Information Technology Program

Return to: USC Viterbi School of Engineering  

Rapp Research 201 (RRB 201)
(213) 740-4542
Email: itp@usc.edu
itp.usc.edu

Interim Director: Erik A. Johnson, PhD

Associate Director: Kendra Walther, MS

Professors of Information Technology Practice: Jeffrey Miller, PhD; Nitin Kale, MS

Associate Professors of Information Technology Practice: Joseph Greenfield, PhD; Trina Gregory, MS; Sanjay Madhav, MS; Rob Parke, MS

Senior Lecturers of Information Technology: Nathan Greenfield, MS; Gregg Ibbotson, MA; Nayeon Kim, BS; Raymond Kim, MS; Barrett Koster, PhD; Mike Lee, BS; Zune Nguyen, MS; Richard Vawter, MS, MBA; Kendra Walther, MS; Matthew Whiting, MS

Lecturer of Information Technology​: Kristof Aldenderfer, BS

Joint Senior Lecturer: Scott Easley, MS

The Information Technology Program (ITP) embodies the idea “X+Tech: Technology for All,” allowing students to couple any major (X) with technology (Tech). Students explore how practical technology education can be used to enhance their knowledge in other fields. ITP offers 17 minors and specializations in 3D Computer Graphics and Modeling, Applied Analytics, Artificial Intelligence Applications, Blockchain, Cloud Computing with DevOps, Computer Programming, Connected Devices and Making, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Education and Computing Minor  (with Rossier School of Education), Enterprise Information Systems, Innovation: The Digital Entrepreneur, Law and Technology Minor  (with Gould School of Law), Mobile App Development, Technical Game Art, Video Game Production, Video Game Programming, and Web Development.

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. For specific information on admission and application procedures, see itp.usc.edu. Students should consult ITP’s advisers about course sequencing, departmental clearance, and course substitutions.

Please see the catalogue page for each minor for program descriptions and requirements.

Specializations

ITP specializations are open to students in all majors. Specializations are an alternative for students interested in gaining experience who do not have space to complete a full minor program. Specializations do not appear on transcripts, but students are eligible to receive certificates from ITP upon completion of required course work to document their successful completion of the specialization.

For specific information on admission and application procedures, see itp.usc.edu. Students should consult ITP’s advisers about course sequencing, departmental clearance, and course substitutions.

Please see itp.usc.edu/academics for program requirements.

Interdisciplinary Programs

ITP collaborates with other USC academic units that offer the following major and minor programs:

• Data Science (BA)*  
• Education and Computing Minor  
• Foundations of Data Science Minor  
• Intelligence and Cyber Operations (BA)  
• Law and Technology Minor  

Programs

• 3D Computer Graphics and Modeling Minor
• Applied Analytics Minor
• Artificial Intelligence Applications Minor
• Blockchain Minor
• Cloud Computing with DevOps Minor
• Computer Programming Minor
• Connected Devices and Making Minor
• Cybersecurity Minor
• Digital Forensics Minor
• Enterprise Information Systems Minor
• Innovation: The Digital Entrepreneur Minor
• Mobile App Development Minor
• Technical Game Art Minor
• Video Game Production Minor
• Video Game Programming Minor
• Web Development Minor

Courses

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

• ITP 101 Introduction to Business Information Technologies
• ITP 104 Introduction to Web Development
• ITP 109 Introduction to Java Programming
• ITP 111 What is the Cloud?: An Introduction to DevOps
• ITP 115 Programming in Python
• ITP 116 Accelerated Programming in Python
• ITP 125L From Hackers to CEOs: Introduction to Information Security
• ITP 165 Introduction to C++ Programming
• ITP 168 Introduction to MATLAB
• ITP 180 Video Game Production
• ITP 181 Video Game QA Management
• ITP 190 Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
• ITP 211 Techniques of Visual Persuasion - Still Images
• ITP 215L Introduction to 3D Modeling, Animation, and Visual Effects
• ITP 216 Applied Python
• ITP 222 Linux and Containers
• ITP 228 Computer-Aided Modeling for 3D Product Design
• ITP 230x Video Game Quality Assurance
• ITP 249 Introduction to Data Analytics
• ITP 256 Blockchain
• ITP 259 Basics of Artificial Intelligence
• ITP 265 Object-Oriented Programming
• ITP 301 Front-End Web Development
• ITP 302 Advanced Web Publishing
• ITP 303 Full-Stack Web Development
• ITP 304 Back-End Web Development
• ITP 305 Intermediate 3D Modeling and Procedural Asset Pipelines
• ITP 308 Computer-Aided Design for Bio-Mechanical Systems
• ITP 310 Design for User Experience
• ITP 315x 3D Character Rigging and Animation
• ITP 320 Enterprise Information Systems
• ITP 325 Ethical Hacking
• ITP 330 Computational Thinking Through Programming
• ITP 333 Digital Infrastructure
• ITP 341 Android App Development
• ITP 342 iOS App Development
• ITP 343 Mobile Development for Content and Media
• ITP 344 Advanced iOS App Development
• ITP 345 Advanced Android App Development
• ITP 348 Making Smart Devices: Introduction to Electronics/Wearables
• ITP 351 3D Character Modeling for Games
• ITP 356 Blockchain: Decentralized Applications
• ITP 357 Enterprise Networks: Design and Architecture
• ITP 359 Applied Neural Networks
• ITP 360 Advanced Visual Effects and Compositing
• ITP 361 Character Rigging for Games
• ITP 365 Managing Data in C++
• ITP 366 Blockchain: Advances and Use Cases
• ITP 368 Programming Graphical User Interfaces
• ITP 370 Cybersecurity Management and Operations
• ITP 371 Technical Character Animation for Games
• ITP 375 Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Investigations
• ITP 380 Video Game Programming
• ITP 382 Mobile Game Development
• ITP 383 Database Systems: Concepts, Design and Implementation
• ITP 387 Cloud Architecture and Applications
• ITP 388 Developing Connected Devices
• ITP 392 Designing and Producing Video Games
• ITP 393 Video Game Project Management
• ITP 404 Advanced Front-End Web Development
• ITP 405 Advanced Back-End Web Development
• ITP 411 Techniques of Visual Persuasion - Moving Images
• ITP 415 3-D Design and Prototyping
• ITP 422 Configuring Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
• ITP 425 Web Application Security
• ITP 429 Introduction to Driverless Vehicle Technologies
• ITP 430 Computational Education Capstone
• ITP 435 Professional C++
• ITP 438 Advanced Gameplay Programming
• ITP 439 Compiler Development
• ITP 442 Mobile App Project
• ITP 444 Digital Architecture
• ITP 445 Apple Forensics and Security (macOS and iOS)
• ITP 446 Cyber Breach Investigations
• ITP 447 Mobile Device Forensics and Security
• ITP 448 Cyber Litigation Support
• ITP 449 Applications of Machine Learning
• ITP 454x Enterprise Resource Planning, Design, and Implementation
• ITP 456 Blockchain: Capstone
• ITP 457 Network Security
• ITP 459 Applied Machine Learning for Natural Language Processing
• ITP 460 Web Application Project
• ITP 466 Building the High Tech Startup
• ITP 468 Connected Devices Project
• ITP 469 Applied Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity
• ITP 470 Information Technology Practicum
• ITP 471 Consultancy Skills for Cyber Security Risk Management
• ITP 475 Advanced Digital Forensics and Incident Response
• 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 481 Game Programming Professional Development
• ITP 482 Engineering Database Applications
• ITP 483 Communication for Software Engineers
• ITP 484 Multiplayer Game Programming
• ITP 485 Programming Game Engines
• ITP 486 Securing and Auditing Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
• ITP 487 Enterprise Data Analytics
• ITP 488 Managing Supply Chains with Advanced Planning & Optimization
• ITP 489 In-Memory Data Modeling and Analytics