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Applied Information Technology
Marybeth Napoli, Director
Department Faculty:
Diane Barrett, Daniel Cass, Carol Freeman, Ryan S. Gantner, Kris H. Green, Nadine Hanebutte, W. Scott Harrison,
Erica Johnson, Elizabeth Leboffe, Mark McKinzie, Donald L. Muench,
Marybeth Napoli, Bernard Ricca, Rebecca Tiffin, Gerald Wildenberg
The Applied Information Technology (AIT)
major lies within the Department of Mathematical and Computing Sciences at St. John
Fisher College. This administrative department and its majors emphasize critical thinking,
problem solving and communication while stressing interdisciplinary learning.
The Applied Information Technology major focuses on the
applications of computing and communication technologies in a student-chosen
application area called a "second discipline". It is designed especially for
students with an interest in technology but with passions in other areas to
which information technology can be applied. Students emerge from the program
prepared to pursue a rewarding career or graduate education in a disciplinary or
interdisciplinary field.
Graduates of the St. John Fisher Applied Information
Technology program will have the ability to:
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Use and apply current technical concepts and practices
including programming, computer networking and hardware, databases, web technologies
and issues.
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Analyze, identify, and define requirements and then design
and integrate an effective IT-based solution via the creation
of an effective project plan.
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Identify and evaluate current and emerging technologies
and discuss their applicability to solve the users' needs.
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Analyze the impact of technology on individuals,
organizations and society, including ethical, legal policy issues.
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Demonstrate independent critical thinking and problem
solving skills and the abilities to collaborate in teams and communicate
effectively and efficiently with clients and peers both orally and in writing,
using appropriate terminology.
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Recognize the need for continued learning throughout their
career.
Requirements for the Major
Requirements for the B.S. in Applied Information Technology
include the completion of the AIT courses listed below and the courses required
for the second discipline. A student can pursue a Double Major, such as a
double major in AIT and Mathematics, subject to the approval of the student's
advisor, respective Department Chairs and the AIT Major Committee.
Requirements for the B.S. in Applied Information Technology
| CSCI 152-Programming with Visual Basic |
(3) |
| CSCI 155-Foundations of Information Technology |
(3) |
| CSCI 170-Internet Resources |
(3) |
| CSCI 200-Web Technologies |
(3) |
| CSCI 220-Multimedia Technologies |
(3) |
| CSCI 260-Introduction to Databases & Applications
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(3) |
| CSCI 300-Networking |
(3) |
| MATH 150C-Elementary Discrete Math |
(3) |
| MSTI 130C-Math Modeling & Quantitative Analysis |
(3) |
| COMM 250-Speech Communication |
(3) |
| ENGL 255-Introduction to Professional Writing |
(3) |
| + Professional Development Component |
(3) |
For Students majoring in Applied Information Technology, all
required courses are included in the determination of the grade point average
in the major.
Second Disciplines
Each AIT student is required to select a second discipline
from: Anthropology, Biology, Communications/Journalism, Economics or
Mathematics. Students must
officially declare their second discipline before course registering for their
first semester junior year.
Anthropology NEW second discipline
| ANTH 100 – Introduction to Anthropology |
(3) |
| ANTH 201 OR 202 |
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– Human Evolution |
(3) |
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– Archaeology |
(3) |
| ANTH 203 OR 204 |
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– Studying World Cultures |
(3) |
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– Studying Languages Linguistics |
(3) |
| ANTH 228 - Introduction to Museum Studies |
(3) |
| ANTH 303 – Seminar in Paleoanthropology |
(3) |
| ANTH 305 – Seminar in Cultural Anthropology |
(3) |
| ANTH 490 – Internship |
(1-6) |
| ANTH 493 – Fieldwork |
(3-6) |
| ANTH 496 – Independent Study |
(3-6) |
Biology NEW second discipline
| BIOL 120C – General Biology: Genes, Cells, Evolution |
(3) |
| BIOL 127L – General Biology Lab |
(1) |
| BIOL 128C – Zoology & Lab |
(4) |
| *CHEM 101 OR 103 |
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– Principles of Chemistry I & Lab |
(4) |
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– General Chemistry I & Lab |
(4) |
| *CHEM 102 OR 104 |
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– Principles of Chemistry II & Lab |
(4) |
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– General Chemistry II & Lab |
(4) |
| (*Note: Chemistry listings meet Biology course pre-requisites.) |
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| BIOL 214 – Microbiology & Lab |
(4) |
| BIOL 311 – Cell Biology |
(3) |
| BIOL 311L – Techniques in Cell Biology |
(2) |
| BIOL 349 – Junior Seminar |
(2) |
| + Three electives chosen from the following(one of which must be 400 level): |
| BIOL 310 – Reproductive Biology |
(3) |
| BIOL 318 – Genetics |
(3) |
| BIOL 322 – Neurobiology |
(3) |
| BIOL 405 – Evolution |
(3) |
| BIOL 416 – Biological Imaging |
(3) |
| BIOL 418 – Immunology |
(3) |
The three upper-division electives chosen from the six biology course offerings are
intended to match a student’s interests and career goals.
Alternate 300- and 400- level biology courses may be considered pending
approval of the student’s advisor or the advisor and the Chair of the
Biology department in fulfillment of the three upper-division
electives based on availability, special limited offering, and/or suitability.
Communication/Journalism
| COMM 100-Introduction to Mass Communication |
| COMM 301-Journalism I: News Writing and Reporting |
| COMM 367-The New Media |
| + Six electives chosen from the following: |
(18) |
| COMM 231-Introduction to TV Production |
| COMM 264-Broadcasting, History and Development |
| COMM 309-Desktop Publication Design |
| COMM 332-Advanced TV Production |
| COMM 334-Photography for the Media |
| COMM 369-Web Design |
| COMM 431-Digital Video Production |
Economics
| ECON 105C-Introduction to Microeconomics |
| ECON 106C-Introduction to Macroeconomics |
| ECON 201-Microeconomic Theory |
| ECON 221-Statistics I |
| ECON 314-Introduction to Econometrics |
| ECON 321-Economics of Information Technology |
| + Three electives chosen from the following: |
(9) |
| ECON 202-Macroeconomic Theory |
| ECON 224-The Economics of the Public Sector |
| ECON 230C-The Economics of the Voluntary Sector |
| ECON 301C-Money and Banking |
| ECON 302-Economics of the Public Sector |
| ECON310-Labor Economics and Labor Relations |
| ECON 401-International Economics |
| ECON 402-Advanced Economics |
| ECON 404-Financial Economics |
Mathematics
Minors available in AIT
Minors related to AIT available to Fisher students include the
Information Technology Minor and the
Instructional Technology Minor
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