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Information Technology Minor

Information Technology is a term often used to denote the computer and communications industries and the application of computing and communications technologies in business, industry, government and entertainment. The Minor in Information Technology provides the general student with the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the impact and applications of computing and communication technologies. Students study networks as communication systems, concepts of data and how information is derived from the data, and fundamental web technologies.

The applications software in the minor are tools that are widely available and important in the workplace. Organizations rely heavily on use of these tools and on the people who use this software competently and professionally. Regardless of a student.s major, knowledge about these applications is important.

Students who complete this Minor satisfactorily should be able to use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies, including programming, computer networking and hardware, databases, web technologies and issues.

The minor consists of 18 credits:

*New progression as of Fall 2009

APIT 155 - Foundations of Information Technology	(3)
CSCI 152 - Introduction to Programming with Visual Basic	(3)
CSCI 260 - Introduction to Databases and Applications	(3)
CSCI 300 - Networking I	(3)
APIT 369 - Web Design	(3)
APIT 401 - Organizing IT in a Global Age	(3)
Total:	(18)

Note: A grade point average of 2.00 is required of courses taken in residence in the minor.

Instructional Technology Minor

The minor in Instructional Technology provides students with leadership skills and proficiency in the understanding of technological concepts and in applying the tools and techniques used in the delivery of technological interactive information. The students understand how, when, and why to use instructional technology tools and techniques to support teaching and learning as well as grow in the sophistication of their use of instructional technology over a series of courses. This is accomplished through a three-facet progression on sophistication including presenting instructional technology, using instructional technology to communicate knowledge, and using instructional technology to construct new knowledge.

The minor consists of 18 credits:

MSTI 131—Introduction to Instructional Technology	(3)
CSCI 140C - Computer & Internet Ethics	(3)
MSTI 231—Educational Computing	(3)
*MSTI 260—Adaptive Technology in Learning**	(3)
MSTI 331—Classroom Computing	(3)
MSTI 431—Hypermedia Learning Environments	(3)
Total:	(18)

*Alternate opportunities: MSTI 490 (Internship), MSTI 496 (Independent Study), CSCI 369 (Web Design)

Adjunct Faculty:

Peter Robson
   Technology Education Teacher, BUBL Project, RMSC
   Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Oswego State University in
        Technology Education
   Courses taught: MSTI 131, MSTI 260, MSTI 331 Classroom Computing
   Mr. Robson's website

Kara Stadt
   Teacher, Rochester City School District
   Master's Walden University in Integrating Technology
   Bachelor's Nazareth College of Rochester in English and Elementary Special
        Education
   Course taught: MSTI 131
   Ms. Stadt's website

Nikki Stephens
   K-3 teacher, Penfield Central School District
   M.S. Literacy, St. John Fisher College
   B.A. Elementary Education/B.S. MSTE, St. John Fisher College
   Courses taught: MSTI 131, MSTI 231
   Ms. Stephens' website

Melissa Ziegler
   M.S. Literacy, St. John Fisher College
   B.A. Elementary Education/B.S. MSTE, St. John Fisher College
   Courses taught: MSTI 131, MSTI 431, CSCI 150
   Ms. Ziegler's website

2009 graduates
Class of 2009
Pictured above L to R: Bill Lindsey, Emily Lapp,
Chris Jesse. Also graduating: Corey Hogan,
Keith Kaufmann, John Portanova

2008 graduates
Class of 2008
L to R: Tom Pysnack, Joe Marino, Andrew Auriemma,
Lauren Ogilvie, Brandon Hinz, Chad Crowell

* Wisdom Widget *

Relationship is everything

contributed by: Edward Sundquist
Spring 2009
Information Technology Minor Program

2009 instructional technology graduates
Instructional Technology Minor e-Board
and 2009 Graduates

L to R: Jessica Wolf, Elaina Schneider,
Craig Kaczmarek, Michelle Lostumbo,
B. Napoli - Minor Program Coordinator

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