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2015-2016 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Information Technology, BA


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Information Technology (IT) applies modern technologies to the creation, management and use of information. IT professionals perform a variety of duties that range from installing applications to designing complex computer networks and information databases. Students are required to obtain 122 credit hours for the undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree. As part of the degree requirements, students are required to take a combination of computer science and computer engineering classes, as well as a concentration in Mathematics, Business, or Networks & Information Security support areas.

Core Curriculum - 42 Hours

Core Requirements

Course Recommended

Hours

Communication 1 *Grade of C or better required

ENGL 1313D - College Writing I

3

Communication 2 *Grade of C or better required

TECM 2700D - College Writing II

3

Mathematics

Math Sequence: MATH 1680D, MATH 1100D, MATH 1600D, MATH 1710D

3

Life & Physical Sciences 1

CHEM 1410D/1430D - General Chemistry & Lab I

3/1

Life & Physical Sciences 2

PHYS 1710D /1730D - Mechanics & Lab                            *Prerequisite MATH 1710D

3/1

Language, Philosophy, & Culture

ENGL 2220D - World Literature I or LING 2050 - Language of Now

3

Creative Arts

ART 1300D - Art Appreciation

3

American History 1

HIST 2610D - US History to 1865

3

American History 2

HIST 2620D - US History 1865 to Present

3

Government & Political Science 1

PSCI 1040D - American Government: Laws and Institutions

3

Government & Political Science 2

PSCI 1050D - American Government: Process and Policies

3

Social & Behavioral Science

Choose from: SOCI 1510D, PSYC 1630D, DFST 1013D, ECON 1100D or AGER 2250D

3

Component Area 1

Choose from: SOCI 2070D, CJUS 2600D, COMM 1010D, or DFST 2033

3

Component Area 2

CSCE 4905D - Capstone

3

Foundation Requirements - 10 Hours  *“C” or better required for all courses below this line

Course

 

Hours

TECM 2700D - Technical Writing

*Prerequisite ENGL 1313D

3

MATH 1710D - Calculus I

*Prerequisite MATH 1600D

4

MATH 1680D - Elementary Probability and Statistics

3

Science Requirements - 8 hours *May be fulfilled in Core

Course

 

Hours

CHEM 1410D/CHEM 1430D - General Chemistry I

3/1

PHSY 1710D/PHSY 1730D - Mechanics

*Prerequisite MATH 1710D

3/1

Major Requirements *Must maintain a GPA of 2.75 or better in all IT coursework numbered above 3000

Course

Hours

CSCE 1030D - Computer Science I                          *Prerequisite MATH 1600D - may be concurrent with MATH 1710D

4

CSCE 1040D - Computer Science II                                                                                                       *Prerequisite CSCE 1030D

3

CSCE 2100D - Foundations in Computer Science I                                                                      *Prerequisite CSCE 1040D

3

CSCE 2110D - Foundations in Computer Science II                                                                   *Prerequisite CSCE 2100D

3

CSCE 3220D - Human Computer Interfaces                                                                                   *Prerequisite CSCE 2110D

3

CSCE 3420D - Internet Programming                                                                                                 *Prerequisite CSCE 2110D

3

CSCE 3055D - IT Project Management                                                                                                *Prerequisite CSCE 2100D

3

CSCE 3530D - Intro to Computer Networks                                                                                  *Prerequisite CSCE 3600D

3

CSCE 3600D - Systems Programming                                                                                                 *Prerequisite CSCE 2100D

3

CSCE 4010D - Engineering Ethics                                                                                                    *Prerequisite Junior standing

3

CSCE 4350D - Intro to Database Systems Design                                                                        *Prerequisite CSCE 2110D

3

CSCE 4444D - Software Engineering                                                                                                    *Prerequisite CSCE 2110D

3

CSCE 4550D - Intro to Computer Security                                                                                      *Prerequisite CSCE 3600D

3

CSCE 4905D - Capstone I                                                                                                                             *Prerequisite CSCE 3055D

3

CSCE 4925D - Capstone II                                                                                                                           *Prerequisite CSCE 4905D

3

Concentration & Supporting Requirements - You must select from Mathematics Track or Business Track - 27 Hours

MATHEMATICS Track Courses

BUSINESS Track Courses

Hours

CSCE 2610D - Computer Organization                      *Prerequisite CSCE 2100D

CSCE 3520D - Data Communications             *Prerequisite CSCE 3600D

3

CSCE 3110D - Data Structures & Algorithms           *Prerequisite CSCE 2110D

CSCE 4310D - Intro to Artificial Intelligence *Prerequisite see advisor

3

CSCE 4110D - Algorithms                                                 *Prerequisite CSCE 3110D

CSCE 4560D - Secure Electronic Commerce   *Prerequisite CSCE 2110D

3

MATH 1720D - Calculus II                                              *Prerequisite MATH 1710D

CSCE 3110D - Data Structures & Algorithms *Prerequisite CSCE 3110D

3

MATH 2700D - Linear Algebra                                    *Prerequisite MATH 1710D

ACCT 2010D - Acct Principles I *Prerequisite ECON 1100D & MATH 1100D

3

MATH 3000D - Real Analysis I                                      *Prerequisite MATH 1720D

ACCT 2020D - Acct Principles II                          *Prerequisite ACCT 2010D

3

MATH 3350D - Intro to Numerical Analysis           *Prerequisite MATH 2700D

FINA 3770D - Finance                     *Prerequisite ACCT 2010D & ACCT 2020D

3

MATH 3410D - Differential Equations I *Prerequisite MATH 1720D & 2700D

MGMT 3720D - Organizational Behavior

3

MATH 3510D - Intro to Abstract Algebra                *Prerequisite MATH 3000D

MKTG 3650D - Foundations in Marketing *Prerequisite Junior Standing

3

UNT Dallas Degree Requirements:

Requirement

121 hours (minimum) required for degree completion

Residency Requirement - At least 30 hours must be completed at UNT Dallas

42 Advanced Hours (3XXX or 4XXX) - 24 advanced hours must be completed at UNT Dallas

UNT Dallas GPA 2.0 or higher required

Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher required, with “C” or better required in all non‐core courses.

Advanced CSCE Course (Above 3000) GPA 2.75 or higher required

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