The program is especially suited to students with an interest in quantitative topics with an applied rather than theoretical emphasis complemented with a firm grounding in computing. The curriculum includes three required database courses focusing on the relational database technology, database design and database programming. This concentration would be appropriate for anyone seeking a career in database administration, database design, database application development, and DBMS development. The concentration also provides an excellent foundation for advanced graduate study. CSC 551 Distributed Database Systems CSC 589 Topics in Databases Data Communications Concentration Data Communications Concentration is the study of traditional computer systems and software development.
Students choose from a variety of courses in data communications protocols and networking.
This concentration would be appropriate for anyone seeking a career in network software development, integration of network projects into existing system applications, or other work in a traditional computer center that uses networks. 566 Voice and Data Integration TDC 568 Network Management Systems Foundations Concentration Systems Foundations Concentration is a concentration for students who desire current, advanced broad base technical work in computing technology. This is a flexible program that may be customized to the students particular needs and interests. Credit for courses taken outside of the school will only be given if approved by a faculty advisor. Courses suggested for any Prerequisite Phase in any concentration do not count for elective credit.