Athens State Graduates

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Major

EACH STUDENT MUST ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR KNOWING THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE THAT IS BEING PURSUED.

Program components for the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Information Technology:

Applicable General University Requirements

Applicable General University Requirements

Students earning the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Information Technology must satisfy all general University requirements and meet all financial obligations before a degree is awarded.

General Education Requirements

Area I - Written Composition

English Composition I and English Composition II

6

Total Credit Hours:6

Area II - Humanities/Fine Arts

Fine Arts Course or Equivalent

3

At Least One Literature Course

3

Other Courses in Humanities and Fine Arts

6

Total Credit Hours:12

At least one literature course: Students must complete a 6 hour sequence in either Literature (Area II) or History (Area IV).

Area III - Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Precalculus Algebra or Higher Mathematics Course

3

Natural Sciences

8

Total Credit Hours:11

Natural Sciences: Lab based.

Area IV - History/Behavioral and Social Sciences

At Least One History Course

3

Other Courses in History or Behavioral or Social Science

9

Total Credit Hours:12

At least one history course: Students must complete a 6 hour sequence in either Literature (Area II) or History (Area IV).

Total Credit Hours: 41

Area V - Pre-Professionals

Required

Calculus I

3-4

Or

Business Calculus

3-4

Or

Mathematics, Computer Information Systems

3-4

Or

Computer Science elective

3-4

 

Business Statistics I (BUS 271)

3

Or

Elementary Statistics (MTH 265)

3

Or

GBA 305Statistical Methods of Business I

3

Or

MA 331Applied Probability and Statistics

3

Or

MA 431Introduction to Mathematical Statistics

3

 

Computer Programming Course

3

Calculus I, Business Calculus, Mathematics, Computer Information Systems, and Computer Science elective: Students who satisfy the Area III mathematics requirement with Calculus I or Business Calculus must take 3 semester hours in mathematics, computer information systems, or computer science electives to satisfy the minimum required semester hours in Area V

Total Credit Hours: 9-10

Total General Education and Major Prerequisite Requirement Hours: 50-51

Major Course Requirements

Computer Science Core Courses

CS 317Computer Science I

3

Or

Sufficient score on Placement Exam

0-3

 

CS 318Computer Science II

3

 

CS 309Introduction to Digital Logic Design

3

And

CS 309LDigital Design Lab

1

 

CS 310Professional Ethics of Computing

1

CS 372Data Structures

3

CS 307Foundations of Web Development

3

MA 308Discrete Mathematics

3

Computer Networking Core Courses

ITE 305Networking Fundamentals

2

ITE 306Local Area Networks

2

Information Technology Core Courses

ITE 315Scripting Languages and System Administration

3

ITE 321System Analysis & Design

3

 

ITE 327Database Systems

3

And

ITE 327LDatabase Systems Lab

1

 

ITE 420Fundamentals of Information Security

3

ITE 441Systems Integration and Architecture

3

ITE 450Human-Computer Interaction

3

Student Success Courses

UNV 300Pathways to Success

3

UNV 400Career Seminar

1

Note: Students must register for the UNV 400 section that is taught by the designated CS /ITE professor.

Capstone Experience Courses

ITE 451Software Engineering

3

ITE 452Senior Software Engineering Project

3

Total Credit Hours: 50-53

Additional Program Requirements

In addition to the Professional Courses above, Information Technology students must complete one of the following:

  • The Concentration in Applied Information Technology (requires completion of a minor), OR
  • The Concentration in Computer Networking, OR
  • The Concentration in Health Information Technology.

Concentration: Applied Information Technology

Information Technology Core Courses

ITE 365Visual Application Develop

3

Or

ITE 367Enterprise Application Development

3

Or

ITE 382Mobile Device Software Development

3

Or

CS 380Web Application Development

3

Approved Elective Courses

Select courses from the following (minimum 6 credit hours required, courses listed are 3 semester hours unless otherwise noted):

ITE 307Wide Area Networks

2

ITE 308Network Architectures

2

ITE 365Visual Application Develop

3

ITE 367Enterprise Application Development

3

ITE 382Mobile Device Software Development

3

ITE 371Health Information Technology Concepts and Practices

3

ITE 405Internetworking Devices

2

ITE 406The Internet

2

ITE 407Network Processes and Protocols

2

ITE 408Enterprise Network Design and Management

2

ITE 421Digital Forensics

3

Any 400-level Computer Science Course

6

ITE 365, ITE 367, and ITE 382: Must be different from class taken for ITE Core Course.

Required

Required Minor with approval from advisor

18

Total Credit Hours: 27

Concentration: Computer Networking

Computer Science Core Courses

CS 340Introduction to Assembly Language and Computer Organization

3

CS 409Computer Organization and Architecture

3

CS 415Operating Systems

3

Computer Networking Core Courses

ITE 307Wide Area Networks

2

ITE 308Network Architectures

2

ITE 405Internetworking Devices

2

ITE 406The Internet

2

ITE 407Network Processes and Protocols

2

ITE 408Enterprise Network Design and Management

2

 

ITE 409Network Security

3

And

ITE 409LNetwork Security Lab

1

Approved Elective Course

Select a course from the following (courses listed are 3 semester hours unless otherwise noted):

ITE 365Visual Application Develop

3

ITE 367Enterprise Application Development

3

ITE 371Health Information Technology Concepts and Practices

3

ITE 382Mobile Device Software Development

3

ITE 421Digital Forensics

3

ITE 471Information and Communication Systems in Health Care

3

CS 380Web Application Development

3

Any 400-level Computer Science Course

3

Total Credit Hours: 28

Concentration: Health Information Technology

Information Technology Core Courses

ITE 371Health Information Technology Concepts and Practices

3

ITE 471Information and Communication Systems in Health Care

3

Health Science and Health Care Courses

HCM 340Introduction to Health Care Systems

3

HS 320Biomedical Ethics

3

HS 455Health Care Administration Internship

3

Approved Elective Courses

Select courses from the following (minimum 12 credit hours required, courses listed are 3 semester hours unless otherwise noted):

ITE 365Visual Application Develop

3

ITE 367Enterprise Application Development

3

ITE 382Mobile Device Software Development

3

ITE 421Digital Forensics

3

CS 380Web Application Development

3

Any 400-level Computer Science Course

12

Total Credit Hours: 27

The Information Technology major must complete a minimum of 24 semester hours of upper division 300/400 level coursework in Computer Science (CS) or Information Technology (ITE) at Athens State.

Exit Exam: An exit exam is required for graduation. Students will have three attempts to pass the exam with a grade of 70 or higher. Students who are not able to pass the exam will be required to enroll in a remedial course determined by the faculty. The departmental exit exam will be taken while enrolled in ITE 452 Senior Software Engineering Project.

Total Minimum Hours Required for Completion of the Information Technology Major with Concentration in Applied Information Technology or Health Information Technology: 127-131

Total Minimum Hours Required for Completion of the Information Technology Major with Concentration in Computer Networking: 128-132