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Information Technology & Informatics Program
scils.rutgers.edu
School of Communication, Information and
Library Studies
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
732-932-7500
4 Huntington Street
Fax: 732-932-6916
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1071
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND
INFORMATICS (ITI)
HANDBOOK
Welcome to the Information Technology & Informatics major. In being selected as a
student in this major, you have opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills to
play a significant leadership role in a dramatically changing information technology
industry.
This handbook outlines regulations and procedures for the major. These do change from
time to time in accordance with university regulations and ongoing development and
evaluation of the major. You are advised to regularly consult the SCILS website where
updates and changes will be posted.
I wish you well as you progress with your studies, prepare for exciting careers, and for a
lifetime of learning.
Dr. Claire McInerney
Director, Information Technology and Informatics Major
CONTACTS
Dr. Claire McInerney
Director ITI Major
Room: SCILS 330
Tel: 732-932-7500 Ext. 8218
Fax: 732-932-2644
Email: clairemc at scils.rutgers.edu:
Ms. Marsha Bergman
ITI Undergraduate Student Services
Room: SCILS 214
Tel: 732-932-7500 Ext. 8150
Email: mbergman at scils.rutgers.edu
Ms. Mary Beth Hager
ITI Undergraduate Student Services
Room: SCILS 214
Tel: 732-932-7500 Ext. 8100
Email: mbhager at scils.rutgers.edu
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DEPARTMENT FACULTY
A=Annex
D=Dewitt House
DO=Dean’s Office
H=Huntington House
All faculty can be reached at – 732-932-7500 and the extension listed below:
Full Time Faculty
Ext. Room
Email
Nicholas Belkin
8271 202H
nick at belkin.rutgers.edu
Kay Cassell
8264 203A
kcassell at scils.rutgers.edu
Marija Dalbello
8215 308
dalbello at scils.rutgers.edu
Steve Garwood
8276 101A
sgarwood at scils.rutgers.edu
Carol Gordon
8114 332
cgordon at scils.rutgers.edu
Jacek Gwizdka
8236 331
jgwizdka at scils.rutgers.edu
Lydia Harris
8265 205A
lharris1 at rci.rutgers.edu
Paul Kantor
8216 310
kantorp atscils.rutgers.edu
Michael Lesk, Chair
8230 306
lesk at scils.rutgers.edu
Ya-Ling Lu
8125 333
yalinglu at rci.rutgers.edu
Claire McInerney, Director ITI
8218 330
clairemc at scils.rutgers.edu
Stewart Mohr
8336 201
stewmohr at scils.rutgers.edu
Daniel O’Connor
8219 309
oconnor at scils.rutgers.edu
Lilia Pavlovsky
8275 101A
pavlovsk at rci.rutgers.edu
Marie Radford
8233 329
mradford at scils.rutgers.edu
Tefko Saracevic
8222 201H
tefko at scils.rutgers.edu
Anselm Spoerri
8211 311
aspoerri at scils.rutgers.edu
Ross Todd, Director MLIS
8223 334
rtodd at scils.rutgers.edu
Jana Varlejs
8225 204A
varlejs at scils.rutgers.edu
Sherry Vellucci
8232 305
velucci at scils.rutgers.edu
Nina Wacholder
8214 307
nina at scils.rutgers.edu
Xiangmin Zhang
8229 303D
xzhang at scils.rutgers.edu
Part-time Lecturers
Bruce Rights
Michael Cole
Bill Crosbie
Teresa Keeler
Andy Kirkyla
Silvia Muller
Lee Ratzan
Doug Riecken
Catherine Smith
Gayle Stein
Ralph Wyndrum
Staff
Marsha Bergman
Mary Beth Hager
Jon Oliver
Karen Novick
IT Services
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THE SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION, INFORMATION AND LIBRARY
STUDIES (SCILS) – THE HOME OF THE ITI MAJOR
The School of Communication, Information and Library Studies (SCILS) was created in
1982 when the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies and the School of
Communication Studies (with its departments of communication and journalism and
media studies) merged. That alliance has contributed to SCILS status as a leader in
responding to the information revolution and the fast-paced changes occurring in the
fields of communication, journalism and media studies, and library and information
science. Its educational, research, and scholarly activities are informed by the philosophy
that communication and information processes must put people first. Its core research
and educational concerns focus on the impact of the digital and technological revolution,
the globalization of economies and societies and the transformation of the media
landscape on the nature of work, the senses of self and the qualities of human
relationships, and social organization and the shape of institutions.
THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATICS MAJOR
The ITI major places emphasis on the evaluation, implementation, use, and management
of information technologies for a wide range of organizations and corporations, as well as
the social and organizational aspects of information and communication technologies.
The major unites theories drawn from the humanities and social sciences with practical
computer-based competencies. This combination prepares students to work in a diverse
and highly competitive technological marketplace that demands individuals who
understand the social, economic, and organizational impacts of technology locally,
nationally and globally. Your study combines rigorous thinking, problem-solving, and
technology skills in a program that is based on sound research and current technology
applications.
Goals of the ITI Major
The ITI major provides a variety of pathways of study. The core of the program centers
on required studies in programming, social informatics and management of technological
organizations. These three areas together identify the unique focus of this major:
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the importance of logical thinking and the need for highly developed technical
skills founded in understanding contexts, principles and processes of
programming;
the focus on people as users of technology, and an understanding of the social,
cultural, philosophical, ethical, legal, public policy and economic issues relating
to information technologies, and
an understanding of the central concepts of management and organizational
theory as it applies to the technological marketplace and organizational settings,
and how information technology infrastructures and systems support corporate
and organizational goals.
These core studies provide the essential foundation for the development of knowledge
and skills in a variety of directions through the thoughtful choice of elective courses.
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Career Directions
Currently, New Jersey’s growth industries – technology, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and
finance – are either driven or heavily supported by information technology. Graduates of
the major seek positions in government, health care, industry, education, and finance,
where their technical knowledge and skills, and their understanding of the organizational,
social and cultural contexts make them valuable employees.
A representative sample of jobs include:
Database Manager / Designer
Technology Manager
Instructional Technology Designer
Consumer Support Coordinators
Information Designers and Developers
Information Technology Analysts Information Technology Associates
Information Technology Project Managers/Coordinators/Consultants
Project Team Leaders
Web Analysts, Producers and Designers
IT Support Coordinator
IT Testing and Documentation
Help Desk Analyst
Web Document Management
Applications Usability Testing
Network Support / Administration
E-Commerce Manager
E-Commerce
Network Supp Developer
Technical Writers
APPLYING TO THE MAJOR
Students who wish to apply for admission to the ITI major must:
1) Be currently enrolled in, or have completed
04:189:103-Information Technology and Informatics
2) Have completed Expository Writing or an equivalent with a grade of C or better,
3) Have completed at least 15 credits at Rutgers, or 15 transfer credits, with a grade point
average of 2.0 or above.
ITI MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Credits
Information Technology and Informatics (ITI) is a 39 credit major. This includes:
Five required courses
04:189:101
Introduction to Communication OR
04:189:102
Introduction to Media Systems
(only ONE of the two courses listed above are required)
04:547:200
Social Informatics
04:547:201
Introduction to Computer Concepts
04:547:202
Object-Oriented Programming
04:547:210
Management of Technological Organizations
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Seven elective courses chosen from the bank of elective courses available in SCILS.
In each course, SCILS integrates the design of content and technology so that the use of
digital communication, collaborative work applications, and, in some cases, multimedia
tools are built in to the regular work of each class. These courses are listed at the end of
this handbook. From time to time, additional electives courses will be made available as
3 credit Special Topics courses.
Plan of Study
The 39-credit major demands that students carefully formulate their program of
coursework. A number of elective courses have prerequisites to be completed before
students can register for them. Students should complete Required Courses as early as
possible in their studies, preferably in their first and second semester of study in the
major. Failure to do so will prevent timely completion of the major. Students should
note that waiver of prerequisites will not be granted on the basis of delayed completion of
the Required Courses. In addition, students should note that not all courses are offered
every term, reinforcing the importance of checking course prerequisites to formulate a
plan that will enable them to develop a coherent area of concentration in the major that
meets career goals, course availability and timely completion.
Advising
The Department seeks to help all ITI students with their academic and professional
pursuits. Before you schedule an appointment with ITI faculty, please observe the
following procedures prior to scheduling an appointment:
! Carefully check this handbook for rules and regulations;
! Check the SCILS website for updates and changes (www.scils.rutgers.edu). The
School reserves the right, for any reason, to change the program or any course
listed;
! Check the ITIC (Information Technology & Informatics Council) notice board.
If you cannot find an answer to your questions, please contact:
! Your course instructor if your question relates directly to your learning progress
in a particular course;
! ITI Director, if your question is about your plan of study or progression, overall
progression, study pathways and other concerns;
! The ITI Undergraduate Student Services Office in SCILS 214.
Students are responsible for checking their e-mail for important announcements regarding
the ITI major. When away from campus, you may access your eden account through the
following: http://webmail.eden.rutgers.edu. All communication will be via the student’s
eden account. Please do not base your planning and decisions on gossip and hearsay.
Always check with the Director or ITI Student Services office if in doubt.
University Requirements
SCILS does not provide any advice regarding general Rutgers University graduation
requirements. Students should seek advising through the School of Arts and Sciences
Dean’s Office regarding appropriate minors, double majors, and general college
requirements in concert with the major in Information Technology and Informatics.
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Changes to the ITI requirements will not be made in order for students to complete
University requirements.
Transfer of Credits
No more than six (6) transfer credits (2 courses) from other units of Rutgers University,
or other universities or colleges, will be accepted toward the major. In order to transfer
credits to the major, you must bring the following documents to the Student Services
office, SCILS 214:
! Your transcript from the college/university whose courses you wish to transfer
showing the grade achieved (this may be an unofficial transcript).
! A copy of the course description or syllabus of the course at your other college or
university, including assessment requirements and reading lists.
! Your written petition, including the description of the ITI course it will replace
and the reasons for consideration.
! Your contact information, including phone number(s) and email address.
Please submit all items above in hard copy, or FAX to 732-932-4912, Attn: ITI Director.
The courses are evaluated in terms of their very close match of content and skills to the
ITI course, the level of the course, and the grade achieved (typically this should be a C or
higher). Students will be notified in writing of the outcome of the petition.
If you have taken CS111 (198:111) and received a grade of “C” or better, you can have
this course replace Intro to Computer Concepts (547:201). Please visit the Student
Services Office (Room 214) to get an override, so you can register for Object-Oriented
Programming (547:202). We will accept Web Authoring (355:425) and Information
Design (355:415) with a grade of “C” or better to replace Web Design (547:320). Please
note that you will only receive 3 credits for the two courses, but you must take the two
courses. Please submit requests for any waivers, replacement courses or transfer of
credits in writing.
Scholastic Performance
Students are encouraged to develop study patterns that will enable them to complete all
ITI courses at a high level. All ITI courses must be taken for a grade and the assigned
academic credit. No grade below “C” will be accepted toward the major. Students who
receive a D grade in any course will have their performance and progression reviewed,
and if the D grade is for a Required Course, the student will be required to retake the
course. It is important that you track your own learning carefully, and discuss with your
course instructor strategies that will help improve your grades in a particular course.
Honors
To receive Honors, students must have an overall GPA of 3.0, and 3.5 in the ITI major.
High Honors is an overall GPA of 3.3 and 3.6 in the major. Highest Honors is an overall
GPA of 3.6 and 3.7 in the major.
Grade Point Average
To graduate as an ITI major, students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in ITI courses,
this includes the pre-requisite course. You will find your GPA in the RU Degree
Navigator, http://nbdn.rutgers.edu. Go to “My Program of Study,” then click “You are
enrolled in (number) of programs.” Next bring up “Information Technology and
Informatics.” Your major GPA is at the end of that listing.
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Internship in Information Technology and Informatics (ITI)
The ITI major offers an Internship and an Independent Study option. Students are not
permitted to take more than a combined total of six independent study/internship credits.
In order to be eligible for an internship and/or independent study, students must have 24
credits in ITI major courses.
An internship is approximately 150 hours of IT work in an organization (3 credits) that
represents a significant learning opportunity in the major. Through discussion with key
personnel in the work organization and SCILS, students are required to identify
workplace learning objectives, and to establish how these learning objectives are going to
be met through a range of workplace activities, and to be demonstrated – both to the
workplace supervisor, and to the academic supervisor at SCILS. An internship generally
takes place as students are completing the major, providing them with an opportunity to
apply knowledge and skills in the workplace. Before an internship can be formally
approved, students are required to develop a full proposal, which outlines its nature,
objectives and outcomes. The proposal represents the formal agreement between the
student, place of employment and SCILS, and is placed in the student’s file at SCILS.
When this proposal is reviewed and approved, students are assigned a special permission
number to proceed with the enrollment and to commence the internship.
Internship
details are available at: http://scils.rutgers.edu/programs/iti/internship.jsp and these need
to be followed explicitly.
Independent Study in Information Technology and Informatics (ITI)
An independent study is an individually negotiated learning program of approximately
150 hours (3 credits). It provides a framework which allows students to design, negotiate
and manage a tailor-made program of study based on existing experience and knowledge
and on longer term intentions and needs. Typically, students work with faculty on
research projects in order to receive independent study credit. Students are required to
identify learning objectives, and to work through how these learning objectives are going
to be met and demonstrated to the academic supervisor in SCILS. Students are expected
to have completed substantial course work in the ITI major before commencing an
independent study. In order for it to be formally approved, students are required to
develop a full proposal. When this proposal is reviewed and approved, students will be
assigned a special permission number to proceed with the enrollment and to commence
the independent study. Details on preparing an Independent Study proposal are available
on the SCILS website at: http://scils.rutgers.edu/programs/iti/indstudy.jsp, and these need
to be explicitly followed.
Minor
A minor in Information Technology and Informatics is not offered.
Special Permission Numbers
Courses in the Information Technology and Informatics (ITI) major often fill up within
the first few days of the online registration period. If you are eligible yet unable to
register through the registration process, continue to check the Registrar’s website for
possible openings. You will not be able to register for a course if you have not completed
its specified prerequisites. Special permission numbers are given out by the instructors on
or after the first day of class only if class spaces become available. It is important to
remember that you might not always gain admission to your first choice courses. Always
have alternative courses in mind.
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New Brunswick Undergraduate Catalog
The New Brunswick Undergraduate Catalog outlines the full regulations of the
university, and all students are expected to be familiar with, and carefully observe these
regulations.
Complaints and Grievances
If you have concerns about your learning progress in a particular course, discuss this in
the first instance with your course instructor, and if you need to, follow through with the
ITI Director.
If you have a complaint about an administrative matter or wish to discuss a grievance of
any kind, contact Associate Dean Karen Novick in the SCILS Office of the Dean to learn
about procedures for resolving your complaint.
Student Conduct
It is important that you are very familiar with The Code of Student Conduct, available at:
http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~judaff/code.htm
Academic Honesty
All students are expected to observe the generally accepted principles of scholarly writing
in all examinations, compositions, papers, essays, reports, whether written in the
classroom or outside, and whether produced individually or in groups/teams. Violations
of regulations pertaining to academic honesty ordinarily refer to cheating, plagiarism and
falsification of records, and also includes inappropriate course registration activities. The
ITI faculty does not condone any violation of academic honesty. Plagiarism (borrowing
another writer’s work without direct quotation and without crediting the source)
including information found on the internet, is the most serious offense, since it is not
only morally and intellectually reprehensible, but illegal as well. Plagiarism, and other
forms of cheating, when verified, will serve as grounds for assigning the offending party
or parties the most severe penalties allowed under the university’s “Policy on Academic
Integrity” as detailed in Rutgers’ New Brunswick Undergraduate Catalog. This policy is
also available at: http://cat.rutgers.edu/integrity/policy.html
Attendance
Students included on a class roster who miss the first two classes (or first double period
class) seriously risk losing their places to others seeking admission to the course.
Students are expected to attend class. The availability of course material and notes online
does not represent a replacement of class attendance. Instructors have the discretion to
lower grades based on excessive absences.
Students should inform the instructor, in advance when possible, of conditions warranting
absence from class. University regulations identify five recognized grounds for absences.
These are:
1.
Illness requiring medical attention;
2.
Curricular or extracurricular activities approved by the School;
3.
Personal obligations claimed by the student and recognized as valid (for
example, death / serious illness of relative or family member);
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4.
Recognized religious holidays (the university posts official dates in the
Undergraduate Catalog);
5.
Severe inclement weather causing dangerous travel conditions.
Written documentation is strongly recommended for absenteeism. The course instructor
will determine if an absence is excused or unexcused.
Class Expectations
To help you make the most out of your studies:
! be at your classes on time;
! be prepared to engage in the learning materials and activities, and understand that
sound foundation for this is having completed all of your homework
requirements;
! be courteous in all your dealing with your fellow students and faculty;
! be respectful of individual differences of viewpoints, even though you may not
agree.
Preparing For Graduation
When you register for your final semester of study in the ITI major, please consult with
the ITI Student Services staff to check that all your requirements will be met and that
there are no delays to your graduation. In order to walk in the SCILS Convocation, all
SCILS/ITI requirements have to be completed; however, you can walk (not graduate)
only if you are short a maximum of 6 credits towards your general graduation
requirements.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATICS COUNCIL
The student association supporting the ITI major is the Information Technology and
Informatics Council. The purpose of this organization to establish an active student
organization in order to:
! promote the awareness of the ITI program at SCILS;
! become the voice of the students within the ITI program;
! work with and support other technology and non-technology based organizations
within Rutgers University
! provide members with learning and work opportunities.
The ITIC website is http://scils.rutgers.edu/~ruitic/.
You are strongly encouraged to join this association. It has already developed a strong
professional program, and won the Rutgers University award for the Best New Student
Association for 2002-2003.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT (IT SERVICES) ROOM 120
All students are required to have an eden email account and to use it in ALL
communications with the director, instructors, and administrative support.
Details of the SCILS technology support, policies and procedures are available at
http://scils.rutgers.edu/~joliver/it/policies.jsp
The mission of the SCILS IT staff is to provide the environment, maintain the equipment
and implement the technologies necessary for the SCILS community to perform scholarly
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research, improve instruction and disseminate and store information. The IT staff is
devoted to the reliability, robustness and innovation necessary for the development and
implementation of technology in the SCILS curricula.
All students are to be familiar with policies governing appropriate use of computers, including
email, and are to be aware of penalties associated with misuse. These are outlined at
http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~judaff/STU-CODE.htm#PROHIBITED
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COURSES FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATICS
MAJOR (04:547:)
This list provides current courses offered within the major. Not all courses are available
every semester. Some courses may be available during the summer, depending on
availability of instructors.
111
THE INTERNET AND THE INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT: A
QUANTITATIVE APPROACH
Prerequisite: None
This course is a quantitative and mathematically rigorous introduction to concepts
that underlie the Internet and Web search engines. A challenging problem will
introduce each topic, and the exposition of principles and relevant theorems will
be followed by an application to the Internet, and at least one other application in
the Social Sciences (e.g. social networks) or the Humanities (e.g. author
identification).
200
SOCIAL INFORMATICS
Prerequisite: None
This course provides a survey of the key social issues related to information
technology development, decision-making and use. Its focus is on the critical
analysis of social, cultural, philosophical, ethical, legal, public policy and
economic issues relating to information technologies, and how these interactions
shape workplace decisions and technology use.
201
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER CONCEPTS (FORMERLY
PROGRAMMING FOR ITI MAJORS I)
Prerequisite: None, ITI Majors only
As the introductory course to the technological concentration/area in the ITI
program, Introduction to Computer Concepts explains the basic principles of
computer systems and applications. It covers the basic mathematical-theoretical
principles that govern the functioning of computers, the architecture and
organization of computer systems, the role of hardware and software, and the role
of creative thinking and problem solving in building software applications.
202
OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING (FORMERLY PROGRAMMING
FOR ITI MAJORS II)
Prerequisite: 547:201, ITI Majors only
This course introduces students to the principles of object-oriented analysis,
design and programming. The focus is on developing creative thinking for
analyzing a problem domain and designing a solution, and on using the Java
programming language (or other appropriate programming language) to
implement it.
210
MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGICAL ORGANIZATIONS
Prerequisite: None, ITI Majors only
This course presents the fundamental concepts of management and organizational
theory applied to the technological marketplace and organizational settings. It
focuses on project management with emphasis on decision support systems and
management information systems in corporate environments. The course
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considers information as an organizational resource and students will explore how
information systems support corporate and organizational goals.
220
RETRIEVING AND EVALUATING ELECTRONIC INFORMATION
Prerequisite: None
In this course, students examine and analyze the information retrieval process in
order to more effectively conduct electronic searches, assess search results, and
use information for informed decision making. Major topics include search engine
technology, human information behavior, evaluation of information quality, and
economic and cultural factors that affect the availability and reliability of
electronic information.
230
HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
Corequisite: 547:202, ITI Majors only
This course studies how best to design the interface between human users and
computer systems. Emphasis is placed on learning how to involve the user at
different stages in the design process to improve the interface in a cost effective
way. In particular, experience with iterative user-centered design, rapid
prototyping and usability testing methods are developed. Students evaluate
several computer interfaces as well as iteratively design and evaluate an interface
prototype.
300
APPLICATION OF RESEARCH IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Prerequisite: 547:220, ITI Majors only
This course provides an introduction to systematic inquiry in information
technology and informatics using quantitative and qualitative approaches with an
emphasis on individual and organizational users of information working in
electronic environments. It includes the analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and
reporting of applied and theoretical research in the information technology field.
Computer laboratory sessions are used to facilitate statistical, textual, and
graphical analyses of data. Methodologies of research in information technology
are critically evaluated.
310
LEADERSHIP IN ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENTS
Prerequisite: 547:210, ITI Majors only
This course focuses on leadership theory and its applicability in understanding the
role of leadership in dynamic organizations. The course places emphasis on
cultural concerns and the importance of diversity in ensuring competitiveness in
the increasingly diverse marketplace. It addresses global issues in information and
communication technology, the importance of effective leadership at all levels in
organizations, and the relationship between leadership and organizational success.
An additional focus is the necessity for collaboration and ethical practices.
320
WEB DESIGN
Corequisite: 547:202, ITI Majors only
This course focuses on the role that web pages play in an organization’s public
profile, and on establishing linkages between specific content and organizational
and client needs in a web-based environment. It addresses principles and skills of
web design using current W3C standards, website access, usability and
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evaluation.
audiences.
It also addresses developing website content tailored to specific
321
INFORMATION VISUALIZATION
Corequisite: 547:202, ITI Majors only
In this course, students learn how to effectively present complex information
using the Web, multimedia or information visualization techniques. The course
develops an understanding of how best to leverage human perceptual capabilities
to communicate information or gain insights into large and abstract data.
330
DATABASE TECHNOLOGIES
Corequisite: 547:202, ITI Majors only
This course introduces students to basic database design principles and
applications, and the use of database technologies for the organization and
management of large information systems. It focuses on development of data
structures, data base design principles, relational structures, database testing and
use, query language, as well as translating organizational needs into data base
applications.
331
NETWORKING AND INTERNET TECHNOLOGY
Corequisite: 547:202, ITI Majors only
This course examines network technologies and architectures, telecommunication
networks, computer architectures, and multifunction networks, and with specific
focus on intranet and internet technologies. It emphasizes network topology,
deployment scenarios, and proper technologies for different needs, the impact of
internetworking on business communication solutions, and enterprise network
planning and management. Topics considered include multiple access protocols,
network layer and routing algorithms, transport layer, flow, error and congestion
control, TCP/IP protocols, naming protocols discovery, physical transmission,
Internet application protocols: SMTP, HTTP, DNS, SNMP, and emerging
network technologies.
340
GENDER AND TECHNOLOGY
Prerequisite: None
This course analyzes gender in relation to race, class, nationality, culture, religion,
and sexuality in the context of technological innovation. Its focus is on
fundamental concepts, the feminist critique of technoscience, and the impact of
gender issues on workplace inclusiveness and equity, in a transnational and
historical perspective. It examines the effects of gender on the development and
use of information technologies and on gender-based electronic information
preferences.
400
INFORMATION POLICIES, POLITICS, AND POWER
Prerequisite: 189:103 and either 101 OR 102, 547:200, 547:210, ITI Majors only
This course prepares students for policy development in organizations. It
analyzes and synthesizes concerns and conflicts related to information
technology, information access and dissemination, freedom of information,
copyright, intellectual property rights and responsibilities, privacy, filtering and
information security and computer crime. Legal, political, social and ethical
issues and how they contribute to policy development will be considered. Against
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this backdrop, the course provides opportunity for students to undertake
organizational policy development.
410
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE
Prerequisite: 189:103 and either 101 OR 102, 547:202, ITI Majors only
This course examines the technologies used to transact business electronically. It
investigates a range of social, economic and security issues related to such
transactions, and the design of websites that facilitate these transactions.
420
ECONOMICS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Prerequisite: 189:103 and either 101 OR 102, 547:210, ITI Majors only
This course examines economic theories related to information technologies and
systems. The concept of information as "commodity" is considered. Quantitative
methods such as cost-benefit analysis and return on information technology
investment evaluation are introduced. Alternative methods such as measuring the
human costs associated with information technology implementations is also
addressed.
430
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING
Prerequisite: 189:103 and either 101 OR 102, 547:202, ITI Majors only
Building on concepts introduced in Object-Oriented Programming, this course
provides students with in-depth exposure to Java (or appropriate programming
language), necessary for building realistic applications. The course focuses on
creative thinking for generating flexible software designs, on complex user
interfaces and on multi-threaded network applications.
440
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING
Prerequisite: 189:103 and either 101 OR 102, 547:210, ITI Majors only
This course focuses on understanding how organizations learn, and how
information technology can be used for the design and development of
instructional systems and materials within the organization to facilitate workplace
learning. It will address workplace learning needs, learning styles, learning
outcomes, representation of knowledge, problem solving, and assessment of the
usability of e-learning systems in the workplace.
450
ITI INTERNSHIP
Prerequisites: Substantial course work in the ITI major needs to have been
completed (24 credits). Prior approval of proposed work by Director of the ITI
Program and internal academic supervisor, ITI Majors only
The student negotiates or gains a work placement of approximately 150 hours.
The internship provides supervised professional work experience in a corporate,
research, or educational setting, where there is opportunity to apply and further
develop knowledge and skills acquired in the Information Technology and
Informatics course work.
460
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Prerequisites: Substantial course work in the ITI major needs to have been
completed (24 credits). Prior approval of proposed independent project by
Director of the ITI Program and internal academic supervisor. ITI Majors only
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An Independent Study is an individually negotiated learning program of
approximately 150 hours. Students design, negotiate and manage a program of
study based on their existing experience and knowledge and on their longer term
work intentions. Typically this study is not available to the students through the
range of elective courses provided in the ITI major. The study builds however on
existing knowledge and skills acquired during the major. Students identify
learning objectives, construct a program of research, investigation and
documentation, and determine how learning outcomes are demonstrated to the
academic supervisor in SCILS.
470
SPECIAL TOPICS
Pre/co requisites: To be determined on the basis of each proposed course.
From time to time different courses may be offered as electives in the ITI
Program. The following courses will be offered in upcoming semesters:
*INTERNET SECURITY (Fall 2007)
*DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT
(Winter 2008)
*HARDWARE BASICS (Winter 2008)
The following topics courses were offered in Summer 2007 and may be available
in Summer 2008 depending on interest level of students and availability of
qualified instructors:
*ADVANCED WEB DESIGN WITH XML
*BUILDING DATA DRIVEN WEBSITES
*KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
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SOME SUGGESTED SPECIALIZATIONS
Management focus
Management of Technological Organizations [04:547:210]
Leadership in Electronic Environments [04:547:310]
Information Policies, Politics, and Power [04:547:400]
Electronic Commerce [04:547:410]
Economics of Information Technologies [04:547:420]
Advanced Programming [04:547:430]
Web Design focus
Retrieving and Evaluating Electronic Information [04:547:220]
Human-Computer Interaction [04:547:230]
Web Design [04:547:320]
Information Visualization [04:547:321]
Gender and Technology [04:547:340]
Advanced Programming [04:547:430]
Information System Designers / Developers focus
Object-Oriented Programming [04:547:202]
Retrieving and Evaluating Electronic Information [04:547:220]
Database Technologies [04:547:330]
Networking and Internet Technologies [04:547:331]
Advanced Programming [04:547:430]
It Project Management focus
Management of Technological Organizations [04:547:210]
Application of Research in Information Technology [04:547:300]
Leadership in Electronic Environments [04:547:310]
Information Policies, Politics, and Power [04:547:400]
Advanced Programming [04:547:430]
Help Desk Analysis focus
Human-Computer Interaction [04:547:230]
Application of Research in Information Technology [04:547:300]
Leadership in Electronic Environments [04:547:310]
Gender and Technology [04:547:340]
Information Policies, Politics, and Power [04:547:400]
Knowledge Management focus
Management of Technological Organizations [04:547:210]
Retrieving and Evaluating Electronic Information [04:547:220]
Application of Research in Information Technology [04:547:300]
Database Technologies [04:547:330]
Information Technology and Learning [04:547:440]
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Instructional Technology /Training focus
Retrieving and Evaluating Electronic Information [04:547:220]
Human-Computer Interaction [04:547:230]
Application of Research in Information Technology [04:547:300]
Web Design [04:547:320]
Information Visualization [04:547:321]
Information Technology and Learning [04:547:440]
E Commerce / E Business focus
Human-Computer Interaction [04:547:230]
Gender and Technology [04:547:340]
Information Policies, Politics, and Power [04:547:400]
Electronic Commerce [04:547:410]
Economics of Information Technologies [04:547:420]
Advanced Programming [04:547:430]
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