3rd Year Semester I, FALL

• IST 223

  Database Management (Lect 3.0)

  The course introduces the concepts of database management systems. Issues in database architecture, design, administration, and implementation are covered.

  Prerequisite: IST 141.

• IST 233

  Introduction to Computer Networks and Communications (Lect 2.0 and Lab 1.0)

  The course provides an introduction to current and evolving computer networks. It includes the construction, operation, and management of those networks, as well as discussions of layered network organization and network protocols.

  Prerequisite: IST 151.

• IST 243

  Systems Analysis (Lect 3.0)

  The theory and practice and structured analysis are presented. Topics include: traditional versus structured analysis methods, requirements analysis, user/analyst interaction, investigation of existing systems, human/machine interfaces, case tools and work benches.

  Prerequisite: IST 141.

• SPMS 085

  Introduction to Speech

  An examination of English expression through verbal communication, listening comprehension, and dialogue. The course will focus on the appropriate forms of interaction that are suitable for specific occasions.

  Prerequisite: ENG 20

• ENG 065

  Technical Writing

  An introduction to the nature of professional writing for business and industry. Practical application through typical styles of materials, specifically operation and maintenance manuals, field bulletins, grant proposals, advertisements and allied technical publications.

  Prerequisite: ENG 20

3rd Year Semester II, SPRING

• IST 221

  Internet Concepts and Applications (Lect 3.0)

  This course involves a study of the methods used to extract and deliver dynamic information on the World Wide Web. The course uses a hands-on approach in which students actively develop Web-based software systems. Additional topics include installation, configuration and management of Web servers.

  Prerequisite: IST 211.

• IST 231

  Computer Components and Operation (Lect 3.0)

  Design-oriented introduction to computer components and operations. Standard codes; number systems; base conversions; computer arithmetic; Boolean algebra; and minimization and synthesis techniques.

  Prerequisite: IST 151.

• IST 241

  E-Commerce (Lect 3.0)

  Introduction to fundamental concepts of management and application to Information Technologies (IT). This course examines the use of IT in business processes and the management issues of integrating IT into organization processes to gain a comparative advantage.

  Prerequisites: IST 141 and IST 211.

• SPMS 283

  Business and Professional Communication

  The course is designed to reinforce good communication skills already acquired and required for maintaining or developing further appropriate modes of communication within a business partnership or wider business community

• POLSC 090

  American Government

  This course provides an introduction to American Government. It gives an overview of the history, institution, practices, and policies of the American Government. The topics included are the Constitution, the powers of Congress, how a bill becomes a law, powers of the president and how he is elected, the court system, voting and elections, political parties, and civil rights, as well as citizenship, pressure groups and American economic policy. The course views government in its relation to its people, its services and protection.