University of Missouri - Kansas City : Bachelor of Information Technology

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Bachelor of Information Technology

Student Learning Outcomes Prior to graduation, students will develop a sound analytical mindset based in a foundation of algorithmic principles and computer science theories. They will demonstrate a basic understanding of the necessary technologies and tools that pertain to the construction of software processes, components, or programs of varying complexity to solve problems. They will demonstrate the ability to develop and deploy computer systems in a user oriented environment, and work effectively on teams to manage system development projects. They will understand their professional, ethical and social responsibilities and communicate effectively with a range of audiences. They will recognize the need for, and will be able to engage in, continuing professional development.

In particular, they will apply the core technologies from computer science and information technology when solving problems in such areas as:

Software development

Network operation and administration

Digital media

Database administration

Web engineering

They will develop an in-depth understanding of the business context where these technologies will be employed and will have appropriate business experience through the internship program.

Admission Requirements Although there are no specific admission requirements to this undergraduate degree program other than those specified for admission to the University of Missouri-Kansas City, students contemplating a major in information technology are strongly urged to take as many science and mathematics courses in secondary school as possible. Students without the prerequisite preparation must take the needed coursework before enrolling in courses required for the bachelor's degree. Students seeking re-admission must have been in good academic standing when last enrolled. Otherwise, re-admission requires a formal review by the undergraduate program committee.

Transfer students (i.e., from community colleges) will be admitted provided they have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA; however, a higher GPA is strongly recommended for students pursing this rigorous degree program. Their coursework is accepted for transfer credit per university-wide policy, but will replace degree requirements only if a grade of C or higher is obtained and if either their content is equivalent to course requirements of the degree program/courses at the University of Missouri-Kansas City or the transfer is approved as part of a transfer articulation agreement. Not all courses taken at other institutions will transfer, and if they transfer, they might not satisfy specific degree requirements. Students taking courses at other institutions are welcome (and encouraged) to check the transferability of coursework before taking these courses at the home institution.

Curriculum Requirements Coursework requirements for the B.I.T. degree are categorized into several areas totaling at least 120 hours of study.

Computer Science/Information Technology (42 Hours)
COMP-SCI 101    Prob. Solv. & Prog I
COMP-SCI 191    Discrete Structures I
COMP-SCI 201    Prob. Solv & Prog II
COMP-SCI 281    Intro to Computer Architecture
COMP-SCI 291    Discrete Structures II
COMP-SCI 304WI  Ethics and Professionalism
COMP-SCI 352    Data Structures & Algorithms
COMP-SCI 431    Intro. to Operating Systems
COMP-SCI 441    Prog. Lang. Design & Implementation
COMP-SCI 470    Intro. to Database Mgmt. Systems
-or-

COMP-SCI 471    Database Design, Implementation & Validation
INFO-TEC 222��� Multimedia Production & Concepts

INFO-TEC 321    Intro. to Computing Resources Admin.
INFO-TEC Advanced Programming Specialty Elective*
INFO-TEC Course Specialty I*
INFO-TEC Course Specialty II*
* Networking (COMP-SCI 420, 421 or 490NA)  or
Programming (INFO-TEC 350, COMP-SCI 461, 423, 456 or 475)
General Education Synthesis (3 Hours)
COMP-SCI 451    Software Engineering
Anatomy of Business (18 Hours)
ACCTNG 210  Principles of Accounting
ACCTNG 211  Intro. to Managerial Accounting
MKT 324   Elements of Marketing Concepts
DSOM 326  Operations Management
Business Electives:
(Choose two of the following)
MGT 306,  MGT 330, FIN 325, ENT 215,
Life and Physical Sciences (8-10 Hours)
One Life Science
One Physical Science
To include at least one laboratory component 
Mathematics (7 Hours)
MATH 210  Calculus I
STAT 235  Statistics
Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 Hours)
HISTORY 101, 102, 360R or POL-SCI 210
(Meets MO constitution requirement)
ECON 202  Introduction to Economics II
Elective: Criminal Justice, Geography, Economics, History, 
Political Science, Psychology, Social Science or Sociology
Communicating (9 Hours)
ENGLISH 110  Freshman English I
ENGLISH 225  Freshman English II
COMM-ST 110  Fundamentals of Speech
WEPT
Humanities and Fine Arts (9 Hours)
PHILOS 222   Foundations of Logic & Scientific Method
           Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
Elective: English, Communication Studies, Philosophy
          or Foreign Language
Elective: Art/Art History, Conservatory or
          Theater
Internship Requirement (6 Hours)General Electives (9 Hours)Total Minimum Requirement: 120 hours

Specialty Areas B.I.T. students may take courses from the following speciality areas:

Media Design

INFO-TEC 222.

Networking

INFO-TEC 321, COMP-SCI 420, COMP-SCI 421 or COMP-SCI 490NA.

Programming

INFO-TEC 350, COMP-SCI 461, COMP-SCI 423, COMP-SCI 456 or COMP-SCI 475.

Other courses are routinely available as special topics courses, such as INFO-TEC 490. Please see your adviser or check the actual course offerings.

Four Year Program Sample The following sample four-year program, designed for incoming freshmen, illustrates the careful planning necessary to complete the B.I.T. degree. All students are urged to construct such a four-year plan, in consultation with a B.I.T. degree adviser, as early as possible. While subsequent changes are likely, maintaining a four-year plan provides a coherent path toward the degree.

Courses marked (b) below meet B.I.T. requirements and those marked (g) below meet UMKC general education requirements.

First SemesterHours
 COMP-SCI 101(b)    Problem Solv. & Programming         3
 COMP-SCI 191(b)    Discrete Structures I               3
 ENGLISH 110(g)  Freshman English I                  3
 COMM-ST 110(g)  Fundamentals of Eff. Speaking       3
 MATH 210(b)  Calculus I                          4
Total Hours16


Second SemesterHours
 COMP-SCI 201(b)    Problem Solv. & Programming II      3
 ACCTNG 210(b)  Principles of Accounting            3
 Constitution Requirement(g)                      3
 COMP-SCI 291(b)    Discrete Structures II              3
 INFO-TEC 222(b)    Multimedia Prod. and Concepts       3
Total Hours15


Third SemesterHours
 COMP-SCI 281(b)    Intro. to Computer Architecture     3
 ACCTNG 211(b)  Managerial Accounting               3
 STAT 235(b)  Statistics                          3
 ENGLISH 225(g)  English II                          3
 Social Science Elective(g)                       3
Total Hours15


Fourth SemesterHours
 WEPT                                             0
 COMP-SCI 352(b)    Data Structures and Algorithms      3
 PHILOS 222(g)  Foundations of Logic                3
 MKT 324(b)   Elements of Marketing
              ��Concepts                          3
 INFO-TEC 321(b)    Introduction to Computing
              ��Resources Administration          3
 General Elective(g)                              3
Total Hours15


Fifth SemesterHours
 COMP-SCI 304WI(b)  Ethics and Professionalism          3
 COMP-SCI 431(b)    Introduction to Operating Systems   3
 INFO-TEC 350(b)    Obj. Oriented Soft. Development     3
 Life Sciences Elective(g)                        4
 Humanities and Fine Arts Elective(g)             3
Total Hours16


Sixth SemesterHours
 COMP-SCI 441(b)    Programming Languages -
              ��Design and Implementation         3
 DSOM 326(b)  Operations Management               3
 ECON 202(g)  Introduction to Economics II        3
 General Elective(g)                              3
 General Elective(g)                              3
Total Hours15


Seventh SemesterHours
 COMP-SCI 470(b)    Intro. to Database Management       
 ��-or-
 COMP-SCI 471(b)    Database Design, Impl. & Valid.     3
 Physical Science Elective(g)                     4
 INFO-TEC Elective(b)                                   3
 COMP-SCI 491(b)    Internship                          3
 Business Elective(b)                             3
Total Hours16


Eighth SemesterHours
 INFO-TEC Elective(b)                                   3
 Business Elective(b)                             3
 COMP-SCI 451(b)    Software Architecture               3
 COMP-SCI 491(b)    Internship                          3
Total Hours12