The course includes advanced topics and emerging areas in computing. Barring duplication of subject, the course may be repeated for credit. Prereq: Senior status or permission.

In this course students study modern computer networking and focus on principles, architectures, protocols, security, and cloud. Modern IT and cloud computing call for expertise in security, which is a theme across all computing subjects, as well as a core area of study. Course requirements include both programming and administrative exercises to explore and gain practice with networking topics.

The internship experience enhances the student's academic achievements with real-world, professional IT projects through placement at business, industry, and other sponsoring organizations. The student is expected to apply knowledge and skills acquired through other coursework in the major to address and solve new, authentic problems identified by the internship employer. Under the direction of a faculty advisor and workplace supervisor, the student is expected to contribute to the information technology products, processes, or services of the organization. Permission required. Cr/F.

Advanced individual study under the direction of a faculty mentor. Content area to be determined in consultation with faculty mentor. Prereq: permission. May be repeated.