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Technology

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History of Technology   (HIS-390)   3 credits  
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Course Description
The development of electrical and electronic technology from the mid- nineteenth century to the present, including the impact of electrotechnology on society.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain the milestones in development of electrical and electronic technology from the mid- nineteenth century to the present
  • Provide a list of major inventions by inventors.
  • Describe the impact of electro technology on society.
  • Discuss the current research topics on electrical and electronic technology.

 
Introduction to Telecommunications   (CAP-210)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Introduction to terminology and standard practices in the industry. Coverage of the present and state-of-the-art telecommunications systems and the systems trend toward integration of the office of the future technologies with telecommunications. Specific topics include laser communication links, teleconferencing, data, network protocols and architectures, satellite technology and video. (CAP-301) 3.00 s.h.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain the network architectures and data communications protocols such as TCP/IP, FTP, HTTP, POP, SMTP, VoIP, and DHCP.
  • Analyze the telecommunication systems enabling the transmission of video, data and voice.
  • Explain the basic components that are present in present and state-of-the-art telecommunications systems including the terminals, telecommunications processors, telecommunications channels, computers, and telecommunications control software.
  • Provide a comprehensive overview of the telecommunications technologies for laser communication links, teleconferencing, satellite technology and video.

 
The Internet Network   (CAP-370)   3 credits  
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Course Description
The hardware required to connect and the methods of attachment are considered, along with protocols and the roles of service providers and online services. The use of private networks and Internet technology within a corporation for communicating and sharing of data. Major applications, such as Web Browsers, Web Servers, ftp, telnet, and gopher are studied, along with the uses of emerging technology in Internet applications. Other topics include html, creating Web pages, 3D Web applications using vrnl, and applications based on Java.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain the internet protocols and the hardware needed to connect internet.
  • Describe the roles of service providers and online services.
  • Explain the use of private networks and Internet technology within a corporation for communicating and sharing data.
  • Discuss the functions of the Web Browsers and Web Servers.
  • Explain ftp, telnet, and gopher.
  • Describe the steps for creating Web pages, 3D Web applications using vrml, and applications based on Java.
  • Discuss the use of emerging technologies in Internet applications.

 
Electronic Assessment/Career Planning   (ELT-490)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Electronics Assessment/Career Planning is an in-depth, student-centered activity that requires electronics engineering technology self-diagnostic assessment, the integration of research in current electronics employment, the development of a comprehensive curriculum vitae, practical career planning, interviewing strategies, and the application of advanced math concepts to electronics engineering technology situations. Students will participate in career-focused activities that include building a curriculum vitae or professional rsum and knowing how to interview successfully. The knowledge and skills acquired in this course are directly applicable to students who are seeking a job, a promotion, or moving to a new skill area.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Self-diagnostic assessment of topics pertinent to Electronics Engineering Technology
  • Employment trends and opportunities in the electronics technology industry
  • Curriculum vitae/professional rsum
  • Behavioral interview
  • Applied differential equations and advanced problem solving
  • Comprehensive capstone exam related to Electronics Engineering Technology.

 
Management and Technology   (MAN-392)   3 credits  
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Course Description
An introduction to the understanding of the critical interface between people and technical-structural elements of an organization, e.g. production processes, distribution systems, information technology. The emphasis is on discovering the optimal fit between people and technology to improve productivity.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Assess the organizational impact of the deployment of technology-based systems on the organization and its membership.
  • Define ergonomics. Explain the importance of ergonomics in technology and the modern workplace.
  • Discuss ethical issues surrounding the use and management of technology in the business sector.
  • Classify the challenges associated with the management of a global, technical enterprise.
  • Identify the influences of technology upon leadership and management methods. Determine if leadership is negatively or positivity impacted by technology, systems and products.
  • Describe cybersecurity. Model strategies and safeguards that can be implemented to reduce or eliminate cyber-threats.
  • Detail the potential impact to employees from the deployment of new technologies/systems. Outline approaches that can be implemented to minimize or eliminate the identified impacts.
  • Compare and contrast the benefits of technological project management practices to traditional methods and practices. Defend the use and application of technology-based project management.
  • Express and define the benefits in the application of technology in general operations management.
  • Categorize the processes associated with the design, development and deployment of web-based solutions.
  • Discuss management and technologies issues associated with the deployment of ecommerce operations.

 
Radiation Biology   (BIO-402)   3 credits  
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Course Description
General biological effects of the radiation spectrum. Selected topics: radio sensitivity, fallout, radioecology, applications of radiation to medicine, engineering, genetic, food, and technology. Provides an introduction radiation biology which is a field of clinical and basic medical sciences that involves the study of the action of ionizing radiation on living things. Ionizing radiation is generally harmful and potentially lethal to living things but can have health benefits in radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer and thyrotoxicosis.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Knowledge of the general biological effects of the radiation spectrum.
  • Selective topics: radioecology, applications of radiation to medicine, engineering, genetics, food, and technology.
  • Identify technology needed to provide adequate safety for handling radiative elements.
  • Discuss techniques to reduce worker risk from radiation exposure.
  • Describe the different types of ionizing radiation?
  • Explain what LD50 means?
  • Describe the basic principles are used in radiation therapy.
  • Summarize the 4 Rs of radiological biology.

 
Local Area Networks   (CAP-347)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Student will learn through a comprehensive step-by-step approach, a detailed understanding of LANs. This course covers the technology, both physical and protocol, and the standardization and future trends of these technologies. Topics include topologies, interact techniques, system alternatives, gateways and servers.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Describe the key terms and major components of local area networks (LAN).
  • Explain the hardware and software needed to connect devices to LANs.
  • Describe the 7 layers of OSI model and explain the functions performed by each layer.
  • Explain how TCP/IP protocol addressing works.
  • Explain the basic LAN topologies and discuss the advantages/disadvantages of different network topologies.
  • Discuss the major trends driving the future of LAN technologies.

 
Management Information Systems I   (CIS-301)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Management Information Systems provides an overall picture of information systems in the conduct of business. The course covers the organization and management of a networked enterprise, the infrastructure of information technology, the necessary support systems for the digital company, and the building and managing of information systems in a global business environment.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain the nature and importance of information systems in business.
  • Analyze business processes and their relationship to information systems.
  • Assess the impact of information systems on the success of organizations.
  • Analyze the relationships among ethical, social, and political issues raised by information systems.
  • Identify and evaluate challenges posed by managing information technology infrastructure.
  • Evaluate the role of information policy and administration in the management of data resources.
  • Assess the significance of telecommunications networks and networking technologies for information systems.
  • Design solutions for the ethical, social, and security issues faced by the digital firm.
  • Explain the way that information technology works to coordinate functions, as in supply chain management.
  • Analyze the impact of e-commerce and Internet technology on information integration and dispersal.
  • Discuss knowledge management and evaluate systems used for management and decision support.
  • Evaluate the challenges of building information systems.
  • Analyze the elements of effective project management.
  • Evaluate the issues involved in developing global information systems.

Available by DSST exam. 
Creating and Implementing the Electronic Enterprise   (MAR-306)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Creating and Implementing the Electronic Enterprise explores the theories and practices to achieve effective marketing of products and services utilizing the Internet and other related digital technology. The course recognizes that electronically-driven commerce is an evolving realm, one that encourages an approach to the challenges and opportunities of electronic enterprise from a problem-solving viewpoint. The course will use business cases and student-conducted research to explore the dynamic relationships between the electronic enterprise and the e-commerce marketplace. The course will also examine the broad reach of electronic enterprise, covering both public and nonprofit organizations and private corporations.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Examine traditional commerce models and explain their evolution toward digital technology.
  • Evaluate the roles digital technologies play in the management of electronic enterprise.
  • Analyze and evaluate marketing concepts, communications, social contexts, and strategies used to manage product- or service-based electronic enterprises.
  • Explain and evaluate the current state of e-enterprise and its future roles as both business model and process.

 
Industrial Marketing   (MAR-312)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Industrial Marketing: High-Tech Products and Services. This course investigates the relevance of traditional marketing methods to industrial products and services. Special attention is given to high-technology vs. nondifferentiated products/service areas. Through lecture, group discussion, and case studies, you explore the psychology and methods of selling to and dealing with industrial buyers. Marketing to the federal government and special problems of international marketing are also discussed.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Describe how to utilize marketing concepts in a business-to-business environment.
  • Explain business-to-business marketing concepts, practices and technologies used to plan, implement and manage electronic enterprises.
  • Identify and analyze the practical application focus for marketing technology techniques.
  • Apply business product marketing processes to meet the needs of the business buyer.

 
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