Program: Information Technology Programs of Study Program Code: (INTE)
Program Faculty:
Program Description:
Information and computer technologies are critical tools in business, industry, nonprofits, government, and education. Advanced technology skills can provide an edge in any career as a tool enabling creative problem solving, communication, and team work. Most modern careers in this field involve significant interaction with people, much of the work is done in teams and involves many elements of project management. The College of St. Catherine’s information and computer technology programs of study integrate knowledge of technology, working in teams, and developing group projects. Specific career opportunities include instructional technologist, graphic designer, Web designer, technical writer, computer programmer, business systems analyst, project manager, information manager, technical support specialist, and health information manager.
Information technology does not itself constitute a major or minor. Majors, minors and selections of courses that are information technology focused are offered through a variety of disciplines in both the Day program and the Weekend College program. Consult the specific department listings as indicated for details regarding the majors, minors and courses that are information technology focused.
Students should consult with their advisor or the requirements of their major to determine their information technology proficiency requirement.
DAY PROGRAM
Art and Art History (see listings under Art and Art History for details)
The Department of Art and Art History does not offer a technology major or minor, but offers courses in which computer technology is a dominant tool in the creation of visual products in the visual art tradition. These courses may be completed as the context area of the information systems major.
The courses include:
ART 225 Art and Technology
ART 315 Publication and Computer Design
ART 318 Illustration and Computer Design
ART 320 Graphic and Web Design
ART 336 Photography II
ART 337 Color Photography
Computer Science (see listing under Mathematical Sciences for requirements)
A computer science major may be pursued through the ACTC schools that offer the major.
The computer science minor allows the student to develop some depth in computer programming skills.
The courses include:
CSCI 106 Introduction to Computers
CSCI 111 Algorithms and Programming I
CSCI 112 Algorithms and Programming II
CSCI 207 Principles of Computer Organization
CSCI 208 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
CSCI 310 Computer Graphics Algorithms
CSCI 460 Internship
CSCI 499 Topics: Advanced Concepts in Computer Science
Education (also in the Weekend College Program)
The Education department is committed to preparing teachers to be successful in 21st century classrooms. As a result, technology permeates all Education department courses. This infusion of technology leads to creative classroom approaches in math, social science, arts and literacy. Students who are interested in the application of technology in the classroom should contact the Education department for further information.
Information Systems (see listing under Business Administration for requirements)
The information systems major is an interdisciplinary major preparing students for systems analysis. The major consists of eight technology courses a student may combine with a context area of four courses from another discipline or department in consultation with her advisor. For example, the context area may include business administration courses for a business focus, art and art history for a visual design focus, mathematics for an actuarial science focus and so on.
The information systems minor allows the student to develop basic technology and computer programming skills.
The information systems courses include:
ISYS 215 Information Systems and Technology in Organizations
ISYS 251 Applications Development I (2 cr.)
ISYS 252 Applications Development II (2 cr.)
ISYS 253 Applications Development III
ISYS 380 Information Architecture and Database Management
ISYS 400 Systems Analysis and Design
ISYS 415W Management of Information Systems and Projects
ISYS 456 Information Systems Projects
WEEKEND COLLEGE PROGRAM
Health Information Management (see listing under Health Information Management for requirements)
The health information management major prepares students for careers in the medical field in which organizing and analyzing medical data are essential skills. The health information management major is designed for those who have an associate degree in health information and/or who are registered health information technicians (RHIT).
The health information management courses include:
HIMP 325 Managing Internal Resources of Health Information Management Departments
HIMP 335 External Forces Affecting Health Information Management Departments
HIMP 390 Electronic Records Systems
HIMP 425 Quality Management of Health Information Services
HIMP 465 Capstone: The Health Information Management Professional
Information Management (see listing under Information Management for requirements)
The information management major prepares students for a variety of technology-based careers. The major provides three concentrations.
The information management minor allows the student to develop basic skills required of the information professional.
The information management courses include:
INFM 200 Ethical Issues in Information Technology
INFM 220 Electronic Publishing
INFM 250 Computer Applications
INFM 300 Organization of Information Sources
INFM 310 Information Resources
INFM 320W Research and Needs Analysis
INFM 350 Communication Technology
INFM 360 Web Site Design and Management
INFM 380 Information Architecture and Database Management
INFM/HIMP 390 Electronic Record Systems
INFM 400 Systems Analysis and Design
INFM 455 Systems Design and Implementation
INFM 460 Advanced Network Administration
INFM 465 Capstone: The Information Professional
INFM 475 Practicum
INFM 499 Topics
Management Information Systems (see listing under Business Administration for requirements)
The management information systems major is an interdisciplinary major preparing students for business systems analysis.
The technology courses in the MIS major include:
ISYS 215 Information Systems and Technology in Organizations
ISYS 251 Applications Development I (2 cr.)
ISYS 252 Applications Development II (2 cr.)
ISYS 253 Applications Development III
ISYS 415W Management of Information Systems and Projects
INFM 320W Research and Needs Analysis
INFM 380 Information Architecture and Database Management
INFM 400 Systems Analysis and Design
INFM 455 Systems Design and Implementation
Course List & Descriptions
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