2022-2023 Catalog

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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Information Technology - Concentration: Internet of Things

The primary objective of the Internet of Things concentration (IoT) is to prepare individuals for employment in the field of computer science as an entry-level IoT technician. With the acquired skills and knowledge gained, the student will learn how to implement sensors, microcontrollers, with cloud-based storage, learn how to program embedded devices with serious consideration on security. Students will also develop strong critical-thinking skills and will learn by doing within a hands-on lab environment.

Accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) will be pursued in 2024.

General Education Requirements

Note: All courses must be from the Approved Courses for General Education courses for each category listed in the General Education section of this catalog.

Learning Support

Additional courses may be required to overcome deficiencies in English, mathematics, and reading.

Typical Program of Study

Fall

CITC 1302 - Introduction to Networking Credits: 3
EDUC 1030 - ♦College and Lifelong Learning Credits: 3
ENGL 1010 - ♦English Composition I Credits: 3
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications Credits: 3
MATH 1530 - ♦Introductory Statistics Credits: 3

Spring

CITC 1300 - Beginning HTML and CSS Credits: 3
CITC 1301 - Introduction to Programming and Logic Credits: 3
CITC 1303 - Database Concepts Credits: 3
CITC 1341 - Introduction to the Internet of Things Credits: 3
Elective - Communication (an approved elective from the general education core) Credits: 3

Fall

CITC 1332 - UNIX/Linux Operating System Credits: 3
CITC 2345 - Cloud Computing Credits: 3
CITC 2357 - Security of the Internet of Things Credits: 3
ECON 2100 - ♦Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
HUM 2350 - ♦Technology in Society Credits: 3

Spring

CISP 2410 - Assembly and Computer Organization Credits: 4
CITC 2326 - Network Security Credits: 3
CITC 2343 - Programming Embedded Systems Credits: 3
CITC 2390 - CIT Capstone Credits: 3
PHYS 1030 - ♦Survey of Physics Credits: 4
or
PSCI 1010 - ♦Principles of Physical Science Credits: 4

Total Credit Hours: 62

For Further Information

John McMeen
Department Head/Instructor
Computer and Information Sciences
Telephone: 423.354.5213
jnmcmeen@NortheastState.edu

or

David Blair
Instructor
Computer and Information Sciences
Telephone: 423.354.5269
dlblair@NortheastState.edu

or

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