message queues; how to lock/unlock files and records; semaphores; shared memory; and remote procedure calls (RPCs). Prerequisite: CIT 251. Credit: 3 semester hours.

CIT 352: Network Communications Technology. Explains the fundamentals of data communications, including basic LAN and WAN engineering, modems and other forms of data communications equipment; broadband infrastructure and network services, and the protocols and equipment that make the global Internet a reality. Prerequisites: CIT 230 or Consent of Instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

CIT 355: Interactive Multimedia Research & Design. CIT 256 is a project intensive course, which builds on the principles and concepts covered in CIT 255 - Multimedia Production. Topics for this course include media optimization, advanced multimedia techniques, color correction, advanced raster images, image manipulation, sound and video file formats, marquees and animation. Students will also study the theoretical foundations of multimedia including human computer interaction theory. Prerequisites: CIT 255 with a grade of C or better. Credit: 3 semester hours.

CIT 360: Advanced Web Programming. This course will cover the way Web applications are developed with XML and ASP. NET. Built on Microsoft's .NET framework the course guides the student from beginning Web applications, to object-oriented programming, to using advanced Web form server controls. Students will effectively design interactive and dynamic Web applications within a server-based scripting environment and learn to successfully convert databases from Access to SQL Server and work with arrays, collections, and control structures. Prerequisite: CIT 220. Credit: 3 semester hours.

CIT 362: Windows Desktop/Server OS Administration. This course introduces the intermediate to advanced topics; demonstrating how to install, configure, and maintain Windows Server 2003; includes setting up users, computers, and printers; managing networked file and print servers; creating an e-mail server; and how to keep all data protected and secure. Prerequisite: CIT 222 or Consent of Instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

CIT 370: Information Technology Project Management. In this course students will learn the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. Various project management philosophies will be covered. Students will be prepared to engage in leadership roles in project management activities. Prerequisite: CIT 120. Credit: 3 semester hours.

CIT 411: Advanced WAN Technologies. An advanced course encompassing the design and configuration of secure, converged wide-area networks. Topics include siteto-site VPNs, MPLS, AAA, RADIUS, CBACs, and securing WAN devices. Prerequisite: CIT 212. Credit: 3 semester hours.

securing WAN devices. Prerequisite: CIT 212. Credit: 3 semester hours.

CIT 412: Optimizing Converged Networks. A capstone course encompassing the optimization of converged networks. Topics include queuing, traffic shaping, and Quality of Service for wired and wireless, voice, and video networks. Prerequisites: CIT 311, 312, and 411. Credit: 3 semester hours.

CIT 420: Advanced Database & Data Mining. To introduce the advanced database techniques and the use of SQL, interface, data preparation for data mining addresses an issue unfortunately ignored by most authorities on data mining. Data preparation has traditionally taken a backseat to the more alluring question of how best to extract meaningful knowledge. But without adequate preparation of your data, the return on the resources invested in mining is certain to be disappointing. Prerequisites: COS 410 with a grade of C or better. Credit: 3 semester hours.

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: 3 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: 3 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: 3 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: 3 semester hours.

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