May 20, 2025

2018-2019 EIU Undergraduate Catalog

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2018-2019 EIU Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer and Information Technology (B.S.)

An accelerated BS/MS in Technology program for this major is available. Detailed information is available in the Graduate School catalog: http://catalog.eiu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=36&poid=5577&returnto=1643

General Requirements:

See the “Computer & Information Technology General Requirements” section of the catalog.

Required Technical Courses (36 hours):

EGT 1323(AET 1323) - Computers for Engineering Technology. Credits: 3
or
BUS 1950 - Computer Concepts and Applications for Business. Credits: 3
(See footnote *)
AET 3163 - Computer Programming in Technology. Credits: 3
(C++)
or
MIS 2000 - Introduction to Business Logic and Programming Skills. Credits: 3
(See footnote *)
CIT 4803 - Operating Systems for Computer Technology. Credits: 3
EGT 2324(AET 2324) - Electricity and Electronic Controls. Credits: 4
CIT 2523 - Data Communication Technology I. Credits: 3
or
MIS 3200 - Networking Fundamentals. Credits: 3
(See footnote *)
AET 4163 - Computer Database in Technology. Credits: 3
or
MIS 4200 - Systems and Database Analysis, Design, and Development. Credits: 3
(See footnote *)
AET 4814(4813) - Digital Media Strategy. Credits: 3
CIT 4813 - Front End and Mobile Website Development Credits: 3
or
MIS 3530 - Business Web Site Design. Credits: 3
(See footnote *)
CIT 4823 - Big Data and Cloud Computing. Credits: 3
or
OSC 4820 - Business Analytics and Data Mining. Credits: 3
(See footnote *)
CIT 4833 - Cybersecurity Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems. Credits: 3
or
MIS 4850 - Systems Security. Credits: 3
(See footnote *)
or
MIS 4860 - Ethical Hacking and Network Defense. Credits: 3
(See footnote *)

Three (3) hours from:

AET 3103 - Robots and Control Systems. Credits: 3

Capstone (3) hours:

CIT 4749 - Capstone Project in Computer Information Technology. Credits: 3

Required Management Courses (16 hours):

ECN 2800G - Economics of Social Issues. Credits: 3
OR
ECN 2801G - Principles of Macroeconomics. Credits: 3
AET 3414 - Engineering Technology Project Management. Credits: 4

Three (3) hours from:

OPD 4835 - Supervision in Organizations. Credits: 3
or
OPD 4820 - Change Strategies in Organizations. Credits: 3

And Six (6) hours from:

BUS 3500 - Management Information Systems. Credits: 3
(See footnote *)
OPD 4825 - Ethical Behavior in Organizations. Credits: 3
OPD 4865 - Diversity in Organizations. Credits: 3
OPD 4870 - Coaching and Mentoring for Critical Thinking in the Workplace. Credits: 3
OPD 4880 - Productive Work Teams. Credits: 3

Electives From the Following List (21 hours):

AET 1363 - Introduction to Graphics Technology. Credits: 3
AET 2123 - Introduction to Digital Photography. Credits: 3
AET 3103 - Robots and Control Systems. Credits: 3
AET 3343 - Cross Media Technologies. Credits: 3
AET 4123 - Advanced Digital Photography. Credits: 3
AET 4353 - Multimedia Production Management. Credits: 3
AET 4865 - e-Books and e-Publishing Technologies. Credits: 3
AET 4863 - Packaging Design Technologies. Credits: 3
AET 4953 - Color Management Technologies. Credits: 3
AET 4333 - Trends in Digital Media Technology. Credits: 3
AET 3063 - 3-D Modeling. Credits: 3
AET 4970 - Special Topics in Technology. Credits: 1 to 4
AET 3920 - Independent Study. Credits: 1 to 5
AET 4275 - Industrial Internship. Credits: 1 to 10
CIT 3153 - Data Communication Technology II. Credits: 3
CIT 3303 - Introduction to Gaming, Animation, and Simulation. Credits: 3
CIT 3313 - 3D Modeling for Gaming, Animation, and Simulation. Credits: 3
CIT 4753 - Emerging Video Technologies. Credits: 3
MIS 3330 - Java Programming. Credits: 3
(May only be counted for students completing the MIS minor)
MIS 4530 - Web & Mobile Application Development. Credits: 3
(May only be counted for students completing the MIS minor)

Footnote:

*Students completing the Management Information Systems minor should take marked courses.