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Information Technology-Overview, Mission, Vision, Objectives
| Overview | Introduction
The Faculty of Information Technology (FIT), at Petra University, is keen about staying in line with the rapid changes and latest advancements in the field of Information technology. Accordingly, the faculty exerts continuous efforts for the development of its faculty members, learning and teaching resources, research, and curriculums. With a watchful eye on the needs of local and regional markets, FIT works hard to satisfy these needs by graduating students who are well educated and who are properly trained to serve their community. Thus, FIT has an atmosphere that can be characterized as dynamic, motivating, and innovative; making it an incubator to many ideas affecting the entire university as well as the local community.
Historical Background
In the academic year 2003/2004, and due to the growing demands on information technology studies, the Computer Science Department, which was serving IT students since 1991, went through a major change to finally become the Faculty of Information Technology. As an independent faculty, FIT developed a well-structured a strategic plan with emphasis on quality educational programs and practical training. FIT was also capable of serving larger numbers of students with a wider range of IT related programs. These programs include: Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, and Computer Networks.
Faculty Members and Staff
The faculty of Information Technology attracts highly qualified faculty members who possess experience in both teaching and research. In addition to teaching loads, research, and advising, every faculty member is required to join various committees, to participate in faculty activities, to serve the local community, and to join faculty members' development programs. Every faculty member is also required to adhere to quality standards, and to play a major role in the Quality Assurance Process. Staff members at FIT are also carefully selected with proper experience to best serve students as well as faculty members. The FIT hosts and an excellent team of administrative and technical staff including programmers and developers, network and security administrators, web and media designers, e-learning specialists and e-learning developers, and Laboratory Supervisors.
Computer and Network Labs
A distinguishing feature of the faculty of IT, at Petra University, is the high ratio of computers to students which reaches more than 1:1.6. The faculty hosts 15 computer labs equipped with the latest branded computers connected to a secured local network with Internet access. These labs serve Window and Linux Applications, as well as Multi-Media Programming. Three of the labs are highly sophisticated network labs to serve as Cisco Training labs to teach CCNA, CCNP, CCNP Wireless, and IP-Telephony courses.
Classrooms: Our classrooms are carefully designed to be comfortable for students and instructors. Classrooms are equipped with PC's, data shows, screens, white boards, and Internet Connection.
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Centers, Offices, and Clubs
Special services, training, extra curricular and social activities, at the faculty of IT are considered seriously and are organized through several offices and centers located at the faculty premises. These include:
? E-Learning Center
? Quality Assurance office
? Student advising and Career Center
? Student Activities Club (SAC)
? Microsoft .Net Club
? ITSAF (Information Technology Student Activities Fair)
? Microsoft IT Academy
? Cisco Academy
? Parallel Training Program (PTP)
? Football Club
Degree Programs
The Faculty of Information Technology offers four distinguished degree programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in IT related fields as follows:.
Computer Science
Overview
Computer science is the systematic study of algorithmic methods for representing and transforming information, including their theory, design, implementation, application, and efficiency. The discipline emerged in the 1950s from the development of computability theory and the invention of the stored-program electronic computer. The roots of computer science extend deeply into mathematics and engineering. Mathematics imparts analysis to the field; engineering imparts design.
Career Opportunities:
Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, Computer Administrator, Systems Developer, Network Administrator, Database Administrator, Computer Lab Supervisor, Research Assistant, Internet and Web Developer, Computer Trainer or Instructor.
Computer Information Systems
Overview
The Computer Information Program is designed so that a student is capable upon his/her graduation to play a major role in the workforce of Information Systems. Courses are carefully selected in this program to cover a range of areas including computer science, information systems and information science, business administration, and management. These courses are blended together to provide the student with the essentials needed in systems planning and development, and systems analysis and design.
Career Opportunities:
system administrator, computer network administrator, application developer, web developer, database designer, database programmer, e-business developer, computer instructor, and lab supervisor.
Software Engineering
Overview
Software engineering is the application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software, and the study of these approaches; that is, the application of engineering to software.
The aim of the Software Engineering Specialization is to train students with the required skills for a professional career in the area of large scale computerized systems and Software Project Management. Students follow a well-designed study plan which focuses on all aspects and principles of Software Engineering through a carefully selected set of courses, electives, senior project and practical training.
Career Opportunities:
Software Engineer, Systems Analyst, Systems and Software Developer, Software Maintenance Engineer, Research Assistant, Computer Trainer and Instructor.
Computer Networks
Overview
Computer Networks specialization is considered one of the fastest growing disciplines in Information Technology. The importance of this field of study has become very important as a result of the latest advancements in the Internet and its applications, wired and wireless communications, mobile computing, and the area of data and information security. What makes the Computer Networks Specialization so unique is that it is offered under the faculty of Information Technology umbrella, where courses are carefully selected to provide students with a solid background in computer Science such as computer programming fundamentals, Computer Design and Architecture, Database Systems, and Software Engineering. This Computer Science foundation is coupled with a series of intensive courses in Networking and Communications along with a set of carefully selected elective courses in addition to a senior project and practical training courses.
Career Opportunities:
Computer Network and Communication Systems Analyst, Network Administrator, Email System Administrator, Computer and Network Systems Programmer, Network maintenance Engineer, Computer Network Security Administrator, Mobile Computing Programmer, Computer Network planner and designer, Internet and Web Programmer/Developer, E-business application programmer, Internet Accounting Programmer, Webmaster, Web Engineer.
Features of the Degree Programs:
Programs offered by the Faculty of Information Technology are approved and accredited by the Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education, and by the Accreditation Committee for Higher Education. Study Plans are carefully designed to meet international standards and guidelines including ACM, IEEE, AIS, AITP, IS, and SE 2004.
All study plans include extra mandatory non-credit hours for practical and Laboratory work. Students must complete a field training course as well as a senior project before graduation.
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| Vision | | In order to take up its position among its competitors, the faculty seeks to be recognized as a national, regional, and international information technology center of excellence for researches and graduate outcomes. |
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| Mission | In order to realize this vision, the faculty mission is to:
• Provide the highest quality of education in order to produce distinguished graduates in the area of Information Technology,
• Satisfy the changing needs of ICT marketplace and requirements,
• Become one of the leading faculties of information technology in Jordan,
• Establish a bridge between community and industry inside and outside Jordan.
• Meet the international standards in education, which will produce graduates who are competitive locally and internationally. |
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| Objectives | Our faculty has numerous targets that inter-related to:
• Provide high quality programs relevant to the international standards and community requirements.
• Establish advanced facilities offering services related to students and their affairs.
• Extend various teaching and assessment manners and strategies in order to achieve the determined learning outcomes of the programs.
• Ensure that graduates are well prepared to join the national and international workforce through training programs and assigning projects.
• Enforce the research environment that keeps the Faculty updated with knowledge and advanced scientific topics.
• Facilitate the TQM procedures in the faculty.
• Support reengineering and restructuring resources to enhance the faculty performance.
• Plan the appropriate academic tools needed to implement the faculty’s educational agenda.
• Implement a framework for monitoring and evaluation.
• Use qualitative and quantitative information for setting the faculty achievable targets and improving the quality of educational process. |
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