• View the web page for the B.S. in Engineering program

Required Core Courses - 9 Courses / 30 Credits (60 ECTS)

The 9 required Core courses in the major are:

{slider=CH100 General Chemistry with Lab}Brief review of fundamentals including stoichiometry, atomic structure, and chemical bonding. Other topics include thermo chemistry, gas laws, properties of solution, and inorganic coordination compounds. Intended primarily for science/engineering majors. Pre-requisites: None. Credits: 4{/slider}

{slider=GEN100 Introduction to Engineering with design Lab}Course includes an overview of the problems, perspectives, and methods of the engineering profession. Modelling of real-world problems for purposes of optimization, decision-making and design is analyzed. Practical techniques of problem formulation and analysis are also presented. Additionally, practice drawings are explained, and assigned drawings are completed by students both during lab periods and outside of class. Pre-requisites: None. Credits: 4{/slider}

{slider=GEN101 Engineering Mechanics}Focuses on the behavior of mechanical and structural systems under load. Topics include effects and distribution of forces on rigid bodies at rest; kinematics and kinetics of particles; force systems; shear and moment diagrams; force-stress-strain-deformation relationships, including torsion and combined loading; buckling and stability analysis; and, stress/strain transformation. Prerequisite(s): PH100 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT150 Programming Concepts}Introduces programming using an object-oriented language. The course emphasizes problem solving and structured programming. Students completing the course should be able to: setup and use a visual software development environment; analyze and explain the behavior of simple programs involving the fundamental programming constructs covered by this unit; and modify and expand short programs that use standard conditional and iterative control structures and functions. Students design, implement, test, and debug a program that uses each of the following fundamental programming constructs: basic computation, simple I/O, standard conditional and iterative structures, and the definition of functions and write simple applications. Prerequisites: None. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=MATH250 Calculus II }The course develops different mathematical techniques and investigates various examples and applications, emphasizing in techniques and applications of derivatives and integration, multiple integrals, limits, continuity, series and polar coordinates. Prerequisites: Math150. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=MATH350 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra}The course develops different fundamental methods of solving first and higher order equations and analyzes essentials of matrix algebra, linear and nonlinear systems, power series solutions and Laplace transforms. Prerequisites: Math150. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=MATH450 Statistics for Engineers and Scientists}Introduces the design of controlled experiments and the collection and analysis of scientific data covering descriptive statistics, probability, mean, variance, parameter estimation, random variables and distributions, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation, analysis of variance, and multifactor experimental designs. Appropriate software package is used. Prerequisite(s): MATH150, MATH250 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=PH200 General Physics II }The course focuses on fundamental topics of physics’ including waves, optics, sound, heat, electricity, circuits magnetic and electromagnetic fields and thermodynamics. Prerequisites: MATH150, PH100. Credits: 4{/slider}

{slider=GEN499 Capstone Project}Culminating activity for the undergraduate major. Includes preparation, presentation, discussion, and evaluation of a practical project developed and written by each student. Prerequisite(s): All required courses. Credits: 3{/slider}

Elective Engineering Courses - Select 4 Courses / 12 Credits (24 ECTS)

Students should select four courses from the following lists

Electrical Engineering (2 courses)

{slider=EL200 Electronic Design I with Lab}This course provides an introduction to active electronic devices and focuses on the design of analog electronic circuits. More specifically, course subjects include introductory semiconductor physics, p-njunctions, bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), field effect transistors (FETs), basic circuits and applications using transistors (differential amplifiers, digital logic, etc.), Laplace techniques for filter specification, amplification and filtering via linear operational amplifiers (op-amp) circuits. Prerequisite(s): EL100. Credits: 4{/slider}

{slider=EL220 Electronic Design II with Lab}This course provides advanced design methods for active and passive electronic devices and focuses on the design of digital electronic circuits. Power electronic semiconductors, switch mode power converters, motor drives & their control. Digital signal interfacing, including optoelectronic and transceivers. Precision analog signal conditioning. High speed and low power techniques. Practical circuit construction and testing techniques. Examples will be investigated in lab with Autodesk SW. Prerequisite(s): EL200. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=EL270 Electric Energy Systems II with Lab}Advanced energy systems planning and operation with emphasis on advanced analysis methodologies and computer simulation. Penetration of renewable energy resources (RERs) into electrical networks in relation to the availability of energy storage systems (ESSs). Provision of ancillary services to electrical grids such as: balance of RERs energy production, balance local loads, reserves provision, islanded operation of distribution systems, integration into low voltage microgrids etc. Implementation and design of advanced Electric Energy Systems based on Matlab SW. Prerequisite(s): EL250. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=EL310 Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems}The course provides an overview of UASs structure and functionality. It includes a description of the different designs of UAS and the purposes of each of them. Students will be able to understand the difference between a toy UAS (drone) and a commercialized one, and to analyze the main functions of a UAS: detecting water masses, disease detection, soil management, irrigation and drainage management, rhino protection, land surveying and many more. The students also get to know the limitations of UAS, its legislation framework (nationally and internationally), the technical capabilities of the UAS and the type of equipment it can carry. Prerequisite(s): MATH150, PH100 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=EL450 Signals and Systems II with Lab}The course analyzes advanced concepts on signals and systems in analog and discrete time focusing on noise in communication systems, line of sight radio links, amplitude modulation and demodulation, angle modulation and demodulation (phase modulation and frequency modulation). Systems’ implementations are carried out in lab equipped with Matlab SW. Prerequisite(s): EL400. Credits: 3{/slider}

Math and IT (1 course)

{slider=IT160 Network Fundamentals I}Networking and telecommunications fundamentals including LANs, MANs, WANs, intranets, the Internet, and the WWW will be covered. Data communication and telecommunication concepts, models, standards, and protocols will be studied along with installation, configuration, systems integration and management of infrastructure technologies. Prerequisites: None. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT200 Object-Oriented Programming}Provides students with a good understanding of object-orientation programming and Java technologies. Equally important, students get hands-on experience in engineering programs in Java. They learn the basic language constructs as well as the most commonly used libraries, strings, and exceptions. Students work mostly in the computer laboratory using a popular programming environment. Prerequisites: IT150. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT220 Data Structures & Algorithms}Deals with the fundamentals of organizing and manipulating data efficiently using clean conceptual models. Students study several important conceptual data types and algorithms, which they then implement in a specific programming language, even if the principles are more generally applicable to most modern programming languages. Prerequisites: IT150. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT260 Database Management Systems}Introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of designing, implementing and administering databases. Upon completion of the course students are able to create logical data models of medium complexity, design the tables of a database and create the queries and reports required for using the database. Concepts such as normalization, concurrent processing, database administration, data distribution, integrity and security are thoroughly examined. SQL language as a data modeling and query language is also presented and the basic expressions are introduced. Prerequisites: IT150. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT320 Web Technology}Introduces common web architectures such as client-server architecture and web services. Students learn how to use server- and client-side technologies to design and develop an online presence for an organization, implementing different navigation and web content strategies. Students develop dynamic websites using a combination of high-level programming languages as well as mark-up and scripting languages. Emphasis is given to evaluating websites in terms of organizational structure and design elements. Prerequisites: IT150. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=MATH300 Discrete Mathematics}Covers the development of mathematical tools necessary for algorithmic applications in computer science. The course includes set theory and logic, various algebraic structures, graph theory, boolean algebra, and computability theory. Students understand mathematical reasoning and logic, work with discrete structures to represent discrete objects and relationships between them, specify algorithms for certain classes of problems, and appreciate the many application areas of discrete mathematics, from computer science and networking to chemistry, botany, zoology, linguistics, geography, business, and the Internet. Prerequisites: MATH150, IT150. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=MATH400 Numerical Algorithms}Introduces modern approximation techniques; explains how, why, and when they can be expected to work, and provides a firm basis for future study of numerical analysis and scientific computing. Emphasis is given to global and local optimization methods. Prerequisites: MATH150, IT150, MATH300. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=MATH500 Multidimensional Calculus}This course covers the following subjects: partial differentiation, composite functions, transformations, chain rules, vector algebra and functions, gradient, divergence, curl, curves and surfaces, multiple integrals, line integrals, surface integrals, divergence, Green's and Stoke's theorem. Prerequisite(s): MATH400. Credits: 3{/slider}

Rest Engineering (1 course)

{slider=CH101 Thermodynamics}Covers the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and physical chemistry as applied to engineering systems. This course provides a foundation in fundamental thermodynamic phenomena, including the first, second and third law of thermodynamics (entropy and free energy, including the molecular basis for these thermodynamic functions), thermodynamic properties, equations of state in real and ideal gases, availability and combustion. The basic laws are used to understand and analyze the performance and efficiency of systems such as propulsion systems, automobile engines, gas turbines, steam power plants, and refrigerators. Special attention is paid to thermodynamics related to global energy issues. Prerequisite(s): CH100 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=CH200 Physical Chemistry}The course focuses on fundamental topics of physical chemistry including the properties of gases, liquids, solids and solutions, thermochemistry and thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, reaction rates, conductance and electromotive force. Prerequisite(s): CH100. Credits: 4{/slider}

{slider=CIV100 Civil Engineering System}An introduction to civil engineering design. Analyze needs, determine capacities and develop design alternatives for civil engineering systems. Structures, water and waste water facilities, geotechnical and transportation systems are studied. Prerequisite(s): GEN100. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=CIV101 Building Construction}Introduction to the legal, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical aspects of building construction. Principles of drawing and specification preparation and cost estimating. Prerequisite(s): GEN100, CIV100. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=CIV102 Surveying and Mapping}Introduction to survey measurements distance, direction and elevations. Traverse computations and adjustment. Recording field measurements by hand and electronically. Emphasis on coordinate geometry calculations. Topographic surveying and mapping. Introduction to GIS (Geographic Information Systems) in order to store, manage, query and map project data. Prereq: MATH150. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=GEN103 Engineering Material and Devices with Lab}Introduction to Materials: review of physical concepts; structure of materials and influence on properties, relative costs of materials; information sources for properties and size standardization. Mechanics of Materials: review of terminology and concepts; stress, strain, elasticity, yield and strength; ultimate stress; Hooke’s Law, Young’s Modulus, Poisson’s Ratio; tension, compression, shear; thermal stress; strain energy; torsion in shafts; deflection of beams; shear, bending moment; stress. Friction and failure of materials. Prerequisite(s): None. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=GEN300 Global Engineering Leadership}Aims to help provide engineers with the business leadership skills they need to advance their careers in enterprise management, being exposed to the latest business trends and thinking from experts in US and Europe. It focuses on the basic principles and practice of leadership in engineering environments. The modules focus on the principles and practice of leadership and management in private, public and not-forprofit engineering organizations. Topics include leadership, management, organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, ethics, innovation, communication, collaboration and competition, and conflict resolution. The course includes team-based projects in which the students have an opportunity to reflect upon and apply what they are learning. Prerequisite(s): None Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ME100 Introduction to Eng. Design and Solid Modelling}This course explores the product design process via team design projects. Student are working through laboratory exercises and products are examined from various perspectives such as societal, historical design, safety and manufacturing. More specifically, subjects such as ideation, sketching, design constraints, solid modeling, decision making, statistical quality control, manufacturing methods and engineering analysis are covered. Prerequisite(s): MATH150. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ME200 Introduction to Material Science}This course analyzes the concepts of materials science and the relation of structure of material properties. More specifically, subjects such as atomic structure, mechanical properties of materials, bonding material transport, phase diagrams, solidification, solid state transformations, and corrosion and oxidation are covered. Prerequisite(s): CH100. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=PH300 Thermodynamics}This course covers the following subjects: Properties of a pure substance, work and heat, laws of thermodynamics, entropy, thermodynamic relations, and cycles. Prerequisite(s): PH100, PH200. Credits: 3{/slider}

Majors: 8 courses (minimum 24 credits – 48 ECTS)

In addition to the core courses above students are required to select a numbers of courses in the following major:

• Electrical Engineering

Minors Electives: 6 courses (18 credits – 36 ECTS)

• Electrical Engineering

 

 

• View the web page for the A.S. in General Engineering program

Major Required: 10 Courses (35 credits – 70 ECTS)

Apart from the General Education and Free Elective requirements, the ASGE curriculum comprises 2 General Engineering courses, 1 Civil Engineering course, 3 Electrical Engineering courses, 2 Computer Engineering courses and 1 Chemical Engineering course. In addition students must choose 1 of the Elective Engineering courses.

 

General Engineering Courses

{slider=GEN100 Introduction to Engineering with Design Lab}Includes an overview of the problems, perspectives, and methods of the engineering profession. Modelling of real-world problems for purposes of optimization, decision-making and design are analyzed. Practical techniques of problem formulation and analysis are also presented. Additionally, practice drawings are explained, and assigned drawings are completed by students both during lab periods and outside of class. Prerequisite(s): None Credits: 4{/slider}

{slider=GEN101 Engineering Mechanics}Focuses on the behavior of mechanical and structural systems under load. Topics include effects and distribution of forces on rigid bodies at rest; kinematics and kinetics of particles; force systems; shear and moment diagrams; force-stress-strain-deformation relationships, including torsion and combined loading; buckling and stability analysis; and, stress/strain transformation. Prerequisite(s): PH100 Credits: 3{/slider}

 

Civil Engineering Course

{slider=CIV100 Civil Engineering System}An introduction to civil engineering design. Analyze needs, determine capacities and develop design alternatives for civil engineering systems. Structures, water and wastewater facilities, geotechnical and transportation systems are studied. Prerequisite(s): GEN100 Credits: 3{/slider}

 

Electrical Engineering Courses

{slider=EL100 Introduction to Electrical circuits with Lab}The course covers the following topics: a) Electrical Quantities and Circuit Variables (charge, current, voltage, resistance, power and energy units), b) Circuit Modelling (sources, circuit elements, Ohm’s law and Kirchhoff’s laws, c) Circuit Reduction Techniques (series, parallel, voltage divider, current divider, delta-star conversion, voltage and current source conversions), d) Circuit Analysis Techniques (mesh and loop current analysis, node voltage analysis), e) Circuit Theorems (maximum power transfer, superposition, Thevenin and Norton), f) Energy Storage Circuit Elements, g) Complex Number Theory (complex plane, polar forms, conversions), h) AC Circuits (sinusoidal waveforms, phase, R.M.S. average values, phasors, analysis using node voltages, loop currents and branch currents). Prerequisite(s): None Credits: 4{/slider}

{slider=EL170 Introduction to Design Systems with Lab}Topics to be covered in this course include Logic gates and Boolean Algebra, Combinational Logic, Arithmetic Circuits and common MSI Logic Circuits, Latches, Flip-flops, Registers and Counters, NMOS and CMOS based Logic Gates. The course also includes lab hours with examples based on Digital systems design using Matlab SW. Prerequisite(s): MATH150 Credits: 4{/slider}

{slider=EL200 Electronic Design I with lab}Provides an introduction to active electronic devices and focuses on the design of analog electronic circuits. More specifically, course subjects include introductory semiconductor physics, p-n junctions, bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), field effect transistors (FETs), basic circuits and applications using transistors (differential amplifiers, digital logic, etc.), Laplace techniques for filter specification, amplification and filtering via linear operational amplifiers (op-amp) circuits. Prerequisite(s): EL100 Credits: 4{/slider}

 

Computer Engineering Courses

{slider=IT150 Programming Concepts}Introduces programming using an object-oriented language. The course emphasizes problem solving and structured programming. Students completing the course should be able to: setup and use a visual software development environment; analyze and explain the behavior of simple programs involving the fundamental programming constructs covered by this unit; and modify and expand short programs that use standard conditional and iterative control structures and functions. Students design, implement, test, and debug a program that uses each of the following fundamental programming constructs: basic computation, simple I/O, standard conditional and iterative structures, and the definition of functions and write simple applications. Prerequisites: None. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT280 Systems Analysis and Design}Covers the systems development life cycle. The course examines the requirements and tools for collecting and structuring data, process modeling and data modeling, interface design and data management. Students acquire skills in using tools and techniques such as interviewing, producing use cases, prototyping and generating UML diagrams. The course provides hands-on experience in designing a system following the 3-tier architecture (presentation, middleware, data storage). Prerequisites: IT150, IT200. Credits: 3{/slider}

 

Chemical Engineering Course

{slider=CH100 General Chemistry}Brief review of fundamentals including stoichiometry, atomic structure, and chemical bonding. Other topics include thermo chemistry, gas laws, properties of solution, and inorganic coordination compounds. Intended primarily for science/engineering majors. Pre-requisites: None. Credits: 4{/slider}

 

Major Electives: Select 1 course (3 credits – 6 ECTS)

ASGE students will select 1 course from the following list:

{slider=GEN103 Engineering Material and Devices}Introduction to Materials: review of physical concepts; structure of materials and influence on properties, relative costs of materials; information sources for properties and size standardization. Mechanics of Materials: review of terminology and concepts; stress, strain, elasticity, yield and strength; ultimate stress; Hooke’s Law, Young’s Modulus, Poisson’s Ratio; tension, compression, shear; thermal stress; strain energy; torsion in shafts; deflection of beams; shear, bending moment; stress. Friction and failure of materials. Prerequisite(s): None Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=CH200 Physical Chemistry}Focuses on fundamental topics of physical chemistry including the properties of gases, liquids, solids and solutions, thermochemistry and thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, reaction rates, conductance and electromotive force. Prerequisite(s): CH100 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=CIV101 Building Construction}Introduction to the legal, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical aspects of building construction. Principles of drawing and specification preparation and cost estimating. Prerequisite(s): GEN100, CIV100 Credits: 3{/slider}

The Advanced Diploma in TESOL Level 5 is a teacher training program aligned to Level 5 of the European Qualifications Framework for Life Long Learning (EQF). It is offered in the framework of the Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature (BAELL).

Level 5 participants certify the knowledge and experience they have acquired with a final knowledge and teaching performance examination. The Advanced Diploma in TESOL Level 5 comprises 5 courses and a final examination, ETECT (English Teaching Competency Test) Level 5, which consists of two papers, Methodology and Language Awareness and measures the level of understanding and the ability to apply communicative language teaching principles and practices. Candidates who fail the ETECT examination can retake the exam during the next two administrations. If they fail again, they are not allowed to retake the exam and they are not awarded the Advanced Diploma in TESOL Level 5.

Courses (5 Courses / 15 Credits)

{slider=ENG201 Language Awareness for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages}Designed to guide participants as they explore how language functions from a linguistic perspective with focus on form, meaning and use, how this knowledge can be transmitted effectively to English language learners, and which resources to use in the search for answers to complex language issues. It is also designed to provide an opportunity for participants to gradually acquire the confidence that they can express themselves concisely on matters related to TESOL both in writing and in discussion with their peers. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=PSY210 Educational Psychology}Introduces the field of educational psychology and explores the development of cognitive functions and language, individual and cultural differences, and research on teaching and learning. The course also covers learning theories, developmental theories, issues of motivation, emotion, class management, intelligence and diversity, as well as understanding measurement and assessment, teaching and learning styles, and special needs. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG310 Introduction to TESOL Methodology}Introduces students to the principles of communicative language teaching. The course includes the theoretical and practical applications of teaching the four skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking and also examines the teaching of grammar. Students investigate different approaches to classroom management and lesson planning, as well as developing an awareness of how to choose materials and techniques appropriately for different age groups. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG311 Advanced TESOL Methodology}Designed to build on the techniques and principles of modern communicative language teaching covered in the Introduction to Methodology course. This course aims to deepen students’ knowledge by focusing on specific aspects of language teaching and encouraging them to approach classroom materials and teaching in a more critical and creative manner. Particular attention is given to special topics, Second Language Teaching Methods and Approaches, technology in education, learning difficulties, phonetics and phonology, and error correction. In addition, testing and evaluation, and the teaching of grammar and lexis are explored. During this course, students are expected to be able to overcome the limitations of course books by adapting or supplementing materials in order to produce a more communicative lesson, one which reflects their own students’ needs and interests. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=ENG410c Practicum in TESOL I}This course is designed to prepare students for actual classroom teaching, building up their experience and confidence through micro-teaching and observations before teaching in an actual language classroom. During this course, students are expected to plan and teach lessons. Students will participate in peer-teaching sessions, as well as teaching in a real language classroom. They are required to do a minimum of 20 hours of observation and teaching in addition to attending classes for peer-teaching, feedback, and instruction. Credits: 3{/slider}

• View the web page for the B.S.I. Application & Game Development program

Requirements – 5 courses / 15 credits (30 ECTS)

{slider=IT205 Advanced Programming}Enhances students’ Java programming skills and prepares them to successfully obtain professional certifications. The course teaches advanced object-oriented concepts such as inheritance and polymorphism and applies them to the Java programming language so that students can gain a better understanding of interfaces & abstract classes. Other important aspects covered are concurrency (threads), generics, inner classes and exceptions. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT200. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT380 Computer Graphics}Provides students with the fundamentals of programming for computer graphics and analyzes the hardware and software principles of interactive raster graphics. Topics include interactive graphics, animation, color, 2-D and 3-D modelling and transformations, viewing transformations, projections, rendering techniques, graphical software packages and graphics systems. Students will use a standard computer graphics API to reinforce concepts and study fundamental computer graphics algorithms. Prerequisite(s): IT150, MATH150, MATH300. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT385 Game Design Principles & Development Platforms}The course introduces the basic methods and platforms used in game design. It focuses on analyzing the mechanics of gameplay and how these mechanics affect the player experience. It also introduces the student to the main game platforms available in the market. The students gain hands-on experience through practical assignments such as creating paper and digital prototypes and improving the overall gaming experience by iterative design processes. Special attention is paid to the Unity platform. Students practice on Unity by setting up a 2D project, creating Prefabs, working with movement buttons, action buttons and the physics of collisions, using a sprite sheet, and integrating the Dolby Audio API. Prerequisite(s): IT150 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT410 Distributed Application Development}Investigates the design and analysis of distributed systems from wide-area communication networks through local-area clusters of workstations, to shared-memory multiprocessors. Focus is on object-oriented client/server applications. Topics include building and consuming a web service, configuring and customizing a web service, calling web methods asynchronously, building a remoting client and server, creating and serializing remotable types, performing remoting operations asynchronously, and managing the lifetime of remote objects. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT200, IT320, IT240, IT370 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT475 Web Application Development}Introduces web application development, covering configuration of web and application servers, and development of client and server-side scripts. It explores web application security, web authentication, session state management, and web services. Emphasizes contemporary and adaptable technologies, such as RESTful approaches and modern development frameworks, for creating dynamic web applications. The course covers techniques for web application development, custom user controls, and binding user interface controls to data sources. Additionally, it introduces advanced programming concepts and modern tools for developing graphical user interfaces. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT200, IT320 Credits: 3{/slider}

Electives - 2 courses / 6 credits (12 ECTS)

{slider=IT300 Networks and Telecommunications}Covers all aspects of computer networks, from the physical transmission of signals, through the protocols required for the safe transmission of data, to the end-to-end services built on the communications backbone. Wired and wireless networks are covered, and special emphasis is placed on the transportation of real-time audio and video media. There is also a strong focus on support and services for wired and wireless communication systems. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT160 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT330 Compilers}Introduces students to compilers and language translation. Focus is given to aspects of lexical, syntactic and semantic analysis including language theory and implementation. Topics covered in the course include finite state machines, regular expressions, and top-down and bottom-up parsing techniques, code generation and optimization, subroutine calls, symbol table management, LL and LR parser generators. On successful completion of the course, students will be able to identify the various phases of the compiling process, including algorithms and data structures for their implementation in recursive high-level imperative programming languages. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT220 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT450 Software Engineering}Effective software engineers need to understand the activities performed during each stage of the development cycle including analysis of requirements, design, implementation, testing, documentation and transition. Hands-on experience is gained throughout the duration of the course on selected aspects of the software engineering lifecycle. Lectures will take place mostly in a computer laboratory. Prerequisite(s): IT150, IT200, IT280 Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT198 Information Systems Support Projects in Operational Environment}Information Systems (IS) are playing a vital and expanding role in business and society in general. Organizations and businesses of all sizes have sizable network and computer infrastructure and require highly skilled administrators who have the experience and knowledge to manage these seemingly complicated and complex operations. This course will cover the basics of supporting an Information System in a hands-on lab environment. More specifically, the course will provide the students with a comprehensive skill set geared towards installing, configuring, and updating hardware and software, as well as fixing any issue related to a company’s equipment that may come up on a daily basis. Prerequisite(s): IT150. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT199 Application Designing Projects in Operational Environment}Introduces students to the fundamental concepts and notations of application design. Effective design and implementation of applications can have profound, positive implications on productivity, efficiency, accuracy, and satisfaction in a huge range of environments. Upon completion of the course students should be familiar with the application design process as well as with basic design principles. Moreover, the student will be able to gather and analyze the customer business functions and design an application solution to meet the prioritized business requirements. Prerequisite(s): IT150. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT298 Information Systems Maintenance Projects in Operational Environment}Information Systems (IS) are playing a vital and expanding role in business and society in general. Organizations and businesses of all sizes have sizable network and computer infrastructure and require highly skilled administrators who have the experience and knowledge to manage these seemingly complicated and complex operations. This course will expand the knowledge of using and administrating an Information System by focusing on Information Systems Maintenance methods in a hands-on lab environment. More specifically, the course will provide the students with a comprehensive skill set geared towards modifying an information system to continually satisfy organizational and user requirements. Prerequisite(s): IT198, IT240. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT299 Software Development Projects in Operational Environment}Introduces students through hands on experience to the fundamental concepts of programming with the emphasis being laid on the whole of the software development process. More specifically, it introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of designing, implementing and testing software applications. Upon completion of the course students should be able to explain fundamental concepts of software development processes, including software development lifecycle, phases, iterations, and practices. Moreover, they will be able to apply basic techniques of requirements elicitation and modeling, including basic data and user interface modeling. Finally, programming best practices such as coding style standards and code documentation are thoroughly examined. Prerequisite(s): IT199, IT240. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT398 Information Systems Administration Projects in Operational Environment}Information Systems (IS) are playing a vital and expanding role in business and society in general. Organizations and businesses of all sizes have sizable network and computer infrastructure and require highly skilled administrators who have the experience and knowledge to manage these seemingly complicated and complex operations. This course will cover the basics of using and administrating an Information System in a hands-on lab environment. More specifically, the course will provide the students with a comprehensive skill set geared towards administration of computer networks and systems, including installation, configuration, maintenance, monitoring and troubleshooting. Prerequisite(s): IT198, IT240, IT298. Credits: 3{/slider}

{slider=IT399 Platform Implementation Projects in Operational Environment}In IT, a platform is the basic hardware and software on which software applications or services can be hosted. This course covers common technical aspects of platform implementation as well as processes to effectively manage the implementation. Moreover, it allows students to learn tactical skills and responsibilities required based on their role as well as develop a holistic view of all team roles and responsibilities. Finally, hands on experience in the lab and group projects will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills they need in order to apply platform implementation best practices. Prerequisite(s): IT199, IT240, IT299. Credits: 3{/slider}