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Information Systems Technologies is a baccalaureate degree major designed to prepare students for careers in a wide variety of work settings that rely on end-user computerized information technologies to accomplish organizational goals at the school's level. The curriculum recognizes that end users must have good computer application skills as well as an understanding of the principles of organizations and systems, including an awareness of technological, economic, political, social, and cultural factors. Many courses require significant hands-on computer activities related to applications software, networking communications, and computer troubleshooting and maintenance. Students may also choose five courses from an approved list to reflect their personal interests in Information Systems Technologies.

Students entering the Information Systems Technologies degree must be able to keyboard at a competency level adequate enough to complete a variety of computer related tasks and assignments (generally considered at 30 wpm or above.) Significant computer resources are available to students in the program for instructional purposes and for completion of assignments. The courses are based on a nationally recognized model curriculum, Organizational and End-user Information Systems by the Organizational Systems Research Association (OSRA). Graduates of this program will meet the continuing needs of business and industry for personnel to use computer systems technologies within organizations utilizing end-user information systems. They will be able to supervise the planning and implementation of information systems in work/office environments, and to deal with people, procedures, and equipment resources of companies in this country or abroad. The Capstone Option is available to qualified students entering these programs. More information about The Capstone Option can be found in Chapter 4 of the Undergraduate Catalog.

College of Applied Sciences and Arts
Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Systems Technologies

Approved Major Electives*

• IST 240-3 - Desktop Publishing
• IST 308-3 - Forms Analysis, Design, and Control
• IST 312-3 - Programming II (Advanced Java)
• IST 350    - Technical Career Subjects (varies; Web Page Applications)
• IST 360-3 - Network Security
• IST 370-3 - Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL
• IST 372-3 - Oracle Database Administration
• IST 405-3 - Installation and Configuration of Internet Services
• IST 416-3 - Telecommunications
• IST 426-3 - Application Development Environments (Advanced Programming)
• EST 315-3 - Network Installation and Administration
• EST 223-3 - Electronis Certification Test Preparation
• EST 415-3 - Advanced Network Installation and Administration
• WED 418-3 - Training and Development in Adminstrative Services
• AD 242-3 - Introduction to Computer Graphics
• AD 332-3 - Computer Graphics
• MCMA 360-3 - Digital Communications and the Information Society
• *School's approval required for other substitutions.

Web Based Major Delivery

The IST degree consists of 100, 200, 300, and 400 division courses. The lower level (100 and 200 numbers) should be taken before the higher level courses. Southern Illinois University Carbondale delivers only the 300 and 400 division IST courses in the online environment. Therefore, the online student must have satisfied certain prerequisites prior to taking designated Southern Illinois University Carbondale IST online courses.

Web based delivery at Southern Illinois University Carbondale means:

1. You will receive general instructional materials for each course when the registration process is complete. It is your responsibility to contact each instructor with an email message so that your user identification and password can be assigned giving you access to the course (Interface used is WebCT).
2. Weekly deadlines are posted and must be followed in order to succeed. You must follow the assignment and test schedules of each course. Each faculty member will provide dates and procedures for completion of work.
3. You will complete class activities in a different manner and time format.
4. Grading procedures and all policies are followed as stated in the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Undergraduate Catalog.

Prerequisites Required

• A minimum of 2.0 GPA on Southern Illinois University Carbondale's 4.0 scale for all prior post-secondary course work.
• Satisfactory completion of prerequisite courses
• Ability to keyboard at 30 wpm or better.
• Ownership of or ready and frequent access to computer hardware and software that meets minimum specifications is required
• Additional software may be required for specific courses (identified upon course registration)

Minimum Technology Requirements For Online Courses

Students enrolled in IST web-based delivery courses are expected to have a basic knowledge of microcomputer operating systems and of various types of software. They will also be expected to have access to, as well as be able to, use the hardware and software described below. Due to the rapid rate of change in technology, it is anticipated that hardware and software requirements will be upgraded on a regular basis.

• 266 MHz or greater (Intel Pentium or AMD processor)
• Windows 98® , ME®, 2000®, or XP®
• Microsoft Office 97®, 98®, 2000®, or XP®
• Microsoft Word®
• Microsoft PowerPoint®
• Microsoft Excel® (for selected courses)
• Microsoft Access® (for selected courses)
• Microsoft Project 98® or 2000® (for selected courses)
• Microsoft Visio 5.0® or later (for selected courses)
• Current anti-virus application (regularly updated)
• 64MB RAM or greater
• 3 GB hard drive or larger
• 56.6 kps modem, DSL, or cable modem
• 1024x768 or greater monitor and video card
• Sound card with speakers
• CD ROM
• Inkjet or laser printer
• Current E-mail address
• Internet service provider (ISP) account
• Unzipping utilities such as PKZip or Winzip
• Recent version of Internet Explorer or Netscape browser

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