Computer Information Technology (Major)
Competency Document
PART I - COMPETENCIES
C1: Explore Information Technology Foundations: / IT Foundations/ CITmnC1
Objective 1: Demonstrate knowledge of market trends and innovative technology in this fast changing
technology industry and its many specialty areas and the graduate will develop a clear
understanding of Information Technology / Trends and Innovation/CITmn.C1.O1
Lesson 1: Examine the history of computers and early computing. / History of
Computers/CITmn.C1.O1.L1 (CIT 294 - 0.6 / CIT 222 – 0.3)
Topic 1: History of Computing (Hardware and Software) - Examine key theories on the history of
computing and how it has evolved. / History of Computing / CITmn.C1.O1.L1.T1
Topic 2: Early Digital Computing and Universal Algorithm (Von Neumann, Turing) – Identify the
early years of digital computing and the early contributors to universal algorithm. / Universal
Algorithm / CITmn.C1.O1.L1.T2
Topic 3: Grace Hopper/COBOL - Examine the early computer innovators and scientists. / Early
Innovators / CITmn.C1.O1.L1.T3
Topic 4: Internet (ARPANET) - Examine the history and evolution of the Internet and its effect on
globalization. / Internet (ARPANET) / CITmn.C1.O1.L1.T4
Topic 5: Computer Generations (Mainframes, Desktop) - Identify the many different computer
generations and the role it played in its evolution. / Computer Generations / CITmn.C1.O1.L1.T5
Topic 6: Web and the Evolution of Personal Devices - Identify the development and
transformation of different personal devices and the role it played in information technology and
Internet revolution. / Devices and Its Evolution / CITmn.C1.O1.L1.T6
Topic7_Mastery: Develop a paper detailing the influence on IT of Von Neumann, Turing or
Hopper. / Mastery/ CITmn.C1.O1.L1.TM
Materials:
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Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software, Charles Petzold
(Microsoft Press) (ISBN-10: 0735611319 ISBN-13: 978-0735611313)
On Turing (Wadsworth Philosophers Series) (ISBN-10: 0534583644 | ISBN-13: 9780534583644), by John Prager
Grace Hopper and the Invention of the Information Age, Kurt Beyer Lemelsen Center Studies
(ISBN-10: 0262517264 ISBN-13: 978-0262517263)
Continuing Innovation in Information Technology (Paperback) 2012 by the Committee on
Depicting Innovation in Information Technology; Computer Science and Telecommunications
Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Research Council - ISBN-10:
0-309-25962-2 | ISBN-13: 978-0-309-25962-0 - book to come out 2012 from National
Academies Press
Computer Organization and Design, Revised Fourth Edition, Fourth Edition: The
Hardware/Software Interface (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Architecture and
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Design) [Paperback] by David A. Patterson and John L. Hennessey - ISBN-10: 0123747503 |
ISBN-13: 978-0123747501
Lecture Series: Computer Architecture Tutorial by Gurpur M. Prabhu http://www.cs.iastate.edu/~prabhu/Tutorial/title.html
Lesson 2: Define and examine the fundamentals of computing. / Fundamentals of Computing /
CITmn.C1.O1.L2 (BBA460 – 0.6 CIT 361 – 0.3)
Topic 1: Hardware (CPU, Memory, Storage) - Examine early building blocks to personal
computing and basic hardware configuration. / Focus on Hardware / CITmn.C1.O1.L2.T1
Topic 2: Boolean Logic and Sets - Identify the key concepts and theories pertaining to logic and
philosophies that are applied to computing. / Logic and Sets / CITmn.C1.O1.L2.T2
Topic 3: Software (Procedural Languages, Object-Oriented Languages, Functional Languages,
Scripting Languages) - Identify the collective instructions that provides basic computing functions
and operations. / Focus on Software / CITmn.C1.O1.L2.T3
Topic 4: The Logic in Programming - Examine basic mathematical computations and logic and
how it’s applied to information technology. / Logic in Programming / CITmn.C1.O1.L2.T4
Topic 5_Mastery: Demonstrate knowledge of market trends and innovative technology, by
preparing a presentation integrating your personal interpretation on how computing has evolved
and affected your life using two topics presented in this lesson./Mastery/ CITmn.C1.O1.L2.TM
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Computer Concepts: Illustrated Introductory, 8th Edition (ISBN-10: 0538749393 | ISBN-13:
978-0538749398) by Cengage Learning (http://www.cengage.com)
A History of Modern Computing, Paul Ceruzzi, (MIT) (ISBN-10: 0262532034 ISBN-13: 9780262532037)
Introduction to Computing Systems from Bits to Gates, Prall and Patel, (McGraw Hill) (ISBN10: 0072467509 | ISBN-13: 978-0072467505)
Lesson 3: Emerging Technologies - Evaluate the social and economic impact of Information Technology
in the country, as well as globally. / Emerging Technologies / CITmn.C1.O1.L3 (CIT 294 - 0.6 / BBA
305W – 0.3)
Topic 1: Innovations in Information Technology (Software and Hardware) - Examine the many
innovations and its usability in information technology especially the current state of software and
hardware. / IT Innovations / CITmn.C1.O1.L3.T1
Topic 2: Examine the fundamental difference between Information Systems and Information
Technology and how it affects the computing industry. / IS vs. IT/ CITmn.C1.O1.L3.T2
Topic 3: Effects of IT in the Global Business and Markets - Examine some of the social and
economic impact of information technology both locally and globally. / Global Business Markets /
CITmn.C1.O1.L3.T3
Topic 4: Collaboration in the Global Village: How IT and Humans responds to each other Identify key technology elements and theories that contribute to the increasing connectivity
between humans, products, views and ideas. / Global Village / CITmn.C1.O1.L3.T4
Topic 5: The Web and Social Networking - Identify key information technology concepts and
theories that affects the society and economy. / Web and Social Networking /
CITmn.C1.O1.L3.T5
Topic 6: Information Technology and Social Evolution or is it Revolution? - Identify the key
factors affecting social evolution and its cultural impact. / Evolution or Revolution? /
CITmn.C1.O1.L3.T6
Topic 7: Identify current and relevant emerging Legislation and/or Regulations in the information
technology industry. / Regulations & Legislation / CITmn.C1.O1.L3.T7
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Topic 8_Mastery: Develop a paper focusing on how Information Technology changes and how it
affects our social and economic condition. Present a minimum of (3) Case Studies in applying
theories./ Mastery/ CITmn.C1.O1.L3.TM
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Hybrid Reality: Thriving in the Emerging Human-Technology Civilization (TED Books), Parag
Khannaand Ayesha Khanna (ASIN: B0085BLPW8)
Wharton on Managing Emerging Technologies, G.S. Day, P.J. Schoemaker, R.E. Gunther
(Paperback) - ISBN-10: 0471689394 | ISBN-13: 978-0471689393
Using MIS, David Kroenke (McGraw Hill/Pearson)
How would you move Mt. Fuji (Paperback), Poundstone (Microsoft) (ISBN-10:
0316778494, ISBN-13: 978-0316778497)
Soft News Goes to War: Public Opinion and American Foreign Policy in the New Media
Age[Hardcover] by Matthew A. Baum - ISBN-10: 0691115869 | ISBN-13: 978-0691115863
Inc. Triad Interactive, Microsoft Office 2012: A Skills Approach, 1st ed. Boston:
McGraw-Hill
Lesson 4: Examine the different popular media formats in Information Technology. / Media Formats in
IT / CITmn.C1.O1.L4 (CIT 121 – 0.6 / CIT 361 – 0.3)
Topic 1: Culture of Gaming – Overview, Platforms, and Genres - Examine the different media
formats for popular gaming. / Culture of Gaming / CITmn.C1.O1.L4.T1
Topic 2: Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence - Identify current trends in VR and Artificial
Intelligence. / Virtual Reality and AI / CITmn.C1.O1.L4.T2
Topic 3: Parallel Life with Second Life - Explore Second Life and identify other relevant virtual
worlds. / Parallel Life & Computing / CITmn.C1.O1.L4.T3
Topic 4: Effects of IT in the Entertainment Industry (Music, Films, Television and Advertising) Identify the social and economic impact that Information Technology has in the music, film,
television, and advertising industries. / Entertainment Industry / CITmn.C1.O1.L4.T4
Topic 5: Social and Economic Implications of Information Technology – Identify and contrast two
examples of the social and economic implications of Information Technology. / Society &
Economics / CITmn.C1.O1.L4.T5
Topic 6_Mastery: Develop a paper focusing on the effects of Information Technology on your
choice of media format./ Mastery / CITmn.C1.O1.L4.TM
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Using Information Technology 9e Complete Edition [Paperback] by Brian Williams and Stacey
Sawyer - ISBN-10: 0073516775 | ISBN-13: 978-0073516776
The Global Flow of Information: Legal, Social, and Cultural Perspectives (Ex Machina: Law,
Technology, and Society) [Hardcover] by Ramesh Subramanian and Eddan Katz
Who Controls the Internet?: Illusions of a Borderless World [Paperback] by Jack Goldsmith and
Tim Wu - ISBN-10: 0195340647 | ISBN-13: 978-0195340648
The Future of the Internet--And How to Stop It [Paperback] by Jonathan Zittrain
Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the Way We Live, Work, and
Learn [Hardcover] by Cathy N. Davidson - ISBN-10: 0670022829 | ISBN-13: 978-0670022823
Lesson 5: Standards and Regulations – Compare and contrast the varied interpretations of IT and how it
has impacted legislation and organizational structures. / Standards and Regulations / CITmn.C1.O1.L5
(CIT 294 - 0.6)
Topic 1: Computers and Human Interaction - Identify key theories and concepts pertaining to
human interaction with computers. / Humans and Computers / CITmn.C1.O1.L5.T1
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Topic 2: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Regulatory Agencies - Identify key
regulatory organizations and their role in information technology. / Regulatory Agencies /
CITmn.C1.O1.L5.T2
Topic 3: Public Policy and Issues relating to Computers and Information Technology - Identify
key issues and policies affecting the growth and evolution in information technology. / Issues and
Public Policy / CITmn.C1.O1.L5.T3
Topic 4: Sustainability and Information Technology - Compare and contrast key elements of
information technology and how it affects global sustainability. / Sustainability & IT /
CITmn.C1.O1.L5.T4
Topic 5_Mastery: Develop a paper focusing on the various models/patterns of
organizational inter-relationships in and amongst the Federal and International agencies.
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Develop a paper on human interaction with computers based on the provided research paper by
Richard Harper directing your personal opinion on the topics discussed. / Mastery/
CITmn.C1.O1.L5.TM
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Being Human by Richard Harper - http://research.microsoft.com/enus/um/cambridge/projects/hci2020/downloads/beinghuman_a4.pdf
Human-computer Interaction Institute (Carnegie Mellon) - http://www.hcii.cmu.edu/
http://www3.weforum.org/docs/Global_IT_Report_2012.pdf
Networks and States: The Global Politics of Internet Governance (Information Revolution and
Global Politics) [Hardcover] by Milton L. Mueller
Greening through IT: Information Technology for Environmental Sustainability [Paperback] by Bill
Tomlinson - ISBN-10: 0262517507 | ISBN-13: 978-0262517508
C2: Examine Data Management and Administration: / Database Concepts / CITmn.C2
Objective 1: Demonstrate the ability to manage the dissemination of information via different formats,
including data types, storage, archiving, and retrieval systems, applying common compliant data
models/standards to meet the sophisticated demand for data organization and manipulation. / Database
Administration / CITmn.C2.O1
Lesson 1: Execute key concepts, theories and applicable knowledge in database design and
management. Database Theories / CITmn.C2.O1.L1 (CIT 341 - 0.6 / CIT 311 – 0.6)
Topic 1: Organizing Data and Computer Applications – Examine key theories in organizing
digital data with the use of available computer applications. / Organizing Data /
CITmn.C2.O1.L1.T1
Topic 2: Challenges of Early Data Systems – Examine the early types of data systems and how
it has evolved. / Early Data Systems / CITmn.C2.O1.L1.T2
Topic 3: Database Design and Normalization – Identify key concepts and theories in designing a
database and the process of data normalization. / Design and Normalization /
CITmn.C2.O1.L1.T3
Topic 4: Non-Relational Databases (Flat Files, Document Databases) – Identify key concepts
and theories of non-relational database and it basic processes. / Non-Relational Databases /
CITmn.C2.O1.L1.T4
Topic 5: Oracle XE Database (Instances and Schemas) – Identify key concepts and theories of
a basic database instances and schemas. / Instances and Schemas / CITmn.C2.O1.L1.T5
Topic 6: Queries (SQL) – Examine key concepts and theories relevant to information retrieval
language. Queries (SQL) / CITmn.C2.O1.L1.T6
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Topic 7: Stored Procedures – Identify key elements in storing processes and procedures in a
database. / Stored Procedures / CITmn.C2.O1.L1.T7
Topic 8: High Availability Databases – Identify key theories affecting performance and
availability in a database process. / High Availability & Databases / CITmn.C2.O1.L1.T8
Topic 9_Mastery: Create a simple flat-file database using Microsoft Excel with a minimum of (10
- 15) columns and (300) rows. Analyze the data and generate (5) specific reports as approved by
faculty mentor./ Mastery/ CITmn.C2.O1.L1.TM
Materials:
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Databases DeMYSTIFieD, Andrew J. Oppel, McGraw Hill, 2010
Fundamentals of Database Systems (6th Edition), Ramez Elmasri and Shamkant Navathe (ISBN10: 0136086209 | ISBN-13: 978-0136086208)
Lesson 2: Identify and evaluate the different types of database systems. Database Systems /
CITmn.C2.O1.L2 (CIT 341 – 0.3/CIT 294 – 0.6)
Topic 1: Define the different types of database systems. / Types of Databases /
CITmn.C2.O1.L2.T1
Topic 2: Hierarchical and Networked Databases – Compare and contrast the two main types of
databases and / Networked Databases / CITmn.C2.O1.L2.T2
Topic 3: Key-Value Pairs Structure – Identify key elements of a key-value pairs in a database
table. / Key-Value Pairs Structure / CITmn.C2.O1.L2.T3
Topic 4: Fundamentals of Relational Database (RDMS) – Examine basic elements of a
relational database. / Relational Database / CITmn.C2.O1.L2.T4
Topic 5: Edgar F. Codd’s 12 Rules – Examine the Codd’s 12 rules in designing relational
databases. / Edgar F. Codd’s 12 Rules / CITmn.C2.O1.L2.T5
Topic 6: Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Databases – Examine the basic elements of an
object-oriented database. / Object-Oriented Databases / CITmn.C2.O1.L2.T6
Topic 7: Entity Diagramming and Technical Writing - Explore the different elements in
documenting a database design and implementation. / Entity Technical Writing /
CITmn.C2.O1.L2.T7
Topic 8_Mastery: Create a comparative report utilizing a real business example, the
and highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of using one database type over
another./ Mastery/ CITmn.C2.O1.L2.TM
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Fundamentals of Database Systems (6th Edition), Ramez Elmasri and Shamkant Navath - ISBN10: 0136086209 | ISBN-13: 978-0136086208
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No SQL Distilled: A Brief Guide to the Emerging World of Polyglot Persistence,
Sadalage and Martin Fowler, Addison-Wesley, not yet released, August, 2012.
Databases DeMYSTIFieD, Andrew J. Oppel, McGraw Hill, 2010
MTA: Database Administration Fundamentals (Microsoft: Exam 98-364) Microsoft Official
Academic Course (Jul 12, 2011)
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Lesson 3: Identify key concepts in managing large and complex databases. / Complex
Databases/ CITmn.C2.O1.L3 (CIT 121 – 0.6 / CIT 137 – 0.6 / CIT 250 – 0.3)
Topic 1: Design Schemas – Identify key concepts and theories involving database
schemas in of a complex database. Design Schemas / CITmn.C2.O1.L3.T1
Topic 2: Hadoop/Map Reduce – Examine the programming model for processing large
data sets. Hadoop/Map Reduce / CITmn.C2.O1.L3.T2
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Topic 3: Data Mining, Data Warehouse, and Data Mart – Examine the different process
of data manipulation. / Data Mart, Mining, Warehouse / CITmn.C2.O1.L3.T3
Topic 4: Data Mining Ethics and Social Impact – Examine several ethical and social
issues with data mining. / Ethics/Social Impact / CITmn.C2.O1.L3.T4
Topic 5_Mastery: Develop a paper on the advantages and disadvantages of
Cassandra and Hadhoop with respect to specific data management problem. / Mastery/
CITmn.C2.O1.L3.TM
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Databases DeMYSTIFieD, Andrew J. Oppel, McGraw Hill, 2010
http://userpages.uni-koblenz.de/~laemmel/MapReduce/paper.pdf - paper by Ralf Lämmel
(from Microsoft)
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Related Sites: http://hadoop.apache.org/
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Data Mining: Concepts and Techniques, Third Edition (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Data
Management Systems) by Jiawei Han, Micheline Kamber, Jian Pei - ISBN-10: 0123814790 |
ISBN-13: 978-0123814791
Agile Analytics: A Value-Driven Approach to Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing
(Agile Software Development Series), Ken Collier, Addison-Wesley Professional, 2011
Lesson 4: Analyze key concepts and theories in Business Intelligence. / Business Intelligence (BI)/
CITmn.C2.O1.L4 (CIT 250 – 0.3 / CIT 222 – 0.6)
Topic 1: Aggregating Data Sources – Examine the result of applying the process of combining
data elements from different sources. / Aggregating Data Sources / CITmn.C2.O1.L4.T1
Topic 2: Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) (Data Classification) – Identify key concepts
and theories of information and its life-cycle. / Information Lifecycle / CITmn.C2.O1.L4.T2
Topic 3: Structured vs. Unstructured Data – Compare and contrast the difference between a
structure and unstructured data. / Structured/Unstructured Data / CITmn.C2.O1.L4.T3
Topic 4: Prioritizing your Business Intelligence Projects – Examine the multiple processes
involved in implementing a Business Intelligence projects. / BI Projects / CITmn.C2.O1.L4.T4
Topic 5: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) – Examine the basics on enterprise resource
planning. / Enterprise Resource (ERP)/ CITmn.C2.O1.L4.T5
Topic 6: Utilizing Enterprise systems in the Organization – Examine in depth how ERP
automates and integrates many different activities within an organization. / ERP in Organizations/
CITmn.C2.O1.L4.T6
Topic 7_Mastery: Develop a report explaining why a business should choose one Cloud system
over another with reference to at least three service providers.
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Create a Server on the Amazon Cloud/Mastery/ CITmn.C2.O1.L4.TM
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Successful Business Intelligence: Secrets to Making BI a Killer App By Cindi Howson ISBN10: 0071498516 | ISBN-13: 978-0071498517
Profiles in Performance: Business Intelligence Journeys and the Roadmap for Change by Howard
Dresner, ISBN-10: 0470408863 | ISBN-13: 978-0470408865
Cornell University – Center for Advanced Human Recource Studies:
http://digitalExaminecommons.ilr.cornell.edu/cahrs/
Decision Support and Business Intelligence Systems (9th Edition) by Efraim Turban - ISBN10: 0073376221 | ISBN-13: 978-0073376226
Lesson 5: Web and Cloud Data Management – Investigate data management in the Web and Cloud
environment. /Web and Data Management/ CITmn.C2.O1.L5 (CIT 341 0.6 / CIT 311 – 0.6)
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Topic 1: Describe and define the advantages of Cloud infrastructure. / Benefits of Cloud Data/
CITmn.C2.O1.L5.T1
Topic 2: IaaS (Amazon) – Evaluate the basic concepts and theories of Infrastructure as a
Service applications. / IaaS / CITmn.C2.O1.L5.T2
Topic 3: SaaS (Sales Force and Workday) - Examine the basic concept and theories of a
Software as a Service application. / SaaS / CITmn.C2.O1.L5.T3
Topic 4: PaaS (Google App Machine, Oracle Cloud) - Examine the basic concept and theories
of a Platform as a Service application. /PaaS / CITmn.C2.O1.L5.T4
Topic 5: Identify the key business model used by Amazon on their cloud infrastructure and other
organizations deployment models. / Amazon / CITmn.C2.O1.L5.T5
Topic 6_Mastery: Develop a report explaining why a business should choose one Cloud system
over another with reference to at least three providers OR Create a Server on the Amazon
Cloud/Mastery/ CITmn.C2.O1.L5.TM
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Migrating to the Cloud: Oracle Client/Server Modernizaiton, Laszewski and Nauduri, Syngress,
2011.
Google Apps Express: The Fast Way to Start Working in the Cloud, James Beswick,
CreateSpace, 2011.
Startup@Cloud: 33 Tips for running your company using cloud-based software, Virtabrae LLC,
2011.
C3: Examine IT Business Operations and Leadership: /Operations & Leadership/CITmn.C3
Objective 1: Demonstrate acquired knowledge to translate business problems into responsive solutions
through leadership and by managing business assets and resources utilizing performance indicators,
organizational behavior and project management. / Organizational Management/ CITmn.C3.O1
Lesson 1: Identify and break down key concepts and theories in Organizational Behavior and
Leadership. /Organizational Leadership/ CITmn.C3.O1.L1 (CIT 121 – 0.6)
Topic 1: Politics and Culture in Information Technology – Identify significant political and cultural
issues affecting information technology. /Politics and Culture / CITmn.C3.O1.L1.T1
Topic 2: Organizational Behavior (Case Studies) – Examine case studies in organizational
behavior and its impact in information technology. /Case Studies / CITmn.C3.O1.L1.T2
Topic 3: One-Minute Manager: Developing Leadership – Identify the essentials skills and
proficiencies in developing leadership. / Developing Leadership / CITmn.C3.O1.L1.T3
Topic 4_Mastery: Develop a paper focusing on the challenges in organizational behavior and
leadership. Present a minimum of (3) Case Studies in applying theories./Mastery/
CITmn.C3.O1.L1.TM
Materials:
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Essentials of Organizational Behavior - “Leadership”:
http://www.graduate.au.edu/download/content/file/school%20of%20business/MBA%20ProD&E%
20Comprehensive/ProMBAEveB3/Robbins_EOB9_IM_CH11.pdf
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Organizational Behavior: Essential theories of motivation and leadership [Book] by John B. Miner
in Books
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Cases on Information Technology and Organizational Politics & Culture (Cases on Information
Technology Series) by Mehdi Khosrow-Pour - ISBN-10: 599044110 | ISBN-13: 978-1599044118
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One Minute Manager by Kenneth H. Blanchard and Spencer Johnson - ISBN-10: 0688014291
|ISBN-13: 978-0688014292
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Lesson 2: Information Technology and its Human Resources - Explain qualifications and skills required
to be successful in a broad range of positions in computer information technology. / IT Resources/
CITmn.C3.O1.L2 (CIT 294 - 0.6 – CIT 222 – 0.3)
Topic 1: Occupational Titles and Skill sets - Evaluate the broad range of CIT skillsets and
qualifications in the different businesses and industry / IT Skill Sets / CITmn.C3.O1.L2.T1
Topic 2: HR Usage, Roles and Effectiveness – Describe the basic function of human resources
in an organization, its roles and effectiveness and information technology integration. / HR
Effectiveness/ CITmn.C3.O1.L2.T2
Topic 3: Race, Age and Gender in Information Technology – Examine the many different factors
affecting progress and evolution in information technology. / Race, Age and Gender/
CITmn.C3.O1.L2.T3
Topic 4: Global Resources and Outsourcing – Identify key concept and theories of outsourcing
and the use of global resources in information technology. /Global Outsourcing/
CITmn.C3.O1.L2.T4
Topic 5: Technical Business Analyst – Identify key concepts, skills and proficiencies of a
technical business analyst. / Business Analyst/ CITmn.C3.O1.L2.T5
Topic 6: Computer Programmer - Identify key concepts, skills and proficiencies of a computer
programmer. / Computer Programmer/ CITmn.C3.O1.L2.T6
Topic 7: Systems and Software Administrator - – Identify key concepts, skills and proficiencies of
a systems and software administrator. / Software Administrator/ CITmn.C3.O1.L2.T7
Topic 8: Database Administrator - – Identify key concepts, skills and proficiencies of a database
administrator. / Database Administrator/ CITmn.C3.O1.L2.T8
Topic 9: Web and Application Developer - Identify key concepts, skills and proficiencies of a web
and application developer. / Web App Developer/ CITmn.C3.O1.L2.T9
Topic 10: IT Project Manager - – Identify key concepts, skills and proficiencies of a project
manager focusing on information technology implementations. / IT Project Manager/
CITmn.C3.O1.L2.T10
Topic 11: Health and Bioinformatics – Identify key concepts, skills and proficiencies involving
health and bioinformatics in information technology. / Health & Bioinformatics/
CITmn.C3.O1.L2.T11
Topic 12: Information Security and Forensics – – Identify key concepts, skills and proficiencies
necessary to be a information security and forensics professional. / Security & Forensics/
CITmn.C3.O1.L2.T12
Topic 13: Professional Practice and Ethics – Examine essential professional practice and ethics
necessary to succeed in the information technology field. / Practice & Ethics/
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Topic 14_Mastery: Create job descriptions and interview questions suitable for presenting to an
HR department for each position/Mastery/ CITmn.C3.O1.L2.TM
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Reference Sites: Monster.com, Dice.com, Jobing.com
Occupational Information Network (O*NET) http://www.onetonline.org/find/quick?s=information+technology
Sample Career Clusters: http://www.onetonline.org/find/career?c=11
Theorizing Gender and the Information Technology Reaserch by Eileen M. Trauth http://www.personal.psu.edu/staff/g/m/gms/trauth/Theorizing%20Gender%20and%20Information
%20Technology%20Research.pdf
Race, Gender and Information Technology: The New Digital Divide by Linda A. Jackson, Hao,
Kolenic, etc. from the CyberPsychology and Behabior http://academics.hamilton.edu/ebs/pdf/NDD.pdf
Encyclopedia of Gender and Information Technology (2 Vol. Set) by Eileen Moore Trauth - ISBN10: 1591408156 | ISBN-13: 978-1591408154
Notable Women and Broken ceilings: Female First in Computing Including Henrietta Swan
Leavitt, Radia Perlman and More - ISBN-10: 1171173806 | ISBN-13: 978-1171173809
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IT Manager's Handbook: The Business Edition [Paperback] by Bill Holtsnider and Brian D. Jaffe ISBN-10: 0123751101 | ISBN-13: 978-0123751102
Lesson 3: IT Project Management – Analyzes the key concepts, theories and methodology of Project
Management. / IT Project Management / CITmn.C3.O1.L3 (CIT 361 - 0.6 / BBA 305W 0.6)
Topic 1: Fundamentals of Project Management – Identify basic concepts and theories of project
management. / Fundamentals & Processes/ CITmn.C3.O1.L3.T1
Topic 2: Integration Management - Examine the integration management subset of a project
focusing on generally accepted practices. / Project Integration/ CITmn.C3.O1.L3.T2
Topic 3: Scope Management - Examine the scope management subset of a project focusing on
generally accepted practices. / Scope Management/ CITmn.C3.O1.L3.T3
Topic 4: Time Management - Examine the time management subset of a project focusing on
generally accepted practices. / Time Management/ CITmn.C3.O1.L3.T4
Topic 5: Cost Management - Examine the cost management subset of a project focusing on
generally accepted practices. / Cost Management/ CITmn.C3.O1.L3.T5
Topic 6: Human Resource Management - Examine the human resource subset of a project
focusing on generally accepted practices. / Human Resource Management/ CITmn.C3.O1.L3.T6
Topic 7: Communications Management - Examine the communications management subset of a
project focusing on generally accepted practices. / Communications Management/
CITmn.C3.O1.L3.T7
Topic 8: Risk Management (Making Trade-off Decisions) - Examine the risks management
subset of a project focusing on generally accepted practices. / Making Trade-off Decisions/
CITmn.C3.O1.L3.T8
Topic 9: Procurement Management - Examine the procurement management subset of a project
focusing on generally accepted practices. / Procurement Management/ CITmn.C3.O1.L3.T9
Topic 10: Agile vs. Traditional – Identify key concepts and processes in an agile project
management versus a traditional project management. / Agile vs. Traditional/
CITmn.C3.O1.L3.T10
Topic 11: Describe capital expeditures (CapEx), operating expenditures (OpEx), return of
investment (ROI,) and total cost of ownership (TCO). / Operating Expenses/
CITmn.C3.O1.L3.T11
Topic 12: Create an email explaining a budget you have created and that you attach to the
email. / Project Budgeting/ CITmn.C3.O1.L3.T12
Topic 13_Mastery: Develop a paper on the advantages and disadvantages of applying an agile
vs. a traditional project management framework. Mastery/ CITmn.C3.O1.L3.TM
Materials:
 Head First PMP: A Brain Friendly Guide to Passing the Project Management Professional
Exam, Greene and Stellman (O’Reilly)
 Succeeding with Agile: Software Development Using Scrum, Mike Cohn (Addison Wesley).
 Information Technology Project Management with CD-ROM by Jack Marchewka - ISBN10: 1118057635 | ISBN-13: 978-1118057636
 Information Technology Project Management, Revised (w/ Premium Online Content Printed
Access Card) by Kathy Schwalbe - ISBN-10: 1111221758 | ISBN-13: 978-1111221751
 “A Project Management Primer or a guide on how to make projects work” by Nick Jenkins http://www.nickjenkins.net/prose/projectPrimer.pdf
Lesson 4: Create a Project Management Plan - Perform rudimentary duties of a project manager
following acquired knowledge from Lesson 3/ Duties of a Project Manager / CITmn.C3.O1.L4 (CIT 361
0.6 / BBA 305W 0.6)
Topic 1: Initiating (Plan a Budget) – Define and proposed a simple project. / Initiating a Budget /
CITmn.C3.O1.L4.T1
Topic 2: Create a Budget – Create a simple budget based on the Topic 1 proposed project. /
Create a Budget / CITmn.C3.O1.L4.T2
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Topic 3: Executing - Tasks, Assignments – Outline and executes tasks and assignments for the
proposed project on Topic 1. / Executing Tasks / CITmn.C3.O1.L4.T3
Topic 4: Monitoring and Controlling – Identify key elements in controlling project implementation
tasks and monitoring success. Monitoring and Controlling / CITmn.C3.O1.L4.T4
Topic 5: Closing Requirements – Synthesize tasks involved in closing a project including project
documentation. Closing Requirements / CITmn.C3.O1.L4.T5
Topic 6_Mastery: Merge more than three plans into one project management plan
Or,
Earn Certification http://www.pmi.org/en/Certification/Certified-Associate-in-Project-ManagementCAPM.aspx/ Mastery/ CITmn.C3.O1.L4.TM
Materials:
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The second book is relevant other places in the major so it will live in more than this lesson.
Project Management for Profit: A Failsafe Guide to Keeping Projects on Track and on
Budget, Knight, Angus and Case (Harvard Business Review).
Information Technology Project Management with CD-ROM by Jack Marchewka - ISBN10: 1118057635 | ISBN-13: 978-1118057636
Information Technology Project Management, Revised (w/ Premium Online Content Printed
Access Card) by Kathy Schwalbe - ISBN-10: 1111221758 | ISBN-13: 978-1111221751
Lesson 5: Communicate Effectively in an IT Environment - Define organizational structure, line and staff
responsibilities, the flow of communications, independent and interdependent decision-making, and its
impact to the overall business structure. / Communicate Effectively/ CITmn.C3.O1.L5 (BBA 305W – 0.6 /
CIT 341 – 0.6)
Topic 1: Communication for Business Audiences – Identify the common strategies and skills in
communicating effectively to business professionals. / Business Audiences/ CITmn.C3.O1.L5.T1
Topic 2: Effective Email – Identify common strategies of writing effective emails to business and
IT professionals. / Effective Email/ CITmn.C3.O1.L5.T2
Topic 3: Represent a Plan or System in a Written Document – Explore key strategies in writing
and reporting technical documents. / Technical Business Writing/ CITmn.C3.O1.L5.T3
Topic 4: Use Power Point Effectively – Examine the fundamentals of a presentation software for
practical applications. / Presentation Skills/ CITmn.C3.O1.L5.T4
Topic 5: Create a Business Plan with Pitch – Create a business plan and transpose the plan into
a presentation pitch. / Pitching your Business/ CITmn.C3.O1.L5.T5
Topic 6_Mastery: Report on a business plan pitch/ Mastery/ CITmn.C3.O1.L5.TM
Materials:
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Good Communication – The Other Social Network for Successful IT Organizations by Lisa
Trubitt and Jeff Overholtzer; 2009 EDUCAUSE
Harvard Business Review on Communicating Effectively, Harvard Business Review, 2011.
Visual Meetings: How Graphics, Sticky Notes and Idea Mapping Can Transform Group
Productivity, David Sibbert, Wiley, 2010.
Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Designs and Delivery, Garr Reynolds (New
Riders Press)
Lesson 6: Customer Relations and Change Management – Identify the fundamentals of customer
relations and change management that are mission-critical processes in information technology. CRM
and IT Changes/ CITmn.C3.O1.L6 (BBA 465C - 0.3 / BBA 460 0.3)
Topic 1: Understand how to enhance Business Solutions with Customer Management. /
Customer Management/ CITmn.C3.O1.L6.T1
Topic 2: Building a Successful Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Roadmap – Discover
key concepts and theories in building a successful CRM roadmap. / CRM Roadmap/
CITmn.C3.O1.L6.T2
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Topic 3: Focus on IT Change and Release Management - Examine how IT changes affect
overall project and the benefit of release management. / Release Management/
CITmn.C3.O1.L6.T3
Topic 4_Mastery: Develop a paper focusing on how change management enhances business
continuity. Present a minimum of (3) Case Studies in applying theories.
Or,
Create a simple CRM Roadmap for a fictitious or actual business of choice. Present a minimum
of (3) Case Studies in applying theories./Mastery/ CITmn.C3.O1.L6.TM
Materials:
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Managing Customer Relationships: A Strategic Framework by Don Peppers and Martha
Rogers - SBN-10: 0470423471 | ISBN-13: 978-0470423479
CRM at the Speed of Light, Fourth Edition: Social CRM 2.0 Strategies, Tools, and
Techniques for Engaging Your Customers (Unknown Series) by Paul Greenberg - ISBN10: 0071590455 | ISBN-13: 978-0071590457
Change Management by Jeffrey Hiatt and Timothy Creasey - ISBN-10: 1930885180 | ISBN13: 978-1930885189
Implementing ITIL Change and Release Management by Larry Klosterboer – SBN10: 0138150419 | ISBN-13: 978-0138150419
Lesson 7: Identify the key concepts involving product development, lifecycle and management –/
Product Management/ CITmn.C3.O1.L7 (BBA 465C - 0.3 / BBA 460 0.3)
Topic 1: Product Development and IT – Synthesize the methods and processes involved in
developing a product and the integration of technology. / Product Development/
CITmn.C3.O1.L7.T1
Topic 2: Defining Product Requirements and Roadmaps –Explore requirements and sample
roadmaps in developing a product. / Product Roadmaps/ CITmn.C3.O1.L7.T2
Topic 3: Product Marketing and Sales – Identify key technology integration with common
marketing and sales strategies in developing and promoting a product. / Marketing and Sales/
CITmn.C3.O1.L7.T3
Topic 4: Data Gathering and Customer Feedback – Synthesize tasks and processes in
gathering product data and customer feedback. / Customer Feedback/ CITmn.C3.O1.L7.T4
Topic 5_Mastery: Create a project plan based on a candidate product including
marketing/branding, roadmaps, business case and feasibility./Mastery/ CITmn.C3.O1.L7.TM
Materials:
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On Product Management - http://onproductmanagement.net/2008/02/02/product-manager-vsproduct-management-part-6/
Agile Product Management with Scrum: Creating Products that Customers Love (AddisonWesley Signature Series (Cohn)) [Paperback] by roman Pichler - ISBN-10: 0321605780 |
ISBN-13: 978-0321605788
42 Rules of Product Management: Learn the Rules of Product Management from Leading
Experts "from" Around the World [Paperback] by Brian Lawley, Greg Cohen, and Laura
Lowell - ISBN-10: 1607730782 | ISBN-13: 978-1607730781
The Product Manager's Handbook 4/E [Hardcover] by Linda Gorchels - ISBN10: 0071772987 | ISBN-13: 978-0071772983
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C4: Examine Information Security and Policy: / Information Security/ CITmj.C4
Objective 1: Demonstrates extensive knowledge in the design, implementation and management that
assure the security of business environments, including basic principles and best practices in information
security. / Policy and Best Practices/CITmj.C4.O1
Lesson 1: Evaluate the basic principles and key concepts of information security. - / Information
Security Overview/ CITmj.C4.O1.L1 (BBA 370 - 0.6)
Topic 1: Security Practices and Evaluations – Identify common security practices and
evaluations in information technology. / Practice and Evaluation/ CITmj.C4.O1.L1.T1
Topic 2: Key Concepts – Integrity, Availability, Authenticity, and Non-Repudiation – Identify key
concepts and best practices in applying information security. / Key Concepts/ CITmj.C4.O1.L1.T2
Topic 3: Financial Regulations (PCI and New Standards) – Explore key concepts and practices
in applying information security in the financial industry. / Financial Regulations/
CITmj.C4.O1.L1.T3
Topic 4: Cyber Attacks and Man in the middle – Explore the different types of known cyber
attacks, i.e. man-in-the-middle attacks. / Cyber Attacks/ CITmj.C4.O1.L1.T4
Topic 5: Encryption and Cryptography – Identify key concepts and theories of encryption and
cryptography. / CITmj.C4.O1.L1.T5
Topic 6: Private/Public Key – Compare and contrast the difference between a private and a
public keys and how it is widely used in information security implementations. Private/Public Key
– PKI/ CITmj.C4.O1.L1.T6
Topic 7: Authentication and Authorization – Explore how to apply specific access control to
organizational resources. / Authentication/Authorization/ CITmj.C4.O1.L1.T7
Topic 8: The Ethical Hacker – Identify common hacking strategies used to evaluate security
vulnerabilities. / The Ethical Hacker / CITmj.C4.O1.L1.T8
Topic 9: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – Identify key elements in
achieving a professional certification in the information security industry. / Professional
Certifications/ CITmj.C4.O1.L1.T9
Topic 10_Mastery: Develop a paper on the key concepts of information technology security
including at lease (3) case studies on actual business practice
Or,
Develop a paper analyzing best practices providing lessons learned from actual business security
implementation. / Mastery/ CITmj.C4.O1.L1.TM
Materials:
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Security in Computing, 4th Edition, Pfleeger and Pfleeger, Prentice Hall, 2006. This book may
need to be updated. Whatever is chosen must be comprehensive as this one is.
ISC2 Code of Ethics - https://www.isc2.org/cissp-domains/default.aspx
Cryptology and Network Security: Principles and Practice 5th Edition by William Stallings ISBN-10: 0136097049 | ISBN-13: 978-0136097044
Gray Hat “Hacking The Ethical Hackers Handbook, 3rd Edition” [Paperback] by Allen Harper,
SHon Harris, jonathan Ness, Chris Eagle, Gideon Lenkey, Terron Williams - ISBN10: 0071742557 | ISBN-13: 978-0071742559
Hands-on Ethical Hacking and Network Devices (2012) by Michael T. Simpson, Kent
Backman, James Corley - ISBN-10: 1133935613 | ISBN-13: 978-1133935612
Lesson 2: Identify and analyze key concepts and methodologies of risk management. / Risk
Management/ CITmj.C4.O1.L2 (BBA 370 0.3)
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Topic 1: Business Risks in Information Technology – Explore different risks in information
technology implementation. / Business Risks in IT/ CITmj.C4.O1.L2.T1
Topic 2: Systematic Approach and Methodologies – Explore different methodologies in
mitigating risks in information technology. / Approach & Methodology/ CITmj.C4.O1.L2.T2
Topic 3: Decision Theories (Perusing through Organizational Threats and Vulnerabilities) –
Explore different organizational threats and vulnerabilities and the complementing decision
theories. / Decision Theories/ CITmj.C4.O1.L2.T3
Topic 4: Risk vs. Cost Analysis (Justification and Communication) – Compare and contrast the
risk versus cost in implementing information security measures in organizations. / Risk vs. Cost
Analysis/ CITmj.C4.O1.L2.T4
Topic 5: Countermeasures and Controls – Explore different types of countermeasures and
controls applied in an information security implementation. / Countermeasures & Controls/
CITmj.C4.O1.L2.T5
Topic 6: Standards and Ethics in Mitigating Risks – Explore common security standards and
ethics in information security. / Standards & Ethics/ CITmj.C4.O1.L2.T6
Topic 7: IT Risk Laws and Regulations – Differentiate common laws and regulations in IT Risks
management. / IT Risks Laws & Regulations/ CITmj.C4.O1.L2.T7
Topic 8_Mastery: Develop a paper by selecting a business for your case study and breaking
down the IT risks, costs, and implementation challenges./Mastery/ CITmj.C4.O1.L2.TM
Materials:
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Security Risk Management: Building an Information Security Risk Management Program from
the Ground Up by Evan Wheeler - ISBN-10: 1597496154 | ISBN-13: 978-1597496155
“Risk Management Framework: Helping Organizations Implement Effective Information
Security Programs” by Shirley Radack - National Institute of Standards and Technology
Lesson 3: Standards and Legal Policies – Evaluate the processes, standards and legal policies in
applying information technologies. / Standards and Legal Policies/ CITmj.C4.O1.L3 (BBA 370 - 0.6)
Topic 1: Standards Organizations and Government Regulatory Bodies – Explore the different
regulatory organizations impacting information security. / Regulatory Bodies/ CITmj.C4.O1.L3.T1
Topic 2: IT Security in Public and Private Education – Investigate common security practices
and implementation in the public and private education. / Public and Private Education/
CITmj.C4.O1.L3.T2
Topic 3: ISO and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) – Examine the history and series of events that led to
the creation of Sarbanes-Oaxley and the role of the international standards organization. / ISO &
Sarbanes-Oxley/ CITmj.C4.O1.L3.T3
Topic 4: Focus on IT Cyber Crimes and Cyber Ethics – Synthesize information technology
crimes and ethics related issues. / Cyber Crimes & Ethics/ CITmj.C4.O1.L3.T4
Topic 5: The Basics of Computer Forensics – Identify key concepts and theories of computer
forensics. / Basics Computer Forensics/ CITmj.C4.O1.L3.T5
Topic 6: Social Ethics and Responsibility – Examine the impact and social responsibility of
information security. / Social Responsibility/ CITmj.C4.O1.L3.T6
Topic 7_Mastery: Develop a paper focusing on successful business implementations of SOX
and compliance with ISO. Present a minimum of (2) case studies in applying acquired theories.
Or,
Develop a paper and report on a particular Cybercrime in length breaking down the methods
used, social and economic effects, and moral ethics. Mastery/ CITmj.C4.O1.L3.TM
Materials:
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Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center - http://www.dc3.mil/
Computer Crime Research Center - http://www.crime-research.org/analytics/702/
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National Response Centre for Cyber Crimes - http://www.nr3c.gov.pk/
Digital Evidence and Computer Crime, Third Edition: Forensic Science, Computers, and the
Internet by Eoghan Casey, BS MA - ISBN-10: 0123742684 | ISBN-13: 978-0123742681
The Basics of Digital Forensics: The Primer for Getting Started in Digital Forensics by John
Sammons - ISBN-10: 1597496618 | ISBN-13: 978-1597496612
Lesson 4: Application and Mobile Development Security –Analyze key concepts and theories in planning
and deploying security policies in the application development and mobile computing environment.
/Security and Mobility/ CITmj.C4.O1.L4 (BBA 370 - 0.3)
Topic 1: IT Security Issues Affecting Software Development – Examine several criterion and
issues affecting information security and software development. / Securing Mobile Apps/
CITmj.C4.O1.L4.T1
Topic 2: Mobile Application Development Issues – Identify key issues and trends affecting
information security and mobile application development. / Issues in Mobile Development /
CITmj.C4.O1.L4.T2
Topic 3: Mobile OS Security (Apple IPhone, Android OS, Windows Mobile) – Compare and
contrast many different operating systems functionality and services. / Personal Devices/
CITmj.C4.O1.L4.T3
Topic 4: Mobile Threats and Malware – Examine current mobile security threats and several
malware affecting mobile and personal devices. / Mobile Threats and Malware/
CITmj.C4.O1.L4.T4
Topic 5_Mastery: Develop a paper analyzing the trends and issues affecting a particular Mobile
OS focusing on application threats, vulnerabilities and solutions./Mastery/ CITmj.C4.O1.L4.TM
Materials:
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Mobile Application Security by Himanshu Dwivedi - ISBN-10: 0071633561 | ISBN-13: 9780071633567
Lesson 5: Knowledge Management and Data Classification – Evaluate key concepts in data
classification, managing content and knowledge base focusing on compliance and effectiveness. /
Securing Data/ CITmj.C4.O1.L5 (CIT 250 – 0.6)
Topic 1: Types of Data (Private and Government) – Identify key concepts and theories in
classifying data in both the private and public organizations. / Types of Data/
CITmj.C4.O1.L5.T1
Topic 2: Content Management and Knowledge Base – Examine methodologies and best
practices in managing content and knowledge base. / Content & Knowledge Base/
CITmj.C4.O1.L5.T2
Topic 3: Responsibility and criteria for Data Classification – Define roles and responsibilities in
managing and classifying data and content. / Data Classification Criteria/ CITmj.C4.O1.L5.T3
Topic 4: Specific Organizational Data Classification (Case Studies) – Examine processes and
methodologies of data archiving and classification from specific institution and organization
focusing on best practices and improvements. / Organizational Case Studies/
CITmj.C4.O1.L5.T4
Topic 5: Electronic Management and Federal Records Act – Identify key policies and regulations
/ Federal Records Act/ CITmj.C4.O1.L5.T5
Topic 6: Financial Integrity Act of 1982 and New Financial Regulations – Describe the Integrity
act of 1982 / Financial Regulations/ CITmj.C4.O1.L5.T6
Topic 7_Mastery: Develop a Data Classification Plan for a specific organization/institution or a
particular field/industry, i.e. IRS or University. Present a minimum of (3) case studies in applying
theories. /Mastery / CITmj.C4.O1.L5.TM
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Materials:
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Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Enterprise Systems and Technology:
http://www.ct.gov/best/cwp/view.asp?a=1245&q=465958
George Washington University - http://my.gwu.edu/files/policies/DataClassificationPolicy.pdf
Data Mining: Practical Machine Learning Tools and Techniques, 3rd Edition (The Morgan
Kaufmann Series in Data Management Systems by Ian H. Witten, Eibe Frank, Mark A. Hall ISBN-10: 0123748569 | ISBN-13: 978-0123748560
C5: Examine Enterprise Architecture, Network and Telecommunications Technology: /CITmn.C5
Objective 1: Demonstrates knowledge of a comprehensive IT framework to manage systems and have the
ability to align IT strategies to support the organization’s mission critical goals and structure; demonstrate a
balance coverage of the technical and managerial aspects of network and data communications. /Enterprise
& Networking/CITmn.C5.O1
Lesson 1: Understand the function of Architecture in IT – Identify and analyze the key concepts,
principles, and function of information technology architecture. / IT Architecture/ CITmn.C5.O1.L1 (BBA
460 - 0.3/ CIT 341 – 0.3)
Topic 1: Architecture Framework and Lifecycle – Identify key concepts and theories in
architecture framework and lifecycle that guides the redesign and development of organizational
processes and functions. / Architecture Framework/ CITmn.C5.O1.L1.T1
Topic 2: The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) – Identify key concepts and
theories involving a comprehensive approach to information architecture. / Open Framework/
CITmn.C5.O1.L1.T2
Topic 3: Open Systems Model – Identify key elements and theories in an open systems
environment provide technology services. / Open Systems Model/ CITmn.C5.O1.L1.T3
Topic 4: Federal Enterprise Architecture – Identify common methodologies and practices in
providing information technology services and aligning resources within the federal agencies. /
Federal Architecture/ CITmn.C5.O1.L1.T4
Topic 5: Gartner (Formerly Meta Framework) – Identify key elements and theories in a top-down
approach to enterprise framework and architecture. / Meta Framework/ CITmn.C5.O1.L1.T5
Topic 6: Legislation and Ethics – Identify key legislation involving the design and implementation
of an enterprise architecture and its social and economic impact. / Legislation and Ethics/
CITmn.C5.O1.L1.T6
Topic 7_Mastery: Create a roadmap using a current business model and or thoroughly evaluate
an existing architecture including applicable changes or improvements./Mastery/
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Materials:
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Computer Networks (5th Edition) by Andrew S. Tanenbaum and David J. Wetherall - ISBN10: 0132126958 | ISBN-13: 978-0132126953
An Enterprise Architecture Development Framework [Kindle Edition] by Adrian Grigori ASIN: B004JN0KYA (Free Kindle/Amazon Prime Textbook
Launching an Enterprise Business Architecture Practice: A Playbook for Getting Started [Kindle
Edition] by Guy Sereff - ASIN: B0075T2T2G
TOGAF Version 9 Enterprise Edition: An Introduction (White Paper) (The Open Group White
Papers) [Kindle Edition] by Andrew Josey - ASIN: B004RPWKBQ
Microsoft MSDN Library – “A Comparison of the Top Four Enterprise Architecture” http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb466232.aspx
Federal Chief Information Officers Council – “Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework” –
http://www.cio.gov/docuemnts /fedarch1.pdf
Institute for Enterprise Architecture Developments - Extended Enterprise Architecture Framework
Essentials Guide by J. Schekkerman
TOGAF 9 Certification by The Open Group – http://www.opengroup.org/togaf9/cert/
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Enterprise Architecture As Strategy: Creating a Foundation for Business Execution [Hardcover]
by Jeanne W. Ross, Peter Weill, David Robertson - ISBN-10: 1591398398 | ISBN-13: 9781591398394
Lesson 2: IT Infrastructure and Data Center – Evaluate the different perspective and methodology in
designing and implementing all key aspects of the information technology infrastructure.
/ Infrastructure & Data Centers/ CITmn.C5.O1.L2 (CIT 127 – 0.6 / CIT 361 – 0.6 / CIT 222 – 0.3)
Topic 1: Fundamentals of Data Center Design – Identify key concepts and theories in designing
a data center for an enterprise infrastructure. / Fundamentals and Design/ CITmn.C5.O1.L2.T1
Topic 2: Server Virtualization and Cloud Computing – Identify key concepts and best practices
of server virtualization and cloud computing. / Virtualization & the Cloud/ CITmn.C5.O1.L2.T2
Topic 3: High Availability, Redundancy, Fail-over and Fail-back – Identify key concepts and best
practices in designing a robust and self-healing server infrastructure. / Design Requirements/
CITmn.C5.O1.L2.T3
Topic 4: Design Sustainability into your IT Infrastructure – Identify key concepts and theories in
designing a sustainable and green infrastructure. / Designing Sustainability/ CITmn.C5.O1.L2.T4
Topic 5: Data Center Performance and Metrics – Examine common data center performance
issues and several methodologies in monitoring and tracking essential infrastructure metrics. /
Performance and Metrics/ CITmn.C5.O1.L2.T5
Topic 6_Mastery: Create a data center design based on the previous lesson roadmap. /
Mastery/ CITmn.C5.O1.L2.TM
Materials:
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Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) (Data Center): A Complete Reference Guide to the
Cisco Data Center Virtualization Server Architecture (Networking Technology) [Paperback] by
Silvano Gai, Tommi Salli, Roger Andersson (Cisco Press) - ISBN-10: 1587141930 | ISBN13: 978-1587141935
IT Infrastructure Architecture: Infrastructure building blocks and concepts [Hardcover] by
Siaak Laan - ISBN-10: 1447881281 | ISBN-13: 978-1447881285
The Green and Virtual Data Center by Greg Schulz - ISBN-10: 1420086669 | ISBN-13: 9781420086669
Data Center Fundamentals [Hardcover] by Mauricio Arregoces and Maurizio Portolani ISBN-10: 1587050234 | ISBN-13: 978-1587050237
Cloud Computing: Automating the Virtualized Data Center (Networking
Technology) [Paperback] by Venkata Josyula, Malcolm Orr, Greg Page (Cisco Press) - ISBN10: 1587204347 | ISBN-13: 978-1587204340
Data Center Handbook by Hwaiyu Geng - ISBN-10: 0071622926 | ISBN-13: 978-0071622929
Lesson 3: Fundamentals of Networking – Demonstrate extensive knowledge of data transmission
concepts, architecture, functions and mechanisms. This competency will address the implementation
requirements, their development, and maintenance. Fundamentals of Networking/ CITmn.C5.O1.L3 (CIT
341 – 0.3 /CIT 311 – 0.6/ CIT 250 – 0.6)
Topic 1: Hardware and Software – Examine current trends and development in enterprise
infrastructure focusing on both hardware and software for networking design and implementation
that are available in the industry. / Hardware and Software/ CITmn.C5.O1.L3.T1
Topic 2: Open Systems Interconnection Layers (OSI) - Identify key elements and theories in an
open system and the hierarchical model of how different devices, protocols, and applications can
interoperate to provide technology services. / OSI Layers/ CITmn.C5.O1.L3.T2
Topic 3: Type of Networks (WAN, LAN, MAN) – Examine the different types on network design
and implementation and how it impacts overall infrastructure deployment. / Type of Networks/
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Topic 4: Wireless and Mobile Technologies – Identify key elements and best practices in
designing and implementing a wireless and mobile services. / Wireless & Mobile/
CITmn.C5.O1.L3.T4
Topic 5: Evaluate networking tools and key elements in monitoring and tracking data traffic and
information flow. / Networking Tools/ CITmn.C5.O1.L3.T5
Topic 6: Routing and Switching Technologies – Examine basic routing and switching
technologies that enables dissemination of information and the path it takes on the network. /
Routing and Switching/ CITmn.C5.O1.L3.T6
Topic 7: Perimeter Security and Firewalls – Identify key concepts and theories in implementing
perimeter security and deploying firewalls. / Security & Firewalls/ CITmn.C5.O1.L3.T7
Topic 8: Addressing, Routing, and Protocols – Define basic concepts and theories in Internet
protocol addressing and providing end-to-end connectivity between devices. / TCP/IP and
Protocols/ CITmn.C5.O1.L3.T8
Topic 9: Web Protocols – Examine basic concepts and theories on services and protocols that
are key building blocks for web applications. / Web Protocols – HTTP/ CITmn.C5.O1.L3.T9
Topic 10: Domain Name Service (DNS and Zone Files) – Examine key elements in a domain
name service. / Domain Name Service/ CITmn.C5.O1.L3.T10
Topic 11: Technical Writing and Metrics – Identify best practices in presenting infrastructure
design elements and reporting on network/traffic metrics. / Technical Writing & Metrics/
CITmn.C5.O1.L3.T11
Topic 12_Mastery: Develop a report explaining a preferred network configuration for a small
office, including cost, efficiency, speed and security./Mastery/ CITmn.C5.O1.L3.TM
Materials:
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Interconnection: Bridges, Routers, Switches, and Internetworking Protocols (2nd Edition) by
Radia Perlman - ISBN-10: 0201634481 | ISBN-13: 978-0201634488
Data Communications and Networking by Behrouz A. Forouzan - ISBN-10: 0073376221 |
ISBN-13: 978-0073376226
Business Data Communications and Networking, 11th Edition [Print Replica] [Kindle Edition]
by Jerry Fitzgerald - ASIN: B006QOJDCU
Open Systems Interconnection Layers - http://osilayers.org/
Three Undocumented Layers of the OSI Model and Their Impact on Security by Michael
Scheidell, Network Security Corp. - http://www.secnap.com/pdf/support/whitepapers/osimodel-hidden-layers.pdf
A Human Factors Extension to the Seven-Layer OSI Reference Model by Bauer, B., &
Patrick, A.S. (2004) - http://www.andrewpatrick.ca/OSI/10layer.html
Lesson 4: Know your way around IT Certifications / Evaluate key concepts and theories in acquiring
vendor or non-vendor specific certification and added value. / IT Certifications/ CITmn.C5.O1.L4 (BBA
460 - 0.3)
Topic 1: Industry Demand for Certification – Identify key concepts on the industry demand for
crucial professional certifications. / Industry Demand/ CITmn.C5.O1.L4.T1
Topic 2: Non-degree vs. Degree Certification – Compare and contrast key elements on a
degree versus a non-degree certification. / Degree vs. Non-Degree/ CITmn.C5.O1.L4.T2
Topic 3: Top Ten IT Certifications – which one is best for you! – Analyze past and current
certification trends and its professional career impact. / Top Ten IT Certification/
CITmn.C5.O1.L4.T3
Topic 4: Competency Testing – Identify key element and theories of competency testing and the
complementing common standards and performance assessments. / Standards & Performance/
CITmn.C5.O1.L4.T4
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Topic 5: Vendor-specific Certification (Case Studies) – Compare and contrast specific
certifications. / Vendor Specific Certification/ CITmn.C5.O1.L4.T5
Topic 6_Mastery: Complete a simulated certification exam by selecting on certification
track./Mastery/ CITmn.C5.O1.L4.TM
Materials:
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Complete List of IT Certifications (Technical Certs) http://www.mcmcse.com/othercerts.shtml
Article – The Best 10 IT Certifications: 2012 - http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10things/the10-best-it-certifications-2012/3138
List of IT Certifications - http://www.itcertificationmaster.com/list-of-all-it-certifications/
Networking Analysis, Architecture, and Design. James D. McCabe, Morgan Kaufmann, 2007
C6: Explore Software Engineering and Development: / Software Engineering /CITmj.C6
Objective 1: Demonstrate formative skills in integrating and transforming business perspectives and
processes to software technology. / Business Processes/ CITmj.C6.O1
Lesson 1: Open Source and Service-oriented Modeling - Demonstrate the ability to conceive, design,
and tests logical structures for solving problems using software engineering technology. /Software
Architecture/ CITmj.C6.O1.L1 (CIT 221 - 0.3 / CIT 121 – 0.6)
Topic 1: Process of Software Architecture – Identify key processes and methodologies involving
software architecture. / Architecture & Processes/ CITmj.C6.O1.L1.T1
Topic 2: Culture and Ethics for Open Source – Examine the culture of software open source and
its social and economic impact. / Culture for Open Source/ CITmj.C6.O1.L1.T2
Topic 3: Service-oriented Modeling and Architecture – Identify key concepts and theories of
designing and modeling business and software systems. / Service-Oriented Modeling/
CITmj.C6.O1.L1.T3
Topic 4: Software Release Life Cycle – Identify key concepts and theories of a software release
life-cycle and software versioning. / Software Life-Cycle/ CITmj.C6.O1.L1.T4
Topic 5: Web Services Approach – Describe common methodologies and best practice in
software modeling for web applications and services. / Web Services Approach/
CITmj.C6.O1.L1.T5
Topic 6: Identify key elements, roles, and responsibilities of a Software Architect. / Software
Architect Role/ CITmj.C6.O1.L1.T6
Topic 7: Examine Software Engineering Documentation / Software Documentation/
CITmj.C6.O1.L1.T7
Topic 8_Mastery: Document a design approach to software development by using a serviceoriented model /Mastery/ CITmj.C6.O1.L1.TM
Materials:
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Revised 09/05/2012
Software Systems Architecture: Working With Stakeholders Using Viewpoints and
Perspectives (2nd Edition) by Nick Rozanski and Eoin Woods - ISBN-10: 032171833X |
ISBN-13: 978-0321718334
Documenting Software Architectures: Views and Beyond (2nd Edition) [Hardcover] by Paul
Clements, Felix Bachman, etc. - ISBN-10: 0321552687 | ISBN-13: 978-0321552686
12 Essential Skills for Software Architects [Paperback] by Dave Hendricksen - ISBN10: 0321717295 | ISBN-13: 978-0321717290
97 Things Every Software Architect Should Know: Collective Wisdom from the
Experts [Paperback] by Richard Monson-Haefel - ISBN-10: 059652269X | ISBN-13: 9780596522698
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Software Architecture in Practice (3rd Edition) (SEI Series in Software
Engineering) [Hardcover] by Len Bass, Paul Clements, Rick Kazman - ISBN10: 0321815734 | ISBN-13: 978-0321815736
Lesson 2: Show familiarity with significant and contemporary software development methodologies.
Development Methodologies/ CITmj.C6.O1.L2 (CIT 221 - 0.6)
Topic 1: Software Development Lifecycle (Waterfall) – Identify key concepts of software
development. / Development Lifecycle/ CITmj.C6.O1.L2.T1
Topic 2: Understand Agile Methods (SCRUM) – Examine key elements and practices in using
agile methods in software development. / Agile Methods/ CITmj.C6.O1.L2.T2
Topic 3: Extreme Programming – Identify key elements and best practices in using extreme
programming methodology in software development projects. Extreme Programming/
CITmj.C6.O1.L2.T3
Topic 4: Fundamentals of Systems Engineering (Analysis and Design) – Examine the
fundamentals of systems engineering. / Systems Analysis & Design / CITmj.C6.O1.L2.T4
Topic 5: Analyze software development case studies involving the Department of Defense,
Aerospace, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) / Case Studies / CITmj.C6.O1.L2.T5
Topic 6_Mastery: Report on how you improved or implemented SCRUM or Extreme
programming at your work/Mastery/ CITmj.C6.O1.L2.TM
Materials:

Agile Software Requirements , Dean Leffingwell (Addison Wesley)

Lean Architecture: for Agile Software Development [Paperback] by James O. Coplien and
Gertrud Biornvig - ISBN-10: 0470684208 | ISBN-13: 978-0470684207
Software Architecture in Practice (3rd Edition) (SEI Series in Software
Engineering) [Hardcover] by Len Bass, Paul Clements, Rick Kazman - ISBN-10: 0321815734 |
ISBN-13: 978-0321815736
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Objective 2: Evaluate the different programming languages, its usage and how it can be used for strategic
solutions, including application development and programming for mobile and handheld devices. / Mobile
Programming/ CITmj.C6.O2
Lesson 1: Programming and Methodologies - Identify key concepts and methodologies of programming
frameworks and integrating basic programming knowledge to illustrate theories. / Processes and
Methodologies/ CITmj.C6.O2.L1 (CIT 221 -0.6 / CIT 408 – 1.2)
Topic 1: Programming Frameworks – Define methods and practices in software development
utilizing common programming frameworks. / Mobile Frameworks/ CITmj.C6.O2.L1.T1
Topic 2: Describe software program using Python. / Basic Python/ CITmj.C6.O2.L1.T2
Topic 3: Describe software program using Ruby. / Basic Ruby/ CITmj.C6.O2.L1.T3
Topic 4_Mastery: Create simple software program using Ruby and/or Python
Or,
Receive Python Certification http://www.oreillyschool.com/certificates/python-programming.php
Or,
Receive Ruby Certification http://www.ruby-assn.org/certification/programmer/index.html.en
Mastery/ CITmj.C6.O2.L1.TM
Materials:

Revised 09/05/2012
Beginning Ruby: From Novice to Professional, Peter Cooper (Apress). Core Python
Applications Programming, Wesley Chun (Prentice Hall).
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The Ruby Programming Languages by David Flanagan and Yukihiro Matsumoto ISBN-10: 0596516177 | ISBN-13: 978-0596516178
Lesson 2: Identify the Basic Scripting Languages and Methods – Analyze the key concepts of scripting
languages and apply theories. / Scripting Languages/ CITmj.C6.O2.L2 (CIT 221 – 0.3 / CIT 408 – 0.6)
Topic 1: Overview and types of Scripting Languages – Identify wide range of scripting languages
commonly used in the software environment. / Overview of Scripting/ CITmj.C6.O2.L2.T1
Topic 2: Shell Scripting (Bash, Bourne, Korn) – Identify key concepts and language interpreters
for shell scripting and common scripting applications. / Shell Scripting/ CITmj.C6.O2.L2.T2
Topic 3: Graphical User Interface Scripting (GUI) – Identify key elements of graphical user
interface programming and commonly used scripting language. / GUI Scripting/
CITmj.C6.O2.L2.T3
Topic 4: Web Scripting (JavaScript and VBScript) – Examine key scripting techniques used for
web browsers and applications. / Web Scripting/ CITmj.C6.O2.L2.T4
Topic 5_Mastery: Develop a simple program with a minimum of 3 processes using a scripting
language./Mastery/ CITmj.C6.O2.L2.TM
Materials:
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Beginning Portable Shell Scripting: From Novice to Professional (Expert's Voice in Open
Source)[Paperback] by Peter Seebach Shell Scripting: Expert Recipes for Linux, Bash and more [Paperback] by Steve Parker ISBN-10: 1118024486 | ISBN-13: 978-1118024485
Classic Shell Scripting [Paperback] by Arnold Robbins and Nelson H.F. Beebe (O’Reilly
Books) Mastering Unix Shell Scripting: Bash, Bourne, and Korn Shell Scripting for Programmers,
System Administrators, and UNIX Gurus [Paperback] by Randal K. Michael - ISBN10: 0470183012 | ISBN-13: 978-0470183014
Lesson 3: Testing and Implementation – Evaluate key concepts, methodologies, and best practices in
testing processes and quality assurance. / Testing & Implementation/ CITmj.C6.O2.L3 (CIT 250 – 0.3/
BBA 370 – 0.6)
Topic 1: Clarify the role of quality assurance and testing. / QA Role and Testing/
CITmj.C6.O2.L3.T1
Topic 2: Unit Testing – Identify key concepts and methods of testing individual source codes or
a series of codes to determine benefits, usability and validation. / Unit Testing/
CITmj.C6.O2.L3.T2
Topic 3: Continuous Integration – Identify key concepts and best practices in continuous
integration in a software development project. / Continuous Integration/ CITmj.C6.O2.L3.T3
Topic 4: Penetration Testing – Identify key methodologies and best practice in applying
penetration testing. / Penetration Testing/ CITmj.C6.O2.L3.T4
Topic 5_Mastery: Create a test plan based on simple software development project by utilizing
one of the simple software development project from previous lessons.
Or,
Earn Certification MTA - http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mta.aspx*
Or,
Create a set of user stories for a real work or case study on testing./Mastery/ CITmj.C6.O2.L3.TM
Materials:

Revised 09/05/2012
Gray Hat Hacking The Ethical Hackers Handbook, 3rd Edition [Paperback] by Allen Harper,
SHon Harris, Jonathan Ness, Chris Eagle, Gideon Lenkey, Terron Williams - ISBN10: 0071742557 | ISBN-13: 978-0071742559
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Hands-on Ethical Hacking and Network Devices (2012) by Michael T. Simpson, Kent
Backman, James Corley - ISBN-10: 1133935613 | ISBN-13: 978-1133935612
The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Made Easy (Syngress Basics Series) by Patrick Engebretson (2011) - ISBN10: 1597496553 | ISBN-13: 978-1597496551
Microsoft Learning Training Catalog: http://learning.microsoft.com/Manager/Catalog.aspx
Lesson 4: Mobile Application Development – Identify key concepts and understand tools and techniques
in developing application for mobile computing. /Mobile App Development/ CITmj.C6.O2.L4 (CIT 221 –
0.3)
Topic 1: Examine handheld concerns (UI for handheld, geospatial/location, gestures, etc.) - /
Handheld Concerns / CITmj.C6.O2.L4.T1
Topic 2: Basic software programming for iPhone/iPad – Examine basic concepts and theories of
developing simple app for the iPhone or iPad. / Mobile in Object C/ CITmj.C6.O2.L4.T2
Topic 3: Mobile Web Apps and Frameworks – Investigate common methodology and best
practices in developing and/or porting software applications for mobile devices. / Web Apps &
Frameworks/ CITmj.C6.O2.L4.T3
Topic 4: Developing with XCode – Identify key concept and practice of developing software and
applications using XCode. / Developing with XCode/ CITmj.C6.O2.L4.T4
Topic 5: Using the Android Emulator in Eclipse – Examine basic concepts and practice in
building and running android emulator such as Eclipse or other mobile device emulators. /
Android Emulator/ CITmj.C6.O2.L4.T5
Topic 6_Mastery: Create a simple application for either Apple or Android devices as
approved by faculty mentor/Mastery/ CITmj.C6.O2.L4.TM
Materials:
 iOS Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide, Joe Conway and Aaron Hillegass (Big Nerd
Ranch Guides). Professional Android 4 Application Development, Reto Meier (Wrox Professional
Guides).
 Build Mobile Websites and Apps for Smart Devices [Paperback] by Earle Castledine, Myles Eftos,
and Max Wheeler - ISBN-10: 0987090844 | ISBN-13: 978-0987090843
Objective 3: Demonstrate understanding of characteristics, features and processes of object-oriented
programming. / Object-Oriented Programming/ CITmj.C6.O3
Lesson 1: Object-oriented Programming - Identify key concepts and theories of object-oriented
programming. / Key Concepts and Theories/ CITmj.C6.O3.L1 (CIT 127 – 1.2 / CIT 213 – 0.6)
Topic 1: History of object-oriented programming - Identify key concepts and theories on the
beginning of object-oriented programming. / Brief Overview/ CITmj.C6.O3.L1.T1
Topic 2: Fundamentals of object-oriented programming – Examine the fundamentals of objectoriented programming methodologies and best practices. / Fundamentals of OOP/
CITmj.C6.O3.L1.T2
Topic 3: Programming Issues and Trends (OOP “Gang of Four”) – Examine common issues and
current trends in object-oriented programming. / Issues and Trends/ CITmj.C6.O3.L1.T3
Topic 4: Object-oriented programming and Databases – Identify key elements and best practice
in applying object-oriented programming to database designs. / OOP and Databases/
CITmj.C6.O3.L1.T4
Topic 5: Describe basic overview and methodology of C++, VB, Python, and Ruby. /
Development Apps/ CITmj.C6.O3.L1.T5
Topic 6: Introduction to Java – Identify key elements and theories of Java programming. /
Introduction to Java/ CITmj.C6.O3.L1.T6
Topic 7_Mastery: Create a console program using Java/ Mastery/ CITmj.C6.O3.L1.TM
Materials:
Revised 09/05/2012
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Applying UML and Patterns: An Introduction to Object-Oriented Analysis and Design and
Iterative Development, Craig Larman (Prentice Hall) (ISBN-10: 8177589792 | ISBN-13: 9788177589795)
Core Java Volume I-Fundamentals, Cay Horstmann and Gary Cornell (Sun Microsystems
Press) (ISBN-10: 0132354764 | ISBN-13: 978-0132354769)
Lesson 2: Object-oriented Modeling Language – Identify and evaluate the key concepts and theories of
object-orient modeling languages. /OOP Modeling Language/ CITmj.C6.O3.L2 (CIT 127 – 1.2 / CIT 250
– 0.3)
Topic 1: Types of object-oriented modeling approaches – Identify the different type of modeling
approach when developing using object-oriented programming. / Types and Approaches
CITmj.C6.O3.L2.T1
Topic 2: Define common methodology in Unified Modeling Language (UML). / Understanding
UML/ CITmj.C6.O3.L2.T2
Topic 3: Create a UML Use Case Diagram. / UML Case Diagram/ CITmj.C6.O3.L2.T3
Topic 4: Create a UML Class Diagram. / UML Class Diagram/ CITmj.C6.O3.L2.T4
Topic 5: Create a UML Sequence Diagram. / UML Sequence Diagram/ CITmj.C6.O3.L2.T5
Topic 6_Mastery: Compare and contrast the evolution of object-oriented software development
methods
Or,
Earn Fundamental certification in UML http://www.omg.org/uml-certification/index.htm
Mastery/ CITmj.C6.O3.L2.TM
Materials:
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Applying UML and Patterns: An Introduction to Object-Oriented Analysis and Design and
Iterative Development, Craig Larman (Prentice Hall) (ISBN-10: 8177589792 | ISBN-13: 9788177589795)
Core Java Volume I-Fundamentals, Cay Horstmann and Gary Cornell (Sun Microsystems
Press) (ISBN-10: 0132354764 | ISBN-13: 978-0132354769)
UML 2.0 in Action: A project-based tutorial, Graessle, Baumann and Baumann, Packt
Introduction to Object-Orientation and the UML by Scott Ambler (Ambysoft) http://www.agiledata.org/essays/objectOrientation101.html
Lesson 3: Evaluate key concepts and theories of Graphical User Interface (GUI). / GUI Key Concepts &
Theories/ CITmj.C6.O3.L3 (CIT 321 - .06 / CIT 221 – 0.3)
Topic 1: Evolution of GUI and other Interfaces – Examine the evolution of graphical user
interface and its impact to current software development trends. / Evolution of GUI/
CITmj.C6.O3.L3.T1
Topic 2: Focus on Microsoft Windows and Mac OS – Examine key elements and theories of
application development focusing on Windows and Mac OS. / Windows & Mac OS/
CITmj.C6.O3.L3.T2
Topic 3: Create a Graphical User Interface program using Java. / GUI & Java/
CITmj.C6.O3.L3.T3
Topic 4_Mastery: Create a second program as approved by faculty mentor
Or,
Earn Java Certification - http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plqdad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=41&p_org_id=&lang=&p_exam_id=1Z0_803
Mastery/ CITmj.C6.O3.L3.TM
Materials:
 Lynda.com – “Java Essential Training” by David Gassner
 Oracle - http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/index-jsp-135888.html
 Lab: Basic Java Training - http://www.freejavaguide.com/corejava.htm
 Lab: Java Tutorial Hub - http://www.javatutorialhub.com/java-tutorial.html
Revised 09/05/2012
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C7: Explore Systems Administration: / Systems Administration /CITmjC7
Objective 1: Demonstrate the ability to coordinate the installation, testing, and operation and maintenance of
hardware and software systems; perform basic competencies in managing computing resources and
implementing policies, principles, and best practices that are integral elements of operating environment.
/ System Administration 101 /CITmj.C7.O1
Lesson 1: Identify key concepts and apply general knowledge of systems administration. / Key Concepts
and Theories/ CITmj.C7.O1.L1 (CIT 321 – 0.6 / BBA 460 – 0.3 / CIT 250 – 0.3)
Topic 1: Computer Hardware and Software – Identify key concepts and theories in the
development of personal computing hardware and software. / Hardware & Software/
CITmj.C7.O1.L1.T1
Topic 2: Single-stack and Multi-tasking OS - Identify key concepts and theories of a single-stack
and a multi-tasking operating systems. / Multi-Tasking OS/ CITmj.C7.O1.L1.T2
Topic 3: Introduction to File Systems - Identify key methodology and elements of a file system. /
Intro to File Systems/ CITmj.C7.O1.L1.T3
Topic 4: Memory and Storage – Describe best practices in archiving and retaining data and the
different methodologies. / Memory and Storage/ CITmj.C7.O1.L1.T4
Topic 5: Describe advantages of Virtualization technology. / Virtualization Technology/
CITmj.C7.O1.L1.T5
Topic 6: Perform Basic Installations (Linux, Windows and OSX) – Examine common
methodology and best practices in basic installations of an operating system. / Preform Basic
Installations/ CITmj.C7.O1.L1.T6
Topic 7_Mastery: Perform a successful OS installation/Mastery/ CITmj.C7.O1.L1.TM
Materials:
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Short Introduction to by Mark Burgess - http://www.freebookcentre.net/ComputerScienceBooks-Download/A-Short-Introduction-to-Operating-Systems-(M.-Burgess).html
Operating Systems Lecture Notes by Martin C. Rinard http://oopweb.com/OS/Documents/OSNotes/VolumeFrames.html
Operating System Concepts by Abraham Silberschatz, Greg Gagne, and Peter B. Galvin ISBN-10: 1118112733 | ISBN-13: 978-1118112731
Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles (7th Edition) [Hardcover] by William
Stallings - ISBN-10: 013230998X | ISBN-13: 978-0132309981
Operating Systems Introduction by Brian Brown http://www.freebookcentre.net/ComputerScience-Books-Download/Operating-SystemsIntroduction-(B.-Brown).html
Kernel Projects for Linux by Gary J. Nutt - ISBN-10: 0201612437 | ISBN-13: 978-0201612431
Lesson 2: Monitoring and Management – Evaluate the different concepts and theories in systems
monitoring for performance. / Monitoring & Management/ CITmj.C7.O1.L2 (CIT 321 - 0.6 / BBA 460 0.3 /
CIT 250 – 0.3)
Topic 1: Foundations of System Monitoring / Identify key elements and theories of system
monitoring/ Basics of System Monitoring/ CITmj.C7.O1.L2.T1
Topic 2: Benchmarking – Identify key elements and best practices in comparing business
models and processes to industry bests. / Benchmarking / CITmj.C7.O1.L2.T2
Topic 3: Troubleshooting Analysis – Identify key concepts and theories in problem solving using
rigid problem analysis and troubleshooting. Troubleshooting Analysis/ CITmj.C7.O1.L2.T3
Topic 4: Scalibility – Examine design and development processes and methodology and the role
of growth, flexibility, and scalability. / Scalability/ CITmj.C7.O1.L2.T4
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Topic 5: Performance – Examine the design and development processes and how it impacts
enterprise system performance. / Performance/ CITmj.C7.O1.L2.T5
Topic 6: Manageability – Identify key methods, issues, and practices in systems manageability.
Manageability/ CITmj.C7.O1.L2.T6
Topic 7: Reliability - Identify key methods, issues, and practices in systems reliability
robustness. / Reliability/ CITmj.C7.O1.L2.T7
Topic 8: Availability – Identify key methods, issues, and practices in system availability.
Availability/ CITmj.C7.O1.L2.T8
Topic 9_Mastery: Report on the relationship between benchmarking and troubleshooting.
Present a minimum of (3) case studies in applying theories./Mastery/ CITmj.C7.O1.L2.TM
Materials:
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Materials Essential System Administration, Aeleen Frisch (O’Reilly)
Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach, Hennessey and Patterson (Kaufman).
Enterprise Architecture Turnaround, Coady and Anupindl (Trafford).
Complete Web Monitoring: Watching Your Visitors, Performance, Communities, and
Competitors [Paperback] by Alistair Croll and Sean Power (O’Reilly) - ISBN-10: 0596155131 |
ISBN-13: 978-0596155131
Building a Monitoring Infrastructure with Nagios [Paperback] by David Josephsen - ISBN10: 0132236931 | ISBN-13: 978-0132236935
C8: Examine Business Analysis and Design: / Business Analysis and Design / CITmn.C8
Objective 1: Demonstrate an understanding of information technology and its business processes and
strategies. /Business Analysis and Design/CITmn.C8.O1
Lesson 1: Evaluate IT administrative fundamentals. / IT Administrative Fundamentals/ CITmn.C8.O1.L1
(BBA 305W - 0.6 / CIT 341 -0.3 / CIT 311 - 0.6/ CIT 321 – 0.3)
Topic 1: Map a Business Process (BPMN). / Business Process Map/ CITmn.C8.O1.L1.T1
Topic 2: Performance Indicators (KPI) and Metrics – Identify basic concepts and theories of
performance indicators and metrics and how it improves business processes. / Performance
Metrics/ CITmn.C8.O1.L1.T2
Topic 3: Return of Investment – Identify key concepts and theories on performing a return of
investment analysis. / Return of Investment (ROI)/ CITmn.C8.O1.L1.T3
Topic 4: Business Process Improvement and Efficiency – Identify key methodologies and
strategies of business process improvement and how it can optimized efficiency. / BP
Improvement/ CITmn.C8.O1.L1.T4
Topic 5: Essential Administrative Tools and Techniques – Examine common tools and
techniques essential to administratively managing procedures and processes. / Tools &
Techniques/ CITmn.C8.O1.L1.T5
Topic 6: WBS, Workout and Total Quality Management (TQM) – Identify key processes and
methods in managing tasks and work flow. / Work Processes/ CITmn.C8.O1.L1.T6
Topic 7: Infrastructure Processes – Identify key concepts in managing and tracking
infrastructure processes and improvements. / Infrastructure Processes/ CITmn.C8.O1.L1.T7
Topic 8: Infrastructure Library (ITIL) – Identify key concepts and theories of ITIL and how is
enhances services and processes in information technology. / ITIL (Infrastructure Library)/
CITmn.C8.O1.L1.T8
Topic 9: Computer Deployment and Acceptable Use Policy – Identify common standards,
policies, and issues involving acceptable-use and common procedures for computer deployment.
/ Deployment and Use Policy/ CITmn.C8.O1.L1.T9
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Topic 10_Mastery: Select an information technology process and apply improvements. Develop
a paper based on this process improvement plan including the newly designed forms and tools. /
Mastery/ CITmn.C8.O1.L1.TM
Materials:

Essential System Administration, Third Edition [Paperback] by Eleen Firsch - ISBN10: 0596003439 | ISBN-13: 978-0596003432

IT Systems Management (2nd Edition) [Hardcover] by Rich Schies - ISBN-10: 0137025068 |
ISBN-13: 978-0137025060
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Improving Business Processes (Pocket Mentor) [Paperback] by Harvard Business School
Press (2010) - ISBN-10: 142212973X | ISBN-13: 978-1422129739
The Power of Business Process Improvement: 10 Simple Steps to Increase Effectiveness,
Efficiency, and Adaptability [Hardcover] by Susan Page - ISBN-10: 0814414788 | ISBN13: 978-0814414781
The Basics of Process Mapping, 2nd Edition [Paperback] by Robert Damello - ISBN10: 1563273764 | ISBN-13: 978-1563273766
Key Performance Indicators (KPI): The 75 measures every manager needs to know
(Financial Times Series) [Paperback] by Bernard Marr - ISBN-10: 0273750119 | ISBN13: 978-0273750116
Project Management Metrics, KPIs, and Dashboards: A Guide to Measuring and Monitoring
Project Performance [Paperback] by Harold Kerzner - ISBN-10: 1118026527 | ISBN-13: 9781118026526
Key Performance Indicators, David Parmenter (Wiley)
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Lesson 2: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans – Identify key concepts and theories of
information technology and its application, business continuity, and response to business / BCP and
Disaster Recovery/ CITmn.C8.O1.L2 (BBA 465C – 0.9 / CIT 222 – 0.3 / CIT 321 – 0.6)
Topic 1: Business Continuity – Identify key practices and methods in designing and implementing
business continuity. / Business Continuity/ CITmn.C8.O1.L2.T1
Topic 2: Contingency and Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) – Examine tools and
techniques in planning for business contingency and continuity. / Business Contingency &
Continuity / CITmn.C8.O1.L2.T2
Topic 3: Managing User Data – Describe common practice in managing simple and complex
user profiles and data. / Managing User Data/ CITmn.C8.O1.L2.T3
Topic 4: Data Backups and Archiving – Describe different elements of data backups and
archiving and its impact on business continuity. / Data Archiving / CITmn.C8.O1.L2.T4
Topic 5: Data Synchronization – Examine the basic process of data integration and
synchronization. Data Synchronization/ CITmn.C8.O1.L2.T5
Topic 6: Disaster Recovery Planning – Examine common methods and practices in designing
and implementing a disaster recovery plan. / Disaster Recovery (DR) / CITmn.C8.O1.L2.T6
Topic 7_Mastery: Develop a paper on best practices for setting up a BC and DR Plan focusing
on a specific organization or IT industry/Mastery/ CITmn.C8.O1.L2.TM
Materials:
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Preserving Digital Information [Paperback] by Henry Gladney - ISBN-10: 3642072399 | ISBN13: 978-3642072390
Study Guide for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning for IT Professionals by
Susan Snedaker, (Cram101 Textbook Outlines) [Paperback] – ISBN-10: 1614614547 | ISBN13: 9781597491723
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Lesson 3: Identify the fundamentals of business in information technology that formulate business
strategy and how it can transform business challenges/ Business Problem Solving/ CITmn.C8.O1.L3
(BBA 305W 0.3 / BBA 460 – 0.6 / CIT 311 - 0.6 / CIT 321 – 0.3)
Topic 1: Apply information technology to solve common business problems. / Common Business
Problems/ CITmn.C8.O1.L3.T1
Topic 2: Propose and defend an effective solution to a business problem. / Effective Solution/
CITmn.C8.O1.L3.T2
Topic 3: Create a database application to solve a business problem. / Database & Problem
Solving/ CITmn.C8.O1.L3.T3
Topic 4: Develop and use a SharePoint site with collaborators. / Collaboration & SharePoint/
CITmn.C8.O1.L3.T4
Topic 5_Mastery: Solve a problem at current place of work using an IT solution and present the
solution to faculty mentor.
Or,
Develop a paper using three business case studies where IT solutions have increased efficiency.
Mastery/ CITmn.C8.O1.L3.TM
Materials:
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The Microguide to Process Modeling in BPMN 2.0, Debevoise, Geneva, Welke
(Createspace)
Business Intelligence Roadmap: The Complete Project Lifecycle for Decision Support
Applications, Moss and Atre (Addison-Wesley)
Foundations of IT Service Management: The ITIL Foundations Course in a Book [Paperback]
by Brady Orand and Julie Villareal - ISBN-10: 1463635346 | ISBN-13: 978-1463635343
IT Systems Management (2nd Edition) [Hardcover] by Rich Schies - ISBN-10: 0137025068 |
ISBN-13: 978-0137025060
Key Performance Indicators, David Parmenter (Wiley)
Project Management Metrics, KPIs, and Dashboards: A Guide to Measuring and Monitoring
Project Performance [Paperback] by Harold Kerzner - ISBN-10: 1118026527 | ISBN-13: 9781118026526
C9: Examine Web-based Systems and Technologies: / Web Technologies /CITmn.C9
Objective 1: Demonstrate knowledge in the fundamentals of web technologies and Internet standards relative to
web technology development, i.e., organizational implications. / Web Technology Development /CITmn.C9.O1
Lesson 1: Identify and evaluate key concepts of Web Services and Standards/ CITmn.C9.O1.L1 (CIT
121 - 0.3 / CIT 221 – 0.6 / CIT 361 0.6)
Topic 1: History and Evolution of Web Design – Examine historical overview of the web and
complementing web design processes. / History & Evolution/ CITmn.C9.O1.L1.T1
Topic 2: Examine key concepts and elements of the Web as a Platform. / Web as a Platform /
CITmn.C9.O1.L1.T2
Topic 3: Describe and evaluate key concepts of Web Architecture Principles and Techniques. /
Principles & Techniques/ CITmn.C9.O1.L1.T3
Topic 4: Web 2.0 – Identify key elements of Web 2.0 and how it impacted growth and trends. /
Web 2.0/ CITmn.C9.O1.L1.T4
Topic 5: The Web and Business Intelligence – Identify key concepts and theories on the web
and its application to business intelligence. / Web Business Intelligence/ CITmn.C9.O1.L1.T5
Topic 6: Managed and Hosting Services – Examine policies and procedures of a managed web
service and how it impacts business strategies. / Hosting Services/ CITmn.C9.O1.L1.T6
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Topic 7: Browsers and Web Usability – Examine different web browsers and we design usability.
/ Design Usability/ CITmn.C9.O1.L1.T7
Topic 8: Project Management and Web Development - Identify key project management
elements in a web design and development. / Web Project Management/ CITmn.C9.O1.L1.T8
Topic 9_Mastery: Create a project plan based on a simple simulated web development project
applying theories on web application and usability. Mastery/ CITmn.C9.O1.L1.TM
Materials:
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Web Application Architecture: Principles, Protocols and Practices by Leon Shklar and Rich
Rosen - ISBN-10: 047051860X | ISBN-13: 978-0470518601
Content is Currency: Developing Powerful Content for Web and Mobile [Paperback] by Jon
Wu - ISBN-10: 1857885732 | ISBN-13: 978-1857885736
Convert!: Designing Web Sites to Increase Traffic and Conversion [Paperback] by Ben Hunt ISBN-10: 0470616334 | ISBN-13: 978-0470616338
The Ultimate Web Marketing Guide [Paperback] by Michael Miller - ISBN-10: 0789741008 |
ISBN-13: 978-0789741004
W3.org – http://w3.org/standards
“The Evolution of Web Design” by Cameron Chapman (Six Revisions) http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/the-evolution-of-web-design/
Lesson 2: Analyze key concepts and theories surrounding Web technologies and its major role in
marketing, social and economic impact. / Key Concepts & Theories/ CITmn.C9.O1.L2 (CIT 137 0.9 / CIT
222 – 0.3)
Topic 1: E-commerce and Innovation – Discover innovations and influence of e-commerce in
information technology. / E-commerce & Innovation/ CITmn.C9.O1.L2.T1
Topic 2: Copyright and Trademark – Identify key concepts and theories of copyright and
trademark. / Copyright & Trademark/ CITmn.C9.O1.L2.T2
Topic 3: Advertising, Digital Signage and Internalization – Discover major elements of the web
that impacts global markets and internalization. / Global Marketing/ CITmn.C9.O1.L2.T3
Topic 4: Social and Economic Impact, Issues, and Ethics – Identify social and economic brought
about by the web revolution. / Issues and Ethics/ CITmn.C9.O1.L2.T4
Topic 5: Social Media, Wikis, Blogs and Instant Messaging – Examine the different social media
formats and its effect on the dissemination of information. / Social Media/ CITmn.C9.O1.L2.T15
Topic 6: Search Engine Optimization – Identify key elements and practice of a search engines
and optimizing access to information via the web. / Search Engines/ CITmn.C9.O1.L2.T6
Topic 7: Web Analytics, including Google Analytics – Discover the different software applications
used to monitor data flow and traffic metrics on the web. / Web Analytics/ CITmn.C9.O1.L2.T7
Topic 8_Mastery: Develop a paper contrasting the legal policies and issues on copyright and
trademark with a focus on web technologies.
Or,
Develop a paper illustrating the real-life scenario on the social and economic impact of the web
explosion and social media./Mastery/ CITmn.C9.O1.L2.TM
Materials:
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White Space is Not Your Enemy: A Beginner's Guide to Communicating Visually through
Graphic, Web and Multimedia Design [Paperback] by Kim Golombisky and Rebecca Hagen ISBN-10: 0240812816 | ISBN-13: 978-0240812816
Web Analytics 2.0: The Art of Online Accountability and Science of Customer
Centricity [Paperback] by Avinash Kaushik – ISBN-10: 0470529393 | ISBN-13: 9780470529393
The New Rules of Marketing & PR: How to Use Social Media, Online Video, Mobile
Applications, Blogs, News Releases, and Viral Marketing to Reach Buyers
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Directly [Paperback] by David Meerman Scott - ISBN-10: 1118026985 | ISBN-13: 9781118026984
Marketing in the Age of Google, Revised and Updated: Your Online Strategy IS Your
Business Strategy [Paperback] by Vanessa Fox - ISBN-10: 1118231937 | ISBN-13: 9781118231937
Lesson 3: Describe the basic concepts and theories in creating a static Web Site. / Static Web Sites/
CITmn.C9.O1.L3 (CIT 213 – 1.2/ CIT 137 - 0.6)
Topic 1: Introduction to Web Language (HTML/HTML5/Canvas, XHTML, XML) – Discover the
basic design languages for developing a simple web site. /Intro to Web Language/
CITmn.C9.O1.L3.T1
Topic 2: Basic Web Design Principles and Powerful Content – Examine basic design principles
and procedures in planning or crafting most common web sites. / Basic Design Principles/
CITmn.C9.O1.L3.T2
Topic 3: Web Accessibility Standards and Policy – Examine the basics of web accessibility, its
purpose, and common standards and policies. / Standards and Policy/ CITmn.C9.O1.L3.T3
Topic 4: Presentation Semantics (Using CSS Framework) – Discover the basics of presentation
semantics and using a simple CSS framework. / CSS Framework/ CITmn.C9.O1.L3.T4
Topic 5: Prototype and Site Storyboard – Discover web site design and development by creating
a mock-up or prototype following simple theories. / Site Prototyping/ CITmn.C9.O1.L3.T5
Topic 6: Explore Software Tools- open-source or commercial (Photoshop or Gimp) / OpenSource Tools/ CITmn.C9.O1.L3.T6
Topic 7: Web Design Documentation and Technical Writing – Synthesize the basic of design
documentation and web technical writing. / Web Technical Writing/ CITmn.C9.O1.L3.T7
Topic 8_Mastery: Create and launch a web site with a purpose. Describe in a report how the
site will be used, what would constitute success and how that success will be
measured./Mastery/ CITmn.C9.O1.L3.TM
Materials:
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HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites [Paperback] by Jon Duckett) - ISBN10: 1118008189 | ISBN-13: 978-1118008188
Article: 10 Principles of Effective Web Design by Vitaly Friedman (Smashing Magazine) http://uxdesign.smashingmagazine.com/2008/01/31/10-principles-of-effective-web-design/
W3.org - http://www.w3.org/WAI/intro/accessibility.php/
Communicating Design: Developing Web Site Documentation for Design and Planning (2nd
Edition) (Voices That Matter) [Paperback] by Dan M. Brown - ISBN-10: 0321712463 | ISBN13: 978-0321712462
The Essential Guide to Dreamweaver CS3 with CSS, Ajax, and PHP [Paperback] by David
Powers - ISBN-10: 1590598598 | ISBN-13: 978-1590598597
Objective 2: Demonstrate applied knowledge in web technologies and its implementation including application
development, support and maintenance, and the variety of application for web-based systems and services/
CITmn.C9.O2
Lesson 1: Describe the basic concepts and theories in creating a dynamic Web Site. / Dynamic Web
Sites/CITmn.C9.O2.L1 (CIT 121 - 0.3 / CIT 213 – 1.2 / CIT 222 – 0.3)
Topic 1: Using PhP – Examine the basics of PhP programming tools and techniques and how it
can enhance a wed design. / Using PhP/ CITmn.C9.O2.L1.T1
Topic 2: Using C# and ASP.NET - Examine the basics of C# programming tools and techniques
and how it can enhance a wed design. / C# and ASP.NET/ CITmn.C9.O2.L1.T2
Topic 3: Using Ruby on RAILS - Examine the basics of Ruby on Rails programming tools and
techniques and how it can enhance a wed design. / Ruby on Rails/ CITmn.C9.O2.L1.T3
Topic 4: Dynamic HTML – Identify key concepts and theories in developing a dynamic HTNL
web site. / Dynamic HTML/ CITmn.C9.O2.L1.T4
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Topic 5: Action Scripts and Flash – Examine the basic concepts of action scripts and flash
technologies. / Action Scripts & Flash/ CITmn.C9.O2.L1.T5
Topic 6: Introduction to JavaScript and Web Design – Explore the common application of
JavaScript to a web design and development. / Intro to Javascript/ CITmn.C9.O2.L1.T6
Topic 7: Document Object Model – Explore the basics of interacting with objects in a web
environment. / Document Object Model (DOM)/ CITmn.C9.O2.L1.T7
Topic 8: Codes and Naming Conventions – Identify key concepts and theories in applying
programming styles and practices, i.e. codes and naming conventions. / Codes & Conventions/
CITmn.C9.O2.L1.T8
Topic 9: Best Practices and Lessons Learned (Case Studies) – Identify key concepts and
theories on maintaining and documenting best practices and lessons learned. / Best Practices/
CITmn.C9.O2.L1.T9
Topic 10_Mastery: Design and launch a simple web site with a purpose. Describe in a report
how the site will be used, what would constitute success and how that success will be measured./
Or,
Using an existing web site that you have designed, enhance the design by applying one of the
programming techniques above.
Mastery/ CITmn.C9.O2.L1.TM
Materials:
 PHP Solutions: Dynamic Web Design Made Easy [Paperback] by David Power - ISBN10: 1430232498 | ISBN-13: 978-1430232490
 Professional JavaScript for Web Developers [Paperback] by Nicholas C. Zakas - ISBN10: 1118026691 | ISBN-13: 978-1118026694
 Modern JavaScript: Develop and Design [Paperback] by Larry Ullman - ISBN10: 0321812522 | ISBN-13: 978-0321812520
 Learning Web Design [Paperback] by Jennifer Niedrest - ISBN-10: 1449319270 | ISBN13: 978-1449319274
 DOM Scripting: Web Design with JavaScript and the Document Object Model [Paperback] by
Jeremy Keith and Jeffrey Sambellsv - ISBN-10: 1430233893 | ISBN-13: 978-1430233893
 JavaScript Patterns [Paperback] by Stoyan Stefanov - ISBN-10: 0596806752 | ISBN-13: 9780596806750
 DOM Scripting: Web Design with JavaScript and the Document Object Model [Paperback] by
Jeremy Keith - ISBN-10: 1590595335 | ISBN-13: 978-1590595336
 Agile Web Development with Rails Ruby and David Hansson (Pragmatic Bookshelf)
Lesson 2: Analyze key concepts and theories of Web Service-oriented Computing principles and
processes. / Principles & Processes/ CITmn.C9.O2.L2 (CIT 137 - 0.9 / CIT 222 – 0.6 / BBA 370 0.6)
Topic 1: Web Services Basics – Identify key elements of a web service. /Web Services Basics/
CITmn.C9.O2.L2.T1
Topic 2: Service-oriented Architecture and Implementation (SOA) – Examine service-oriented
architecture and implementation in a web environment. / Service-Oriented Architecture/
CITmn.C9.O2.L2.T2
Topic 3: Client-Server Model – Identify key concepts and theories of a client-server environment.
Client-Server Model/ CITmn.C9.O2.L2.T3
Topic 4: Integration Pattern – Examine basic principles and patterns in integrating applications
and business solutions. Integration Pattern/ CITmn.C9.O2.L2.T4
Topic 5: Basic XML – Explore tools and techniques of XML. / Basic XML/ CITmn.C9.O2.L2.T5
Topic 6: Describe Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) - Identify key concepts and theories
in using simple object access protocol for web development. / SOAP/ CITmn.C9.O2.L2.T6
Topic 7: Describe Representational State Transfer (REST) - Identify key concepts and theories
of a representational state transfer software architecture. / REST/ CITmn.C9.O2.L2.T7
Topic 8: Create a Web Service using C#. / C# Project/ CITmn.C9.O2.L2.T8
Topic 9_Mastery: Develop a paper representing a comprehensive and coherent approach to
web service-oriented computing applying theories, best practices, and technologies. Present a
minimum of (3) Case Studies in applying theories./Mastery/ CITmn.C9.O2.L2.TM
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Materials:
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Web Services: Principles and Technology [Paperback] 2nd Edition by Machael Papazoglou ISBN-10: 0273732161 | ISBN-13: 978-0273732167
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA): Concepts, Technology, and Design [Hardcover] by
Thomas Erl - ISBN-10: 0131858580 | ISBN-13: 978-0131858589
Understanding Web Services: XML, WSDL, SOAP, and UDDI [Paperback] by Eric Newcomer
- ISBN-10: 0201750813 | ISBN-13: 978-0201750812
RESTful Web Services, Leonard Richardson, Ruby and Hansson, O’Reilly, 2007
Java Web Services, Kalim, O’Reilly, 2009
Service-oriented Computing and Web Software Integration: From Principles to Development
[Paperback] by Chen Yinong and Tsai Wei-Tek - ISBN-10: 0757592392 | ISBN-13: 9780757592393
C10: Explore Information Technology: Co-evolution with other Philosophies /CITmj.C10
Objective 1: Demonstrates knowledge of computing approaches affecting new technologies in education
and biological processes; demonstrate knowledge in developing and applying computational techniques to
education and informatics. / IT Co-Evolution / CITmj.C10.O1
Lesson 1: Examine key concepts, principles, and application of Information Technology in Biotechnology
and Bioinformatics / Bio- Technology/Informatics/ CITmj.C10.O1.L1 (CIT 408 – 0.3)
Topic 1: Intellectual Property – Identify key elements and theories involving intellectual property.
/ Intellectual Property / CITmj.C10.O1.L1.T1
Topic 2: Genetic Testing and the Sequence of Human Genome (DNA) – Examine key elements,
theories, and latest trends involving genetic testing and genome sequencing. / Genetic Testing/
CITmj.C10.O1.L1.T2
Topic 3: Agricultural Technology - Examine key elements, theories, and latest trends involving IT
and agricultural technology. Agricultural Technology/ CITmj.C10.O1.L1.T3
Topic 4: Risks and Ethics of Biotechnology – Identify key concepts, risks and issues involving IT
and its social and economic role and responsibility. / Risks and Ethics/ CITmj.C10.O1.L1.T4
Topic 5: Standards and Legislation – Identify key legislation and standards affecting information
technology and biotechnology. / Standards & Legislation/ CITmj.C10.O1.L1.T5
Topic 6_Mastery: Develop a paper comparing the different technology application of information
technology in the field of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics. Present a minimum of (3) case
studies in applying theories./Mastery/ CITmj.C10.O1.L1.TM
Materials:
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Introduction to Biotechnology [Paperback] by William Thieman) - ISBN-10: 032181892X |
ISBN-13: 978-0321818928
Biotechnology: Science for the New Millennium, 2011 [Paperback] by Ellyn Daugherty ISBN-10: 0763822825 |ISBN-13: 978-0763822828
Biotechnology for Beginners [Paperback] by Reinhard Renneberg and Arnold L. Demain ISBN-10: 0123735815 | ISBN-13: 978-0123735812
Bioinformatics Organization - http://www.bioinformatics.org/
Lesson 2: Examine key concepts, principles, and application of Information Technology in both Higher
Education and Pre-K to 12. / IT and Education/ CITmj.C10.O1.L2 (CIT 408 – 0.3)
Topic 1: Evidence of Learning: From Distance Learning to E-Learning – Explore the evolution of
distance learning both synchronous to asynchronous formats. / Evidence of Learning/
CITmj.C10.O1.L2.T1
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Topic 2: Standards and Legislation (FERPA) – Identify key concepts and influence of
information technology to education and the resulting standards and legislation. / Standards and
Legislation/ CITmj.C10.O1.L2.T2
Topic 3: A Paradigm Shift (Higher Education) – Examine the fast changing information
technology environment, current trends, and paradigm shift in higher education. / Higher
Education/ CITmj.C10.O1.L2.T3
Topic 4: Effects of Information Technology for Pre-K to 12 – Examine current trends and issues
in Pre-K to 12 education and the impact of information technology. / Pre-K to 12/
CITmj.C10.O1.L2.T4
Topic 5: Economics of IT in Education – Identify major social and economic impact of
information technology to education. / Economic Impact/ CITmj.C10.O1.L2.T5
Topic 6: Focus on Educating our Educators: A shift on Teaching Methods – Explore changes
and current trends in cultivating today’s educators. / Educating our Educators/
CITmj.C10.O1.L2.T6
Topic 7_Mastery: Develop a paper comparing the different technology application of information
technology and its impact focusing on either the Higher Education or PreK to 12. Present a
minimum of (3) case studies in applying theories./Mastery/ CITmj.C10.O1.L2.TM
Materials:
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Campus Computing 2000: The 11th National Survey of Computing and Information
Technology in American Higher Education by Kenneth C. Green - Education Resources
Information Center (ERIC) – ISSN- 1521-1614
Using Information Technology 9e Complete Edition [Paperback] by Brian Williams and
Stacey Sawyer - ISBN-10: 0073516775 | ISBN-13: 978-0073516776
Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology: The Digital Revolution and Schooling in
America (Technology, Education--Connections (Tec)) (Technology, Education-Connections,
the Tec Series)[Paperback] by Allan Collins and Richard Halvers - ISBN-10: 0807750026 |
ISBN-13: 978-0807750025
Lesson 3: Examine key concepts, principles, and application of Information Technology in Healthcare
and Information Technology / Healthcare and IT/ CITmj.C10.O1.L3 (CIT 408 – 0.3)
Topic 1: Medical Education - Examine the fast changing information technology environment,
current trends, and paradigm shift in medical education. / Medical Education/
CITmj.C10.O1.L3.T1
Topic 2: Electronic Health Data and Privacy (HIPPA) – Explore policies and procedures
involving patient information and electronic health data. / Health Data & Privacy/
CITmj.C10.O1.L3.T2
Topic 3: Standards and Ethics in Health Informatics - Identify key concepts and influence of
information technology to medicine and the resulting standards and legislation. / Standards and
Ethics/ CITmj.C10.O1.L3.T3
Topic 4: Health Informatics and Security – Examine the different practice and techniques in
securing patient and medical information. / Informatics & Security/ CITmj.C10.O1.L3.T4
Topic 5: Mobile Applications and Implementations – Identify current trends and innovation in
medicine utilizing personal or mobile devices. / Mobility in Healthcare/ CITmj.C10.O1.L3.T5
Topic 6_Mastery: Develop a paper and compare the state of the healthcare system from 1980’s
to present including changes in policies and procedures./Mastery/ CITmj.C10.O1.L3.TM
Materials:
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Introduction to Healthcare Information Technology [Paperback] by Mark Ciampa and Mark
Revels - ISBN-10: 1133787770 | ISBN-13: 978-1133787778
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Health Informatics: Practical Guide For Healthcare And Information Technology Professionals
(Fifth Edition) [Paperback] by Robert E. Hoyt, Nora bailey and Ann Yoshihashi - ISBN10: 1105437558 | ISBN-13: 978-1105437557
Meaningful Use and Beyond: A Guide for IT Staff in Health Care [Paperback] by Fred Trotter
and David Uhlman - ISBN-10: 1449305024 | ISBN-13: 978-1449305024
Lesson 4: Examine key concepts, principles, and intersection of Graphics and Information Technology.
/ Graphics & IT/ CITmj.C10.O1.L4 (CIT 408 – 0.3)
Topic 1: Commercial and Technical – Examine changes and current trends in digital
photography. / Digital Photography/ CITmj.C10.O1.L4.T1
Topic 2: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – Examine key concepts and theories of
geographic information systems applications and how it impacts current trends in information
technology. / Geographic IS/ CITmj.C10.O1.L4.T2
Topic 3: Computer-aided Design (CAD) - Examine key concepts and theories of computer-aided
applications and how it impacts current trends in information technology. / Computer-Aided
Design/ CITmj.C10.O1.L4.T3
Topic 4: Multimedia and 3-D Modeling - Examine key concepts and theories of multimedia and
3-D modeling applications and how it impacts current trends in information technology. / 3-D
Modeling/ CITmj.C10.O1.L4.T4
Topic 5: Gaming and Artificial Intelligence - Examine key concepts and theories of gaming
applications and how it impacts current trends in information technology. / Gaming and AI/
CITmj.C10.O1.L4.T5
Topic 6_Mastery: Develop a paper comparing the different application of information technology
and its impact on the field of graphic design. Present a minimum of (3) case studies in
applying theories. Mastery/ CITmj.C10.O1.L4.TM
Materials:
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The Multimedia Internet (Information Technology: Transmission, Processing and
Storage)[Paperback] by Stephen Weinstein - ISBN-10: 1441936521 | ISBN-13: 9781441936523
Information Graphics: A Comprehensive Illustrated Reference [Paperback] by Robert L.
Harris - ISBN-10: 0195135326 | ISBN-13: 978-0195135329
C11: Integrate Learning by Participating in a Capstone Project / Participating in a Capstone / CITmj.C11
Objective 1: Demonstrate that the student has achieved the learning goals as established by the
Computer Information Technology degree program by applying theories, concepts, skills, and knowledge. /
Capstone Project/ CITmj.C11.O1
Lesson 1: Produce an IT Product in the Student’s chosen specialty or IT position / Produce an IT
Product / CITmj.C11.O1.L1 (CIT 408 – 1.0 / BBA 465C 0.9)
Topic 1: Project selection and approval – Prepare a project proposal demonstrating acquired
skills and knowledge. / Project Approval/ CITmj.C11.O1.L1.T1
Topic 2: Participate in a Capstone Evaluation/ Evaluation / CITmj.C11.O1.L1.T2
Topic 3_Mastery: Develop a report synthesizing the knowledge and skills learned. Present IT
product to the group using via video conferencing./Mastery/ CITmj.C11.O1.L1.TM
Materials:
 Materials used in the other Competency as approved by the faculty mentor i.e.,
Applying UML and Core Java
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Lesson 2: Complete an Internship in a field of choice applying acquired skills and techniques. /
Complete an Internship/ CITmj.C11.O1.L2 (CIT 408 – 2.0 / BBA 465C 0.6)
Topic 1: Process and Requirements - Prepare an Internship proposal that is related to acquired
skills and knowledge. / Process & Requirements / CITmj.C11.O1.L2.T1
Topic 2: Create an Internship plan. / Plan an Internship/ CITmj.C11.O1.L2.T2
Topic 3: Evaluate internship – required 45 hours / Evaluate / CITmj.C11.O1.L2.T3
Topic 4_Mastery: Submit signed Internship certificate from your immediate supervisor upon
completion of the required internship hours. / [Note: Students who has successfully completed
their required studies will submit an application form for their proposed Internship.] Mastery/
CITmj.C11.O1.L2.TM
Materials:
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Provided Internship Application and Forms
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PART II - NAU COURSES MAPPED TO COMPETENCIES
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CIT 121
CIT 127
CIT 137
CIT 213
CIT 221
CIT 222
CIT 250
CIT 311
CIT 321
CIT 294
BBA 305W
CIT 341
CIT 361
BBA 370
BBA 460
CIT 408
BBA 465C
Foundations of Computer Information Technology
Computer Information Technology I
Computer Information Technology II
Introduction to Programming for the Web
Programming Fundamentals
Business Systems Software Development
Design and Analysis of Data Structures
Analysis, Design, and Modeling of Databases
Fundamentals of Hardware and Operating Systems
Technology Information Literacy
Effective Business Communications
Management and Information Technology
Fundamentals of Information Technology and Project Management
Administration of Technology Security and Assurance
Emerging Technologies
Field Work Experience (Internship)
Technology Project Management
Total Hours:
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(6)
(3)
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(54)
PART III - TRANSFERABLE CERTIFICATION
The BBA/CIT bachelor’s degree program requires that our student demonstrate significant IT experience and
competency by allowing certifications earned within the last five years. The following IT certifications are
transferable and are intended as a guideline and do not represent any special vendor endorsement. An extended
list will be provided upon registration.
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Cisco Certifications
CompTIA Certifications
CIW Certifications
(ISC)2 Certifications
Microsoft Certifications
Project Management Institute Certifications
Oracle/Java Certifications
GIAC Certifications
IBM Certifications
CISSP Security Information Certification
Project Management Institute
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PART IV – NAU COMPETENCY GRID
Competency
PL COMPUTER INFOMRATION TECHNOLOGY (Major)
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
C10
C11
CIT
121
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
CIT
127
3.0
CIT
213
CIT
221
0.6
0.6
2.4
0.6
Competency
UNITS
CIT
137
0.3
0.6
2.4
3.0
CIT
222
0.3
0.6
0.3
3.0
2.4
3.0
2.4
0.6
3.0
CIT
250
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.3
1.2
3.0
CIT
311
CIT
321
1.2
CIT
294
1.8
0.6
0.6
BBA
305W
0.3
1.8
CIT
361
0.6
1.5
0.6
1.2
0.6
0.6
1.2
0.6
1.2
1.2
BBA
460
0.6
CIT
408
0.6
BBA
465c
0.6
3.0
3.0
0.6
0.6
0.9
3.0
3.0
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3.0
1.8
0.6
0.6
0.3
0.6
3.0
BBA
370
1.8
0.6
Notes: Total Competency Units = (54) Credit Hours
Revised 09/05/2012
CIT
341
3.0
0.9
0.6
3.0
3.0
1.2
3.0
1.5
6.0
3.0