Syllabus – IT 4444
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IT Capstone
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PREREQUISITE: IT 2413. It would be helpful to have Visual Basic knowledge.
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CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
4444 IT CAPSTONE, 4 hours credit
A comprehensive survey of current topics in the area of Information Technology and an
integration of outcomes from earlier courses. The class will be a seminar where students will
work in teams to research current issues and emerging technologies. Lecture 4 hours.
Prerequisites: senior level and advisor permission.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
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Review of Comprehensive Program Objectives from all previous coursework.
(BS – SLO 01 through BS - SLO 06)
Appendix A….
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM OUTCOMES
AAS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Upon completion of the program, the student must meet the following criteria (Cat
Department, 2006). The student:
SLO-01. must understand and demonstrate application of a high ethical standard
SLO-02. must understand the impact that information technology has on society as a
whole and must know the importance of continual learning
SLO-03. must possess the ability to communicate in a variety of settings using oral,
written, multimedia techniques to a variety of audiences and must interact
with and understand diverse groups using a strong IT vocabulary
SLO-04. must be able to choose from a variety of different problem solving
methodologies to analytically formulate a solution using a high level
programming language
SLO-05. must understand the planning, performing, and evaluation process as it relates
to information technology operations and must understand system phases,
and the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
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Syllabus – IT 4444
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-2SLO-06. must understand basic computer networks infrastructure and demonstrate
proficiency in assembling, configuring and administering networks
BS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Upon completion of the program, the student must meet the following criteria (Carroll, BS in
IT Proposal, 2006). The student:
SLO-01. must analyze, identify, and define the requirements that must be satisfied to
address problems or opportunities faced by organizations or individuals
applying current technical concepts and practices in the core information
technologies;
SLO-02. must design effective and usable IT-based solutions and integrate them into
the user environment;
SLO-03. must demonstrate an understanding of best practices and standards and their
application in order to identify and evaluate current and emerging
technologies and assess their applicability to address the users’ needs;
SLO-04. must analyze the impact of technology on individuals, organizations, and
society, including ethical, legal, and policy issues;
SLO-05. must demonstrate independent critical thinking and problem solving skills;
SLO-06. must communicate effectively and efficiently with clients, users, and peers
both verbally and in writing, using appropriate terminology and must
collaborate in teams to accomplish a common goal by integrating personal
initiative and group cooperation
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