Program Information
BS Degree - Code 6334 - Catalog 2017/2018
Ronald Eaglin, Chair, School of Engineering, 386-506-4176, eaglinr@daytonastate.edu
Jessica Matthews, 386-506-4138, mattheje@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
To prepare students for successful employment in the field of Information Technology through quality education and advisement.
Description:
The BSIT degree prepares graduates for technical positions in the fields of information systems management, information technology, network security, and digital forensics, and computer programming. Graduates of this program will have a broad understanding of processes that support the development, delivery and management, and security of information systems.
Program Educational Objectives:
The educational objectives of the BSET program are as follows.
- Career: Graduates will have a broad understanding of the key principles and practices of engineering technology, the written and oral communications skills, and the ability to work with others to apply these skills and knowledge to the design, implementation, and maintenance of systems.
- Skills: Graduates will have an understanding of the mathematical and scientific concepts that underlie engineering technology applications, will apply this understanding, and acquire new skills and knowledge necessary to analyze technology problems and develop suitable solutions.
- Professionalism and Ethics: Graduates will have an understanding of the ethical, human, and social issues of their field and will be involved members of the local and global communities acting as responsible technical professionals.
- Life-Long Learning: Graduates will be active contributors to their profession with a strong commitment to continuous individual and organizational improvement, effective communication, teamwork, quality, and timeliness.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the program will be able to;
- Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.
- Demonstrate an ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
- Demonstrate an ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.
- Demonstrate an ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
- Demonstrate an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.
- Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- Demonstrate an ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.
- Recognize the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.
- Demonstrate an ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
- Demonstrate an ability to use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies.
- Demonstrate an ability to identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of computer-based systems.
- Demonstrate an ability to effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of best practices and standards and their application.
- Demonstrate an ability to assist in the creation of an effective project plan.
The BSIT degree uses a 2 + 2 model requiring the completion of an associate’s degree (AA, AS) for admission into the program.
Students must have course work or an equivalent educational experience that covers that fundamental areas of:
- Human computer interaction
- Information management
- Computer programming and software engineering
- Computer network design and maintenance
- Web systems and technologies
- Information assurance and security
- System administration and maintenance
- System integration and architecture
- Professional requirements of the IT profession
Note: This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state bright futures.
Additional Admission Requirements
- Students must submit a separate application for admissions to the upper two years of this program.
- Applicants for the BSIT degree must have earned an Associate of Science (AS), an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, or previous Bachelor of Science (BS) with an overall grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
- Students with a grade point average between 2.0 and 2.49 may be admitted conditionally. AA graduates may be admitted to the program with the approval of the Chair of the program.
- Applicants who have not earned an associate degree may be admitted to the BSIT if they have earned at least 60 transferrable college level credits with a grade of "C" or better in all core courses. Applicants in this category must otherwise meet all other requirements for admission which will be granted by approval of the Chair. Students gaining admission through greater than 60 hours must have completed a class in College Algebra (MAC 1105) or equivalent with a grade of C or better for admission.
- Prior to graduation, students must complete a minimum of: a) 48 hours of approved upper level technical courses, b) 36 hours of general education course work and, c) 44 hours of approved lower level technical course work.
- Students must have completed two years of the same foreign language in high school or two semesters of the same college level foreign language to graduate.
- Specific to the graduation requirements of the program, students must complete a course in Statistics (STA2023) and Calculus (MAC2311C) to fulfill the mathematics requirements of the program
- A course in Discrete Mathematics (MAD2104) or Discrete Analysis (COT3100 or COT3103) or equivalent should be completed either as a pre-requisite to the program or in the first semester of the program.
- It is highly recommended that students considering the BSIT take 2 semesters of programming as part of their AA or AS program prior to starting the program. Recommended courses are COP1000 and second semester programming such as COP2001, COP2220, COP2360, or COP2800.
- Students must complete 9 hours in an area of specialization. Students should refer to the Specializations for available options.
- Students must complete the State mandated 36 hours of general education core prior to graduation: Communications - 9 hrs; Mathematics - 6 hrs; Natural Sciences - 6 hrs; Humanities - 6 hrs; Social Sciences - 6 hrs and an additional three (3) hours from any of the five categories.
Careers
Some associated careers are networking, security, computer systems, programming, systems design and maintenance and project management in information technology fields.
The bureau of labor statistics reported in 2014 the mean annual wages for the following information technology professions; network and computer systems administrators - $75,790; Database administrators - $80,280, computer programmer - $77,550, Information Security Analyst - $88,890
Results compiled from BLS - http://www.bls.gov/
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General Education Courses
|
AA/AS Program of Study |
44.00 |
|
General Education Requirements |
36.00 |
|
Upper Level Required or Electives |
48.00 |
| TOTAL |
... |
128.00 |
Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.
Program Specific Courses
| COP3530 | Data Structures | 3 |
| COP4610 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CNT3104 | Introduction to Telecommunications | 2 |
| CIS4250 | Ethical Issues in IT | 1 |
| CNT4007 | Data and Computer Communications | 3 |
| CIS4360 | Applied Cybersecurity | 3 |
| COP4813 | Web Systems I | 3 |
| CDA4101 | Computer Organization and Design | 3 |
| CNT4703 | Voice and Data Network Design | 3 |
| COP4708 | Applied Database I | 3 |
| GEB3213 | Business Writing | 3 |
| CEN4010 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| CEN4801 | Systems Integration | 3 |
| CEN3722 | Human Computer Interfaces | 3 |
| Upper Level Elective Credits (see advisor) | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 48 |
Specializations
Web Systems Programming (Pick 3 Courses)
Cybersecurity and Cyberforensics (Pick 3 Courses)
| CET4860 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CET4861 | Advanced Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CET4862 | Network Forensics and Incident Response | 3 |
| CET4884 | Security Methods and Practice | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
2nd Semester
| CEN3722 | Human Computer Interfaces | 3 |
| CIS4360 | Applied Cybersecurity | 3 |
| COP4708 | Applied Database I | 3 |
| MAC1140 | Pre-Calculus Algebra | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
3rd Semester
4th Semester
| CNT4007 | Data and Computer Communications | 3 |
| COP4813 | Web Systems I | 3 |
| Specialization Elective | 3 |
| Specialization Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
5th Semester
| CNT4703 | Voice and Data Network Design | 3 |
| Specialization Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Students must have access to a personal computer to run software required for the program. Computers are available at all Daytona State College campuses. Students wishing to purchase a computer for the program should contact the program office to determine minimum computer specifications.