Information Technology Integrated Projects

Key Concepts

Math: linear and non-linear equations
Science: explosions and extinctions of life, geologic time scale, geologic eras

Keywords: graphic design web design, Flash animation, animated GIFs, geologic time scale

Introduction to Graphic Design, Introduction to Animation, Web Design, College Algebra, Earth Science, Geology, Biology, Botany, Environmental Science

Math: scientific notation, charts and graphs, linear and logarithmic relationships
Science: emergence and extinctions of life forms, geologic time scale, geologic eras, origin of the atmosphere and oceans, the formation of Earth's continents

Keywords: web design, web development cycle, geologic time scale

Web Design, Interactive Media, Animation/Special Effects, Graphic Design, Intermediate and College Algebra, Earth Science, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science

Math: trend analysis, data discrepancies, probability, modeling, linear and non-linear relationships, inferential statistics
Science: oceanography, tidal patterns, seismic wave propagation, Deep-Ocean Assessment and Reporting data, tsunami

Keywords: Network topology, Tsunami sensors, IP address, Routers, switches, hubs, DART

Networking, Data Communications, Wireless Data Systems, Information Systems Security, Simulation Programming, Algebra (pre- to College-level), Pre-Calculus, Statistics, Geology, Oceanography

Science: geophysics, geology, seismic data, automatic data retrieval data analysis, database programming

Keywords: Import data (into a spreadsheet), Data analysis (with a spreadsheet), Comma delimited (CSV), Fields & records, columns and rows (as related to a database), Sort order, sort key, Earthquake data, United States Geological Survey (USGS)

Geophysics, Statistics, Geology, Programming

Math: logarithms, algebra, polar graphing, ratios, formula use
Science: electromagnetic radiation, dipole vs. isotropic radiation, wavelengths, radio frequency signal strength

Keywords: radio frequency (RF) signal strength, antenna designs, antenna radiation patterns, wireless networks

Wireless LAN Fundamentals; Telecommunications, Networking, and Wireless Technologies; Electrical Fundamentals for Telecommunications; Signal Transmission and Radio Frequency Fundamentals; Microwave Communications; Applied Computational Electromagnetics; Antenna Theory and Design; RF Safety; Intro to Electromagnetic Fields and Waves; Network Security and WiFi Standards; Intermediate and College Algebra; Pre-Calculus

Math: computational skills (arithmetic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic), spreadsheet use
Science: AC power, power consumption, alternative power sources, power conservation, Ohm's law, voltage

Keywords: Network Operations Center, power distribution, emergency power backup, energy conservation, power conditioning

Network Management; Network Design; Data Network Security; Information Systems Security; Computer Electronics Technology; Electrical Technology; Computer Service and Support; College Algebra; Introductory Physics; Electrical Engineering Applications

Math: trend analysis, regression, spreadsheet use, correlations (both linear and non-linear), analysis of variance (ANOVA)
Science: analysis of climate data available on the web, global warming, atmospheric and oceanic conditions

Keywords: data from Internet databases; Entity Relationship Model (ERM); Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD); entities, attributes, and relationships; importing data into a database; data analysis (such as trend analysis, regression); interpreting ER diagrams to create a database design

Database Fundamentals; Database Programming; Introduction to SQL; Advanced Computer Applications; Spreadsheet Analysis; Statistics, Calculus for Technical Applications; College Algebra; Oceanography; Physical Science; Meteorology; Environmental Science

Math: first-order and second-order approximations, accuracy, angles, differential equations
Science: pendulum, period, length, mass, center of mass, angular deflection

Keywords: pendulum, Runge-Kutta method, math modeling, programming complex mathematics, computer simulation,

Introductory Programming, Spreadsheet Programming, Physics, College Algebra