Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Bailey, Brigham Young University; Joseph Ekstrom, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

MySQL providing dynamic HTML capabilities.This has had many benefits to student learning, forcing students to become familiar with remoteaccess to hardware via command-line, file transfer, and other similar concepts that are commonto commercial web development.Since the virtualization system used allows good performance with over 200 lightly loadedvirtual servers on a single hardware server, we have allowed students to retain their virtualservers throughout their academic careers, and to use them to serve their own non-commercialweb pages. This has promoted additional independent and service learning opportunities forstudents. Students have hosted web sites for nonprofit or church organizations, family groups,and have developed portfolio

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle Lutes, Purdue University; Alka Harriger, Purdue University; Jack Purdum, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

appointment at Purdue, Kyle worked for 16 years as a software engineer and developed systems for such industries as banking, telecommunications, publishing, healthcare, athletic recruiting, retail, and pharmaceutical sales.Alka Harriger, Purdue University Alka Harriger joined the faculty of the Computer and Information Technology Department (CIT) in 1982 and is currently a Professor of CIT and Assistant Department Head. Professor Harriger's current interests include reducing the IT gender gap, web application development, and service learning. Since January 2008, she has been leading the NSF-ITEST SPIRIT project that seeks to rekindle enthusiasm for information technology disciplines as a career

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Al-Rawi, McKendree University; Azzedine Lansari, Zayed University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

is designed for students who seek to develop their problem-solving andanalytical skills. Degree candidates in engineering, mathematics and science, as well as workingprofessionals who wish to advance their careers or gain certification are attracted by the depth ofthis curriculum. The CCNA Exploration curriculum is designed to be integrated into varioustechnology curricula or programs offered at postsecondary institutions such as technical schools,colleges, and universities. In this paper the content of classical networking textbooks, includingwell established reference books1, 2, 3, are reviewed for the purpose of developing an effectivenetworking curriculum. Various objectives of the Cisco networking academy, which is a set ofwell

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

been to provide a qualityprogram that meets accreditation standards while providing the students with a skill set thatallows them to succeed in computing careers. The curriculum content for the Computer Sciencedegree is based on the 2001 ACM Curriculum Report. The Computer Science degree at UVUwas accredited by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in 2002 andcurrently has more than 600 students. Students in this program take core courses until the firstsemester of their junior year, when they begin choosing their electives from differentspecialization areas.Capstone Design CoursesAccording to Computing Curriculum – Computer Engineering (CE2004)3, the culminatingdesign experience must be an integral part of the

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phil Rawles, Purdue University; Anthony Smith, Purdue University; Raymond Hansen, Purdue University; Jeffrey Sprankle, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

, malware and SPAMcontrol, the continued evolution in wireless networks, and support for new applicationdevelopment and deployment models keep IT educators busy ensuring their courses andcurricula are kept in sync with changes in the industry.In addition to changes in the industry, there are changes in the student body. Today’s students aremuch more technology savvy than those entering the program just five years ago. These studentsare also taking internships earlier in their college careers, creating a need to ensure they areprepared for these earlier industrial experience opportunities.As part of our ongoing continuous improvement process the faculty in the Department ofComputer and Information Technology at Purdue University has recently

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Richard Helps, Brigham Young University; Bret Swan, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

the project.Product development is not the only way for students to enjoy the benefits of authentic capstoneexperiences. Most engineering and technology students will not spend their technical careers inthis phase of the system development lifecycle. They will spend much of their times moving upand down the development lifecycle as necessary. Therefore authentic, interesting andchallenging technical capstone experiences can be designed around different sections of thesystem development lifecycle.3.2 Capstone or just design?Another hidden assumption is that the course is a ‘capstone’. IE the experience builds on afoundation of core courses in the major discipline. It is perfectly feasible for, say, a computerscience major, to participate in a

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

students being included aspart of a “community of practice”10. As students become part of the community ofcyberinfrastructure researchers, they learn the traditions, methodologies, and broad thinkingwithin this field early in their careers. This leads to students who are better prepared to enter theworkforce and who are intrinsically well-trained in thinking about problem solving within thefield. Also, our goal is to affect the pipeline significantly enough to increase the number ofstudents entering engineering, science, and technology programs at Purdue University andClemson University significantly.5.0 Related WorkPurdue is one of the first universities to establish an integrated research and education programin high performance computing and

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tal Rusak, Cornell University; Christopher Barnes, Cornell University; G. Scott Russ, Cornell University; Vincent Kam, Cornell University; David Gries, Cornell University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

challenge in this approach is the standardization and interfaces betweencomplex systems that need to interact, especially if student coursework is entered automatically.We continue to pursue this model concurrently with the social networking model discussed below.7.2 Social Network ArchitectureIn the absence of the support of an institution, we envision CPAS to be used as a tool where acollaborative community could create major requirements and a large number of users could auditand plan their academic careers using the major requirements already entered into the system. Inturn, such users would correct errors and make additions to missing or incomplete majors. Inessence, this model applies the principle of Wikipedia to CPAS.There are several