The online certificate in information sciences and technology is a four-course, 12-credit program of study. To earn this certificate, you must successfully complete four IST courses.
Course List - Undergraduate Certificate in Information Sciences and Technology
The core courses in this program are online group classes, with a group of students progressing together through each course. Courses are offered in a time frame that is comparable to a traditional semester schedule, with fixed start and end dates.
| Title | Abbreviation | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information, People, and Technology | IST 110 (GS) | The use, analysis, and design of information systems and technologies to organize, coordinate, and inform human enterprises. | 3 credits |
| Organization of Data | IST 210 | Introduction to the concept of databases, including the storage, manipulation, evaluation, and display of data, and related issues. Prerequisite: IST 110 |
3 credits |
| Networking and Telecommunications | IST 220 | Introduction to digital network topologies, transmission media, signal modulation, digital packet switching and routing, systems integration, communications management, and security. Prerequisite: IST 110 |
3 credits |
| Introduction to Web Design and Development | IST 250 | Introduction to how the World Wide Web utilizes emerging technologies. Students acquire a conceptual understanding of constructing Web sites. Prerequisite: IST 110 |
3 credits |
A Note about Prerequisites
Prerequisites as listed may be waived by the course instructor if you can demonstrate the required level of competency.
Course Availability
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