B.S. Information Technology
124 Credit Hours Beginning Fall 2020, Catalog Year 2021
View curriculum information at Miami University's undergraduate General Bulletin website.
Course Name | Hours |
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ENG 111 English Composition | 3 |
CIT 167 IT People and Practices | 2 |
CIT 168 IT Tools & Techniques for Orgs | 4 |
MTH 125 Pre-Calculus | 5 |
STC 135 Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
Total Semester Credit Hours: 17
Course Name | Hours |
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CIT 214 Database Design & Development | 3 |
CSE 163 Intro to Computer Concepts & Programming | 3 |
ENG 112 Composition & Literature (3) or ENG 215 Workplace Writing (3) | 3 |
MPF IIA Creative Arts | 3 |
STA 261 Statistics | 4 |
Total Semester Credit Hours: 16
MPF IIA Creative Arts
Recommended course options
- ART 187 Or ART 188 History of Western Art
Historical survey of Western art, including development of concepts necessary for analysis and appreciation of great works of art. - ART 181 Concepts in Art
Introduction to visual and thematic concepts as applied to art in various cultures and historical periods.
Freshman taking CIT 167 do not need UNV 101 their first semester.
Course Name | Hours |
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CIT 268 Human Computer Interaction | 3 |
CIT 276 IT Systems Management | 3 |
MAJOR IT Foundation Concentration | 3 |
MAJOR IT Foundation Concentration | 3 |
MAJOR IT Foundation Concentration | 3 |
Total Semester Credit Hours: 15
Course Name | Hours |
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CIT 262 Tech, Ethics & Global Society | 3 |
CIT 273 Web Application Development | 3 |
MAJOR IT Foundation Concentration | 3 |
MPF IV Natural Science | 3-4 |
ELECTIVE Elective | 2-3 |
Total Semester Credit Hours: 14-16
MPF IV Natural Science
Recommended course options
Physcial Science
- PHY 101/111/121/141 + PHY 103L
- PHY 101 Physics and Society
Introduction of fundamental principles of physics and discussion of the interaction of science and society, both today and in the past. Provides skills in thinking critically about societal problems which have a scientific or technological component. - PHY 111 Astronomy and Space Physics
Study of space exploration, astrophysics, astronomy, and cosmology. - PHY 121 Energy and Environment
Application of physics principles and models to societal uses of energy. Includes mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, and atomic and nuclear physics. Energy topics include resources, environmental problems, global atmospheric challenges, nuclear power, solar energy, alternative energy systems, and energy conservation. Algebraic skills are required but no previous course in physics is needed. - PHY 141 Physics in Sports
Various aspects of a dozen or more sports are treated using the laws of physics. Provides the non-science student with insight into principles governing motion, dynamics, and other elements of physics in sports. - PHY 103L Concepts in Physics Laboratory
Laboratory course illustrating the basic concepts of physics. For the general student; complements physics lecture offerings at the nonspecialist level.
- PHY 101 Physics and Society
- GLG 111/121/141 +GLG 115L
- GLG 111 The Dynamic Earth
Earth as a geophysical-geochemical unit and its internal and external processes. Formation of minerals and their relationships in rocks. Earth stresses and rock deformation, mountain building, and earthquakes. Geomorphic (landscape) evolution by mass wasting and wave, stream, wind, ground water, glacial, and volcanic activity. - GLG 121 Environmental Geology
A survey of introductory geology with a sub theme of human interaction with the geologic environment. Topics include flooding, earthquakes, volcanoes, water quality and availability, energy, use and abuse of natural resources and land-use planning. - GLG 115L Understanding the Earth
Laboratory course exploring Earth from multiple perspectives. Earth in the solar system; Earth in time; the solid Earth; Earth's surface in flux; Earth's atmosphere and hydrosphere.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: any 100-level, 3 credit hour GLG course (students enrolled in these courses are not required to take the lab).
- GLG 111 The Dynamic Earth
Biological Science
- BIO 161 Principles of Human Physiology
Examines physiological systems of the human body. Lecture provides basic information regarding function of these systems from an integrative perspective. In laboratory, use hands-on approach and work in small groups to conduct experiments and/or carry out projects to illustrate the physiological concepts presented in lecture.
Course Name | Hours |
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CIT 358 IT Assurance & Security | 3 |
ENG 313 Technical Writing | 3 |
MPF IV Natural Science | 3-4 |
MPT Thematic Sequence | 3 |
MAJOR IT Technical Elective | 3 |
Total Semester Credit Hours: 15-16
MPF IV Natural Science
Recommended course options
Physcial Science
- PHY 101/111/121/141 + PHY 103L
- PHY 101 Physics and Society
Introduction of fundamental principles of physics and discussion of the interaction of science and society, both today and in the past. Provides skills in thinking critically about societal problems which have a scientific or technological component. - PHY 111 Astronomy and Space Physics
Study of space exploration, astrophysics, astronomy, and cosmology. - PHY 121 Energy and Environment
Application of physics principles and models to societal uses of energy. Includes mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, and atomic and nuclear physics. Energy topics include resources, environmental problems, global atmospheric challenges, nuclear power, solar energy, alternative energy systems, and energy conservation. Algebraic skills are required but no previous course in physics is needed. - PHY 141 Physics in Sports
Various aspects of a dozen or more sports are treated using the laws of physics. Provides the non-science student with insight into principles governing motion, dynamics, and other elements of physics in sports. - PHY 103L Concepts in Physics Laboratory
Laboratory course illustrating the basic concepts of physics. For the general student; complements physics lecture offerings at the nonspecialist level.
- PHY 101 Physics and Society
- GLG 111/121/141 +GLG 115L
- GLG 111 The Dynamic Earth
Earth as a geophysical-geochemical unit and its internal and external processes. Formation of minerals and their relationships in rocks. Earth stresses and rock deformation, mountain building, and earthquakes. Geomorphic (landscape) evolution by mass wasting and wave, stream, wind, ground water, glacial, and volcanic activity. - GLG 121 Environmental Geology
A survey of introductory geology with a sub theme of human interaction with the geologic environment. Topics include flooding, earthquakes, volcanoes, water quality and availability, energy, use and abuse of natural resources and land-use planning. - GLG 115L Understanding the Earth
Laboratory course exploring Earth from multiple perspectives. Earth in the solar system; Earth in time; the solid Earth; Earth's surface in flux; Earth's atmosphere and hydrosphere.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: any 100-level, 3 credit hour GLG course (students enrolled in these courses are not required to take the lab).
- GLG 111 The Dynamic Earth
Biological Science
- BIO 161 Principles of Human Physiology
Examines physiological systems of the human body. Lecture provides basic information regarding function of these systems from an integrative perspective. In laboratory, use hands-on approach and work in small groups to conduct experiments and/or carry out projects to illustrate the physiological concepts presented in lecture. Not open to Biology, Botany, or Zoology majors.
Course Name | Hours |
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CIT 348 Info Management & Retrieval | 3 |
CIT 357 Current Practices in IT | 3 |
CIT 376 IT for Organizations | 3 |
MPF IIB Humanities or MPF IIC Social Science | 3 |
ELECTIVE Elective | 3 |
Total Semester Credit Hours: 15
MPF IIB Humanities or MPF IIC Social Science
- HST 197/198-World History
- HST 197 World History to 1500
Introduction to the origins and early development of individual civilizations prior to the period of Western European hegemony. Stresses interdependency and interrelations among cultures, and compares social, political, and religious experiences of peoples with one another. - HST 198 World History Since 1500
Provides global perspective as well as introduction into history of individual civilizations. Stresses interrelations among societies and cultures and compares experiences of peoples and civilizations with one another.
- HST 197 World History to 1500
- MUS 185 The Diverse Worlds of Music
An investigation of music as it exists in diverse areas around the world. The approach will be ethnomusicological, best defined as an exploration of music and its relationship to human culture.
Course Name | Hours |
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CIT 448 Global Strategic Issues in IT | 3 |
CIT 457 IT Project Lifecycle I | 3 |
MP-IP Intercultural Perspectives | 3 |
MPT Thematic Sequence | 3 |
ELECTIVE Elective | 3 |
Total Semester Credit Hours: 15
MP-IP-Intercultural Perspective
Recommended course options
- MAC 143 Introduction to Media
Introduction to major mass communication theories as a context to examining some major issues surrounding mass media in American society. - WGS 201 Intro to Women's Studies
Interdisciplinary introduction to the study of women which focuses on determinants and expressions of women's roles.
Course Name | Hours |
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CIT 458 IT Project Lifecycle II | 4 |
MPF III Global Perspectives | 3 |
MPT Thematic Sequence | 3 |
ELECTIVE Elective | 3 |
ELECTIVE Elective | 3 |
Total Semester Credit Hours: 16