Information Technology Program

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Olin Hall 412
(213) 740-4542
Email: itp@usc.edu
itp.usc.edu
 

Interim Director: Erik Johnson, PhD

Associate Directors: Nathan Greenfield, MS; Nitin Kale, MS

Associate Professors of Engineering Practice: Joseph Greenfield, MS; Nitin Kale, MS

Senior Lecturers: Nathan Greenfield, MS; Trina Gregory, MS; Mike Lee, MS; Sanjay Madhav, BS; Arpi Mardirossian, MS; Rob Parke, MS; Tom Sloper, MS; Richard Vawter, MS, MBA; Kendra Walther, MS; Matthew Whiting, MS; Lance Winkel, MFA

Lecturers: Raymond Kim, MS; Nayeon Kim, BS; Zune Nguyen, BS

Associate Director, Advisement and Recruitment: Tim Gotimer, BFA

Business Manager: Lindsay Burglin, BS

Administrative Assistant: Annie Le, BA

ITP courses are open to all USC students.

Minors

ITP minors are open to undergraduate students in all majors.

To apply for a minor, students should meet the regular admissions standards and have a declared USC major. Students will complete an application for the minor with the Viterbi School of Engineering. For specific information on admission and application procedures, contact the Information Technology Program at (213) 740-4542.

ITP Minors:

3D Computer Graphics and Modeling

Applied Analytics

Applied Computer Security

Computer and Digital Forensics

Computer Programming

Connected Device and Making

Enterprise Information Systems

Innovation: The Digital Entrepreneur

Mobile App Development

Video Game Design and Management

Video Game Programming

Web Technologies and Applications

ITP Specializations

Specializations are a great alternative for students who are interested in gaining experience but do not have space in their schedule to complete a full minor program. Certificate available upon completion of required course work. Please see the Website for more details: itp.usc.edu/academics/.

Viterbi School of Engineering Students

The “x” designation indicates that engineering students require prior departmental approval to count 100-level and above ITP courses for major credit.

Programs

Minor

• •  3D Computer Graphics and Modeling
• •  Applied Analytics Minor
• •  Applied Computer Security Minor
• •  Computer and Digital Forensics Minor
• •  Computer Programming Minor
• •  Connected Devices and Making Minor
• •  Enterprise Information Systems Minor
• •  Innovation: The Digital Entrepreneur Minor
• •  Mobile App Development Minor
• •  Video Game Design and Management Minor
• •  Video Game Programming Minor
• •  Web Technologies and Applications Minor

Courses

Information Technology Program

• •  ITP 101 Introduction to Business Information Technologies
• •  ITP 104L Web Publishing
• •  ITP 109 Introduction to Java Programming
• •  ITP 115 Programming in Python
• •  ITP 125L From Hackers to CEOs: Introduction to Information Security
• •  ITP 140 Mobile Application Technologies
• •  ITP 165 Introduction to C++ Programming
• •  ITP 168 Introduction to MATLAB
• •  ITP 190 Tools for Digital Graphics
• •  ITP 211 Power-Tools for Visual Communication
• •  ITP 215L 3-D Modeling, Animation, and Special Effects
• •  ITP 228 Computer-Aided Modeling for 3D Product Design
• •  ITP 230x Video Game Quality Assurance
• •  ITP 250 Database Systems for Analytics
• •  ITP 251 Applied Statistics for Analytics
• •  ITP 256 Blockchain
• •  ITP 280 Video Game Production
• •  ITP 300 Database Web Development
• •  ITP 301L Interactive Web Development
• •  ITP 302 Advanced Web Publishing
• •  ITP 303 Full-Stack Web Development
• •  ITP 305 Advanced 3D Modeling, Animation, and Special Effects
• •  ITP 307 Multimedia for Designers and Entrepreneurs II
• •  ITP 308 Computer-Aided Design for Bio-Mechanical Systems
• •  ITP 310 Design for User Experience
• •  ITP 315x 3D Character Animation
• •  ITP 320 Enterprise Information Systems
• •  ITP 322 Using GIS Technology for Social Impact
• •  ITP 325 Ethical Hacking and Systems Defense
• •  ITP 341 App Development for Phones and Tablets
• •  ITP 342 Mobile Application Development
• •  ITP 343 Mobile Development for Content and Media
• •  ITP 344 Advanced Topics in Mobile App Development
• •  ITP 345 Advanced App Development for Phones and Tablets
• •  ITP 348 Introduction to Physical Computing
• •  ITP 350 Technologies and Practices for Analytics
• •  ITP 357 Enterprise Network Design
• •  ITP 360 3D Compositing and Visual Effects
• •  ITP 365 Managing Data in C++
• •  ITP 368 Programming Graphical User Interfaces
• •  ITP 370 Information Security Management
• •  ITP 375 Digital Forensics
• •  ITP 380 Video Game Programming
• •  ITP 382 Mobile Game Programming
• •  ITP 383 Database Systems: Concepts, Design and Implementation
• •  ITP 387 Cloud Architecture and Applications
• •  ITP 388 Developing Connected Devices
• •  ITP 391a Video Game Project Management
• •  ITP 391b Video Game Project Management
• •  ITP 393 Video Game Design Documents
• •  ITP 404 Modern Technologies of Web Development
• •  ITP 405 Professional Applications and Frameworks in Web Development
• •  ITP 407 Multimedia for Designers and Entrepreneurs III
• •  ITP 410 Social Media for Scientists and Engineers
• •  ITP 411 Multimedia and Video Production
• •  ITP 415 3-D Design and Prototyping
• •  ITP 421x Advanced Programming for Enterprise Information Systems
• •  ITP 422L Configuring Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
• •  ITP 425 Web Application Security
• •  ITP 435 Professional C++
• •  ITP 439 Compiler Development
• •  ITP 442 Mobile App Project
• •  ITP 445 Macintosh, OSX, and iOS Forensics
• •  ITP 446 Cyber Breach Investigations
• •  ITP 447 Mobile Device Security and Forensics
• •  ITP 448 Cyber Litigation Support
• •  ITP 449 Data Mining: Descriptive and Predictive

Other Courses

• •  ITP 450 Advanced 3D Texturing, Compositing, and Image Processing
• •  ITP 454x Enterprise Resource Planning, Design, and Implementation
• •  ITP 457 Network Security
• •  ITP 460 Web Application Project
• •  ITP 466 Building the High Tech Startup
• •  ITP 468 Connected Devices Project
• •  ITP 470 Information Technology Practicum
• •  ITP 475 Advanced Digital Forensics
• •  ITP 476 Technologies for Interactive Marketing
• •  ITP 477 Software Based Engineering Design of Roadways
• •  ITP 479 Cyber Law and Privacy
• •  ITP 480 Information Technology Internship
• •  ITP 482 Engineering Database Applications
• •  ITP 484 Multiplayer Game Programming
• •  ITP 485 Programming Game Engines
• •  ITP 486 Securing and Auditing Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
• •  ITP 487 Data Warehouses
• •  ITP 488 Managing Supply Chains with Advanced Planning & Optimization
• •  ITP 489 In-Memory Database Systems for Real Time Analytics
• •  ITP 491 Level Design and Development for Video Games
• •  ITP 496 The Startup Launchpad Lab
• •  ITP 499 Special Topics