Radford University Undergraduate Catalog, 2011-2012

outlining courses to be taken and approved before
leaving to study abroad. Grade values are
pass/fail and the awarding of specific course
credit is determined at the conclusion of the
experience and when official transcripts are received
by the Registrar’s Office.
INST 489Z. Non-RU Study Abroad
Practicum. (6-18)
Prerequisite: Pre-approval by Director of International
Education.
Utilized as a means to acknowledge registration
in a non-RU affiliated Study Abroad program
that has been approved on an individual basis by
the Director of International Education and for
which a formal articulation agreement has been
generated between the financial aid office of the
participating university and RU. Special rules
apply, so interested parties are strongly encouraged
to consult with the University Registrar
or the Director of Financial Aid for additional
information. Grade values are assigned as pass/
fail and the awarding of specific course credit
is determined at the conclusion of the experience
and when official transcripts are received
by the Office of the Registrar. If preapproval
has not been attained prior to the student’s
participation abroad, the student will not be considered
enrolled at Radford University and credit
will only be considered under the traditional
transfer credit evaluation process.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ITEC 100. Introduction to Information
Technology. (3)
Three hours lecture, or two hours lecture and
two hours lab.
Introduces students to the fundamental concepts
in information technology and mathematical
reasoning that provide the technical underpinning
for state-of-the-art applications. Widely
used computer applications, including office
applications, databases, computer communications
and networking, serve as examples.
ITEC 108. Introduction to Game
Development. (3)
Two hours lecture; two hours lab.
This class provides an introduction to the theory,
processes, and techniques for the development
of modern video games. Using a simple, freely
available game development environment, students
will design, implement, and evaluate video
games. Students will also study and critique existing
games using the techniques discussed in class.
ITEC 109. Problem Solving and
Programming. (3)
Two hours lecture; two hours lab.
An introduction to problem solving using programming.
Topics include a survey of techniques
used in problem solving, methods for
representing the solution of a problem as an algorithm
and the implementation of an algorithm
as a computer program. Students who have received
credit for ITEC 120 cannot subsequently
receive credit for ITEC 109. ITEC 109 does not
meet requirements for the ITEC major.
ITEC 110. Principles of Information
Technology. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Provides an introduction to information technology,
to the principles that underlie information
technology, problem solving, and to the fields
that make up information technology. Students
who have received credit for INSY 281 may not
receive credit for ITEC 110.
ITEC 112. A Global Perspective of
Information Technology. (3)
Three hours lecture.
A study of information and communication
technologies (ICT) with respect to how ICT supports,
shapes, and enables economic and social
changes. Covers the challenges of managing
ICT, and studies the impact of ICT on business
and society in an increasingly globalized world.
This course has been approved for Core Curriculum
credit in Global Perspectives.
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