NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

454 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification to provide credible, standards-based information. Topics include coverage of the latest technology including PDAs, cell phones, and thumb drives. Prerequisites: CSIS 3023 and CSIS 4500. TECH 4890 Special Topics in Information Technology (3 credits) Topics in advanced information technology that are not included in a regular course offering. Prerequisites may be required. Specific content and prerequisites are announced in the course schedule for the given term. Students may re-enroll for Special Topics covering different content. TECH 4900 Directed Project (3–8 credits) A major project will be completed by the student under the direction of a faculty member. TECH 4900A Directed Project (A) (3–8 credits) A major project will be completed by the student under the direction of a faculty member. TECH 4900B Directed Project (B) (3–8 credits) A major project will be completed by the student under the direction of a faculty member. TECH 4900C Directed Project (C) (3–8 credits) A major project will be completed by the student under the direction of a faculty member. TECH 4901 APS Capstone Course in Information Technology (3 credits) This course is reserved for students who are enrolled in the Applied Professional Studies Program. Through a series of written assignments, this course provides students with an opportunity to integrate previous learning and experience with a concentration in information science to form a unique course of academic study. Given that the APS major is individualized to a large extent based on a student’s interests and past experiences, this course ordinarily will be conducted as an independent study and will be taken during the student’s last semester prior to receipt of their degree. Prerequisite: to be determined by supervising faculty and the division director. TECH 4950 Internship in Technology (1–12 credits) A work experience for 16 weeks in the student’s major area of study or area of career interest. Consult academic division for specific details and requirements. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, major GPA of 3.0 or higher, completion of 60 or more credit hours, supervision of instructor, and permission of academic director. integrate and administer platforms or components to support an organization’s IT infrastructure. Virtualization will be used to allow students to work with multiple operating systems. Prerequisite: TECH 3022. TECH 4055 System Architecture (3 credits) This course develops the skills to gather requirements, then source, evaluate and integrate components into a single system, and finally, to validate the system. It also covers the fundamentals of project management and the interplay between IT applications and organizational processes using modeling tools and methodologies in project lifecycle phases. Prerequisites: TECH 2150 and TECH 3022. TECH 4310 Web Services and Systems (3 credits) This course covers the architecture, deployment, implementation and testing of web-based applications including related software, databases, interfaces and digital media. It also covers social, ethical and security issues arising from the Web, networking and social software. Prerequisite: TECH 3022 TECH 4350 Human-Computer Interaction (3 credits) This course stresses the importance and the advocacy of the user in the development of Information Technology (IT) applications and systems. Students will develop knowledge of Human Computer Interaction (HCI), such as user and task analysis, human factors, ergonomics, accessibility standards, and cognitive psychology. They will also learn about human cognition, HCI theories, user observation, prototyping and evaluation techniques, user interface modalities and graphical user interface components. Prerequisite: TECH 2100 or CSIS 2101 or CSIS 2100. TECH 4500 Wireless Network Infrastructures (3 credits) This course begins with a simplified discussion on propagation characteristics of radio waves and discusses the distinctions between CDMA and TDMA technologies. Students discuss the concept of cellular infrastructure and how to calculate the network capacities for the two technologies. The course then covers various mobile protocols as well as Bluetooth, 802.11, WiMax protocols and other emerging protocols. Students also discuss VoIP technologies and UTMS standard to understand how VoIP technologies will evolve in the future. Prerequisite: CSIS 3500. TECH 4710 Basic Computer Forensics (3 credits) This course introduces students to the collection, preservation, presentation and preparation of computer- based evidence for the purposes of criminal law enforcement or civil litigation using investigative software to learn about criminology, data recovery, computer operating systems, network security, and cyber crime investigations. The course maps to the objectives of