Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Overview

Information technology is a rapidly growing field, and skilled IT workers are at a premium. Become a part of this expanding market by enrolling in the South University Bachelor of Science in Information Technology online program.

In the South University Bachelor's IT program, you will have the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills you need to understand the theoretical and applied uses of information technology in various business applications. Enjoy the flexibility of online classes - available any time of the day or night - while learning from knowledgeable faculty with real-world experience.

Students of this IT degree program may choose from five specializations:

• General Information Technology
• Network Administration
• Multimedia and Web Development
• Database Administration
• Information and System Security

Graduates with information technology degrees will be prepared to hit the ground running, applying their skills and knowledge in technical roles that apply to their focus areas.

Employment Opportunities

Employment of network and computer systems administrators is expected to grow 28 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for these workers is high and should continue to grow as firms invest in newer, faster technology and mobile networks. Learn more.

Academic Requirements

To be admitted to any of the programs at South University online programs, the prospective student must be a high school graduate from an acceptable high school or the equivalent (e.g. GED) with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, and be required to complete the University administered placement test during their first session of attendance, or meet the criteria established for acceptance as a transfer student. South University accepts the International Baccalaureate Program diploma as meeting the requirement for high school graduation.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - 180 Total Hours

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology are required to take a total of 45 courses as follows:

• Area I: 16 general education courses - 64 credits
• Area II: 7 foundation courses- 28 credits
• Area III: 22 major courses- 88 credits

Area I:  General Education Curriculum - 64 Credits
Students are required to take 16 general education courses as follows:

Professional Development - 8 Credits
Students are required to take 2 professional development courses as follows:

ITS1000 - Computer and Internet Literacy

This course is for students to obtain basic knowledge and skills in using computer office production software and internet features. A broad range of software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and internet usage concepts will be covered. Students will also use computer and communications technology to develop information literacy skills.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

UVC1000 - Strategies for Success

Designed to help entering students develop a more effective approach to college success, this course emphasizes positive self-evaluation, goal-setting, and motivation; practical skills of successful students; effective use of the library and the many sources of information available; and the concepts and tools of critical thinking, and their applications.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

Basic Communications - 16 Credits
Students are required to take 4 basic communications courses as follows:

ENG1001 - Composition I

Students will be introduced to college-level writing processes, including theme, composition, and research. Emphasis will be placed on refining individual skills, writing styles and voices, and on writing procedures. Selected readings in prose, drama, and poetry supplement the course and provide topics for discussion and writing assignments.

Prerequisite(s): ENG0099 or Exemption

Credits: 4

ENG1002 - Composition II / Literature

This course is designed to introduce the student to fiction, poetry, and drama and, through literary analysis and interpretation, to develop the life skills of critical thinking and written expression.

Prerequisite(s): ENG1001

Credits: 4

ENG2001 - Composition III

The goal of this course is to refine the student's reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. By analyzing ineffective arguments and constructing effective ones, the student will discover how ambiguity, evasiveness, vagueness, and obscurity weaken his or her credibility as a writer.

Prerequisite(s): ENG1001

Credits: 4

SPC1026 - Public Speaking

Students will develop and refine presentation skills focusing on compiling, organizing and outlining the research material in preparation for the assignments.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

Mathematics and Statistics - 12 Credits
Students are required to take 3 mathematics and statistics courses as follows:

MAT1001 - Intermediate Algebra

Concepts of algebra including linear and quadratic equations, polynomials, exponents, logarithms and functions. Emphasis on graphical representations of functions. This course is designed to build an adequate background for the college-level mathematics, science and business courses.

Prerequisite(s): and ENG1001 Co/Pre-Requisite MAT0099 or Exemption

Credits: 4

MAT1500 - College Mathematics

College Mathematics covers the fundamentals of several areas of mathematics, including set theory, logic, geometry, graph theory, probability, and statistics.

Prerequisite(s): MAT0099

Credits: 4

MAT2058 - Statistics

This course introduces the student to fundamental laws of probability, levels of measurement, measures of central tendency and variance, random variables, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, small sample techniques and non-parametric methods.

Prerequisite(s):
MAT1005, or MAT1001 and MAT1500

Credits: 4

Natural Sciences - 8 Credits
Students are required to take 2 natural sciences courses as follows:

BIO1020 - Biology I

Principles of Biology I is the first in a two-course sequence in biology. The course introduces biology, scientific methods, biological chemistry, cells, energy for life, basic genetics, and biotechnology. The course also compares human and plant organization and function. The student will also complete writing assignments that will introduce the student to scientific literature.

Prerequisite(s): and ENG1001 Co/Pre-Requisite MAT0099

Credits: 4

BIO1021 - Biology II

Principles of Biology II is the second in a two-course sequence. This course continues the study of biology detailing the roles of the endocrine and nervous systems in maintaining homeostasis. The course continues with the study of human development, chromosomal, inheritance, human evolution, and the environment. The student will also complete writing assignments that will advance the student's use of scientific literature.

Prerequisite(s): BIO1020 WITH "C" or better and ENG1001 Co/Pre-Requisite

Credits: 4

Arts and Humanities - 8 Credits
Students are required to take 2 arts and humanities courses as follows:

HUM1002 - History of Art from the Middle Ages to Modern Times

This course is a history of art from the Renaissance to the Modern period. The concepts, artists, works, and styles of the periods will be studied. Students will analyze the design and artistic concepts common to all art work, and will also cover the external themes and influences that shaped art at various point in history and across cultures.

Prerequisite(s): ENG1001

Credits: 4

PHI2301 - Introduction to Philosophy

This course introduces students to critical philosophical thinking. Students will confront fundamental questions of self and identity, of freedom and determinism, of belief and truth, and of ethics and morality. Critical thinking activities will challenge students to incorporate philosophy into their daily lives by applying the questions of philosophy to themselves and their world. As a methodology, this course will use the specifics of current events in the world to give a concrete context for the philosophic topics covered in the study materials.

Prerequisite(s): ENG1002 or ENG2001

Credits: 4

Social and Behavioral Sciences - 12 Credits
Students are required to take 3 social and behavior sciences courses as follows:

POL2076 - American Government

This course is an introduction to American politics and government, focusing on political processes and institutions and on contemporary political issues.

Prerequisite(s):

Credits: 4

PSY1001 - General Psychology

The fundamental questions guiding this course are relatively simple. In what ways are we all alike and in what ways are we different? And why? Although these questions may be simple, the answers, as we shall see, are complex, interconnected, and too often invisible to the untrained eye. Different families... different backgrounds...different sexes... different cultures...different ethnic groups...different ways of looking at things...different behaviors...different values—how are we to understand this incredible diversity of human experience so that we can navigate successfully in an increasingly chaotic and shrinking world? The intent of this course is to examine the psychological foundations underlying the identity of the "self," "identity" and "world view" in an effort to understand the differences that exist from culture to culture, from generation to generation, from family to family, from profession to profession, and from individual to individual.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

SOC1001 - Introduction to Sociology

This course, a scientific study of human social activity, will provide the student with a new way of looking at the world. In learning about the sociological perspective, the student will be challenged to see the general in the particular, the strange in the familiar, and the importance of the global perspective.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

Area II:  Foundation Curriculum - 28 Credits
Students are required to take 7 foundation courses as follows:

BUS1101 - Introduction to Business

An introduction to business functions and their opportunities. Students will also be given information about resources available to them through a variety of sources, including the university.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

ITS1101 - Foundations of Information Technology

This course introduces students to Information Technology in a non-programming context and provides students with a solid foundation in computer organization, computer systems, operating systems, safety issues and technologies.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

ITS1105 - Theory of Computation

This course introduces students to the foundations of computational theory.  Topics that will be covered include truth tables, Boolean logic, state-based computing, logic, computability, algorithms, and computational complexity.  This course will deliver the foundational information for further study of computer architecture and software engineering.

Prerequisite(s): ENG1002 ITS1101

Credits: 4

ITS2103 - Networking Fundamentals

This course introduces students to the study of basic networking terminology, concepts, components (hardware) and basic network design. Investigation of functions required to operate computer communications networks will also be addressed.

Prerequisite(s): ITS1101

Credits: 4

ITS2104 - Programming Logic

This course introduces the beginning programmer to structured program logic without focusing on any particular language. Much emphasis is placed on developing sound programming techniques including flowcharting, modularization, and pseudo code.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

ITS2105 - Programming I

This course builds on the foundation developed in Programming Logic. Students are introduced to the elements of structured programming related components such as overall program design, constraints, variables, functions, procedures, logic and code control, error trapping, error handling, interactive coding techniques, etc

Prerequisite(s): ITS2104

Credits: 4

MGT2037 - Principles of Management

The latest major approaches and techniques of management are studied, including planning, systems management, new organizational concepts, computer influence, controlling, and quantitative measurement.

Prerequisite(s): BUS1101

Credits: 4

Area III:  Major Curriculum - 88 Credits
Students are required to take 22 major courses as follows:

Major Core - 60 Credits
Students are required to take 15 core courses as follows:

ITS2108 - Human-Computer Interface

This course introduces Interaction Design, a broad scope of issues, topics and paradigms, which has traditionally been the scope of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Interaction Design (ID). Students will formulate a design project, using interactive designs appropriate for the client and/or target audience.

Prerequisite(s): ITS1101

Credits: 4

ITS2110 - Database Design & Development

This course introduces students to database basic concepts, conceptual data models with case studies, common data manipulation languages, logical data models, database design, normalization, facilities for database security/integrity, and applications.

Prerequisite(s): ITS1104 ITS2104

Credits: 4

ITS2111 - Multimedia Web Development

This course will provide a basic understanding of the methods and techniques of developing a simple to moderately complex Web site. Using the current standard Web page language, students will be instructed on creating and maintaining a Web site. After the foundation language has been established, the aid of an internet editor will be introduced. A second Web-based language will be included to further enhance the Web sites.

Prerequisite(s): ITS1101

Credits: 4

ITS3100 - Software Engineering Fundamentals

This course introduces the principles of software development, addressing both procedural and object-oriented development. Topics include: requirements, analysis, design, coding, testing, verification, and maintenance. Students will design and implement a project.

Prerequisite(s): ITS2105

Credits: 4

ITS3101 - Advanced Operating Systems & Architecture

This course serves as a survey of the structure and functions of operating systems, process communication techniques, high-level concurrent programming, virtual memory systems, elementary queuing theory, security, and distributed systems via case studies.

Prerequisite(s): ITS1101

Credits: 4

ITS3102 - SQL Development

This course continues the concepts introduced in ITS2110 and introduces students to advanced database design concepts and further mastery of the SQL language, including advanced querying, SQL database creation, and SQL database updates.  Throughout this course, the student will gain practical experience in database creation, updating, management, and optimization in the SQL language.

Prerequisite(s): ITS2110 ITS3110

Credits: 4

ITS3103 - Advanced Networking

This course continues the concepts introduced in ITS2103 and introduces students to the study of advanced network planning, protocols, and strategies for effective connectivity and deployment.  Students will study the current generation of wireless technology, mobile networking technology, satellite networking, and connectivity protocols for widespread and global networks.

Prerequisite(s): ITS2103 ITS3100

Credits: 4

ITS3104 - IT Security: Access and Protection

This course surveys computer security issues within the network, in operating systems, databases, applications and over the Web. Five key areas will be addressed: threats, vulnerabilities & controls, (2) encryption, (3) code, (4) management and (5) law, privacy & ethics. The course also addresses the design of a security plan.

Prerequisite(s): ITS2103

Credits: 4

ITS3105 - Programming II

This course provides a more in-depth use of tools introduced in Programming I and introduces object-oriented programming (OOP), GUI classes, libraries, over-loading, and inheritance. Introduction to OOP techniques: elementary data structures including lists, stacks, and queues. Dynamic storage allocation concepts, interactive debugging techniques, and use of recursion are also addressed.

Prerequisite(s): ITS2105 ITS3100

Credits: 4

ITS3110 - Applied Systems Analysis

This course introduces students to System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) containing system analysis, design, development and implementation. The course will explain about conventional and current approach for SDLC and explain the role of Computer Aided Systems Engineering (CASE) tools, software, communications and data base technology in practicing various steps of SDLC.

Prerequisite(s): ITS2103 ITS2110

Credits: 4

ITS4011 - Information Technology Project Management

This course focuses on the information technology project management process and development of the project team as key to the successful achievement of IT projects. The process examines the main elements required in every proposal/ plan: time frame and budget. Key areas of IT project teams serve to support the fundamental approach that every project team is tailored to achieve project results efficiently and effectively.

Prerequisite(s): ITS4010

Credits: 4

ITS4090 - Applied Systems Analysis II

This course introduces students to System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) containing system analysis, design, development and implementation. The course will explain about conventional and current approach for SDLC and explain the role of Computer Aided Systems Engineering (CASE) tools, software, communications and data base technology in practicing various steps of SDLC.

Prerequisite(s): ITS3100

Credits: 4

ITS4099 - IT Research

This course is a continuation of the IT Capstone project in which students will complete an independent project based on the chosen specialization of their elective track.  This is a culmination of the prior academic work and requires the completion of all prior major curriculum courses before this course can be taken.  The outcome of this course is a hiring portfolio and a successful project demonstrating mastery of the specialization topics.

Prerequisite(s):

Credits: 4

ITS4103 - Information Technology Capstone I (11-week Capstone Course)

This course will focus on the refinement of previous works into a comprehensive portfolio representative of IT skills. Emphasis will be on development, design, craftsmanship and presentation. In addition, the students will go through a number of activities that will help them to develop career building skills, such as résumé and cover letter design and other career related considerations.

Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and completion of two IT electives

Credits: 4

ITS4199 - IT Specialization Capstone

This course is a continuation of the IT Capstone project in which students will complete an independent project based on the chosen specialization of their elective track.  This is a culmination of the prior academic work and requires the completion of all prior major curriculum courses before this course can be taken.  The outcome of this course is a hiring portfolio and a successful project demonstrating mastery of the specialization topics.

Prerequisite(s): ITS4103

Credits: 4

Major Electives (for all specializations except Information Systems Security) - 12 Credits
Students are required to take 3 major elective courses as follows:

BUS2023 - Business Communications

This course is designed to prepare students to organize and compose effective business correspondence and technical writing. The basic principles of writing and approaches for writing various types of communications are stressed.

Prerequisite(s): ENG1001

Credits: 4

MGT2040 - Fundamentals of Strategic Negotiations

Prerequisite(s):

Credits: 4

MIS3101 - Applications of Management Information Systems

The course provides an introduction to applications of business modeling such as entity-relationship diagrams and data-flow diagrams. This course emphasizes application of management information system tools to support modeling.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

Major Electives (for Information Systems Security specialization only) - 12 Credits
Students are required to take 3 major elective courses as follows:

CRJ1101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement

This course is intended to be an overview of the various facets of the criminal justice system and an in-depth look at contemporary policing in the United States. Emphasis will be placed on crime information, the processing of offenders, the criminal justice system and subsystems (and how they interrelate), and punishment and its alternatives. Additionally, the course explores the principles of policing, history of police, police administration, and police operations. The overall goal of the course is to acquaint students with the operation of the criminal justice system and law enforcement in the United States and to provide an appreciation for the diverse values and viewpoints that make up that system.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

CRJ1102 - Introduction to Criminal Courts and Corrections

This course provides a comprehensive look at the criminal court system and the correctional system in the United States and the interaction of the actors within these systems. Students will focus on the roles of prosecutors, judges, and defense attorneys and the dynamics of their interactions as well as all aspects of corrections, including probation and parole.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

MGT2040 - Fundamentals of Strategic Negotiations

Prerequisite(s):

Credits: 4

Specialization Curriculum - 16 Credits
Students are required to take 4 courses in their chosen area of emphasis:

General (non-specialized) Information Technology- 16 credits
The general information technology emphasis provides students with a solid foundation, drawing from each of the four areas of emphasis available. Students take a combination of electives from the database administration, network administration, and web management areas of emphasis.
Students in this specialization are required to take 4 information technology courses as follows:

ITS4107 - Designing and Maintaining Network Implementations

This course provides you with varied opportunities to strategically plan and design a network infrastructure in an enterprise environment. You will develop the skills to design, install, and support networking components and Active Directory services efficiently.

Prerequisite(s): ITS4106

Credits: 4

ITS4109 - Server Technology

This course integrates different aspects of server-based technologies and the practical requirements and implementations of secure communication. Topics will include password authentication in Apache Web Server; using password authentication in PHP scripting for both Internet and intranet applications, administering user accounts through database operation, and using email to validate/confirm user account information.

Prerequisite(s): ITS2103 ITS3101

Credits: 4

ITS4111 - Web Authoring Tools

Students learn and practice the principles of multimedia authoring using software similar to Flash as a development tool and XML-based Web multimedia approaches such as SMIL and SVG. Students develop presentations targeted to the various media players/browsers, integrating video clips, rolling text documents with hyperlink, background music, animation sequences, and slideshows of still and moving images with narration.

Prerequisite(s): ITS2111

Credits: 4

ITS4115 - Database Administration

This course provides students with in-depth coverage of database administration which includes, but is not limited to creating and managing database users, implementing a security system, designing a backup strategy, performing database recovery, tuning databases to optimize performance, and troubleshooting database problems.

Prerequisite(s): ITS2111 ITS4114

Credits: 4

Database Development & Administration - 16 Credits
The database administration area of emphasis presents students with the opportunity to acquire the skills and experience needed to control data, design solutions for data storage (including backup and recovery operations) and transfer database information to physical devices such as wireless units.
Students in this specialization are required to take 4 database development & administration courses as follows:

ITS4109 - Server Technology

This course integrates different aspects of server-based technologies and the practical requirements and implementations of secure communication. Topics will include password authentication in Apache Web Server; using password authentication in PHP scripting for both Internet and intranet applications, administering user accounts through database operation, and using email to validate/confirm user account information.

Prerequisite(s): ITS2103 ITS3101

Credits: 4

ITS4113 - Database Systems for Website Applications

This course addresses practical challenges of creating Web applications. In this course you will learn how databases are used to support Web sites in organizations. You will use a normalized database to create Web site applications. An emphasis is laid on SQL queries necessary to build complex relations between the data contained in a database. In this course you will also review PHP code structures and basic instruction in object-oriented techniques will be provided to you. You will learn to document and evaluate your work, within codified goals and test protocols.

Prerequisite(s): ITS2110 ITS4112

Credits: 4

ITS4114 - Advanced Database Design and Development

This course provides focus on the practical replication, backup, and load-balancing strategies of a database server with optimized SQL for maximizing results. In addition to studying the most common tools, client software, and SQL strategies, this course will provide information regarding their usage and the effects of deployment in real-life environments. In addition, you will learn the necessary techniques needed to perform these tasks, including optimizing, configuration, and using the application logs for advanced analysis.

Prerequisite(s): ITS2110

Credits: 4

ITS4115 - Database Administration

This course provides students with in-depth coverage of database administration which includes, but is not limited to creating and managing database users, implementing a security system, designing a backup strategy, performing database recovery, tuning databases to optimize performance, and troubleshooting database problems.

Prerequisite(s): ITS2111 ITS4114

Credits: 4

Network Administration & Management - 16 Credits
In the network administration area of emphasis, students learn to design, install, configure, problem solve and troubleshoot enterprise networks, while achieving business goals by building and maintaining security solutions, LANs, and private and public networks.
Students in this specialization are required to take 4 network administration & management courses as follows:

ITS4105 - Network Administration I

This course provides an overview of implementing LAN network management tools through the study of TCP/IP, hardware routers and client/server architecture related to configuring network services, e.g. DHCP scope and policies. In addition, students will study routing, ICMP, troubleshooting, non-broadcast IP networks and subnet/supernet connectivity.

Prerequisite(s): ITS2103

Credits: 4

ITS4106 - Network Administration II

This course will study computer network architectures, protocols, and interfaces. Networking techniques such as multiple access, packet/cell switching, and internetworking will be studied. Major topics covered in the course are: Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMPv2, SNMPv3), Remote Monitoring (RMON1, RMON2), Standard Management Information (MIBs), congestion control, high-speed networking and network management.

Prerequisite(s): ITS4105

Credits: 4

ITS4107 - Designing and Maintaining Network Implementations

This course provides you with varied opportunities to strategically plan and design a network infrastructure in an enterprise environment. You will develop the skills to design, install, and support networking components and Active Directory services efficiently.

Prerequisite(s): ITS4106

Credits: 4

ITS4108 - Network Programming

This course is designed to prepare students to write programs that operate across network connections. It will address basic principles of programming general client-server applications in Perl and interacting with a variety of common servers. Emphasis is on the analysis and design of networking applications in organizations.

Prerequisite(s): ITS2106 ITS4106

Credits: 4

Information and System Security - 16 Credits
The information and system security specialization prepares students to pursue careers in industry or the governmental sectors in areas such as information assurance, network security, network forensics, application software security, web application security, internet security, security algorithms, cryptology, or cryptography.
Students in this specialization are required to take 4 information and systems security courses as follows:

CRJ4021 - Cyber Crime

This course is designed to introduce the student to the investigation of computer crime and the forensic examination of digital evidence. This course involves intensive study of the history and terminology of computer crime; the types of crimes committed in cyberspace; a behavioral profile of computer offenders; legal issues in cyberspace; the proper collection and preservation of digital evidence, and an overview of computer forensics.

Prerequisite(s): CRJ1002 ITS1101

Credits: 4

CRJ4022 - Digital Forensics

This course is designed to provide the student with the fundamental concepts of digital forensics including the sub-disciplines of computer, audio, and video forensics. Topics include digital imaging, legal restriction related to personal privacy and electronic communication, examination of FAT and NT based file systems, password cracking, encryption, forensic tools, methodologies, and the proper documentation of forensic examinations.

Prerequisite(s): All Foundation Courses ITS1101

Credits: 4

ITS4211 - Network Security

The course covers the network security principles and applications, including authentication applications. IP security, Web security, network management security, wireless security and system security.

Prerequisite(s):

Credits: 4

ITS4221 - Application Software Security

The course is a study of security concepts in developing software applications. This course discusses design principles for secure software development, and some of the security issues in current programming and scripting languages, database systems and Web servers.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

Multimedia and Web Development - 16 Credits
The web management area of emphasis focuses coursework on a variety of Web tools and technologies (such as multimedia, graphics, scripting, authoring tools, imaging tools and animation tools) for use in e-commerce and networking applications.
Students in this specialization are required to take 4 web development & administration courses as follows:

ITS4110 - Digital Audio and Imaging for Multimedia & Web

This course is a study of current trends in digital video and digital audio production. Topics include audio and video capture from numerous sources including camcorders and VCRs. Students also learn audio and video digital editing techniques, applying filters and special effects in multimedia projects designed for corporate, educational or personal use.

Prerequisite(s): ITS2111

Credits: 4

ITS4111 - Web Authoring Tools

Students learn and practice the principles of multimedia authoring using software similar to Flash as a development tool and XML-based Web multimedia approaches such as SMIL and SVG. Students develop presentations targeted to the various media players/browsers, integrating video clips, rolling text documents with hyperlink, background music, animation sequences, and slideshows of still and moving images with narration.

Prerequisite(s): ITS2111

Credits: 4

ITS4112 - Web Programming

This course builds on the fundamentals of programming and establishes best practices for building efficient and scalable Web applications. Building on the previous core programming courses the student will create a PHP Web portal including message boards or forums, user administration or account management, file uploads, and e-mail forms.

Prerequisite(s): ITS2106

Credits: 4

ITS4113 - Database Systems for Website Applications

This course addresses practical challenges of creating Web applications. In this course you will learn how databases are used to support Web sites in organizations. You will use a normalized database to create Web site applications. An emphasis is laid on SQL queries necessary to build complex relations between the data contained in a database. In this course you will also review PHP code structures and basic instruction in object-oriented techniques will be provided to you. You will learn to document and evaluate your work, within codified goals and test protocols.

Prerequisite(s): ITS2110 ITS4112

Credits: 4

Developmental Courses

Placement tests in Algebra and English are administered to determine if a student needs additional preparation in either of these areas.  If a need is indicated, accepted applicants are placed in developmental courses on the basis of their entrance/placement test scores and/or transfer credit.  Students must successfully complete or place out of developmental courses in order to progress in the program. Developmental course credits do not count towards the total number of credits for graduation however, they do count in determining the maximum time frame and incremental completion rate calculations.

ENG0099 - Principles of Composition

Principles of Composition provides students with a brief review of grammar and mechanics, and an in-depth introduction to writing. The focus is on writing as a process, finding and organizing ideas, composing a first draft, and rewriting subsequent drafts and proofreading.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

MAT0099 - Principles of Algebra

This course introduces those principles of algebra that are needed for intermediate and college algebra. Students must earn the grade of C to pass this course. Note: This course is offered for institutional credit only.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 4

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