IS 6350 - IT Architecture and Cloud Computing

Prerequisite(s): None.
This course introduces students to fundamental hardware and software concepts of information technology (IT) to understand the basics of modern computing environments and how SMACIT technologies (Social, Mobile, Analytics, Cloud, Internet of Things) interact and affect the IT infrastructure and the organization in general. Students acquire a comprehensive understanding of a computer system’s essential components and learn how these add value to an organization. Cloud computing will be the focus of this infrastructure. The student will learn about the building blocks of current enterprise architectures, and then will learn how to connect them to solve the problems of large companies. Recent trends and advancements in mobile computing, telecommunications, and IT infrastructures are discussed. Credit(s): 3