Collegeof InformationandMathematical Sciences
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Computer Science& InformationTechnology
DEPARTMENTCHAIR
ByronA. Jeff,
Department Chair
FACULTY
Shakil Akhtar,
Computer Science& InformationTechnology
LarryD. Booth,
InformationTechnology
JohnS. Burningham,
InformationTechnology
ByronA. Jeff,
Computer Science& InformationTechnology
Jillian Jones,
Computer Science& InformationTechnology
Sandra Jones,
Computer Science& InformationTechnology
KenD. Nguyen,
Computer Science& InformationTechnology
JunfengQu,
Computer Science& InformationTechnology
MuhammadA. Rahman,
Computer Science& InformationTechnology
Dalanski Robinson,
InformationTechnology
MISSIONANDGOALS
The Computer Science & Information Technology program offers the
followingdegrees:
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Bachelor of Science inComputer Science (BSCS)
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Bachelor of InformationTechnology (BIT)
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Online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (through the
GeorgiaWebBSITConsortium)
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Dual-degree Engineering program in Computer Science with the
Georgia Instituteof Technology
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Associateof AppliedScience in InformationTechnology (AASIT)
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Minor in InformationTechnology
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Minor inComputer Science
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Certificate inComputer NetworkingTechnician (CNET)
The objective of the Information Technology curriculum is to prepare
students to enter the rapidly expanding job market and to contribute to the
intellectual body of knowledge. Based on experienceand personal expectations,
graduating students are expected to comfortably enter employment or attend
graduate school after completing theprogram.
The curriculum is designed to enable all graduates to meet the following
learning outcomes. The level at which these outcomes are met (developing,
mature, proficient) are listed with the appropriate curricula later in this section.
Graduates of theBITwill beable to:
1. Useand apply current ITdiscipline-related conceptsandpractices.
2. Identify and analyze problems or opportunities in the IT realm and
define requirements for addressing them when an IT solution is
appropriate.
3. Design and develop effective IT-based solutions and integrate them into
theuser environment.
4. Createand implement effectiveproject plans.
5. Identify and investigate current and emerging technologies and assess
their applicability toaddress individual and organizational needs.
6. Analyze the impact of technology on individuals, organizations, and
society.
