Appendix K: Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Technology Program Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Bachelor of Science with a major in Information Systems Technology

CGS 3763 OS Princs

CIS 3360 InfoSec

CIS 3510 IT PM

CIS 4617 KM

CIS4891 Capstone

COP 4723 DBA

CTS 4XXX InfoStMgm

CNT4603 SysAdmin

CNT4704 Net Design

COP4656 MobileApps

COP4834 Web Apps

1.Define and analyze, and apply information system requirements

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2. Design, implement, and administer effective information technology solutions based on requirements

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3. Develop an information technology project plan using appropriate project management methods

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4. Analyze and evaluate information technology methods used to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and its delivery systems

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5. Analyze and incorporate relevant ethical, legal, security, and social issues in a technology environment

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Appendix L: Upper Division Course Descriptions

This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, introduces fundamental operating system topics and includes both computer system and operating system structure. Students will learn how processes, threads, concurrent programming, interrupt handling, CPU scheduling and process synchronization, and I/O system memory management affect the system structure. Additionally, students will learn how virtual memory, deadlocks, file system, and command interpreter relate to client/server systems. Prerequisite: COP 1334. (3 hr. lecture; 2 hr. lab)

This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, provides an overview of information systems security principles, practices, methods, and tools for organizational and institutional computing. Students will learn about the relationship between policy and security, the mechanisms used to implement policies, and the methodologies and technologies for assurance and vulnerability analysis and intrusion detection. Students will be required to perform security analyses, write code to automate security preparedness tasks and set up protection schemes. Prerequisite: CTS 1134 or CTS 1650. (3 hr. lecture; 2 hr. lab)

This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, covers the general aspects of project management and emphasizes the important special considerations which apply to information technology projects. Students will learn the principles, processes and practices of information technology project management, including techniques for planning, organizing, scheduling, and controlling software projects with a substantial focus on software cost estimation and software risk management. Prerequisite: None. (3 hr. lecture; 2 hr. lab)

This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, explores how an enterprise gathers, organizes, shares, and analyzes its knowledge in terms of resources, documents, and people skills. Students will learn how to gather, organize, refine and disseminate information needed in a small business or corporation using technical applications to house and mine the data. Prerequisite: COP4723. (3 hr. lecture; 2 hr. lab)

This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, Students will learn how to analyze, design, develop, test, and implement an information systems project in a team environment. Each team will create and present a project proposal that includes: design documentation, project test plan, and implementation plan to create an operational system. Departmental approval required. (3 hr. lecture; 2 hr. lab)

This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, builds a deeper understanding of how databases work, including topics in database theory and architecture, data modeling, query languages, and security. Students will learn the fundamentals of SQL, including how to create and maintain database objects, and how to store, retrieve, and manipulate data, and the basics of managing the database environment. Prerequisite: CGS 1540. (3 hr. lecture; 2 hr. lab)

This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, introduces challenges and solutions for data storage and data management. Students will learn how to manage advanced storage systems, protocols, and architectures, including storage area networks (SAN), network attached storage (NAS), fiber channel networks, internet protocol sans (IPSAN), ISCSI, and content-addressable storage (CAS). Prerequisite: CGS 1540. (3 hr. lecture; 2 hr. lab)

Students must choose one area of concentration

This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, explores UNIX and Microsoft Windows systems and their administration and maintenance within the network setting. Students will learn how to install, maintain, and extend multi-user computer systems and how to develop administrative policies and procedures. Students will also learn how to apply troubleshooting and problem solving skills to resolve user and system issues. Prerequisite: CTS 1134 or CTS 1650. (3 hr. lecture; 2 hr. lab)

This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, presents network design using layering. Students will learn how to apply cabling, topology, and architecture to design systems. Students will also learn how design impacts network performance and control issues such as congestion control, error control, and contention resolution. Prerequisite: CIS 3360. (3 hr. lecture; 2 hr. lab)

This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, covers project-oriented development of applications for mobile computing devices. Students will learn how to develop mobile applications utilizing memory management, user interface design, user interface building, input methods, data handling, network techniques, URL loading, and GPS and motion sensing. Students will develop a project that produces a professional-quality deployable mobile application. Prerequisites: COP2800 and COP 4723. (3 hr. lecture; 2 hr. lab) 

This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, utilizes modern three-tier application development to build web-based applications that use relational database systems. Students will learn how to integrate client-side and server-side scripts and database server to build a transaction processing and report generating data-driven web application system.

Appendix M: Miami Dade College Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Bachelor of Science

with a major in Information Systems Technology

CGS 3763

CIS 3360

CIS 3510

CIS 4617

CIS 4891

COP 4723

CTS 4XXX

COP 4656

COP 4834

CNT 4603

CNT4704

1.     Communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills

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2.     Use quantitative analytical skills to evaluate and process numerical data.

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3.     Solve problems using critical and creative thinking and scientific reasoning.

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4.     Formulate strategies to locate, evaluate, and apply information

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5.     Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures, including global and historical perspectives17

6.     Create strategies that can be used to fulfill personal, civic and social responsibilities

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7.     Demonstrate knowledge of ethical thinking and its application to issues in society

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8.     Use computer and emerging technologies effectively.

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9.     Demonstrate an appreciation for aesthetics and creative activities18.

10. Describe how natural systems function and recognize the impact of humans on the environment

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