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32 courses with the subject IT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

IT 110Information Technology Problem Solving3

Statistics Course

Subject: IT
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 111LManagerial Statistics

g) duction and Consumption d problems. 108

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 114LIntroduction To Java

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: An introductory course in Java programming that exposes students to the concepts involved in using a higher-level, object-oriented programming language. The course will explain the program development process and give students lots of hands-on experience writing small Java programs. Course Note: The course serves as a prerequisite to other IT courses. CS 114L and IT 114L are the same course. This course is cross-listed as: CS 114L Distribution Area: Mathematics and Technology Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Completion or placement into MATH 115 or higher Course Catalog ID: 013182 Course Offer Number: 2

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 115LIntroduction to Java Part2

Subject: IT
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 116Introduction to Scripting

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) 961

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 117Intermediate Scripting

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course, a continuation of IT 116 Introduction to Scripting, covers advanced features of scripting languages such as objects and regular expressions. Programming assignments will emphasize tasks that a system administrator might perform. Students will learn to use an industry standard framework to assist in the creation of a web application. Distribution Area: Mathematics and Technology Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: IT 116 Course Catalog ID: 039999 Course Offer Number: 1 IT 187SL - Science Gateway Seminar I 962

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 220Computer Forensics I

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course covers topics related to computer forensics and criminal justice and is, by its nature, a multi-disciplinary course. Forensics is the use of science in a course of law. Computer Forensics and this course looks specifically at how one obtains evidence off of a computer, other digital devices and from network messages and logs, preserving the evidentiary chain, and the legal aspects of the search and seizure of computers and related equipment/information. Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: MSIS 110 or IT 110 or permission of instructor Course Catalog ID: 037622 Course Offer Number: 1

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 221Computer Forensics II

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course is designed to expose students to advanced concepts in digital/computer forensic analysis. As with Computer Forensics I, there will be a balance between legal and technical aspects, although this course will focus more on the use of specific tools. For example the students will practice Disk and other digital device analysis using professional proprietary widely-used software tools such as Encase. Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: MSIS 110 or IT 110 or permission of instructor 964

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 230LRelational Databases

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course provides a thorough review of basic relational database concepts and how to apply these concepts to a variety of application problems. The course focuses on the use and properties of relational database management systems. Topics covered include DBMS architecture levels, data modeling, data definition and manipulation capabilities of Structured Query Language programming, and programming techniques for accessing relational databases. Course Note: IT 230L and MSIS 230L are the same course. This course is cross-listed as: MSIS 230L Course Catalog ID: 033534 Course Offer Number: 2

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 240Web Fluency

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course develop an in-depth understanding of how the web works from a technical standpoint, meaning how dynamic pages are created and delivered by web servers, and then used by browsers and other clients. Students demonstrate this understanding by achieving competency by using a current integrated development environment (IDE) to develop web applications. Course Catalog ID: 034863 Course Offer Number: 1 965

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 244Introduction to Linux/Unix

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: A course designed to introduce students to Linux and UNIX. Students will install, set up, and operate standard tools and learn how they operate together. By course end students will have installed a fully functional Internet server while understanding its structure. Security issues of operating systems will be studied throughout the course. Enrollment Requirements: Pre- or corequisite: MSIS 110 or IT 110 Course Catalog ID: 013186 Course Offer Number: 1

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 246Introduction to Networks

Media and Culture Track

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 285LSocial Issues and Ethics in Computing9

Major Track (12 to 15 Credits) Professional Electives

Subject: IT
Credits (min): 9
Credits (max): 9
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 341Introduction to System Administration

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This is an introduction to the process of choosing, installing, configuring, and maintaining UNIX operating systems such as Linux. Topics include user management, file system management, security, networked file systems (NFS), networked information systems (NIS), domain name servers (DNS), mail systems and printers. Students will get practice writing shell scripts. Also, students are introduced to general systems administration policy. Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: IT 244 Course Catalog ID: 034921 Course Offer Number: 1

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 360Enterprise Software

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) 967

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 370Introduction to Analytics

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 420Network and Mobile Forensics

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture 968

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 421Digital Forensics/Malware Analysis

SOCIOL 104 - Introduction to Systems of Criminal Justice SOCIOL 364 - Internet, Society, and Cyber Crime Information Technology Major (BS)

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 425LProject Management3

Capstone

Subject: IT
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 428LInformation System Security

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course provides a broad overview of the threats to the security of information systems, the responsibilities and basic tools to ensure information security, and the levels of training and expertise needed in organizations to reach and maintain a state of acceptable security. Students will learn and understand the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system, with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features. Course Note: IT 428L and MSIS 428L are the same course. This course is cross-listed as: MSIS 428L Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisites: IT 110 and a minimum of 60 credits 970

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 441Network Services Administration

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 442Windows System Administration

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This is an introduction to the process of choosing, installing, configuring, and maintaining Microsoft Windows client and server systems. Topics include user management, file systems, network domains and domain management, mailers, and printing. Students get practice in writing scripts for performing maintenance tasks. Also, students learn how these tasks fit into the more general system administration processes. Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: IT 341 Course Catalog ID: 034923 Course Offer Number: 1

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 443Network Security Administration I

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course explores the application of policy and techniques to securing both public and private networks. The course is project-based and includes such topics as threat analysis and management, cryptography, firewalls, isolation, issues in securing wireless networks, and certificates. Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: IT 341 Course Catalog ID: 034924 Course Offer Number: 1

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 444Network Security Administration II

971

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 456Information Storage and Management

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 460Integration Methodologies and Tools

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 461LSystems Analysis and Design

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: Introduces recent approaches to the analysis and design of computer information systems, including the hands-on use of computer aided software engineering (CASE) tools. The changing role of the systems analyst in both operations and systems applications in today's organizations is examined. The course critically analyzes systems development methodologies, including life cycle models and prototyping; reviews user-led developments and current approaches which facilitate user-developer collaboration; discusses effective diagramming and notational techniques now available to define and document functional requirements and operational business processes; and examines current methods used to test and evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and usability of documented requirements and convert them into efficient systems design or re-engineering processes. Topics include CASE tools, module and transaction design, human-computer interfaces, and system configuration. This course includes practical experience in analyzing and designing an organizational application. It discusses the concept of quality as applied to information systems and business process redesign as well as the role of information systems in managing quality within an organization. Course Note: IT 461L and MSIS 461L are the same course. 973

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 471Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: this course provides students with the technical skills required to plan and implement a data warehouse using a database management system. It describes basic data warehousing concepts. The course covers design and implementation of data marts and operational data stores. Topics include dimensional data modeling for warehouses, CUBES and storage modes including MOLAP, ROLAP and HOLAP, and data warehousing infrastructure and analytical service tool selection. This course involves designing a data warehousing system and the implementation of a database with a stare schema, gathering data from primary data sources, transforming data, and loading it into a database management system. Students create cubes using OLAP and analyze cube data using client application. Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisites: • IT 110 or MSIS 110 and • IT /MSIS 230L or MSIS 411 Course Catalog ID: 037620 Course Offer Number: 1

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 472Data Mining for Management Applications

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable 974

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 478Independent Study

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Independent Study Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Repeatable - total credits: 9 / total completions: 3 Description: Work done by a student or group of students under faculty supervision on material not currently offered in a regularly scheduled course. Students wishing to undertake such work must first find a faculty member willing to supervise it; the work to be completed must be approved by the department chairperson. Enrollment Requirements: Instructor consent consent required for enrollment: Instructor Course Catalog ID: 040923 Course Offer Number: 1

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 480Special Topics

975

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

IT 485Information Technology Capstone

Language, Culture, and Society Track 161

Subject: IT
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

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