101 Consumer Issues in Information and Telecom Systems (4)
Provides a broad overview of issues in voice, data, and image communications. Topics focus on consumer issues, technological advancements, and the impact of communication systems on society.
201 Understanding Internet Technology (4)
A survey of the technologies that make the Internet useful. Most visibly, this includes the world-wide web, email, file transfer, and packet telephony. At the network level, this includes layered protocols, packet switching, LANs, WANs, routing, TCP/IP. Security issues - worms, viruses, and spyware - will be discussed.
214 Introduction to Information and Telecom Systems
(4)
General principles and techniques of point-to-point telecommunications. Includes brief history of field and general introduction to technology of voice, data, and image transmissions.
220 Communication Systems and Applications (4)
Prereq: C or better in 214, major. Principles of operation and design of typical voice and imaging communication systems. Includes switching, transmission, traffic studies, queuing techniques, and broadband networks.
230 Data Networking I (4)
Prereq: C OR BETTER IN ITS 214 & NOT 222 . This is the first half of a two course sequence, with ITS 330. The data network sequence is organized along the ISO layered protocol architecture. Topics in this course include the physical and link layers with an introduction to network layer addressing, transmission media, encoding, Ethernet, error detection/correction, with emphasis on the use of the these concepts in the Internet. These topics are further explored in hands-on lab exercises.
302 Fundamentals of Common Carrier Regulation (4)
Prereq: 214, 220, ECON 103, major. Study of regulatory systems, tariff structures, and costing of telecommunications across the state and national boundaries. Basic policy development at state and federal levels. Impact of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
304 Applications of Common Carrier Regulation (4)
Prereq: C or better in 302, major. Provides applications of materials learned in 302. Topics include the tariff filing process, rate making methodologies, the Computer Inquiries, and regulation of emerging technologies.
308 Technological Basics of Communication Systems (4)
Prereq: C or better in 220 & 230.
312 Technology of Voice/Data Systems (3)
Prereq: ITS 308 & ITS MAJOR.Basic laboratory experience in the technologies commonly found in voice and data telecommunication systems. Students design, examine, and build basic telecommunication circuits; and develop both competency in the use of telecommunication test equipment and skills in system problem analysis.
330 Data Networking II (4)
Prereq: C or better in 220 & 230. This is the second half of a two course sequence (with ITS 230) in data networks. The data network sequence is organized along the ISO layered protocol architecture as it exists today in the Internet. The course begins with the network layer and covers addressing, TCP/IP, routing protocols, VLANs, WANs, Internet applications and VoIP. Introduction to network management systems. Key concepts are further explored in lab exercises.
339 Voice Applications (4)
Prereq: C or better in 220. Study of Voice Application systems based on the integration of computers and voice switching equipment: voice mail, automated attendant, interactive voice response, audiotex, speech recognition, predictive dialers, unified messaging, automatic speech recognition and automatic call distribution systems. Interaction with switching services of the PSTN: ANI, DNIS, SS7. Introduction to digital signal processing. TAPI, TSAPI and other telephony application standards. Practical ACD experience in the lab.
343 Telephone Carrier Networks (4)
Prereq: C OR BETTER ITS 220 & (222 OR 230). Examination of the technical components of deployed telecommunication networks. Attention is given to the functional elements of switch technologies and switched services, to carrier technologies and their utilization, and to integration of these technologies for the public switched network and PSN-based services, such as Switched Multimegabit Data Service, Fiber Distributed Data Interface, Frame Relay, and ISDN.
349 Geographic Analysis of Telecom Systems (4)
Prereq: 8 HRS ITS & NOT GEOG 349. Encourages students to
consider the technical, socioeconomic, and policy aspects of telecommunications
technologies, particularly from a geographic perspective. Utilizes
readings, lectures, and discussions to explore various issues associated
with telecommunications technologies, including broadband availability,
telecommunications tower siting, cellular coverage areas, and the
spatial digital divide. Students apply their knowledge through class
activities.
351 Privacy in Communication Networks (4)
Prereq: C or better in 220. This course examines the
impact of communication and information technologies on personal
privacy. Theories of privacy, constitutional bases for privacy,
and privacy laws are discussed. The impact of technologies like
computer databases and surveillance cameras and of methods like
data mining, telemarketing and cookies on financial, medical, and
workplace privacy are considered. The information technology aspects
of the war on terrorism, and the related privacy issues, are also
addressed.
379 Protection of Communication Systems (3)
Prereq: (C OR BETTER IN ITS 220) & 222 OR 230 . Examination of security and protection of communications systems and networks. Topics will include disaster prevention and recovery, securing voice and data systems against hackers, and securing sensitive information.
391 Topical Seminar (3-4)
Prereq: ITS 220 & (222 OR 230) . Specialized topics, taught by faculty or visiting professionals. Illustrative examples have included wireless communications, voice applications, encryption, and voice over IP.
401 Internship in Communication (1-12)
Prereq: written proposal and perm. Internship with approved company, agency, or organization. Application necessary; comprehensive paper required. Students may not apply both 401 and 495 toward COMT elective requirement.
405 Competition and Market Structure in Network Industries
(4)
Prereq: 304, 310, major. An in-depth analysis of policy and market issues of fundamental concern to the voice/data communication environment. Examples of such issues could include markets for bandwidth, antitrust and software markets, cost allocation, and data network traffic pricing.
407 International Communication Networks (4)
Prereq: 302, 310, major. A study of international communication organizations (PTTs, the ITU, etc.), international satellite organizations, and other international record carriers. The course will explore current issues in international standards and regulations.
411 Pricing of Telecommunication Services (4)
Prereq: 302. Examination of pricing, price-setting and price changes for telecommunication services. Pricing topics examined include: competitive market pricing; regulated pricing; multi-part tariffs; bundled and unbundled pricing; flat-rate and measured service pricing; pricing of equipment; pricing of local, interconnection, and long-distance services; and the pricing of mobile and internet-based telephone services.
429 Communication Network Analysis and Design (4)
Prereq: 220, 222, 304, statistics, major. An extensive examination of the process of designing communications networks. Topic will include statistical distribution of voice, data, and image traffic; definition of limitations in communication networks; and experiences in modeling various network topologies.
431 Senior Seminar (2)
Prereq: 302, 222, major. Weekly discussions with faculty and telecommunication professionals; position papers required for discussion and presentation.
437 Wireless Telecommunication Networking (4)
Prereq: C or better in 220, 222. Study of wireless networking. Radio communication: RF propagation, communication over noisy channels, S/N ratio, antennas, frequency assignment. Satellite basics: components, operations, orbits, frequencies, earthstations. Wide area terrestrial wireless systems: analog and digital cellular, PCS. Wireless local area networks: structure, security, deployment planning.
441 Voice Over IP (4)
Prereq: C OR BETTER IN ITS 330 OR (220 & 222) . Study of transmission of voice information using Internet Protocol techniques. Topics include: consumer-oriented services such as Vonage or Digital Voice, use of VoIP to replace traditional PBXs, VoIP as a tool for connectivity in the corporate enterprise, E911 and VoIP, use of VoIP to avoid toll charges, codecs, gateways, and methods to achieve high-quality audio using VoIP. Voice-related protocols: H.323, SIP, Megaco, and others. Practical experience in the lab.
444 Management of Communication Resources (4)
Prereq: 304, major. Case studies in costing communication carriers; developing and responding to RFPs/RFQs; and needs analysis of communication installations. Extensive paper required.
491 Topical Seminar (3-4)
Prereq: 222, 302, major. Specialized topics taught by faculty of J. Warren McClure Distinguished Visiting Professor. Illustrative examples have included privacy and GIS telecommunications.
493 Special Studies (1-4, max 12)
Prereq: 214, major, and proposal. Independent study, supervised by faculty.
495 Practicum in Communication Systems (3-5, max 12)
Prereq: perm. Faculty-supervised first-hand experience with installing, designing, configuring, maintaining, or otherwise managing communication systems. A written report is required. Students may not apply both 401 and 495 toward COMT elective requirement.
451 Telecommunication Network Security (4)
Prereq: C or better in 330. Securing telecom networks against malicious intrusion. The basic concepts of data security: availability, confidentiality, authentication, non-repudiation. The nature of the hazard: hackers, malware (including viruses, worms, Trojans, adware and spyware), denial of service attacks. Tools and strategies to mitigate the hazard are discussed, including firewalls, NAT, DMZs, virtual LANs, WLANs.
453 Encrypted Communication (4)
Prereq: C OR BETTER (ITS 330 OR 325) . The basic principles and technology of telecommunication using encryption as a security tool, including hash functions, symmetric key encryption, and asymmetric key encryption. The basic concepts of data security: availability, confidentiality, authentication, non-repudiation. Digital signatures. Some topics are: SSH, VPN, IPsec, Kerberos. A key topic will be PKI - Public Key Infrastructure – systems.
455 Network Security Planning (4)
Prereq: C OR BETTER ITS 220 & (222 OR 230)) & MGT 202. Network security from a manager’s perspective. Threats, risks, and risk assessment. The basic concepts of data security: availability, confidentiality, authentication, non-repudiation. Network reliability, availability and downtime. Business continuity planning. Backup and hot sites, redundancy. Security policies, including acceptable use.
455 Network Security Planning (4)
Prereq: C OR BETTER ITS 220 & (222 OR 230)) & MGT 202. Network security from a manager’s perspective. Threats, risks, and risk assessment. The basic concepts of data security: availability, confidentiality, authentication, non-repudiation. Network reliability, availability and downtime. Business continuity planning. Backup and hot sites, redundancy. Security policies, including acceptable use.
475 Internet Engineering (4)
Prereq: C OR BETTER ITS 330. Internet status and future, including IP addressing. DNS, DHCP, and utilities such as ping and traceroute. Router configuration and operating systems, Linux and Windows.
Information and Telecommunication Systems Minor
The ITS minor is for any student whose career preparation will benefit from a systematic grounding in telecom networking. Today, communication increasingly is mediated by electronic networks, especially computer-based networks. Modern business practices are grounded in computer data networks and telephone voice networks - graduates who are comfortable with and knowledgeable of networking practices will have a competitive advantage over those who are not.
Required ITS Courses (16 Hours)
Select Three Courses, Including at Least Two Above 300 From the Following (12 hours):
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