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

Course Descriptions


To enroll in any 400-level course, students must be admitted to the Upper Division; to enroll in a 400(G)-level course in which there are graduate students, students must have junior or higher standing.

*LCCN indicates Louisiana Common Course Number.
 

Industrial Technology
  

  • ITEC 203 - Introduction to Mechanical Technology

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Mechanical energy conversion systems of machinery.Investigation of gear, pulley, cahin, reducer, timing belt, and coupling drive systems.

    Prereq: ITEC 103  and MATH 109  or MATH 143  both with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 207 - Fundamentals of Hydraulic/Pneumatic Technology

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Principles of design, operation, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of basic hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pump and compressors, reservoirs and tanks, lines, fittings, controls and actuators.

    Prereq: ITEC 103   and MATH 109  or MATH 143   both with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 220 - Basic Electricity Concepts and Applications

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Electrical quantities and units; circuit components, basic circuits and laws; instruments and measurements; residential wiring and applications.

    Prereq:  MATH 109  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 240 - Metal Technology I

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Basic fundamentals in casting products of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, metal-working process, and welding.

    Prereq: ENGL 102  or ENGL 115  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 250 - Construction Materials and Methods I

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Construction process: including design, specifications, purchase and use of residential and light commercial building materials and equipment.

    Prereq: MATH 110   or MATH 143  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 256 - Concrete Construction

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Designed for construction managers. The use of concrete and related materials in slab, wall and roof construction in residential and commercial construction.

    Prereq: ITEC 250  with a “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 257 - Structural Design

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Survey of structural design including wood, steel and concrete materials. Strengths and physical characteristics of materials are covered. Emphasis on steel exterior skin construction.

    Prereq:  ITEC 250  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 268 - General Safety and Accident Prevention

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Fundamentals of safety relating to an environment of mechanical and physical hazards and unsafe human practices. Development of safety consciousness and an understanding of approved methods of accident prevention.

    Prereq: ENGL 102  or ENGL 115  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 269 - Safety Legislation, Standards and Compliance

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Legislation with emphasis on the Occupational Safety and Health ACT, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act and A.N.S.I. standards for compliance.

    Prereq: ITEC 268  with a “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 270 - Introduction to CAD

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Computerized drafting techniques as applied to mechanical design problems.

    Prereq:  ITEC 103  or MATH 110 , MATH 143  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 303 - Advanced Mechanical Systems

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Study of complex mechanical systems, including gear sets, mechanisms, and transmissions. Includes interfacing computers to mechanical systems for pressure, temperature, and vibration data acquisition.

    Prereq: PHYS 207  with a “C” or better
  

  • ITEC 307 - Fluid Power Systems

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Principles, theory, operation and troubleshooting of hydraulics and pneumatics with mechanical linkage systems applications.

    Prereq: MATH 110  or MATH 143  and PHYS 201  and PHYS 207  both with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 320 - Analog Electronic Systems

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Resistors, capacitors, inductors and transformers; analysis of DC, AC, RC, RL, and RLC circuits.

    Prereq: MATH 110   or MATH 143  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 322 - Digital Electronic Systems

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Digital logic, number systems, digital hardware interfacing, and digital system development. IC types and families, memory circuits, counters, Flip flops, multivibrator circuits, ADC converters and interfacing digital and analog systems.
     

    Prereq:  ITEC 320  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 324 - Microprocessor Technology

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Introduction to microcomputers, including microprocessor terms and conventions, architecture, instruction sets, addressing modes and programming experiments.

    Prereq: ITEC 322  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 326 - Advanced Digital Electronics Technology

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    555 timer, counter and shift register applications, random access memories, EPROM, flash memories, magnetic and optical storage. Programmable logic and software CPLDs, FPGAs and applications.

    Prereq: ITEC 322  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 328 - Programmable Controller Technology

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Specific need definitions, selecting and matching components, numbering systems, logic concepts, controller hardware, software, ladder and high level programming, installation and application case studies.

    Prereq: ITEC 322  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 329 - Control System Technology

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Implementation of programmable logic controllers. Logic concepts, controller hardware, software, ladder and high-level programming, installation and application case studies. Design projects required.

    Prereq: ITEC 322  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 340 - Metal Technology II

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Advanced course in welding theory and application.

    Prereq: ITEC 240 .
  

  • ITEC 344 - Machining Technology I

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Basic machine tool principles and processes.

    Prereq: ITEC 103  and MATH 110  or MATH 143  both with a “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 345 - Computer Numerical Control Machine Technology

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Programming, set-up and operation of computer numerical control machining and turning centers.

    Prereq: ITEC 270   and ITEC 344  or MCHE 365  both with a “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 348 - Internship

    3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Provides students a structured and supervised professional work-learn experience within an approved agency, organization, or a corporation.

    Prereq: Completed 30 hours toward the applicable degree with a minimum of 18 hours in ITEC courses and approved internship application.
  

  • ITEC 350 - Construction Materials and Methods II

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Techniques in residential and light commercial construction. Includes service project.

    Prereq: ITEC 250  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 351 - Construction Estimating

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Subdivision and quantification of work; quantity takeoffs using plans and specifications. Cost relationships and forecasting.

    Prereq: ITEC 250  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 355 - Construction Planning and Control

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Managing residential and light commercial building operations, including scheduling equipment, material, manpower, project control, safety, licensing, national and local economic trends.

    Prereq: ITEC 250  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 357 - Environmental Controls

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Residential and commercial environmental temperature and humidity controls in construction. Traditional and computer-assisted methods of sizing, installing and repairing of control equipment.

    Prereq: ITEC 250  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 368 - Professional Safety Seminar

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Current issues, new laws and regulations, and discussion of test topics on professional safety exams.

    Prereq: ITEC 268  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 370 - Advanced CAD

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Advanced techniques in computer aided drafting using 3D modeling. Prepare and develop multiple parts and assemblies. Introduction to finite element analysis.

    Prereq: ITEC 270  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 407 - Advanced Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems Technology

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Study of operation, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of closed loop servo-feedback and transducer type systems as applied to flexible manufacturing centers and robotic equipment.

    Prereq: ITEC 307  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 409(G) - Automotive Fluid Mechanics

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Hydraulic power application used in industry. Principles of operation analysis of systems for proper functioning, safe operation, basic repair, and maintenance of systems common to automotive, machine tool, and other fluid power applications.

    Prereq: ITEC 307  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 415(G) - Technology and Environmental Issues

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Impacts of technology on the environment; technological aspects of environmental issues, laws, and regulations.

    Prereq: ITEC 268  with a “C” or better.
    Rstr: Juniors and seniors only.
  

  • ITEC 420(G) - Communications and Pc Networking

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Data communications concepts, hardware, and fundamentals of network design. LAN configurations, protocols, management, maintenance, upgrading, security, and troubleshooting. Laboratory applications of LAN hardware and software installation.

    Prereq: ITEC 320  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Rstr: Senior standing or permission of instructor required.
  

  • ITEC 422(G) - Integrated Systems and Advanced Instrumentation

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Data acquisition systems: operational amplifier; analog to digital; digital to analog converters; sensors; and transducers. Application development, software and hardware system integration, and advanced instrumentation.

    Prereq: ITEC 320  and MATH 250  or MATH 270 
  

  • ITEC 424(G) - Robotic Systems

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Analysis of robot specifications, maintence of robtic equipment, isolating potential robot applications. Selection of robotic technology and end of arm tooling. Safety in robotic applications. Factors in robot justifications. Analysis of human factor in automation.

    Prereq: ITEC 322  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 425(G) - Automation Technology

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Analysis of control systems for automation and study of interfacing technologies. Laboratory applications of data acquisition hardware, high level programming and application of case studies.

    Prereq:  ITEC 320  with a “C” or better.
    Rstr: If prerequisite not met permission of instructor required.
  

  • ITEC 426 - Medical Electronics Technology

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Medical electronics Instrumentation. Fundamental instrumentation circuits with emphasis on biomedical instrumentation. The physiological data acquisition processing, display and control systems. Principles, application and maintenance of biomedical equipment.

    Prereq: ITEC 322  with a “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 430 - Advanced Graphic Science

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Methods, materials, and techniques in graphic science, advanced technical drawing, and architectural designs.

    Prereq: ITEC 370  with a “C” or better
  

  • ITEC 440(G) - Welding Design Problems

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Application and interpretation of blueprint drawings, welding codes, pressure vessels, manufacturing designs, cost analysis; time studies; jig and fixture design, and mass production techniques.

    Prereq: ITEC 340  with a “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 441 - Advanced Machine Technology

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Advanced machine tool principles and processes, including CNC applications to lathe and milling machine operations.

    Prereq: ITEC 344  with a “C” or better
  

  • ITEC 442 - Advanced Cnc Techniques

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Problems in computer-numerical-control techniques including machining-center turning-center coordination and interfacing, time management and scheduling.

    Prereq: ITEC 345  with a “C” or better
  

  • ITEC 445(G) - World of Construction

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Emphasis on estimating, designing, blueprint reading, and contracting in the construction of homes.

    Prereq: ITEC 351  with a “C” or better.
  

  • ITEC 446 - Manufacturing Facility Planning

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Selection of plant site, product development, over-view of manufacturing processes and their economic evaluation, production charts, machine and manpower assignment, material handling and plant layout.

    Prereq: ITEC 268  with a “C” or better
    Rstr: Senior standing or permission of instructor required.
  

  • ITEC 447 - Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology I

    3 Credit(s). 1 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Use of technologies such as CAD, CAM, CAPP, MRPII, simulation and JIT to implement CIM.

    Prereq: ITEC 446  with a “C” or better
    Rstr: Senior standing in ITEC.
  

  • ITEC 455 - Construction Technology, Management and Application

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Construction management applied to a case study of an actual planned residential project from concept to completion.

    Prereq: ITEC 355  with a grade of “C” or better
    Rstr: Senior standing or permission of instructor required.
  

  • ITEC 458 - Industrial Internship

    3-6 Credit(s).

    Students receive on-the-job experience with selected and approved firms. Students are assigned to a firm for 20 hours per week during regular semester and 40 hours per week during the Summer semester.

    Rstr: Permission of department head required.
  

  • ITEC 460 - Construction Contractors Licensing Studies

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Review of construction technology principles and procedures for the Louisiana Contractors Examination.

    Prereq: ITEC 355  with a “C” or better
    Rstr: Senior standing or permission of instructor required.
  

  • ITEC 461 - Industrial Safety Management

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Establishing and maintaining an occupational hazard control program with emphasis on OSHA compliance regulations, reporting, and accident investigations. Designed for the Safety Supervisor in industrial and construction activities.

    Prereq: ITEC 268  with a grade of “C” or better
  

  • ITEC 462 - Shop Management

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Review and synthesis of current management procedures and systems in industrial and education agencies.

    Prereq: ITEC 268  and MGMT 320  both with a “C” or better
  

  • ITEC 469 - Senior Seminar

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Capstone course allowing students to apply accumulated knowledge in solving contemporary industrial technology issues and problems through design, analysis, reflection, and reporting.

    Rstr: Senior standing.
  

  • ITEC 471 - Industrial Operations Systems Laboratory

    1 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 0 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Technologist approach to experimentation with production system modeling, use of microcomputer software for decision support for operations systems, development and utilization of microcomputer based planning aids, field experience in industrial operations.

    Pre/Coreq: ITEC 472 .
  

  • ITEC 472 - Industrial Operations Systems

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Operations and production systems of the technologist; role of the technologist in systems, models and decision making approaches; resource allocation, process design, quality control, inventory control maintenance and forecasting concepts for the technologist.

    Prereq: MGMT 320  and STAT 214  both with a grade of “C” or better.
    Rstr: Senior standing in ITEC.
  

  • ITEC 473(G) - Applied Systems Analysis

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Primary emphasis on computer systems analysis using decision supporting tools with practical case studies and applications.

    Rstr: Senior standing and permission of instructor required.
  

  • ITEC 474(G) - Quality Assurance and Control

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Principles of total quality control in manufacturing and service industries. Use of control charts, acceptance sampling procedures, inspection procedures, reliability and capability studies.

    Prereq: STAT 214  or STAT 325  with a “C” or better.
    Rstr: Senior standing in ITEC.
  

  • ITEC 477 - Materials Management

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Tangible componets in supply chain logistics.

    Prereq: ITEC 320  with a “C” or better.
    Rstr: Senior standing or permission of instructor required.
  

  • ITEC 480 - Applied Composite Materials

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Fundamentals of process and manufacturing of composite materials with applications.

    Rstr: Senior standing and permission of instructor.
  

  • ITEC 497(G) - Directed Individual Study

    1-3 Credit(s).

    Prereq: 12 hours in ITEC and permission of department required.
  

  • ITEC 498(G) - Directed Individual Study

    1-3 Credit(s).

    Prereq: 12 hours in ITEC and permission of department required.

Informatics

To register for an Informatics course numbered 300 and above, Informatics majors must be in Upper Division and meet course prerequisites; non-majors must receive approval from the Informatics Program Coordinator. Not all classes are offered every semester.
  

  • INFX 101 - Informatics Fundamentals

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Pervasive themes in informatics, history of information technology, related disciplines, and application domains.

    Prereq: Eligibility for MATH 143 .
  

  • INFX 205 - Information Technology and Data Applications

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Information Technology and Data Applications. Word Processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software used to solve problems in different settings. Development of data management and data analytic skills through hands-on experience in a simulated work environment.

    Coreq: MATH 105  
  

  • INFX 210 - Human-Computer Interaction

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Human factors in the design of computer application interfaces; survey of web-based HCI and emerging technologies; interactive software and styles; design principles and considerations; development methods; and tools, interface quality and evaluation methods.

    Prereq: “C” or better in INFX 101  and MATH 143 .
  

  • INFX 240 - Information Technology Infrastructure

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Computer and systems architecture; communication networks, organizational services and capabilities enablement through IT infrastructure solutions; emphasis on Internet-based solutions.

    Prereq: “C” or better in INFX 101  and MATH 143 .
  

  • INFX 301 - Computational Thinking

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Human thinking and mental tools that are influenced by the nature of computing processes and the concepts of computer science: computability, algorithmic thinking, symbol processing, heuristic reasoning, searching, parallel and distributed thinking, abstraction, hierarchical organization, rationality and its limits, complexity, languages of thought, knowledge and its representation.

  

  • INFX 320 - Information Assurance and Security

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Computing communication and organizational systems; emphasis on vulnerabilities, threat analysis, models, attacks and recovery.

  

  • INFX 321 - Network Security

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Threats to information confidentiality, integrity, and availability in the various Internet layers; emphasis on cryptographic, primitives/Protocols, authentication, authorization and access control technologies.

    Prereq: INFX 320 .
  

  • INFX 330 - Information Management

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Database systems, including conceptual design and implementation, management; emphasis on the relational database model.

  

  • INFX 340 - Advanced Network Infrastructures

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Evaluation, planning, design, deployment, and maintenance.

    Prereq: Six hours junior-level Informatics course credits with a grade of “C”.
    Rstr: If prerequisites not met permission of program coordinator required.
  

  • INFX 361 - Fundamentals of Video Game Design

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Design and production; business and documentation of design; user interface and storytelling.

    Prereq: VIAR 235  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • INFX 371 - Database-Backed Website Development

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Server-side scripting methodologies and database design for interactive web sites.

    Rstr: If prerequisites not met, permission of program coordinator required.
     
  

  • INFX 380 - Systems Integration and Architecture

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Traditional and structural approaches to analysis and design; project initiation, planning, requirements gathering and requirements modeling; project management fundamentals; IT applications and organizational processes.

  

  • INFX 410 - Interactive Narrative

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Games as narrative structures: including the role of aesthetics. Web assignments and creation or electronic stories using systems and multimedia software tools.

    Prereq: Six hours junior-level Informatics course credits and six hours of Visual Arts course credits, including VIAR 365  all with a grade of “C” or better.
    Rstr: If prerequisites not met permission of program coordinator required.
  

  • INFX 412 - Visual Analytics

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Visualization of data and information for different platforms using software tools.

    Prereq: Six hours junior-level Informatics course credits with a grade of “C”.
    Rstr: If prerequisites not met permission of program coordinator required.
  

  • INFX 435 - Business Intelligence and Advanced Databases

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Emphasis on query language.

    Prereq: Six hours junior-level Informatics course credits with a grade of “C”, including INFX 330 .
    Rstr: If prerequisites not met permission of program coordinator required.
  

  • INFX 443 - Distributed Information Systems

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Distributed and object models of computation; advanced concepts such as remote method invocations, object brokers, object services, open systems, and future trends.

    Pre/Coreq: INFX 330  or permission of instructor required.
  

  • INFX 450 - Systems Administration and Maintenance

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Installation, management, and administration of computing infrastructures.

    Prereq: Six hours junior-level Informatics course credits with a grade of “C”, including INFX 320 .
    Rstr: If prerequisites not met permission of program coordinator required.
  

  • INFX 451 - UnIX System Administration

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    History, operation use and services, applications, administrative tasks, and related topics.

    Prereq: INFX 450  with a grade of “C”.
    Rstr: If prerequisites not met permission of program coordinator required.
  

  • INFX 461 - Quantitative Methods in Informatics

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Data-and simulation-driven decision making methods; applications in health informatics.

    Prereq: Six hours junior-level Informatics course credits with minimum grades of “C”, including INFX 380 .
    Rstr: If prerequisites not met permission of program coordinator required.
  

  • INFX 470 - Web Systems and Technologies

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Design, implementation, and testing of Web-based applications, and software.

    Prereq: INFX 330   with a grade of “C” or better.
    Rstr: If prerequisites not met, permission of program coordinator required.
  

  • INFX 471 - Digital Media for Electronic Commerce

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Applications of server-side Internet programming languages and media theory to e-commerce, internet security, and online portals.

    Prereq: INFX 371  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Rstr: If prerequisites not met permission of program coordinator required.
  

  • INFX 481 - Business Process Analysis and Design

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Use of information technology to manage, transform, and improve business processes.

    Prereq: Six hours junior-level Informatics course credits with a grade of “C”, including INFX 380 .
    Rstr: If prerequisites not met permission of program coordinator required.
  

  • INFX 490 - Informatics Capstone

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Integrative, supervised group project in which students analyze, specify, design, construct, evaluate, and implement a significant information processing system. Grade of “C” in all required junior-level Informatics courses and a grade “C” in 6 hours of senior-level Informatics courses, including either INFX 450  or INFX 470 .

    Pre/Coreq: Must be taken in student’s final semester.
  

  • INFX 491 - Internship

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Professional work experience.

    Prereq: Completion of all Informatics core courses with a grade of “C”.
    Rstr: Permission of internship coordinator required. If prerequisites not met permission of program coordinator required.
  

  • INFX 497 - Special Project

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Directed project.

    Prereq: GPA 3.0 or better; six hours junior-level Infomatics course credits, including INFX 301 , with a grade of “C” and permission of instructor required.
    Rstr: If prerequisites not met permission of program coordinator required.
  

  • INFX 499 - Special Topics in Informatics

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    May be repeated for credit. Alternate subtitles will appear on students’ transcripts.

    Prereq: Six hours junior-level Informatics course credits with a grade of “C”.
    Rstr: Permission of instructor required. If prerequites not met permission of program coordinator required.

Instructional Resources in Education

All methods courses will require field experience. The number of hours required will vary from course to course. It is recommended that students schedule their classes each semester with three to six hours available during K-12 school hours each week to accomplish the required field experience.
  

  • IRED 315 - Technology in Education

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Skills and methods of integrating technology into teaching.

    Prereq: Admission to upper division in the College of Education.
    Rstr: Open to alternative certification students only.
  

  • IRED 320 - Technology in the Classroom

    3 Credit(s). 2 Hour(s) Lab. 2 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Methods of integrating technology into instruction.

    Prereq: EDCI 100 .
  

  • IRED 330 - Integrating Technology in the Science Classroom

    1 Credit(s). 1 Hour(s) Lab. 1 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Instruction and guided practice in the effective integration of modern technology with standards-based science curriculum at the secondary level.

    Prereq: IRED 320 .
    Coreq: EDCI 453 .
  

  • IRED 420(G) - Computer Literacy for Educators

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Introduction to the uses of computers in society and in education.

  

  • IRED 421(G) - Methods and Materials for Computer Education

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Evaluation and implementation of computer software and methods of teaching about and using computers in the classroom.

  

  • IRED 495(G) - Special Topics in Instructional Technology

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

  

  • IRED 496(G) - Special Topics in Instructional Technology

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

  

  • IRED 500 - Software Applications for Educators

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

  

  • IRED 501 - Integration of Technology in Instruction

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Use of application software to develop higher level thinking skills.

    Prereq: IRED 500 
  

  • IRED 503 - The Internet in Classroom Instruction

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Prereq: IRED 500 
  

  • IRED 505 - Educational Applications of Telecommunications and the Internet

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Issues and processes involved in the planning and implementation of computer networks in an educational setting; utilization of the Internet in the classroom to enhance learning.
  

  • IRED 510 - Learning Environment Design I

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Models for the design, implementation, and evaluation of technology-enhanced instruction based on learning theory and research.
  

  • IRED 515 - Technology Leadership in Schools

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Foundation skills in school-wide planning for technology integration, implementation of standards, professional development, and evaluation.
  

  • IRED 517 - Technology Planning and Administration

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Practical aspects of planning and administering school technology implementation plans.
  

  • IRED 520 - Teaching STEM in K-8 Classrooms

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Application of strategies adn tools for integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics teaching in K-8 classrooms.

    Rstr: Teacher certification required.
  

  • IRED 530 - Professional Development for K-12 Technology Integration

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Practical aspects of providing professional development in technology integration for K-12 faculty/staff.
  

  • IRED 535 - Logo in the Classroom

    3 Credit(s). 0 Hour(s) Lab. 3 Hour(s) Lecture.

    Theory and philosophy, programming, and methods and materials.

    Prereq: IRED 500 
 

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