University Bulletin
Undergraduate Degree Programs
IST 097
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2001
IST 098
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2001
IST 099
(IL)
Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Summer 2005
IST 110
(GS)
Information, People and Technology (3) The use, analysis and design of information systems and technologies to organize, coordinate, and inform human enterprises.
Effective: Summer 2005
IST 110H
(GS)
Information, People and Technology (3) The use, analysis and design of information systems and technologies to organize, coordinate, and inform human enterprises.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
IST 110S
(GS)
Information, People and Technology (3) The use, analysis and design of information systems and technologies to organize, coordinate, and inform human enterprises.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
IST 110S
(GS)
Information, People and Technology (3) The use, analysis and design of information systems and technologies to organize, coordinate, and inform human enterprises.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
IST 110S
(GS)
Information, People and Technology (3) The use, analysis and design of information systems and technologies to organize, coordinate, and inform human enterprises.
Effective: Fall 2010 Ending: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
IST 111
Seminar in IST (1) Introduction to academic requirements, career planning & information literacy for students majoring in College of IST.
Effective: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
IST 111S
Seminar in Information Sciences and Technology (1) Introduction to academic requirements, career planning, and information literacy for students majoring in the College of Information Sciences and Technology.
Effective: Spring 2001
IST 130
(GA)
Emerging Technologies in Popular Culture (3) A survey course that explores emerging technologies used to produce and consume popular cultural artifacts.
Effective: Summer 2009
IST 197
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2001
IST 197A
Introduction to Photoshop (1) Hands-on use of the tools and features in the powerful image editing application of Adobe Photoshop. Software on its latest version (CS3).
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
IST 198
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2001
IST 210
Organization of Data (4) Introduction to concept of databases including the storage, manipulation, evaluation, and display of data and related issues.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
IST 110
IST 211
Advanced Topics in Relational Database Management Systems (3) In depth coverage of: database administration, advanced Structures Query Language inquires, normalization, referential integrity; troubleshooting, tweaking; implementation dependent transactions, embedded SQL, Open Database Connectivity.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 210
IST 212
Object-Oriented Database Systems (3) Introduction to object-oriented database systems.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 210
IST 213
Advanced Topics in Data Management (3) Introduction to emerging technologies and special applications of database management systems.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 211
IST 214
Database Management Project (3) Project course in database management systems.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 210, IST 211
IST 220
Networking and Telecommunications (3) Introduction to digital network topologies; transmission media, signal modulation, digital packet switching and routing, systems integration, communications management, and security.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 110
IST 221
Introduction to Telecommunications Systems (3) Telephony, digital telecommunications, private telecommunication systems, transmission media, signaling, switching and networking, and amplitude modulation.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 220
IST 222
Voice and Data Communications (3) Noise in communications systems, types of modulation, transmission codes, terminals, interfaces, and the telephone.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 221
IST 223
Protocols and Networks (3) The telephone network, modems, protocols, network configurations, Internet and emerging technologies, error correction, fiber optics.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 220
IST 224
Wireless Systems (3) Wave propagation, transmission lines, antennas and waveguides, microwave radio communications, satellite communications, and cellular telephones.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 223
IST 225
PC Hardware Basics (3) Preparation for PC hardware support: Students learn data recovery and how to build, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair PC's.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 220
IST 226
Networking Essentials (3) Concepts for peer-to-peer and server-based network:International Organization for Standardization-Open Systems Interconnection (ISO-OSI) reference model, industry standards, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and optimization.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 220
IST 227
Network Administration (3) Administering peer-to-peer and client/server networks: Planning, installation, server configuration, resource management, remote access, performance monitoring, and optimization.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 226
IST 228
Advanced Network Administration (3) TCP/IP planning, installation, configuration: IP addressing, subnetting, routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS), address/name resolution, Domain Name System (DNS); database, web, mail server management.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 226
IST 230
Language, Logic, and Discrete Mathematics (3) Introduction to formal languages, mathematical logic, and discrete mathematics, with applications to information sciences and technology.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
MATH 110 orMATH 140
IST 240
Introduction to Computer Languages (3) Introduction to the specification and application of languages and language paradigms that interact with computers.
Effective: Spring 2002
Prerequisite:
CMPSC 101
Concurrent:
IST 230
IST 247
Contemporary Projects in Software Development (3) The analysis, design, coding, testing, and documentation of a software project using state-of-the art languages/tools and concepts.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
CMPSC 302;IST 211 orIST 256
IST 250
New Media and the Web (3) Introduction to how the World Wide Web utilizes emerging technologies. Students acquire conceptual understanding of constructing Web sites.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 110 or concurrent enrollment
IST 255
Fundamentals of Web Administration (3) An introduction to fundamental web administration concepts: Internet, graphic design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), security, legal/ethical implications, Internet business.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 250
IST 256
Programming for the Web (3) An introduction to fundamental Web programming concepts: Advanced Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Dynamic Hypertext Markup Language (DHTML), extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Warehouses, JavaScript, common Gateway Interface (CGI), and Java.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 250
IST 257
Advanced Web Administration (3) Web site server installation, access, management, security, performance monitoring and optimization, network services, and troubleshooting.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 255
IST 258
Web Administration Studio (3) Web Administration option capstone course: Students plan and build a fully functioning Web site that meets client needs.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 255, IST 256
IST 260W
Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design (3) Introduction to systems analysis and design, stressing the process of requirements acquisition, specification, design, and implementation.
Effective: Summer 1999 Ending: Fall 2009
Prerequisite:
IST 110
IST 260W
Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design (3) Introduction to systems analysis and design, stressing the process of requirements acquisition, specification, design, and implementation.
Effective: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
Prerequisite:
IST 110, IST 210, IST 220 andENGL 015
IST 271
Integrated Business and Manufacturing Processes (3) History, principles, supply-chain management, enterprise system, resources, automation, process economics, data organization, and metrics development.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 210, IST 295A
Concurrent:
IST 273
IST 272
Electronic Essentials (3) Introduction to electronics, digital logic, data acquisition, and computer automation.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 271, MATH 110
Concurrent:
CMPBD 204
or
CMPSC 101
IST 273
Mechanical Essentials (3) Introduction to statics, strength of material, and metallurgy.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
MATH 110
Concurrent:
IST 271
IST 274
Tools of Manufacturing Processes (3) Examination of industry tools, their applications, and study of applications and tool usage that represents the total business and manufacturing process.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 271, IST 273
Concurrent:
IST 272
IST 295A
Distributed Team Project (1-3) Supervised experience in which student teams work on information system design projects gathered from industry or units within the University.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
IST 110
IST 295B
IST Internship (1-3) Supervised work experience where the student is employed in an information sciences and technology position in industry, government, or academia.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
IST 110
IST 296
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2000
IST 297
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2000
IST 297A
Technology in the Classroom (3) Introduce students to basic professional skills needed to ensure a successful and smooth transition into the professional world.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
IST 297A
Technology in the Classroom (3) Introduce students to basic professional skills needed to ensure a successful and smooth transition into the professional world.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
IST 297B
Supervised Experience in Instructional Support (2) Introduction to best practices in and supervision of instructional support activities such as coaching, team facilitation, grading, and learning assessment.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
IST 297B
Supervised Experience in Instructional Support (1) Introduction to best practices in and supervision of instructional support activities such as coaching, team facilitation, grading, and learning assessment.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
IST 297C
Seoul Experience (1) This course will explore newly emerging networking, telecommunications and information security technologies and offer an in-depth analysis of the gap between the U.S. and South Korea in the adoption of these technologies.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
IST 298
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2001
IST 301
Information and Organizations (3) Overview of organizational structures and functions. Includes information processing and analytic perspectives of organizations.
Effective: Summer 2003
Prerequisite:
IST 210, IST 220
IST 302
IT Project Management (3) Exploration and application of the basic concepts, methodologies, and tools of project management in the field of information sciences and technology.
Effective: Summer 2003
Prerequisite:
IST 210, IST 220
IST 311
Object-Oriented Design and Software Applications (3) Introduction to object-oriented applications including applications in an Object Oriented Design (OOD) language or OOD languages.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
CMPSC 102 orCMPSC 101;IST 240
IST 321
Information Technology and Systems Integration I (3) Introductory course on integration of information technology into different systems, including the planning, development, and implementation of the integration.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 240
IST 321L
Information Technology and Systems Integration I (3) Introductory course on integration of information technology into different systems, including the planning, development, and implementation of the integration.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite:
IST 240
IST 321P
Information Technology and Systems Integration I (0) Introductory course on integration of information technology into different systems, including the planning, development, and implementation of the integration.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite:
IST 240
IST 331
Organization and Design of Information Systems: User and System Principles (3) Interdisciplinary survey of topics related to the use and usability of information systems.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
IST 230
IST 341
(US;IL)
Human Diversity in the Global Information Technology (3) Globalization, human diversity and their impacts on IT products, work, workforce, and the knowledge economy and social inclusion in general.
Effective: Spring 2008 Ending: Summer 2010
Prerequisite:
IST 110
IST 341
(US;IL)
Human Diversity in the Global Information Economy (3) Globalization, human diversity and their impacts on IT products, work, workforce, and the knowledge economy and social inclusion in general.
Effective: Fall 2010 Future: Fall 2010
Prerequisite:
IST 110
IST 390
Introduction to Professional Development (1) Interdisciplinary course to introduce students to the issues, concepts and skills involved in successfully transitioning into professional life.
Effective: Summer 2005
IST 397
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2001
IST 398
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2001
IST 402
Emerging Issues and Technologies (3 per semester/maximum of 9) Introduction to emerging issues, technology forecasting and analysis; overview of emerging issues and leading technologies in IST and how they impact information systems, users, the IT labor force and society.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
IST 210, IST 220
IST 402H
Emerging Issues and Technologies (3 per semester/maximum of 9) Introduction to emerging issues, technology forecasting and analysis; overview of emerging issues and leading technologies in IST and how they impact information systems, users, the IT labor force and society.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
Prerequisite:
IST 210, IST 220
IST 411
Distributed-Object Computing (3) Introduction to distributed-object computing and its use in client/server and real-world computing applications.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 311
IST 412
The Engineering of Complex Software Systems (3) Introduction to the engineering of complex software systems including software system specification, design and implementation, integration and test, and evolution.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
IST 311
IST 413
Usability Engineering (3) This course addresses activities in the system development process that ensure usability. It considers the emerging concept of usability, requirements gathering and analysis, activity design, information design, interaction design, documentation design, user testing and usability evaluation.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite:
IST 331
IST 420
Fundamentals of Systems and Enterprise Integration (3) Introductory course on integration of information technology into different venues, including the planning, development, and implementation of the integration.
Effective: Summer 2003
Prerequisite:
IST 240, IST 301, IST 302
IST 421
Advanced Enterprise Integration: Technologies and Applications (3) Advanced course on the integration of information technology into systems applications.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
IST 420
IST 425
(MGMT 425, ENGR 425)
New Venture Creation (3) Via problem-based learning, teams define new business ventures to meet current market needs, develop business plans, and present to investors.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite:
ECON 002 orECON 004 orECON 014;CAS 100
IST 426
(ENGR 426, MGMT 426)
Invention Commercialization (3) Working with Penn State inventions selected by the Intellectual Property Office, student teams define an optimum commercialization path each technology.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite:
ECON 002 orECON 004 orECON 014;CAS 100
IST 431
The Information Environment (3) Survey of social environment of information technology themes: Community, sovereignty, privacy, ethics, economics, and knowledge management.
Effective: Fall 2004
Prerequisite:
IST 210, IST 220
IST 432
Legal and Regulatory Environment of Information Science and Technology (3) Legal environment of information technology, constitutional/political issues, intellectual property, management, e-commerce, privacy, access, computer contracting, cyberspace regulation.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite:
IST 301 orSRA 231 or equivalent
IST 440W
Information Sciences and Technology Integration and Problem Solving (3) Problem-based approach to technology integration by focussing on real-life problems faced by an organization.
Effective: Fall 2002
Prerequisite:
ENGL 202C orENGL 202D seventh-semester standing (this course is intended for seniors) and the five common course requirements plus at least three of the required courses in an option
IST 441
Information Retrieval and Organization (3) Introductory course for seniors and graduate students covering the practices, issues, and theoretical foundations of organizing and analyzing information and information content for the purpose of providing access to textual and nontextual information resources. Introduces students to the principles of information storage and retrieval systems and databases.
Effective: Spring 2004
Prerequisite:
IST 210, IST 240
IST 442
(IL)
Information Technology in an International Context (3) International concepts to improve strategies for the design, dissemination, and use of information technology.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
IST 110
IST 443
IT Professional Services Theory and Practice (3) Explores and applies the basic concepts, methodologies, tools, and techniques of consulting and professional service organizations in information sciences and technology.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
IST 210, IST 220 . Prerequisite or concurrent:IST 302 orIST 412
IST 444
Advanced IT Professional Services (3) Explores advanced IT professional services topics, and the unique application of consulting methods in various industry sectors.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
IST 443
IST 445H
Globalization Trends and World Issues (3) This course covers trends in globalization and their influence on U.S. policy making as well as the role of the U.S. in international issues.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
6 credits of honors course work
IST 446
An Introduction to Building Computer/Video Games (3) An interdisciplinary course that introduces students to process and techniques involved in developing a video or computer game.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
IST 311, IST 331 or approval of program
IST 451
Network Security (3) Fundamental issues and concepts of network security, network security technologies and protocols, and emerging technologies in network security.
Effective: Summer 2004
Prerequisite:
IST 220
IST 452
Legal and Regulatory Environment of Privacy and Security (3) Exploration of legal, regulatory, public policy, and ethical issues related to security and privacy for information technology professionals in public institutions, private enterprise, and IT services.
Effective: Spring 2007
Prerequisite:
IST 301 orSRA 231 or equivalent
IST 453
Legal, Regulatory, Policy Environment of Cyber Forensics (3) Legal, regulatory and public policy environment of computer and network forensics that constrain investigatory and monitoring activities in computer and network environments.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
IST 110 and 6th-semester standing or higher
IST 454
Computer and Cyber Forensics (3) Fundamental issues and concepts of computer forensics; aspects of computer and cyber crime; methods to uncover, protect, exploit, and document digital evidence; tools, techniques, and procedure to perform computer and cyber crime investigation.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
IST 220
IST 456
Security and Risk Management (3) Contemporary Security Issues; security management processes, architecture and models; risk analysis and management; security planning, analysis and safeguards; security policies development and administration; contingency planning, incidence handling and response; and security standards and certification processes.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
IST 220
IST 461
Database Management and Administration (3) Introduces advanced topics in database management systems that are fundamental to effective administration of enterprise information systems.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
IST 210, IST 240
IST 462
Database Modeling and Applications (3) This course introduces advanced topics in database modeling and applicaitons.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
IST 210, IST 240
IST 489H
Research Methods for the Information Sciences and Technology (3) Seminar course focused on approaches to studying information and communication technologies and writing theses and other research reports.
Effective: Summer 2006
Prerequisite:
IST 110 honors standing or permission of program
IST 495
Internship (1-18) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Effective: Fall 1999
Prerequisite:
prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor
IST 496
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, that are supervised on an individual basis and that fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2000
IST 497
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2000
IST 498
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 2001
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