Information Technology (BS)
Hours - 66 Credit Hours
Effective Sep. 2022
Last Revision 8/14/2023
Faculty Unit Assignment: Faculty of Math & Computing
Sponsoring Program: Information Technology
Holokai Category: Math & Sciences
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Program Requirements
Required Courses for Admission to the Major – 15 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 101 | Beginning Programming | F, W, S | 3.0 | |
| CIS 200 | Fundamentals of Information Systems and Technology | F, W, S | 3.0 | |
| IT 224 | Computer Hardware and Systems Software | F, W, S | 3.0 | |
| IT 280 | Computer Networking | F, W, S | 3.0 | |
| CIS 205 | Discrete Mathematics I | F, W, S | 3.0 | CIS 101 |
To be accepted in to this major, students must pass IT 280 and CIS 101 with a B- or better and all other courses listed above with a C or better. Students must also have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. I understand that one retake is allowed per class, for up to three classes. Additional retakes require special permission. I understand that if I exhaust my repeats, I risk the chance of not being able to continue in the major or any other major in the computing faculty. Please acknowledge that you understand this policy by signing the attached form below and then submit it to your academic advisor.
Core Requirements – 45 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 202 | Object-Oriented Programming I | F, W, S | 3.0 | CIS 101 |
| CIS 305 | Systems Engineering I | F, W | 3.0 | CIS 202 |
| CIS 405 | Systems Engineering II | W, S | 3.0 | CIS 305, IS 350 |
| CIS 470 | Ethics in Computer and Information Sciences | F, S | 3.0 | ENGL 315 or equivalent |
| IS 485 | Project Management and Practice | F, S | 3.0 | CIS 405 |
| IS 350 | Database Management Systems | F, W | 3.0 | CIS 101 |
| IT 240 | Fundamentals of Web Design and Technology | F, W, S | 3.0 | |
| IT 320 | System Administration Essentials | F | 3.0 | CIS 101, IT 280 |
| IT 327 | Server Administration | W | 3.0 | IT 280 |
| IT 381 | Information Assurance and Security | F | 3.0 | IT 280 |
| IT 420 | System Administration | W | 3.0 | IT 320 |
| IT 426 | Architecting Computer Services | W | 3.0 | IT 280, Pre- or corequisite: IT 320 |
| IT 440 | Foundations of Human-Computer Interactions | W | 3.0 | CIS 305, IT 240, MATH 121 |
| IT 480 | Computer Network Design | W | 3.0 | IT 280, CIS 205 |
| MATH 121 | Principles of Statistics (MATH 421 or PSYC 205 may substitute for MATH 121) | F, W, S | 3.0 | MATH 107 or MATH 110 or ACCT 186 or Score 24 on Math Section of the ACT or 590 on Math Section of the SAT |
Elective Requirements – 6 Credits
6 hours in additional IT coursework at the 300 level or above.
| Course Number | Title | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | 3.0 | |||
| IT | 3.0 | |||
| IT | 3.0 |
Additional Program Requirements
- One D+, D, D- is allowed above. All other credits must be C- or better.
- One retake is allowed per class, for up to three classes. Additional retakes require special permission.
- A program-approved assessment test must be taken during your last full semester at BYUH, and is recommended annually.
- Students may seek one and only one major in either BCIS, CS, IS, or IT.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completing a major in information technology, students will have:
- An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.
- An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
- An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.
- An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
- An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.
- Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.
- An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
- An ability to use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies.
- An ability to identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of computer-based systems.
- An ability to effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment.
- An ability to assist in the creation of an effective project plan.
The Discipline
All majors in the computer and information sciences area share many characteristics. All students are involved in the use and development of computer-based technology solutions. All students learn to work in teams and communicate effectively about technology. However, the primary focus of each program is different.
The Information Technology (IT) Program prepares students to design, install, manage and maintain the computing systems on which organizations depend. Students learn how to create solutions to real-world situations by integrating current technologies. IT focuses on systems administration, networking, databases, human-computer interaction and security to build effective, user-friendly systems. IT also prepares students to understand user needs and communicate technical issues.
Career Opportunities
Information technology graduates work in virtually all types of organizations. They design, install, and maintain computing infrastructures including servers, networking, network security, embedded systems, and digital communications. Career opportunities exist in business, health care, government, education, and communications.