CIT 40200 Design and Implementation of Local Area Networks (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2; or Class 3. P: CIT 30700 or ECET 28400. The design, implementation, and configuration of local area networks. Students install the necessary hardware and software to set up a LAN server with several clients. Students will explore topics including internetworking, network management, network performance, and security.
CIT 40600 Advanced Network Security (3 cr.) P: CIT 30300. This course provides students with in-depth study and practice of advanced concepts in applied systems and networking security, including security policies, access controls, IP security, authentication mechanisms, and intrusion diction and protection.
CIT 41000 Information Technology Ethics and Leadership (3 cr.) Class 3. P: junior standing. This course provides participants with ability to understand and analyze ethical and leadership issues in a highly dynamic IT environment. Participants also learn about legal, management, moral, and social issues of IT in a global society. The course supports the growing need to sensitize individuals concerning ethical utilization of information technology.
CIT 41200 XML-Based Web Applications (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2; or Class 3. P: CIT 21200 and (CIT 21500 or 24200 or 26200 or 27000). This course covers how to build web applications using XML. Students will learn how to create and validate data in XML documents and how to display XML documents using Cascading Stylesheets (CSS), XSL Transformations (XSLT), and the Document Object Model.
CIT 41500 Advanced Network Administration (3 cr.) P: CIT 35600 or consent of course coordinator. In this course students learn advanced concepts of installing, configuring, and securing various types of network servers including enterprise, Web, and mail servers. The course also covers the documentation of network systems infrastructure and the testing of hardware and software network components.
CIT 42000 Digital Forensics (3 cr.) P: CIT 40600 and CIT 41500. This course covers the fundamentals of computer forensics and cyber-crime scene analysis. The various laws and regulations dealing with computer forensic analysis will be discussed. Students will be introduced to the emerging international standards for computer forensic analysis, as well as a formal methodology for conducting computer forensic investigations.
CIT 42600 Enterprise Networks (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2; or Class 3. P: CIT 40200 and CIT 44000. An introduction to enterprise networks and the issues related to their design and implementation. This course examines the need for corporate networks and the role they play in the business environment. Students will learn how to integrate various technologies to meet the needs of an organization. Topics covered include network security, interoperability, performance, and integration. No Longer Offered.
CIT 43100 Applied Secure Protocols (3 cr.) P: CIT 40600. This course will emphasize the applied facets of cryptography for the information assurance and security professional. By the end of the course students will be able to apply important cryptographic principles and tools to allow networks to communicate securely.
CIT 43600 Advanced E-Commerce Development (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2; or Class 3. P: CIT 31200. P or C: CIT 34700 or CIT 32900. This course will allow students the opportunity to develop a data-driven e-commerce site for a small- to medium-size company.
CIT 44000 Communication Network Design (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2; or Class 3. P: CIT 40200. An introduction to wide area networking (WAN), which is a technology used to extend telecommunications connectivity for information distribution over large geographic regions. Topics include architecture, design including Frame Relay and ATM, and implementation, as well as the influence of the state and federal regulatory environments.
CIT 45100 IT Risk Assessment (3 cr.) P: CIT 40600. Students will learn the basic tools of security risk assessment and risk management. Students will be able to identify and assess security risk, conduct information asset valuation, and apply risk control strategies. Other topics discussed will be: security policies, NIST Security Models, and training education and awareness. At the end of the course students will be able to assess vulnerabilities and document them according to a published assessment standard.
CIT 46000 Wireless Security (3 cr.) P: CIT 30300 and CIT 40200. Focuses on the risks and benefits associated with wireless local area network communications as well as how the networking industry defines a secure wireless network. In addition, students gain the skills needed to properly create, configure and maintain and a secure wireless network.
CIT 47900 Database Implementation and Administration (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2; or Class 3. P: CIT 21400 and CIT 28600. Extends knowledge of database concepts. Topics include physical database design, client/server implementation and database administration. Given a logical database design, students develop physical database structures and implement a database application. Students carry out database design, construction administration, and programming activities using client/server technology.
CIT 49000 Senior Project (1-4 cr.) Independent study for seniors wanting to execute a complete computer-oriented project. Course may be repeated for up to 7 credit hours.
CIT 49900 Computer Technology (1-4 cr.) Hours, credit, and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Data Warehousing Course Page
