CIT 430: Storage Area Networks. To present the benefits of storage area networks (SANs) to corporate users and enables them to deploy SAN technology effectively. Designed as an introduction to SANs, Storage Area Network Fundamentals develops an understanding of SAN basics and shows how to plan, implement, and manage a SAN. This course covers the topologies, protocols, and products required to implement and manage efficient SANs. Prerequisites: CIT 420, COS 311 with grades of C or better. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

CIT 440: Introduction to Client/Server. Students explore basic concepts underlying client/server computing, emphasizing the event-driven programming paradigm and graphical user environment. They also become familiar with a client/server application development tool such as Power Builder or Visual Basic. Prerequisites: CIT 255, CIT 350, CIT 420. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

CIT 450: Web Engineering. To introduce and provide perspectives on Web-based system development. Emphasis is placed on processes and methodologies of managing information on the Web. Students will utilize development tools, skills, and case studies to evaluate Web-based systems by focusing on performance testing and Web matrices. Students will learn how to maintain and reuse Web-based systems and the components that comprise those systems. Prerequisites: COS 311, CIT 350, CIT 355, CIT 420 with grades of C or better. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

CIT 451: VoIP Architecture. Introduces new techniques in which bypassing of the old circuit-switched hardware, soft switches streamline message traffic providing a much more efficient service development environment. Prerequisite: CIT 211. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

CIT 452: Mobile & Wireless Design. Introduces the mobile and wireless design techniques from the developer's perspective; offering in-depth analysis of the complete range of network technologies, details development options for building Smart Client, Thin Client, and messaging applications, as well as PIM. Prerequisites: CIT 211. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

CIT 453: Network Management. Introduces the theoretical backgrounds and practical aspects of networking in three parts: Part I deals with background material on networking and networking technologies (Ethernet, bridges, and switches). Part II addresses network management architectures and protocols to lay the foundation for SNMP management, broadband management, and TNM. Part III focuses on network management applications, tools to monitor network parameters, and network management systems to manage networks. This course enables students to move on to the networking industry or to pursue or continue research in the field. It is useful for both computer science and electrical/computer engineering courses in networking. Prerequisites: CIT 251 or CIT 361. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

CIT 460: Advanced Client/Server. In this course students apply skills and knowledge to develop a client/server application using object-oriented analysis and design. Using a graphical user interface (GUI) client and database server, students design and implement a business application. Prerequisite: CIT 440. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

CIT 470: Information Architecture. This course shows information architects, designers, and web site developers how to build large-scale and maintainable web sites that are easy to navigate and appealing to users. Prerequisite: CIT 220. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

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