Enroute to making an IT baccalaureate program

Proceedings of the 5th Conference on Information Technology Education

Chaytor

Humpert

et al. 2004

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This paper will layout the University of Cincinnati's efforts in creating the core curriculum for an information technology degree program to be started in the autumn quarter of 2004. By core, we are referring to coursework required by all information technology majors no matter their chosen area of specialization: networking, software development or web technologies. The work done creating this information technology groundwork for students is based on ACM SIGITE's initial implementation of IT curriculum guidelines. Input for the IT core was also obtained from faculty, students, and industry partners. Processes by which specific course offerings were chosen will be detailed: objectives of the core and courses, desired outcomes for students, content, and associated hands-on activities. In all, the paper will present a means by which the core curriculum can be successfully implemented in information technology programs at other universities that are interested in such an endeavor.

Section: Sigite Model Curriculummentioning

confidence: 99%

An implementation of a core curriculum in an information technology degree program

Proceedings of the 5th Conference on Information Technology Education

Chaytor

Humpert

et al. 2004

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“…The definition of Information Technology (IT) as a discipline as well as goals, outcomes and curriculum guidelines were shared with members of SIGITE in CITC III and IV. [2,8,9] The IT program at University of Cincinnati (UC) abides by these requirements for both the associate (AS) as well as the baccalaureate programs (BS).…”

Section: Sigite Model Curriculummentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is called programming in the curriculum draft. [2,9] One can recognize different layers of software development with respect to the user and computer system. For example, software is needed for the drivers of the different peripherals and hardware components.…”

Section: The Software Development Trackmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…[2,9] In other words, IT graduates will create mostly Layer 3 applications and maybe some high level Layer 2 applications. Software development in IT programs is essential.…”

Section: Figure 2: Layers Of Software Components In Current Developmementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Leung et al discusses the transition process for the legacy students. [2] Students were given the option to transfer to the new program. The process required existing students to submit a transition request form and to indicate if they will transfer to the new program or if they will stay in their old program.…”

Section: Students' Feedbackmentioning

confidence: 99%

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An implementation of a software development track in an information technology degree program

Proceedings of the 5th Conference on Information Technology Education

McMahon

Leung

et al. 2004

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This paper will layout the University of Cincinnati's efforts in creating a software development track specialization for an information technology (IT) degree program to be started in the autumn quarter of 2004. The work done creating such an academic specialization for students is based on ACM SIGITE's initial implementation of IT curriculum guidelines. Input for the IT software development specialty was also obtained from faculty, students, and industry partners. Processes by which specific course offerings were chosen will be detailed; objectives of the track and courses, desired outcomes for students, content, and associated hands-on activities. In all, the paper will present a means by which a software development track can be successfully implemented in information technology programs at other universities that are interested in such an endeavor.

An implementation of a networking track in an information technology degree program

Stockman

Christopherson

Proceedings of the 5th Conference on Information Technology Education

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This paper will layout the University of Cincinnati's efforts in creating a networking track specialization for an information technology (IT) degree program to be started in the autumn quarter of 2004. The work done creating such an academic specialization for students is based on ACM SIGITE's initial implementation of IT curriculum guidelines. Input for the IT networking specialty was also obtained from faculty, students, and industry partners. Processes by which specific course offerings were chosen will be detailed; objectives of the track and courses, desired outcomes for students, content, and associated hands-on activities. In all, the paper will present a means by which a networking track can be successfully implemented in information technology programs at other universities that are interested in such an endeavor.