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Information Technology Major

Academic Department
Program Levels
Summary

The Marketing major at Windy City Community College requires 60 credit hours to complete, including core business courses, marketing-specific classes, and electives. Below is a sample course sequence:

Year 1

First Semester

Introduction to Computing

Covers fundamental computing concepts, programming basics, and problem-solving techniques.

Programming Fundamentals

Introduction to programming logic, syntax, and algorithms using a high-level language.

Year 2

First Semester

Data Structures and Algorithms

Explores efficient data organization, searching, sorting, and algorithm design.

Second Semester

Database Management Systems

Introduction to database concepts, SQL, and relational database management.

Year 3

First Semester

Operating Systems

Covers OS principles, process management, memory management, and file systems.

Computer Networks

Explores network protocols, architecture, and security principles.

Second Semester

Software Engineering

Covers software development methodologies, project management, and design principles.

Cybersecurity

Focuses on protecting information systems, ethical hacking, and cybersecurity strategies.

Year 4

First Semester

Artificial Intelligence

Introduction to AI concepts, machine learning, and neural networks.

Second Semester

Capstone Project

Students apply their knowledge to develop a real-world computing solution.