Undergraduate 2019-2020

BACS 300 Information Systems

Topics include information systems technology, strategic uses of information, software, hardware concepts, networking and internet and e-commerce.
3

Prerequisites

(BACS 101: with minimum grade of D- or CS 101: with minimum grade of D- or CS 120: with minimum grade of D-)

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

BACS 350 Intermediate Web Development

An activity course to develop students' knowledge and skills in developing interactive, data driven e-commerce web sites. Students will employ cutting edge development techniques using industry standard software applications.
3

Prerequisites

BACS 200: with minimum grade of D-

BACS 371 Introduction to Computer Forensics

The identification, preservation, extraction, interpretation, and presentation of computer-related evidence. Formal methodologies; basics of computer operating systems, file systems and hardware for data storage; fundamental laws and regulations.
3

Prerequisites

BACS 300: with minimum grade of D-

BACS 380 Networking and Data Communications Systems

This is an activity course involving the study of data communications and networks. Topics include history, media, hardware, software, standards, networks, analysis and design, distributed processing and network management.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Business Administration (and) Entrepreneurship (and) Global Business (and) Computer Information Systems (and) Nonprofit Administration (and) Network/Info Systems Security (and) Software Engineering Major(s)/Minor(s)

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

BACS 382 Information Security

First course in information security techniques: study of foundations of security and risk management, implementation of security plans, hands-on analysis of realtime networks using common tools, and defensive techniques.
3

Prerequisites

BACS 380: with minimum grade of D-

BACS 383 Designing User Experiences

This course presents principles and processes for designing efficient, effective, and satisfying user experiences. The course focuses on user interaction with digital interfaces including mobile phones and websites.
3

Prerequisites

BACS 200: with minimum grade of C- and (BACS 287: with minimum grade of C- or CS 200: with minimum grade of C-)

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

BACS 385 Fundamentals of Project Management

This course examines the defining characteristics of IT projects. It introduces the student to industry accepted project management practices and methods. The students will utilize mainstream software tools to apply project management to IT projects identifying common processes and techniques required for successful project completion.
3

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

BACS 387 Object Oriented Systems Development

Introduces the concepts of object-oriented design to students with a background in the procedural paradigm. Emphasis on the development of business applications.
3

Prerequisites

BACS 287: with minimum grade of D-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Entrepreneurship (and) Business Administration (and) Global Business (and) Computer Information Systems (and) Nonprofit Administration (and) Network/Info Systems Security (and) Software Engineering Major(s)/Minor(s)

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

BACS 392 Systems Platforms and Network Development

An activity course providing students with the opportunity to work with and manage network servers. The course focuses on implementation of UNIX and Microsoft networking platforms, security, and management.
3

Prerequisites

BACS 380: with minimum grade of C-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Business Administration Major(s)/Minor(s)

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior