Nov 21, 2024

2018-19 Undergraduate Bulletin

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Information Technology, B.A.

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1. Core Curriculum Requirements (42 hours)

A. Communication (6 hours)

Three hours from:

ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
ENG 133H - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

(COM 111 recommended)

COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
COM 170 - Interpersonal Communication I Credit(s): 3
COM 215 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics (3 hours):

Three hours:

MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)

Six hours from:

(PHY 110 is recommended as one course)

AST 105 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIO 121 - Concepts of Biology Credit(s): 3
BIO 123 - Human Biology Credit(s): 3
BIO 131 - Principles of Botany Credit(s): 3
BIO 133 - Principles of Zoology Credit(s): 3
BIO 225 - Local Flora/Fauna Credit(s): 3
BIO 238 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
CHE 111 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 133 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 134 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
GOL 131 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GOL 132 - The Earth Through Time Credit(s): 3
PHY 101 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHY 102 - General Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHY 110 - Fundamentals of Electronics Credit(s): 3
PHY 131 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
or
PHY 241 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHY 132 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
or
PHY 242 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3

Note

Note: Most science courses require co-enrollment in an appropriate laboratory course (see College Requirements).

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)

Three hours from:

ENG 200 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 209 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENG 211 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 212 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 221 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 222 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 229 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 230 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 233H - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIS 151 - Western Civilization to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 152 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 161 - World History to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 162 - World History Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
PHI 153 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHI 223 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts (3 hours)

Three hours from:

ART 280 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ART 281 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 282 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
DAN 140 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MHL 245 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUS 140 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 161 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 163 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History (6 hours):

Six hours:

HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science (6 hours):

Six hours:

PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

Three hours from:

(ECO 231 or ECO 232 is recommended)

ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECO 232 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEO 131 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSY 133 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOC 137 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option (6 hours)

Three hours:

ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

ENG 273 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3

2. College Requirements

(Some of these courses may be taken to satisfy part of the Core Curriculum Requirements listed in Item 1. Fourteen to 15 additional hours.)

C.

Two additional courses (at least six hours) must be taken from the College of Liberal and Applied Arts and/or the College of Fine Arts .

D.

Two hours from appropriate laboratory courses for core science courses

3. Major Requirements (34 hours)

A.

CSC 101 - Introduction to Computing Credit(s): 3
or
CSC 121 - Introduction to Information Processing Systems Credit(s): 3
CSC 102 - Computer Science Principles Credit(s): 3
CSC 201 - Introduction to Information Technology Credit(s): 3
CSC 211 - Event-Driven Programming Credit(s): 3

B. Twelve hours from:

CSC 340 - Application Software Microcomputers Credit(s): 3
CSC 350 - Internet Technologies Credit(s): 3
CSC 351 - Internet Programming Concepts Credit(s): 3
CSC 353 - System Administration Credit(s): 3
CSC 355 - Network Administration Credit(s): 3

C. Three hours from:

CSC 452 - Database Application Development Credit(s): 3
CSC 455 - Enterprise Security Credit(s): 3

D.

CSC 411 - Ethics in Computer Science Credit(s): 1

E. Six advanced hours of computer science

(a maximum of three hours may be used from CSC 385 and CSC 412 )

Note:

A student must have a grade of C or higher in all courses that are prerequisite to a computer science course before enrolling in that course.

4. Minor (18-23 hours) or Second Major (at least 24 hours) Requirements:

A.

An academic minor of at least 18 semester hours, but not more than 23 semester hours, with at least nine advanced hours and at least six advanced hours at SFA

B.

A second major of at least 24 semester hours with at least 12 advanced hours at SFA

5. Hours Requirements:

Only three hours of mathematics and six hours of science are included in the core. Programs requiring four credit hour mathematics or science courses incorporate the additional hours elsewhere in their program requirements.
At least 42 hours in residence at SFA, at least 36 advanced hours in residence at SFA and at least 12 hours of advanced work in the major at SFA. At least six advanced hours in the minor at SFA or at least 12 advanced hours in the second major at SFA. At least 120 semester hours total (excluding remedial-type courses).

6. Grade Requirements:

*Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA in courses completed at SFA and a grade of at least C in each freshman English course. Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA in major coursework at SFA, in minor/second major coursework at SFA and in advanced computer science courses at SFA.

Note: Required averages are based on those courses in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan.

7. Additional Requirements:

A.

If the approximate equivalent of a required upper-division course is taken at another accredited institution at the freshman-sophomore level and transferred to SFA, the transferred course will be accepted for elective credit only, and an appropriate junior-senior level course in the same field will be substituted for the required course.

B.

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program.

See TSI Information elsewhere in this bulletin.

General Requirements:

Students must satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with a major in information technology as listed in the College of Sciences and Mathematics section of this bulletin.

Information Technology Major Requirements (34 hours)

1.

CSC 101 - Introduction to Computing Credit(s): 3
or
CSC 121 - Introduction to Information Processing Systems Credit(s): 3
CSC 102 - Computer Science Principles Credit(s): 3
CSC 201 - Introduction to Information Technology Credit(s): 3
CSC 211 - Event-Driven Programming Credit(s): 3

2. Twelve hours from:

CSC 340 - Application Software Microcomputers Credit(s): 3
CSC 350 - Internet Technologies Credit(s): 3
CSC 351 - Internet Programming Concepts Credit(s): 3
CSC 353 - System Administration Credit(s): 3
CSC 355 - Network Administration Credit(s): 3

3. Three hours from:

CSC 452 - Database Application Development Credit(s): 3
CSC 455 - Enterprise Security Credit(s): 3

4.

CSC 411 - Ethics in Computer Science Credit(s): 1

5. Six advanced hours of computer science

(a maximum of three hours may be used from CSC 385 and CSC 412 )

Curriculum

Freshman Year (32 hours)

Fall

Freshman English Credit(s): 3
Science Credit(s): 4
Mathematics Credit(s): 3
CSC 101 - Introduction to Computing Credit(s): 3
or
CSC 121 - Introduction to Information Processing Systems Credit(s): 3
Core Elective Credit(s): 3

16 hours

Spring

Freshman English Credit(s): 3
Science Credit(s): 4
CSC 102 - Computer Science Principles Credit(s): 3
Core Elective Credit(s): 6

16 hours

Sophomore Year (30 hours)

Fall

CSC 201 - Introduction to Information Technology Credit(s): 3
MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
Minor Requirement Credit(s): 3
Core Elective Credit(s): 6

15 hours

Spring

CSC 211 - Event-Driven Programming Credit(s): 3
CSC 340 - Application Software Microcomputers Credit(s): 3
or
CSC 350 - Internet Technologies Credit(s): 3
Minor Requirement Credit(s): 3
Core Elective Credit(s): 6

15 hours

Junior Year (30 hours)

Fall

Core Elective Credit(s): 3
Liberal/Applied/Fine Arts Credit(s): 3
Major Requirement Credit(s): 6
Minor Requirement Credit(s): 3

15 hours

Spring

Core Elective Credit(s): 3
Liberal/Applied/Fine Arts Credit(s): 3
Major Requirement Credit(s): 3
Minor Requirement Credit(s): 6

15 hours

Core and Remaining Requirements:

1. Six to eight hours from:

BCM 247 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
COM 170 - Interpersonal Communication I Credit(s): 3
ENG 273 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FRE 131 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
FRE 132 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
GER 131 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GER 132 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
GRK 131
GRK 132
ILA 111 - Elementary Language Course I Credit(s): 3-4
ILA 112 - Elementary Language Course II Credit(s): 3-4
LAT 131 - Elementary Latin I Credit(s): 3
LAT 132 - Elementary Latin II Credit(s): 3
POR 131 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
POR 132 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPA 131 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPA 132 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPH 172 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SPH 272 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

2. Three hours from:

ART 280 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ART 281 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 282 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
DAN 140 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MHL 245 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUS 140 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 161 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 163 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

3. Three hours from:

ENG 200 - ENG 233H
HIS 151 - Western Civilization to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 152 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 161 - World History to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 162 - World History Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
PHI 153 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHI 223 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

4. Three hours from:

(ECO 231 or ECO 232 is recommended)

ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECO 232 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEO 131 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSY 133 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOC 137 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

5.

HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3

6.

PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

7.

BLW 335 - Business Law Credit(s): 3
or
GBU 325 - Business, Ethics and Society Credit(s): 3

8. Twelve hours from:

CSC 340 - Application Software Microcomputers Credit(s): 3
CSC 350 - Internet Technologies Credit(s): 3
CSC 351 - Internet Programming Concepts Credit(s): 3
CSC 353 - System Administration Credit(s): 3
CSC 355 - Network Administration Credit(s): 3

Information Technology, B.A.

1. Core Curriculum Requirements (42 hours)

A. Communication (6 hours)

Three hours from:

Three hours from:

B. Mathematics (3 hours):

C. Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)

Six hours from:

Note

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)

Three hours from:

E. Creative Arts (3 hours)

Three hours from:

F. American History (6 hours):

G. Government/Political Science (6 hours):

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

Three hours from:

I. Component Area Option (6 hours)

Three hours:

Three hours from:

2. College Requirements

A.

plus three to four hours from:

B.

C.

D.

3. Major Requirements (34 hours)

A.

B. Twelve hours from:

C. Three hours from:

D.

E. Six advanced hours of computer science

Note:

4. Minor (18-23 hours) or Second Major (at least 24 hours) Requirements:

A.

B.

5. Hours Requirements:

6. Grade Requirements:

7. Additional Requirements:

A.

B.

General Requirements:

Information Technology Major Requirements (34 hours)

1.

2. Twelve hours from:

3. Three hours from:

4.

5. Six advanced hours of computer science

Curriculum

Freshman Year (32 hours)

Fall

16 hours

Spring

16 hours

Sophomore Year (30 hours)

Fall

15 hours

Spring

15 hours

Junior Year (30 hours)

Fall

15 hours

Spring

15 hours

Core and Remaining Requirements:

1. Six to eight hours from:

2. Three hours from:

3. Three hours from:

4. Three hours from:

5.

6.

7.

8. Twelve hours from:

9.

and three hours from:

10. Six advanced hours of computer science (restricted)

11. Minor (or second major) and elective hours as required

Note: