An Interdisciplinary Study of the Influence and Application of information Technology Tier 3 (22 Courses):

The following courses would be appropriate for inclusion into the Tier 3 level:

Art 021: Digital Print Production – 3 hrs.
Introduction to the use of Macintosh OS-based computer applications for layout and production. This course will focus on applications for layout and production. This course will focus on learning current page composition applications and will examine digital illustration and photo editing applications. Projects will concentrate on efficiency and accuracy in the design of predetermined layouts with opportunity for student-generated design.

Art 114: Digital Multimedia Production – 3 hrs.
This course addresses the developing technologies in the print, interactive, web and multimedia fields. Projects concentrate on the design of interactive productions for the web and CD-ROM. The course includes the examination of relevant digital technologies and software applications including: web page composition, digital animation, and digital illustration.
Prereq. Art 21

Art 152: Advanced Interactive Design – 3 hrs.

CS 010: Preview of Computer Science – 3 hrs.
The course presents a broad overview of Computer Science designed to provide students with an appreciation for and an understanding of the many different aspects of Computer Science. A comprehensive and rigorous exploration of computing in its many forms is undertaken to lay a solid foundation to support further study. No background in Computer Science is assumed to expected. The course is intended for both students who expect to major or minor in Computer Science as well as for those not planning on taking additional course work.

CS 65: Introduction To Computer Science I - 3 hrs.
Algorithms, programming, program structures and computing systems. Debugging and verification of programs, data representation. Computer solution of problems using a high-level language. Prereq.: Four years of high school mathematics or MATH 20 and permission of instructor. It is recommended that you contact the instructor before beginning a Web-based course.
Drake Curriculum Outcomes: Students should work with faculty advisor.

CS 66: Introduction To Computer Science I - 3 hrs.
Continuance of CS 65 using a block-structured language and emphasizing data abstraction. More general data structures and alternative implementations of them are used in programs.
Sorting, searching and tree traversal algorithms are used and analyzed.
Preparation for further study in computer science.
Prereq.: CS 65 or equivalent.

CS 130: Computer Organization And Assembly Language Programming - 3 hrs.
Computer organization and architecture; internal representation of programs and data; assembly language programming; addressing techniques; macros; assemblers; linking;
input/output concepts.
Prereq.: CS 65 or equivalent.

EDUC 160: Advanced Technology – 2 hrs.
Systematic integration of media and instructional technology with teaching and learning. Hands-on experience in operating and using a variety of applications, including multimedia utilization and production, video, Internet/World Wide Web, and Electronic portfolio. Prereq.: Acceptance to the Teacher Education Program.

ENV 165: Applications of Geographic Information Systems – 3 hrs.
Applications of Geographic Information Systems: This course acquaints students to ""real world"" GIS solutions by taking a project from concept to completion; this includes generating project proposals, acquiring and creating data, performing spatial analysis, project presentation, and product delivery. Students learn to identify issues at all phases of project a GIS project and work with the client and fellow team members to creatively solve problems. Client and consultant relationships are established by working with Central Iowa agencies and organizations. Students are exposed to internship opportunities and are able to network with professionals in a variety of fields.

IS 50: COBOL PROGRAMMING - 3 hrs.
An in-depth study of the COBOL programming language, including structured COBOL, sorting and sequential file processing (add, delete and update).

*IS 105: Visual Basic – 3 hrs.
An introduction to Visual Basic programming for upper division students. The course emphasizes the use of the Visual Basic programming language to develop graphical user interfaces for client/server applications in a networked information systems environment. Topics include: understanding variables, including how to create expressions and call functions; objects and the events they generate, including simple event models; creating programs to manage data, including creating a database; ActiveX database controls; the SQL programming language; overview of Windows Common Controls, including the toolbar and status bar controls; Multiple Document Interface (MDI) programming and class module programming.
*Prereq.: IS 50, CS 65 or any other 3 hour programming course

*IS 145: Web Site Analysis – 3 hrs.
The course introduces the student to the concepts involved the overall management of web sites and to the details involved in building web pages. On the one hand, the student will use a software product such as FrontPage, a top end software tool designed for creating and managing web sites and the pages they contain. On the other hand, the student will develop knowledge of HTML and JavaScript, languages used for creating web pages. By learning about these languages, the student will be able to understand the pages that top-end tools create and subsequently enhance, modify or fix them to more exactly meet user requirements. Projects in the course place emphasis on the client side of the client-server environment of the web.
*Prereq.: IS 44.

*IS 151: Information systems Development – 3 hrs.
An advanced study of the information systems development life cycle, emphasizing the strategies and techniques of the structured approach.
*Prereq.: IS 101 or consent of instructor.

*IS 160. Database Systems - 3 hrs.
A study of database fundamentals and technologies as used in managing data within organizations: defining data needs; concepts and tools; functional design; normalization; logical
design; CODAYSL, IMS and relational models; and distributed processing concepts.
Equivalent to ACM-IS4 and DPMA-CIS5.
*Prereq.: IS 101 or equivalent.

*IS 172: Data Commuications – 3 hrs.
A study of data communications concepts and terminology, network design and architectures, and distributed information systems within a business system(s) environment. Various equipment, protocols, transmission alternatives, regulatory issues, and network pricing and management policies are explored.
Equivalent to the ACM-IS6 and DPMA-CIS17 requirement.
*Prereq.: IS 101 or equivalent.

JMC 59: Introduction To Visual Communication - 3 hrs.
Survey of visual communications, including basic typographical concepts, design elements and principles in commercial media, and an introduction to print production and electronic publishing.

JMC 103: Reporting and Writing for the WWW – 3 hrs.
Built on a news-editorial journalism foundation, advanced course provides reporting and writing experience under newsroom conditions. Explores the potential for reporting and writing in the new medium of the Internet. Provides students with opportunities to post news stories and projects on the World Wide Web.
Prerequisites: JMC 64 and junior standing.

JMC 105: Web Page Design – 3 hrs.
Introduces students to the basics of designing pages for the World Wide Web. Students learn the ins and outs of pages, links, forms, and images. Intense introduction to the joys of creating Web pages.

MKTG 108: Database Marketing - 3 hrs.
Database marketing extends the concept of market segmentation by using the latest information technology to provide the organization with continuously updated demographic, geographic, psychographic, media and consumption information about individuals, households, business and organizations. This effected blend of information technology and marketing theory enables marketing strategists to reach specific target markets with personal, customized offers.
Prereq.: MKTG 101 or graduate standing and consent of the director of graduate programs, College of Business and Public Administration.

MKTG 198: Marketing and the Internet – 3 hrs.

THEA 110: Introduction To Interactive Multimedia - 3 hrs.
The goal of this course is to introduce students to the potential of interactive multimedia as an instruction/presentation media. Topics include content development, graphics, interactivity and distribution issues. Class members use a variety of software, including Adobe Premiere, Macromedia's Authorware, Director, and SoundEdit-16, to develop content and interactivity. Projects and exercises are assigned daily to develop the students' abilities to conceptualize the use of interactive materials and to develop a basic knowledge of this sophisticated software. Education majors are especially encouraged to enroll.
Limited to eight students.

THEA 165: Computer Aided Drafting And Design - 3 hrs.
The goal of this course is to introduce students to the basics of computer aided drafting and design. Students explore several graphics software packages and discover the means to apply the software to given tasks and problems. Projects are assigned daily to develop the students' abilities to use the computer to visualize and to draft. Limited to eight students.

Updated 03/28/05