Career paths in Information Technology will be explored to help the student determine the appropriate degree plan. Career paths will include but not be limited to software development, computer science, database, networking, system administration and operations, end user support, web design, and management. The student will learn ethical concerns in business and information technology including the ACM Code of Ethics.

Provides instruction in the basics of artificial intelligence (AI) including the complexities of AI, machine and deep learning, and neural networks. Provides students with a clear understanding of history, terminology, concepts, and mechanisms driving AI technologies. Explores how AI is applied in various occupational fields through a blend of theoretical knowledge and case studies.

Provides a working knowledge of a commercial spreadsheet package to include design and development of a variety of worksheets, preparing graphs, working with database queries, macro writing, menu techniques, and decision analysis tools.

Explores ethical considerations surrounding the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Examines ethical theories, privacy concerns, biases, human rights implications, transparency challenges, governance frameworks and anticipated ethical issues emerging with advancing AI capabilities. Utilizes case studies to introduce students to ethically responsible practices and strategies for addressing ethical dilemmas in the rapidly evolving field of AI.

Studies the culture and demographics of the Internet, on-line business strategies and the hardware and software tools necessary for Internet commerce. Includes the identification of appropriate target segments, the development of product opportunities, pricing structures, distribution channels over the Internet, and the execution of marketing strategy in computer- mediated environments. Presents case histories of successful Web applications.

Explores technical fundamentals of creating multimedia projects with related hardware and software. Students will learn to manage resources required for multimedia production and evaluation and techniques for selection of graphics and multimedia software.

Emphasizes instruction in customer support techniques required for analyzing and coordinating software and hardware solutions for end-user needs. includes evaluation and communication techniques required to provide help desk support necessary to transfer knowledge and enable implementation of a solution.

Covers instruction about processors, internal functions, peripheral devices, computer organization, memory management, architecture, instruction format, and basic OS architecture.