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  • IT 4100: Files Systems and Storage Technologies

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Classic, virtualized, and cloud storage will be covered. Topics such as RAID, NAS, SAN will be covered. Business continuity for backup and replication of storage. Local vs. Remote file systems. We will explore older and newer OS filesystems and compare them (such as fat32, ntfs, ext3, ext4, btrfs). **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate key filesystems technologies (both local and remote) and implement these filesystems. 2. Evaluate storage architectures and key data center elements in classic, virtualized, and cloud environments. 3. Explain physical and logical components of a storage infrastructure including storage subsystems, RAID, and intelligent storage systems. 4. Articulate business continuity solutions backup and replication, and archive for managing fixed content. Course fee required. Prerequisites: IT 3100 (Grade C or higher).
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  • IT 4200: DevOps Lifecycle Management

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Takes students through the DevOps lifecycle. Students will develop practical skills in continuous integration, cloud provisioning, configuration management, continuous deployment, continuous monitoring, and continuous feedback. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe and configure continuous integration. 2. Describe and configure continuous delivery. 3. Use automated tools for provisioning and configuration. 4. Utilize a version control system. Course fee required. Prerequisites: CS 1400 (Grade C or higher) AND IT 2400 (Grade C or higher); OR CS 2810 (Grade C or higher). FA
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  • IT 4310: Database Administration

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course covers the database architecture and environment. Students will be able to manage user access control. Students will be able to perform backup, restore, and recovery operations. Students will be able control performance and optimization issues. It covers updating and upgrading of a database system. Students will be able to perform the importing and exporting of data to/from a database. Dual listed with CS 4310 (only one course may be taken for credit). **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Manage and organize data into a database. 2. Backup and restore a database. 3. Tune a database for better performance. 4. Import/export data to and from a database. Course fee required. Prerequisites: IT 2300 (Grade C or higher). FA
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  • IT 4400: Network Design & Management

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Required of students pursuing an Information Technology emphasis. Covers the design, management, and monitoring of a network. Hands-on configuration experience of layers 1, 2, and 3 will be given on both LAN and WAN levels. The successful student will be prepared to successfully complete the CCNA exam. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Create and assign subnets and vlans. 2. Manage Cisco Devices. 3. Manage a small network. 4. Explain and Implement different routing protocols. Course fee required. Prerequisites: IT 3400 (Grade C or higher). FA
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  • IT 4510: Ethical Hacking & Network Defense

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course provides an in-depth, hands-on experience in effectively protect networks. Students will learn the tools and penetration testing methodologies used in ethical hacking. Additionally, cyber-ethics regarding piracy, intellectual property, and fair information practices will be discussed along with state, federal, and international laws governing information technology. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Define ethical hacking. 2. Analyze threat vectors and proper defense mechanisms against them. 3. Examine emerging areas of cloud, development, and mobile hacking. 4. Develop defense skills against malware, DoS, backdoors and more. Course fee required. Prerequisites: CS 1410 (Grade C or higher); AND IT 3100 (Grade C or higher). SP
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  • IT 4600: Senior Capstone

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Required of students pursuing an Information Technology emphasis in their final semester. Students will obtain industry-level certifications. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Prepare for and pass industry-level certifications. 2. Demonstrate interactive skills by participating in mock interviews. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Advisor Permit required. FA, SP
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  • IT 4700: Cybersecurity Architecture

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course provides students advanced methods of security the enterprise through architecture, frameworks, and strategies. This course follows the industry CASP+ Certification objectives. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Identify appropriate risk strategies that minimizes attack vectors while maintaining business objectives. (IT PLO 1,2,3,4) 2. Implement secure network architecture to properly protect business networks. (IT PLO 1,2,3,4) 3. Understand the security implications of virtualization and cloud computing to apply appropriate security strategies. (IT PLO 1,2,3) 4. Implement an appropriate incident response framework to provide fast and effective attack mitigation. (IT PLO 1,2,3,4) Prerequisites: IT 3700 (Grade C or higher); students in any major that meet the prerequisite are welcome to take the course. SP
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  • IT 4910R: Special Topics in Applied Technology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline. Students fill the requirements of this course by completing coursework provided by external curriculum providers. Repeatable for credit for multiple courses without substantial overlap. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
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  • IT 4920R: Internship

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Internship course in Information Technology. Variable credit 1.0 - 3.0. Repeatable up to 3 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply IT skills in producing an IT project in a real world environment. 2. Design a real IT project that follows budget, timeline and technology guidelines and restrictions. 3. Collaborate with IT supervisors, team leaders and team members in an IT project. 4. Align an IT project with stated business objectives. 5. Analyze a project outcome to improve future efficiency and innovation. 6. Present a comprehensive project refection report comparing objectives to outcomes. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. FA, SP, SU
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  • IT 4990: Special Topics in Information Technology

    0.50 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline. Occasionally, either students need some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself. This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other nontraditional instruction methods. Repeatable for credit as topics vary, up to 12 credits. Offered by arrangement. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate learning through original and creative ideas. 2. Use appropriate strategies and tools to represent, analyze, and integrate seminar-specific knowledge. 3. Develop the ability to think critically about course content. 4. Apply knowledge from seminar to a range of contexts, problems, and solutions. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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