2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

CIS 5520 KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION REPRESENTATION (3 credits).
Covers many of the modern data, information and knowledge representations to
give the CIS professional formats, methods and mechanisms for representing,
understanding and using data-driven systems that may or may not have a database
component. Prerequisites: CIS 5100 or CIS 5500.
CIS 5530 SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION (3 credits). Explores the administration
and maintenance of operating systems such as Windows ® , Linux ® or UNIX ® to
supply the typical CIS professional help with system administration. May include
shell programming, command line programming, common maintenance procedures,
network maintenance, backups, and methods of file processing and file system
structure. Prerequisites: CIS 5100.
CIS 5600 INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT (3 credits). Studies
concepts, principles, issues and techniques for managing corporate data resources.
Includes the management of organizations with network security and data integrity
as primary goals. Covers roles and responsibilities of managers across the enterprise.
CIS 5720 PROJECT AND CHANGE CONTROL (3 credits). Covers managing and
delivering a software project from inception to delivery. Includes initial and detail
planning, the project life cycle, risk assessment, resource planning, project monitoring
and timeliness, cost and customer management, change control, configuration
control and version control. Uses project and configuration management software.
CIS 5740 WEB PROGRAMMING (3 credits). Studies HTML and Java features
that facilitate Web-based programming. Covers Web servers, Web-based systems
and XML. May include other scripting and interface languages. Explores characteristics
of good Web site design and organization. Requires creation of Web
pages and knowledge of the Java programming language. Prerequisites: CIS 5200.
CIS 5750 WIRELESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3 credits). Studies the fundamentals
of wireless information and communications. Includes principles of
cellular radio, wireless modulation and multiple access techniques, and wireless
protocols and standards. Provides an overview of wireless evolution (1G to 4G),
and WLAN and WPAN networks.
CIS 5810 ADVANCED INFORMATION STRUCTURING TECHNIQUES
(3 credits). Explores multilevel data-driven systems and techniques such as data
warehousing, metadata and object-oriented databases. Integrates physical media
and the architecture of complex data-driven systems for maximum simplicity and
efficiency of design. Prerequisites: CIS 5100 or CIS 5500.
CIS 5890 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN COMPUTER INFORMATION
SYSTEMS (1-3 credits). Individual projects under the direction of a member
of the computer information systems faculty. May require deliverables such as
a software system or product, or a comprehensive paper. May be repeated for a
maximum of six credits. (Requirement: Instructor approval.)
CIS 5898 PROJECTS IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3 credits).
Acts as program capstone course that entails design and implementation of a significant
project within the purview of information systems. Requires students to propose
a project and have it approved by the instructor. Not valid for credit for computer
science or software engineering majors. Required for CIS majors. (Requirement:
Satisfactory completion of 21 credit hours toward the degree.)
CIS 5899 FINAL SEMESTER THESIS (0-2 credits). Variable registration for thesis
completion after satisfaction of minimum registration requirements. (Requirements:
Accepted petition to graduate and approval of Office of Graduate Programs.)
CIS 5999 THESIS (3-6 credits). Research and preparation of a thesis under the
direction of a member of the graduate faculty. A maximum of six credit hours
may be applied toward the master of science degree requirements. (Requirement:
Program chair or School of Computing director approval.)
COMMUNICATION
COM 0100 BASIC WRITING FOR ESL STUDENTS (3 credits). Provides instruction
for ESL students who need additional practice writing sentences and paragraphs
to develop the skills required in COM 1101. Credit may not be applied toward any
Florida Tech degree. (Requirement: Prerequisite course or instructor approval.)
Prerequisites: ESL 0345.
COM 0105 WRITING SENTENCES AND PARAGRAPHS (3 credits). Reviews
basic grammar and sentence structure. Teaches how to write effective sentences and
paragraphs. Introduces essay writing. (Requirements: Must be enrolled in Florida
Tech University Online; credit cannot be applied to any Florida Tech degree.)
COM 0110 BASIC WRITING SKILLS (3 credits). Grammar and syntax, and
their application to the writing process. Students learn correct spelling, master
punctuation rules and develop paragraphs into essays. Credit cannot be applied
toward any Florida Tech degree. This course is required for students with low
placement test scores.
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COM 1000 FIRST-YEAR WRITING 1 (3 credits). Introduces rhetorical analysis,
critical writing and critical thinking. Includes intensive reading of multiple genres
and practice in writing and revising. First of a two-course series. (Requirements:
Passing grade on placement exam or prerequisite course; enrollment in Florida Tech
University Online.) Prerequisites: COM 0105 or COM 0110.
COM 1001 FIRST-YEAR WRITING 2 (3 credits). Continues work begun in
COM 1000. Includes study in rhetorical analysis and the conventions of various
genres. Also includes intensive instruction in writing and revision of work that
incorporates research. Second in two-part series. (Requirement: Must be enrolled
in Florida Tech University Online.) Prerequisites: COM 1000.
COM 1010 MEDIA PRACTICUM (1 credit). Provides students with an opportunity
to earn credit for media production under the direction of a member of the communication
faculty. May include working for the Crimson or other media organizations.
(Requirement: Communication program chair approval.)
COM 1101 COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC (3 credits). The first of two courses
in college-level writing skills. Focuses on writing essays using various rhetorical
modes: persuasion, description, comparison and analysis. Presents basic methods
of library research, as well as the MLA documentation system. Students write one
research paper and several essays. (Requirement: Passing grade on placement exam
or prerequisite course.) Prerequisites: COM 0100 or COM 0110.
COM 1102 WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE (3 credits). The second of two
courses in college-level writing skills. Focuses on reading and analyzing poems,
plays and short works of fiction. Students write several essays and one research
paper on literary topics. Prerequisites: COM 1001 or COM 1101.
COM 2012 RESEARCH SOURCES AND SYSTEMS (1 credit). Acquaints students
with a variety of library services, sources and systems. Emphasizes research strategies
and tools useful in each student’s field of study, as well as the use of print,
Internet and other electronic resources. Prerequisites: COM 1102.
COM 2150 CREATIVE WRITING (3 credits). Introduces the forms and techniques
of writing creatively. Following a workshop structure, students present creative work
for criticism by fellow students in a supportive environment firmly enlightened by
attention to the best traditions of English literature. Prerequisites: COM 1102.
COM 2223 SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits).
Practice in the technical and scientific writing style and format, including gathering
and using data to prepare reports. Includes abstracts, reports, letters, technical
descriptions, proposals and at least two oral presentations. (COM) Prerequisites:
COM 1102.
COM 2224 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING (3 credits). Designed
for the future business professional. Includes business research methods, report
writing, business correspondence and communication in the workplace. Covers
analytical, informational, routine and special reports. (COM) Prerequisites:
COM 1102.
COM 2225 WRITING FOR THE MEDIA (3 credits). Focuses on writing for a
wide variety of media. Assists development and improvement of professional media
writing skills. Covers the importance of the various writing approaches required for
specific audiences and media organizations. Prerequisites: COM 1102.
COM 2370 SPEECH (3 credits). Introduces the concepts and techniques of effective
public speaking and small group communication. Students prepare, organize
and deliver different kinds of short speeches. (COM) Prerequisites: COM 1101.
COM 2425 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION (3 credits). Familiarizes
students with the process of communication in interpersonal small group, organizational,
mass and intercultural contexts. Introduces students to the study of
communication and provides the background for understanding complex communication
processes. (COM) Prerequisites: COM 1101.
COM 2501 INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits).
Introduces communication majors to the principles and techniques of visual communication.
Emphasizes manipulating form to fit function as the student designs,
implements and evaluates goal-oriented communication projects.
COM 2502 LAYOUT AND DESIGN (3 credits). Covers the principles, techniques
and vocabulary required of designers of print communication projects, including
a thorough understanding of the technology of offset printing. Emphasizes skills
required in designing for print.
COM 2503 PHOTOGRAPHY (3 credits). Prepares students in the basics of commercial
photography. Includes basic camera operation, use of light meters, film
types and composition of pictures. Also includes lectures, demonstrations, examples
and critiques of students’ work. (COM) Prerequisites: COM 2223 or COM 2224.