NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

245 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 FARQUHAR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES CSIS 4030 Information Security Technologies (3 credits) CSIS 4310 Distributed Data Processing (4 credits) CSIS 4530 Database Management (3 credits) MATH 3350 Number Theory (3 credits) MATH 4350 Abstract Algebra I (3 credits) Information Technology Minor The information technology minor is intended for students who wish to achieve knowledge in information technology. TECH courses in the minor are designed for students to tailor content and focus activities to their own areas of study or interest. TECH 4990 and CSIS 4900 involve original research and/or technology implementation. A generic template appropriate for TECH 4990 in any topic area is available from the division director. This minor can be combined with any major and minor except the APS major with a concentration in information technology. Information Technology Minor Requirements (18 credits) Select 18 credits from the following courses, 9 credits of which must be at the 3000/4000 level: TECH 1111 Computer Applications (or competency) (3 credits) TECH 1800 Introduction to Information Technology* (3 credits) TECH 2130 Business Applications of Technology* (3 credits) TECH 2150 Introduction to Internet Resources* (3 credits) TECH 3000 Multimedia Design (3 credits) TECH 3010 Principles of Web Design (3 credits) TECH 4350 Human Computer Interaction (3 credits) TECH 4500 Wireless Network Infrastructures (3 credits) TECH 4990 Independent Study in Information Technology** (3–6 credits) OR TECH 4900 Directed Project** (3–6 credits) *Not available for students enrolled in the computer science or computer information systems majors ** Must be taken after 15 credits of TECH minor courses Marine Biology Minor The marine biology minor focuses on the life processes of marine organisms and is intended for students interested in the field as a complement to their major curriculum. Biology majors can take the marine biology minor with no additional prerequisites outside of those required for the biology major. Students in other majors who have taken the appropriate prerequisites may also pursue this minor. This minor is available to PALS (day) students only. This minor can be combined with any major and minor except the marine biology major and marine ecology minor. Marine Biology Minor Requirements (17 credits) Core Courses (8 credits) MBIO 2410 Marine Biology/Lab (4 credits) MBIO 2500 Oceanography/Lab (4 credits) Minor Electives (9 credits) Select 9 credits from the following courses: BIOL 3200 General Ecology/Lab (4 credits) BIOL 3300 Invertebrate Zoology/Lab (4 credits) BIOL 3311 Vertebrate Zoology/Lab (4 credits) MBIO 3450 Survey of Marine Mammals (3 credits)