN and WAN systems through hands-on experience. A Virtual Teaching Team
(VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 1101
(C), MATH 1101 (C), ENGL 1101 (C), CRIT 1101 (C).
Develop skills necessary to
function competently in the business world of information technology; resume writing,
electronic resumes, cover letters, group and individual interviewing techniques, job
research, portfolio development, business ethics and an overview of professional
organizations.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 1101
(C), MATH 1101 (C), ENGL 1101 (C), CRIT 1101 (C).
Students apply for
internships with local businesses to focus and apply information technology skills. Hours
may vary, but generally range between 15-30 hours per week, for a minimum of 225 hours per
semester. Employers coordinate with the University to evaluate student performance in the
workplace. Students must articulate clear
goals and objectives and document their progress. Application must be made to Office of
Experiential Learning and is subject to IT Department approval.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 2001
(C), application due four weeks before start of semester.
Prerequisite or
corequisite: ITFN 2123 (C) and ITFN 2601(C)
Project management
techniques and tools as applied to information systems projects including resource and
personnel management and allocation, product testing, scheduling, and project management
software. Small teams will be assigned actual projects to design and manage. A Virtual
Teaching Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 1112
(C), COMM 1001 (C), CPTG 1010 (C).
Prerequisite or
corequisite: MATH 1241 (C) or higher and ENGL 1102.
A conceptual and hands-on
study of operating systems. Major areas discussed include operating system design and
theory, applications and management issues, microcomputer and multi-user systems,
including networks and mini/mainframe systems. Also covered are files, I/O, memory and
process/processor management, networking, evaluation, tuning and application execution. A
Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN
1112(C).
A supervised research and/or instructional experience in Information
Technology. Offered at the lower division.
Prerequisite(s): Invitation by the IT Department.
A special course, offered at the lower division, designed to explore
a specific area in Information Technology.
Prerequisite(s): Application to IT Department for permission and
formal acceptance after application
A supervised course of study, offered at the lower division, guided by faculty mentor and/or
expert-from-the-field.
Prerequisite(s): Application to IT Department for permission, formal
acceptance and written contract for course completion.
This course covers the
set-up and operation of a small business enterprise in the information technology field.
Emphasis is placed on production of a business plan including market research and
financial analysis. Formal approval by the
department head is required. A limited number of students will be accepted.
Prerequisite(s):
Application to IT Department for permission and formal acceptance after application.
A high-level course in
systems development, which delineates the cross-functional roll of the systems analyst
when advancing fundamental change through information systems development. This course
will focus on tools and techniques for designing and implementing secure systems.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1241(C); ENGL 1102; ITFN 2123(C); ITFN
2601(C).
Prerequisite or
corequisite: ITFN 2012(C).
A high-level class in
testing and quality assurance emphasizing the planned development of software and the
nature of test development and implementation. Topics include test strategies, test
planning, functionality testing, stability testing and debugging techniques.
Prerequisite(s): MATH
1241(C); ENGL 1102; ITFN 2123(C); ITFN 2601(C); [ITFN 1301(C) or 1302(C) or 1303(C)].
Prerequisite or
corequisite: ITFN 2012(C).
Each student will assemble
a portfolio representing skills acquired and projects completed. Faculty will continuously
review this portfolio until completion of B.I.T. Student
progress will be measured not so much by courses completed as by demonstrated abilities.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 3314(C), ENGL 3901(C) MATH 3902(C), and ITFN 3134(C) and ITFN 2012.
ITFN 4014 - Internship Cooperative (0-V-V)
All students will complete
this capstone course in cooperation with local industry. Working with business partners,
student teams will develop meaningful projects, which integrate and apply knowledge in an
actual work environment. These projects will be presented to faculty, students and
industry partners. Work hours and credit
vary. 3 credits: 20-30 hours per week, for a
minimum of 250 hours per semester; 6 credits: 30-40
hours per week, for a minimum of 400 hours per semester.
Application must be made to Office of Experiential Learning and is subject to IT
Department approval.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 4003
(C), Permission. Application due four weeks
before start of semester.
A supervised research and/or instructional experience in Information
Technology.
Prerequisite(s): Invitation by the IT Department. IT Department senior standing recommended.
A special course designed to explore a specific area in Information
Technology.
Prerequisite(s): Application to IT Department for permission and
formal acceptance after application. IT
Department senior standing recommended.
A supervised course of study guided by faculty mentor and/or
expert-from-the-field.
Prerequisite(s): Application to IT Department for permission, formal
acceptance and written contract for course completion.
IT Department senior standing recommended.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
Information Design and Production (ITMM)
A study of research
materials sources and availability and methods of effective selection, validation and
utilization. Focus on theories of information retrieval with emphasis on design and
development of information systems.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 3134
(C), ITFN 3314 (C), ENGL 3901 (C), MATH 3902 (C) and ITFN 2012 (C).
A study of learning style
theory and application with emphasis on the design and implementation of electronic
delivery systems. Team project integrates with other courses in the discipline.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 3134
(C), ITFN 3314 (C), ENGL 3901 (C), MATH 3902 (C) and ITFN 2012 (C).
A study of the integration
of visual and functional design integrating human factors and evaluating user interfaces
to information systems. Visual design factors include color, 3-D shapes and texture and
development of simulations. Functional design factors include specifications, media types,
delivery platforms, and system architectures. Students will participate in interactive
project development with clients and team members.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 3134
(C), ITFN 3314 (C), ENGL 3901 (C), MATH 3902 (C) and ITFN 2012 (C).
A course on acquisition, development, and production of media elements such
as graphics, animation, audio, video, virtual space, and simulations. Students will
integrate content with functional design criteria and organize the major and minor
components of a multimedia production project.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN
2012(C).
Prerequisite or
Corequisite: ITFN 3134 and(C), ITFN 3314(C), ENGL 3901(C) and MATH 3902(C).
ITMM 4405 - Legal Implications of E-Commerce (3-0-3)
This course will focus on
the legal implications of conducting business over the Internet, including current
understanding of Internet contracts, copyright, trademark and patent law. Further, this
course will examine cutting-edge cases relating to e-commerce and emerging ethical issues
and trends. Open to non-majors by Permission.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 3134
(C), ITFN 3314 (C), ENGL 3901 (C), MATH 3902 (C) and ITFN 2012 (C).
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
Network Planning, Design and Management (ITNW)
High-level approach to
network planning and design. Topics include gathering, interpreting, and evaluating
customer requirements; defining the scope of work and analyzing resource and technology
constraints and system interdependencies; analyzing facilities bandwidth requirements and
capacity planning; researching product and vendor architecture and equipment
specifications and limitations; finally, preparing an overall integration plan for new
processes, protocols and equipment.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 3134
(C), ITFN 3314 (C), ENGL 3901 (C), MATH 3902 (C) and ITFN 2012 (C).
Topics include hardware and
software diagnostic tools and utilities, LAN's, MAN's, WAN's and the Internet, OSI
protocol stack, flow control, switching, data compression, application program-network
interface, and security issues. Also included are basic electronics topics such as
electrical measurements, DC and AC circuits, diodes, transistors and OP amps, digital
electronics and microprocessors.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 3134
(C), ITFN 3314 (C), ENGL 3901 (C), MATH 3902 (C) and ITFN 2012 (C).
Definition of the role of
the network manager in organizational network architecture; includes organizational
objectives, network accounting policies, inventory considerations, controls and charging
practices; in-depth coverage of traffic engineering and traffic management to size the
network correctly; addresses regulation tariffs of local and long haul services, switching
hierarchy and ISDN in the public network. Additional topics include maintaining reliable
service, managing costs, providing security, anticipating future needs and monitoring
legislative and regulatory activity.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 3134
(C), ITFN 3314 (C), ENGL 3901 (C), MATH 3902 (C) and ITFN 2012 (C).
Management, administrative
and support issues of multi-platform, networked information systems. Topics include
procedures for backups, virus prevention, software distribution and security ensuring the
recoverability of systems and services; maintenance of documentation, trends analysis,
audits and performance monitoring.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 3134
(C), ITFN 3314 (C), ENGL 3901 (C), MATH 3902 (C) and ITFN 2012 (C).
Information Technology:
Software Development (ITSD)
An advanced course in the
specification and development of complex data structures. Programming projects address the
cross-platform nature required of today's business solutions, with emphasis on the
graphical user interface and development of custom controls. Object-oriented design and
programming will be stressed. Project teams will manage a software development project
using a variety of tools and techniques.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 3134
(C), ITFN 3314 (C), ENGL 3901 (C), MATH 3902 (C) and ITFN 2012 (C).
Fundamentals of
human-machine interfaces, both cognitive and physical. Learning styles and effects of
short-term memory on cognition and reaction will affect hardware and software development.
Students will design a prototype interface.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 2012
(C).
Prerequisite or
Corequisite: ENGL 3901(C) and MATH 3902(C), ITFN 3134(C) and ITFN 3314(C).
An advanced course in
network terminology, concepts and programming with emphasis on client-server
architectures, web-based applications, customized programming, applets and agents.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 3134
(C), ITFN 3314 (C), ENGL 3901 (C), MATH 3902 (C) and ITFN 2012 (C).
This course addresses new
developments in the field, bleeding edge topics, which may not yet be mainstream, yet are
deserving of attention as forces, which shape the discipline.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN 3134
(C), ITFN 3314 (C), ENGL 3901 (C), MATH 3902 (C) and ITFN 2012 (C).
ITSD 4312 - Advanced Programming II (2-2-3)
An advanced course in the
specification and development of complex data structures. Programming projects address the
cross-platform nature required of today's business solutions, with emphasis on the
graphical user interface and development of custom controls. Object-oriented design and
programming will be stressed. Project teams will manage a software development project
using a variety of tools and techniques.
Prerequisite(s): ITSD
4301(C).
Information Technology
Skills (ITSK)
The course contains a
practicum and a best practices didactic. The practicum focuses on the hands-on business of
writing HTML code, knowledge of basic control structures, language syntax, file
structures. Also covered the business of planning and designing web pages for target
audiences. Students will learn techniques for client interfacing, project development,
paper mock-up, and on-line mock-up of web pages. The best practices didactic focuses on
hypertext design and navigation, application interface, copyright and ownership issues,
ethics, and privacy, licensing and trademark issues. A Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN
1101(C), MATH 1101(C), ENGL 1101 (C), CRIT 1101 (C).
An overview of current
versions of the UNIX operating system reinforced with examples and exercises performed on
a UNIX system. Introductory elements of shell programming and system administration will
be covered. A Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN
1101(C), MATH 1101(C), ENGL 1101 (C), CRIT 1101 (C).
An intermediate level
skills course in Microsoft Access. Topics include reports, forms, OLE fields, sub-forms,
macros, VBA and the switchboard manager. An introduction to relational database theory and
database design is included. A Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
An intermediate level
skills course in Microsoft Word. Topics include title pages, tables, form letters, mailing
labels, graphics and word art, and OLE. A
Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
This course continues the
study of relational databases adding these additional topics: Relational algebra,
set-theoretic operations, and relational operations. The database description features of
SQL are introduced as well as insert, update and delete statements. Set functions in SQL
are covered and handling of null values is discussed. Student teams build an integrated
database application using high-level tools. A
Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN
1201(C), [ITFN 1301(C) or 1302(C) or 1303(C)].
A practicum unit consists
of a review of the SQL select with an introduction to advanced features of SQL. The
non-procedural select is compared to the power of procedural SQL programs. Imbedded SQL is
introduced with examples of embedded SQL in C. Students manipulate an existing database to
cement skills. A Virtual Teaching Team (VTT)
course.
Prerequisite(s): ITSK
2211(C).
This course adds additional
exercises in procedures, functions, packages and triggers. A study of query processing
includes indexed access, filter factors and statistics, methods for joining tables and
performance benchmarks. Update processing is covered in detail including serializability,
levels of isolation, transaction recovery, checkpoints and media recovery. Students
manipulate an existing database to cement skills. A
Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITSK
2222(C).
An intermediate class in
object oriented programming using Visual Basic. Students will understand the nature of
object-oriented programming via objects, classes and methods. Students will learn the
tools and techniques of programming in and for a graphical user interface. Discussion
includes the windows API and dynamic link libraries, error trapping and error handling,
and a variety of data structures and file access methods. Also covered: Active X
components, procedures, sub-classing, forms and controls.
A Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN
1301(C).
ITSK 2312 - Intermediate Programming, Java (2-3-3) VTT
An intermediate class in
object-oriented programming using Java. Students will understand the nature of
object-oriented programming via objects, classes and methods. Students will learn the
tools and techniques of programming in and for a graphical user interface. Discussion
includes interface design, threads, memory management, streams and advanced control flow. Also covered: networking tools and techniques,
Java utilities package, and multimedia. A
Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN
1302(C).
ITSK 2313 - Intermediate Programming, C/C++ (2-3-3) VTT
An intermediate class in
object-oriented programming using C++. Students will understand the nature of object
oriented programming via objects, classes and methods. Students will learn the tools and
techniques of programming in and for a graphical user interface. Discussion includes the
windows API and dynamic link libraries, error trapping and error handling, and a variety
of data structures and file access methods. Also covered: stream I/O, virtual functions,
operator overloading, and templates. A
Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN
1303(C).
Advanced topics in
application development using Visual Basic and the Developer Studio. Topics include API
and MFC. Also covered advanced testing and debugging and development of release versions. A Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITSK
2311(C).
Advanced topics in
application development using the Java programming language. Emphasis will cover advanced testing and debugging
and development of release versions. A
Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITSK
2312(C).
Advanced topics in
application development using Visual C++ and the Developer Studio. Topics include API and
MFC. Also covered advanced testing and debugging, and development of release versions. A Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITSK
2313(C).
An intermediate course in
web page production. Topics include the application of graphics, sound, video, and
animation in the creation of interactive multimedia web sites. Students will gain
familiarity with a variety of browsers and plug-ins and will focus on the skill of
analyzing leading edge software tools. Students will examine graphic and image formats and
processing using leading edge software tools. A
Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITSK
1401(C).
ITSK
2422 - Advanced Webmaster (2-3-3) VTT
An advanced course in web
page and site production including the development of back-end applications for web sites,
data capture using forms, site searching and indexing.
A Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN
1501(C), ITSK 1701(C), and ITSK 2411(C).
An intermediate course in
terminology, concepts and applications of data communications technology including network
topologies, network devices, standards and protocol analysis. Hands-on experience provided
in the use of data communications hardware, software, facilities, and media. A Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITFN
1501(C).
ITSK 2522 - Local Area Networks (2-4-3) VTT
An intermediate class in
network design and administration. Topics include: server installation, user
administration, security, printer configuration, network monitoring, network services, and
workstation automation. A Virtual Teaching
Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITSK 2511
(C).
ITSK 2532 - Wide Area Networks (2-4-3) VTT
An advanced class in
network design and administration. Topics include routing, switching, firewalls, web
servers, virtual circuits, and wireless networks. A variety of protocols, standards, and
architectures are discussed and compared. Additional special topics will be added for
capstone discussions. A Virtual Teaching Team
(VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITSK
2522(C).
ITSK 2611 - Intermediate UNIX (2-3-3) VTT
An in-depth view of current
and future mainstream features of the UNIX operating system. Shell programming techniques
are covered with examples and hands-on exercises using Bourne, C SHELL and Korn command
processors. Project management tools and other UNIX facilities as well as additional
system administration tools will be discussed. A
Virtual Teaching Team (VTT) course.
Prerequisite(s): ITSK
1601(C).
This course concentrates on
the infrastructure necessary to develop e-commerce websites. Topic includes e-commerce
business models, network architectures and security, and e-commerce architectures. The
relationship between web clients, web/commerce servers and back-end systems will be
covered as well as the design elements of storefront implementation. Also discussed:
tuning and load balancing, server management tools, and secure electronic transactions.
Students will evaluate a variety of vendor solutions.
Prerequisite(s): ITSK 2411(C), and [ITSK 2311(C) or 2312(C) or
2313(C)] ITFN 3314; ITFN 3134; ENGL 3901; MATH 3902; ITFN 2012.
Prerequisite or corequisite: MGMT
3101 (C).
Corequisite: ITSK 3423.
This course addresses
network and web-based security issues in general: network intruders (hackers), security
policies and procedures, firewall, encryption, authentication and access control, and
viruses. In addition, security issues unique to e-commerce systems are covered: electronic
payments, secure transactions, secure sockets layer, digital signatures and auditing.
Corequisite:
ITSK 3413.
Integrative
Studies (INTE)
This course will
use the theme of "the culture of the work force" to introduce students to the
individualized, integrative philosophy of the Integrative Studies program and to the
experiential or service learning component which links campus to community. This seminar will also be the catchment point for
administering benchmark assessments to students entering the I.S. program. Students who have not had their Integrative
Studies program approved prior to enrollment in INTE 3500 must have their curriculum plan
approved before continuing in the major. It
is recommended that the student have completed or be very near completion of Area F before
enrolling in INTE 3500.
Prerequisite(s):
Approval of the Coordinator of Integrative Studies in the School of Arts & Sciences.
This course is
the principal "experiential learning" component of the Integrative Studies
program. The Seminar will normally be taken
during the first term following completion of INTE 3500, and the placement site will be in
a professional work environment related to the interests/career goals of the individual
student. Placement may be with for-profit,
not-for-profit, or governmental entities as appropriate.
Collaborating business/agencies must agree to creating and supervising meaningful
experiences that will allow students to observe and participate in projects and activities
that bear directly on the challenges of the contemporary workplace. Students will be encouraged to seek experiential
opportunities outside the USA. Requires
program approval. Course is repeatable for
credit.
Prerequisite(s):
INTE 3500 (C).
This course will
be a "capstone" experience normally taken in the last term of the senior year
and will focus on the design and execution of an integrative team project. Students will work on case problems appropriate to
their career plans and prepare written and oral reports on their proposed solutions. This seminar will provide the opportunity for
individual student and program assessment.
Prerequisite(s):
INTE 3901 (C).
NOTE: Student who study outside the United States often receive
credit for specific courses listed elsewhere in this catalog. The INTL numbers are reserved for study that does
not directly match other courses.
Organized academic study outside the United States. Study normally focuses on the culture, language, history, or economics of a nation or region. Depth and scope at the lower division level. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Prerequisite(s): approval by Clayton State University International Coordinator and dean of the school of the student’s major.
INTL 3800 - Study Abroad (credit varies)
Organized academic study outside the United States. Study normally focuses on the culture, language, history, or economics of a nation or region. Depth and scope at the upper division level. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Prerequisite(s): approval by Clayton State University International Coordinator and dean of the school of the student’s major.
INTL 3900 - Special Topics in International Studies (credit varies)
Seminar or individual directed study of a special topic of international significance. The special topics do not necessarily entail travel outside the United States. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Prerequisite(s): approval by the dean of the school of the student’s major.
INTERNET (INET)
See also
Computer Networking (CNET) and Help Desk (HDSK)
An introduction to the fundamental languages of the World Wide Web (WWW). Students will learn to work with the basic markup languages to create hyperlinks, formatted text, tables, graphics, image maps, and forms.
Prerequisites: CNET 1102, CNET 1103, CNET 1105.
An introduction to the programming on the World Wide Web. The fundamentals of programming, including variables, data types, input/output statements, control structures and functions will be covered. Students will learn to work with objects, properties, and events using a scripting language.
Prerequisites: INET 1150.
An introduction to the different technologies that comprise the Internet. Topics include addressing and routing, programming on the Internet, databases and web hosting, Internet clients, web servers, and Internet security.
Prerequisite(s):
CNET 1102, CNET 1105.
INET 2165 - Web
Server Support (2-2-3)
This course introduces the
student to web server configuration and maintenance.
Installation of web server software as well as configuration and optimization of
http, ftp, and secure internet connections will be explored. Current technology will be used to explain and
demonstrate the principles covered in class.
Prerequisite(s):
CNET 1109, INET 2160.
Basic principles
of newspaper or literary journal publication. A
conference and workshop course for student newspaper or literary journal staff members. May be repeated for credit, not to exceed four
semester hours. Requires approval of the Head
of the Department of Humanities.
Supervised
practical experience with University multimedia systems.
May be repeated for credit, not to exceed four semester credit hours. Requires
approval of the Head of the Department of Humanities.
JOUR 3011 -
Journalism Workshop (0-V-1)
A workshop for
upper-division students who participate in the production of student publications or other
campus print-oriented media. May be repeated
for credit, not to exceed four semester hours. Requires
approval of the Head of the Department of Humanities.
A workshop for
upper-division students who participate in the production of student or other campus
multi-media publications (emphasizing non-print media).
May be repeated for credit, not to exceed four semester hours. Requires approval of the Head of the Department of
Humanities.
A course that
focuses on the strategies necessary for effective communication in language arts,
mathematics, science, and social studies. Reading
selections and strategies will reflect the subject matter content of the various
disciplines, with emphasis on mathematics, science, and social studies. Includes laboratory/practicum component. Required for all middle level teacher education
students.
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Middle Level Teacher Education Program.
This course
offers in-depth study of the key communication skills needed by the middle level teacher:
writing (including grammar), reading (including critical thinking/reading), speaking, and
listening. The instructors model the Reading
and Writing Workshop approach commonly used in middle schools and help students create and
adapt strategies for teaching these four major skills.
The course includes a field-based component, which requires the development of a
language arts lesson that is later taught in a local middle school. Required for all middle level teacher education
students.
Prerequisite(s):
LART 3010.
A course
focusing on development of skills which enhance academic success--time planning and
management and goal clarification and assessment. Topics
will include study strategies, choosing a major, career research, and college policies and
resources. Students will build oral
communication skills by working in small groups and by making individual presentations. They will use laptop computers to access internet
resources. All students with Learning Support
requirements must take this course. (Students with only math Learning Support requirements
may exempt.)
A course
concerned with developing and enhancing writing skills including composing, editing, and
proofreading. Students will write paragraphs
and short essays. Course instruction will
focus on grammar, usage, punctuation, and construction of clear, logical statements. Since students will be expected to create and
correct written communications using the laptop computer, there will be limited
instruction in use of word processing software. (Learning
Support exit-level course.)
A course
designed to review arithmetic and to introduce topics from elementary algebra. Topics covered are decimals; fractions; percents;
operations with signed numbers; operations with polynomials; solving linear equations and
inequalities; graphing linear equations; slope of a line; linear systems; factoring
trinomials; word problems involving arithmetic, ratio, proportion, percent, and linear
equations. Note: Students may not repeat this course.
A course
designed to address operations with polynomials; solving linear equations and
inequalities; graphing linear equations; slope of a line; linear systems; factoring
trinomials; word problems involving linear equations, ratio proportion, and percent. This course presumes familiarity with decimals,
fractions, percents, operations with signed numbers, addition and subtraction of
polynomials, solving simple linear equations, and finding perimeter and area of triangles,
rectangles, and circles. Students who are not
confident in these areas should complete alternate preparation before taking this course.
A review of
intermediate algebra including properties of the real number system, linear equations and
inequalities, linear systems, rational expressions, exponents, roots and radicals,
quadratic equations, word problems, graphing of linear and non-linear equations, and
functions. (Learning Support exit-level course).
Prerequisite(s):
MATH 0097 (or equivalent mathematics placement score.)
A course
concerned with developing and enhancing critical reading skills. Students will work on improvement of
comprehension, vocabulary, and reading efficiency. Course
will include an introduction to library resources including online research tools. Students
required to take READ 0099 must exit the course before taking any courses in the Core
Curriculum (Areas A-F). (Learning Support
exit-level course.)
A course
designed for students who have and academic difficulty or who have special needs in
knowing how to study for college-level courses. This
course will be conducted online with the emphasis on each student's individual assessment
and the construction of an individual improvement plan.
Assignments will require the use of the library and internet resources. Strongly recommended and may be required for
students returning from academic suspension.
Management
(MGMT)
Designed to
introduce basic principles and concepts of management that are applicable to a variety of
organizations. Topics include a history of
the study of management, underlying ideas of "schools of management thought,"
and functional and behavioral aspects of management and organizational theory.
Prerequisite(s):
[ACCT 2102 (C), BUSA 2201 (C), and ECON 2105/2106 (C)] or BUSA 3111 (C), or HCMG 3111 (C)
or HSCI 2111 (C) or ITFN 2123 (C).
This course
includes the history of the development of operations management and total quality
management (TQM). Selected topics of both
operations and TQM such as work simplification, team building, statistical process
control, Deming's 14 points for managing productivity, work measurement, and others are
included in this course.
Prerequisite(s):
[MGMT 3101 (C) or HCMG 3101 (C) or NURS 4420 (C)] and [BUSA 3101 (C) or BUSA 3113 (C)].
A study of the
communication process within organizations including interactive communications and
related external communications. The course
contains significant components of writing and speaking by students. The official writing assessment for B.B.A.
students is administered in this course.
Prerequisite(s):
ENGL 1102.
MGMT
4101 - Human Resource Management (3-0-3)
The principles
and practices of personnel management, including the responsibilities of personnel
departments such as recruiting, placing, training and evaluating personnel, and meeting
legal requirements.
Prerequisite(s):
MGMT 3101 (C) or HCMG 3101 (C).
Study of the
behavioral aspects related to the management of individuals and groups within an
organization.
Prerequisite(s):
MGMT 3101(C) or HCMG 3101 (C).
A study of the
theories of leadership including the effect of leadership styles on organizational
structure, change, and effectiveness.
Prerequisite(s):
MGMT 3101 (C) or HCMG 3101 (C).
Building on MGMT
3102, this course begins with an analysis of recent industrial applications of TQM and
related readings from the current literature. A
team project will require students to develop a plan for using TQM concepts to improve
quality and productivity in their own work domain.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3102 (C).
MGMT 4311 -
Entrepreneurship (3-0-3)
The operation of
a small business enterprise; the essentials of entrepreneurship, comprehensive business
planning including market research and analysis, selecting and leading employees, and
financial analysis.
Prerequisite(s):
MGMT 3101 (C) or HCMG 3101(C).
Survey course
introducing students to the considerations involved in the international flow of people,
information, funds and goods and services for commercial purposes. The course focuses on business strategies facing
organizations engaged in business in other countries.
Prerequisite(s):
MGMT 3101 (C).
A course
designed to acquaint both employees and employers with legal issues that arise in the
scope of employment. Selected issues may
include drug testing, right to work, contract negotiations, grievance procedures,
arbitration, contract negotiations, grievance procedures, arbitration, and sexual
harassment.
MGMT 4700 -
Applied Managerial Decision Making (3-0-3)
This course is
designed to expose students to the concepts and applications of cost structures,
activity-based cost systems, CVP analysis and various other decision-making tools.
Prerequisite(s):
MGMT 3101 (C).
A detailed
examination of selected topics in management may be repeated when topics vary.
Prerequisite(s):
MGMT 3101 (C).
Marketing
(MKTG)
An introduction to the
concept of marketing and its relevance to individuals in various career tracks. Particular emphasis is placed on the application
of the marketing concept in professional career initiation and on the development and
delivery of marketing presentations. The
course also includes an overview of business etiquette and the development of a
comprehensive self-marketing plan.
An introduction
to the activities involving the exchange of goods, services, and ideas for the
satisfaction of human wants. The role that
the marketing function plays in the determination of policies and strategies relating to
product, price, channels of distribution, and promotion is extensively examined.
Prerequisite(s):
[ACCT 2102 (C), BUSA 2201 (C), and ECON 2105/2106 (C)] or BUSA 3111 (C), or HCMG 3111 (C)
or HSCI 2111 (C).
MKTG 3302 -
Consumer Behavior (3-0-3)
An analysis of
the psychological, social, and economic influences which affect attitude formation and
decision-making processes of consumers. An
overview of the research methods used in determining characteristics of buyers is
included. Students are strongly recommended
to take PSYC 1101 prior to enrolling in MKTG 3302.
Prerequisite(s):
MKTG 3101 (C).
This course
focuses on developing marketing strategies for service industries, which is different than
tangible products marketing. Strategies are
also discussed for not-for-profit groups like membership organizations, trade associate,
labor unions, professional and cultural organizations, social and religious agencies,
institutions, and governmental organizations.
Prerequisite(s):
MKTG 3101 (C).
MKTG 4104 -
Marketing Research and Analysis (3-0-3)
This course
focuses on the use of research methods in marketing decision-making, including developing
and evaluating marketing strategies. Topics
include the gathering and use of marketing information from primary and secondary sources,
and quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, including sampling techniques and
basic statistical analysis. Students will
formulate a research design for a marketing problem; collect, code, clean, analyze and
evaluate data; and write and present a final report, including specific marketing
recommendations. This course requires
extensive use of the computer for word processing and statistical analysis.
Prerequisite(s)
or Corequisite(s): [BUSA 3101 (C) or BUSA
3113 (C)]
Prerequisite(s):
MKTG 3101 (C).
MKTG 4106 -
Promotion Strategy (3-0-3)
This course
focuses on the promotion component of the marketing mix.
The focus is customer-based marketing communications to utilize sychronized,
multi-channel marketing communications to consistently reach every market segment with a
single, unified relationship-building message across all elements of the marketing mix.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3101 (C).
This course
examines the role of personal selling within the marketing mix, including the principles
of selling products and services, building of sales organizations, sales training and
practical sales techniques, evaluation of sales force effectiveness, and professional,
ethical, and legal aspects of selling.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3101 (C).
MKTG 4420 -
International Marketing (3-0-3)
The study of
marketing and international business from a broad conceptual viewpoint, incorporating the
marketing concept into the framework of the world market place. The student is assumed to have a fundamental
understanding of marketing principles. Emphasis
is placed on export management and implementation of international marketing plans.
Prerequisite(s):
MKTG 3101 (C).
MKTG 4510 - Retailing (3-0-3)
A study of the
basic concepts and practices associated with a modern, successful retail establishment. Emphasis is focused on store location,
merchandising, promotion, and overall coordination and control.
Prerequisite(s):
MKTG 3101 (C).
MKTG 4750 -
Marketing Management (3-0-3)
This capstone
course is intended to integrate basic principles throughout the overall marketing mix
resulting in effective management of marketing functions in profit or not-for-profit
organizations. Focus is on analytical skills
including the impact of internal and external environments on decision-making for each
element of the marketing mix, and on the application of pertinent marketing principles to
develop a marketing strategy and marketing plan. Case
studies and/or computer simulation are utilized. This
course must be taken at Clayton State University during the last two
semesters of enrollment; last semester is strongly recommended.
Prerequisite(s): MKT