School of Information Sciences - Information Science & Technology Program

CAS Areas of Study

The following are suggested courses of study; you can always design your own in consultation with your academic advisor. This flexibility provides you an opportunity to gain the pertinent skills and knowledge that will help you to advance in your career and to master the newest technology.

Database and Web

The world is making more and more use of the World Wide Web backed by complex data stores to manage businesses and enterprises as well as to conduct new kinds of commerce. Some courses that might be of interest include:

Other related courses that support knowledge and skill development in this focus area include:

Information Security – Information Science

Providing security for information systems has emerged as one of the most critical technological challenges for governments and industries. The rapid development of Internet-based technologies and society's increasing reliance on these systems, coupled with the threat of malicious attacks, have increased the demand for specialists with the appropriate knowledge and skills in the area of information assurance. The CAS in Information Security will provide you with the theory and practical knowledge to develop secure and highly assured information systems and networks. The curriculum in Security Assured Information Systems (SAIS) has been certified by the Committee on National System Security (CNSS) as meeting the national standards for INFOSEC education.

Suggested Course of Study:

* Required core courses for those earning CNSS certification.

Other related courses that will provide essential knowledge and skills for information security specialists:

Geoinformatics

The Geoinformatics CAS will provide you with both the breadth and depth of knowledge in geoinformatics required for solving real-world problems. CAS students will gain the unique knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate the design, development and deployment of complex systems and applications in a rapidly emerging geoinformatics industry.

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Telecommunications and Distributed Systems

Networking is critical to efficient communication and has become the backbone of industries ranging from Telecommunications firms to healthcare systems to finance. Thanks to the Internet and more powerful computation/communication devices, industry and society are demanding more pervasive networks, more efficient and effective information systems, and more professionals trained to design and manage these complex and vital systems.

At the School of Information Sciences, the CAS in Telecommunications and Distributed Systems takes advantage of faculty expertise in networking protocols, client-server systems, distributed database management systems, and Web services. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to face the challenges of deploying, designing and managing distributed applications across networked systems. 

Suggested Course of Study:

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Other courses which may benefit you:

 

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