Offered by Department of Computer Science and Information Technology
College of Natural and Social Sciences
CSIT Courses
- CSIT 801P - Operating Systems - 3 hours
- Prereq: CSIT 330*
Introduction to modern operating system concepts and design. Topics will include: Processes, semaphores, monitors, concurrent
process management, virtual memory, file systems, scheduling algorithms, deadlocks and protection, I/O control interrupt
handling, client-server model, remote procedure call, distributed synchronization, threads and transactions.
- CSIT 802P - Introduction to Automata, Formal Languages, and Computability - 3 hours
- Prereq: CSIT 180* or MATH 115*
A survey of the fundamental concepts and conclusions in the theory of computation. Topics cover regular languages and finite
automata, Kleen's theorem, context-free languages and pushdown automata, formal grammars, Chomsky hierarchy, Turing machine and
computability, computational complexity.
- CSIT 805P - Compiler Construction - 3 hours
- Prereq: CSIT 402* or CSIT 802P*
Techniques and organization of compilers, assemblers, and interpreters. Structure of programming language symbol tables, scans,
and object code generation considered.
- CSIT 806P - Internet-based Information Systems Development - 3 hours
- Prereq or Coreq: CSIT 150* AND either CSIT 425* or CSIT 825P* AND graduate standing
This course is designed to assist students in learning the skills necessary to design and build Internet-based information
systems. Skills and knowledge gained in this course can be applied in the development of information systems that support
interactive Web sites, electronic commerce systems, and other systems that involve interaction with a database through the
Internet. Security of Internet based information systems will also be covered.
- CSIT 822P - Computer Graphics - 3 hours
- Prereq: CSIT 330*
Introduction to the techniques for generating lines, curves, surfaces, 2D and 3D graphics, modeling and rendering. Topics
include display hardware, transformations, interactive technologies, geometric modeling, 2D and 3D display algorithms, graphics
software system architecture, visible-surface algorithms, illumination and shading.
- CSIT 825P - Database Systems - 3 hours
- Prereq: CSIT 130* or CSIT 834P* or instructor permission AND graduate standing
This course is a comprehensive study of multi-user database concepts. The relational model and relational database management
systems along with proper database design will be emphasized. The normalization process and the various normal forms will be
covered. Internet database applications are introduced. SQL will serve as the standard language for database manipulation.
Several current database management systems will be introduced and will serve as the sample DBMSs for implementation of the
course material.
- CSIT 826P - Computer Architecture - 4 hours
- Prereq: either PHYS 205* and PHYS 205L OR PHYS 275* and PHYS 275L AND 6 hours of CSIT courses, preferably CSIT 130* and CSIT 301*
The study of the logic and theory of operation of the main hardware blocks of computers, their control, and their
software/hardware interactions. The emphasis is on microcomputer architecture, including laboratory experiments with various
systems and their I/O and interfacing characteristics.
- CSIT 828P - Data Communications and Distributed Processing - 3 hours
- Prereq: CSIT 130* or CSIT 834P* or ITEC 345* AND instructor permission
Study of network topology, protocols, management and communication media. Evaluation of present communication hardware,
software, and future advancements in networking.
- CSIT 834P - Information Technology Teaching Methods - 3 hours
- Prereq: TE 810 or TE 870 or TE 886P or instructor permission
This course will include information technology curriculum development and instruction, with a focus on applying programming
concepts to K-12 education. Intended only for Teachers. Cannot be applied toward any other Computer Science and Information
Technology Major or Minor.
- CSIT 840P - Client-side Web Application Development - 3 hours
- Prereq: CSIT 130* or CSIT 834P* or instructor permission AND graduate standing
This course covers the wide range of state-of-the-art computer technologies that are used to present information in a multimedia
context. Students will use current tools and strategies for the interfacing of text, graphics, sound, and additional multimedia
objects. Students will also learn the current techniques for creating hypertext documents as defined by the World Wide Web
Consortium. Finally the students will learn an appropriate state-of-the-art scripting language to allow for dynamic content in
their hypertext documents.
- CSIT 841P - Artificial Intelligence - 3 hours
- Prereq: CSIT 150* and graduate status
An in-depth study of intelligent agents, tree and search methods, constraint satisfaction problems, optimization problems,
game-playing, logical analysis, and uncertainty modeling. Machine learning techniques are introduced. Applications to robotics,
psychology, business intelligence and data mining are also discussed.
- CSIT 848P - System Administration - 3 hours
- Prereq: CSIT 834P* or TE 870 or permission of instructor
This course provides an overview of how to manage a server and its users. Topics include but not limited to installing server
operating system, creating user and group accounts, setting up policies, adding and configuring devices and drivers, managing
data storage, setting up security evaluating performance, trouble shooting, and virtualization.
- CSIT 850P - E-Commerce Information Systems - 3 hours
- Prereq: CSIT 834P* or TE 870 or TE 877 or instructor permission
This course will present, develop, explore, and illustrate the nature and use of E-commerce Information System development
methodologies in an inter-organizational setting, and discuss responsibilities at all life cycle stages. It is a comprehensive
study of electronic commerce, with in-depth coverage of e-commerce technologies and e-commerce business models including
business-to-consumer models, business-to-business models, consumer-to-consumer models, peer-to-peer models, and mobile commerce.
It introduces global e-commerce, security and encryption issues, and ethical, social and political issues related to e-commerce.
E-commerce interface designs for electronic storefronts, malls, catalogs, shopping carts, search engines, auctions, e-payment
systems, e-learning, and e-government will be covered. Consumer interactions with payment processing mechanisms and
relationships to information technology development and support will be studied.
- CSIT 858P - Computer Security - 3 hours
- Prereq: CSIT 848P* or instructor permission
This course provides an overview of security issues associated with the development and deployment of information systems.
Topics include authentication, encryption, firewalls, security standards and protocols, attack prevention, detection, and
recovery.
- CSIT 892P - Practicum in Computer Science/Information Technology - 1-6 hours
- Prereq: either CSIT 223* or CSIT 301* AND permission of department chair AND graduate standing
This course provides the student the opportunity to gain experience in the application of computer science/computer information
technology principles in a variety of settings. Arrangements must be made in writing prior to registering for the course. (A total
of three credit hours of any combination of CSIT 399 and CSIT 492-CSIT 495 may be applied toward a computer science/information
technology major, minor, or endorsement.)
- CSIT 893P - Directed Readings in Computer Science/Information Technology - 1-3 hours
- Prereq: either CSIT 150* or CSIT 834P* AND permission of department chair AND graduate standing
Independent readings on advanced or contemporary topics in computer science/computer information technology, to be selected in
consultation with and directed by a computer science/computer information technology faculty member. A written contract specifying
readings and requirements for the course is required before registering for the course. Any topic that is thoroughly covered by
any regularly offered computer science or computer information technology course is not allowed for Directed Readings.
- CSIT 894P - Directed Research in Computer Science/Information Technology - 1-6 hours
- Prereq: either CSIT 150* or CSIT 834P* AND permission of department chair AND graduate standing
Independent original research in computer science/computer information technology under the direction of a computer
science/computer information technology faculty member. A written contract specifying topic and requirements is required before
registering for the course.
- CSIT 895P - Independent Study in Computer Science/Information Technology - 1-3 hours
- Prereq: either CSIT 150* or CSIT 834P* AND permission of department chair AND graduate standing
Project will be in an area of interest to the student and should include programming. Upon completion of the project a format
presentation will be given by the student to all interested parties. A written contract specifying topic and requirements is
required before registering for the course.
- CSIT 896P - Seminar in Computer Science - 3 hours
- Prereq: CSIT 330* and graduate standing
Provides experience and background that will prepare the student for an actual working environment. Reinforcement of previous
classwork, enhancement of communication skills, and learning to work with people will be stressed. Primary tasks include a
team-based computer science project and the study of ethics for computer science professionals.
- CSIT 897P - Seminar in Computer Information Technology - 3 hours
- Prereq: CSIT 380*
Prereq or Coreq: either CSIT 425* or CSIT 825P* AND graduate standing
This course provides experience and background that will prepare the student for an actual working environment. Reinforcement
and validation of knowledge gained in previous coursework, enhancement of communication skills, and learning to work with people
will be stressed. Primary tasks will include a team-based information technology development project and the study of ethics for
computer information technology professionals.
- CSIT 899P - Special Topics in Computer Science and Information Technology - 1-3 hours
- Prereq: varies with topic
This course is designed to enable students to become knowledgeable of recent trends and issues in computer science and
information technology. The course format varies depending on subject matter, instructor and student needs.
* This course is the immediate prerequisite. Other preparation is required prior to this immediate prerequisite.
