2011–2012 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

CIS 5230 OPERATING SYSTEMS (3 credits). Explores the algorithms, protocols
and mechanisms representing traditional single processor and multi-user operating
systems. Emphasizes process management and synchronization, threads, memory
management, virtual memory and process scheduling. May require a research paper
and/or programming assignments. Required for CIS majors. Prerequisites: CIS 5200,
CIS 5220.
CIS 5300 MODELING AND SIMULATION (3 credits). Introduces modeling
and simulation (M&S). Includes verification, validation, construction and implementation
for engineering and business, use of stochastics and probability distribution.
Compares event-driven and continuous M&S to distributed M&S. Requires proficiency
in a programming language (Java, C++, Perl) and a semester project.
CIS 5310 LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF IS (3 credits). Investigates
legal and ethical foundations of information systems. Discusses intellectual property,
copyrights, patents, trademarks/domains, privacy, free speech, the Fifth Amendment,
contracts and employment law. Requires a semester project on research and presentation
of case law and precedents.
CIS 5400 TOPICS IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3 credits).
Current topics in computer information systems at the introductory graduate level.
Topics vary and the course may be repeated for credit toward the CIS degree.
CIS 5410 COMPUTER NETWORKS FOR INFORMATION SPECIALISTS 1
(3 credits). Provides a broad set of fundamental topics related to computer networks
including network layers, topologies, technologies, services and methods useful
for the typical information systems specialists; TCP/IP; transmission protocols
and client-server models. Introduces management and security of networks.
Prerequisites: CIS 5100.
CIS 5420 COMPUTER NETWORKS FOR INFORMATION SPECIALISTS 2
(3 credits). Continues CIS 5410. Focuses on the more advanced topics of network
security design and management including cryptography, LANs and WANs, and
application and network layers.
CIS 5500 MODERN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3 credits).
Defines state-of-the-art information systems and how they support key corporate
functions such as telecommunications, electronic commerce, intranets and enterprisewide
functionality in a group or organization. Also explores information technology at
every level.
CIS 5510 COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS DESIGN (3 credits).
Introduces software and system design techniques with a non-proprietary view of
common design paradigms. Familiarizes users or integrators of systems with the
phases of software development and some associated methodologies that may be
encountered within their field. Prerequisites: CIS 5100.
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 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 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.)
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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 0110 BASIC WRITING SKILLS (3 credits). Grammar and syntax, and
their application to the writing process. Students learn correct spelling, master punctuation
rules, construct accurate sentences and develop coherent paragraphs. Credit
cannot be applied toward any Florida Tech degree. This course is required for students
with low placement test scores.
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 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.
COM 3045 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits). Examines the
elements of communication among members of various cultures and subcultures both
within the workplace and across national boundaries, especially as those elements
affect business interactions. Presents strategies to improve intercultural communication
in business settings. Prerequisites: COM 2223 or COM 2224.
COM 3070 PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION FOR EXECUTIVES
(3 credits). Covers interpersonal and group communication in the professions for
future executives. Students prepare and deliver a variety of career-related presentations.
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