Conference Session

Computing Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Al-Rawi, Zayed University; Azzedine Lansari, Zayed University; Faouzi Bouslama, Zayed University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

. Furthermore, there is a rising demand from industry for universityand college graduates who also have acquired information technology (IT) certification.Community Colleges are increasingly offering IT certification programs as a mean to providestudents with viable skills needed by the workforce. However, Universities are still reluctant toinclude IT certification into their curriculum. The IEEE and ACM recognize the importance ofIT certifications and currently provide their members with over 800 online courses to help themprepare for certifications exam. In networking, there are two important IT certifications: theCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and the Computing Technology IndustryAssociation (CompTIA) Network+. While the CCNA certificate

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Azzedine Lansari, Zayed University; Akram Al-Rawi, Zayed University; Faouzi Bouslama, Université Laval

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

course syllabus is developed and posted onthe intranet and Blackboard to facilitate student access to course information, course content andto provide consistency and transparency of all course syllabi. All course syllabi use the mastercourse syllabus as a basis to cover course content and provide information on which learningoutcomes are covered.4. Learning Outcomes in the Master Course SyllabusThe master course syllabus is a critical component that addresses the integration of desiredlearning outcomes into particular courses. A master course syllabus is developed for all IS coreand elective courses. The components of the master course syllabus include course number andtitle, objectives, topics, learning outcomes, and evidence of outcome

Conference Session

Information Technologies Classroom Instruction

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

this study is to compare the objectives of the Security+ exam with the twoCisco Networking Academy security courses. The Security+ certification exam objectives covermost of the basics of security and they can be integrated into the first security course of most ITprograms. Finally, a master course syllabus that covers the Security+ exam objectives isdeveloped to map each course objective with its corresponding certification objective. It isanticipated that colleges and universities will benefit from this study by using the proposedcourse syllabus as a framework for integrating the Security+ certification exam objectives intotheir curriculum.IntroductionCertification establishes a standard of competency in specific areas of the IT field which

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Cheryl Willis, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

to deepen and broaden her knowledge of a key application domain for information systems. She has taught both online and hybrid courses and is interested in enhancing the quality of online learning experiences.Cheryl Willis, University of Houston Cheryl Willis is an Associate Professor of Information Systems Technology at the University of Houston. She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Florida. Her teaching focus is primarily on applications development and database management. Her research interests include curriculum revision processes for career and technology programs; service learning in information technology undergraduate programs and the use of