Advising ECT track in ITS
Advising and Registration for Fall 2021 - ECT (VR/GD) track in ITS
The course listings for the Fall 2021 semester will be published by the Registrar in April, 2021. As usual, you can find the official list of all classes offered by following this link (opens in a new window).
The Registrars office has activated the advising holds for all undergraduate students. To release this hold, you will need to schedule an advising session with your advisor.
Overview of ECT (VR&GD) track in ITS undergraduate classes for
Fall 2021
Intro required courses:
| Class | Prereq | Meeting notes (Synchoronous/Asynchronous) |
|---|---|---|
| ITS 2300 Data Networking |
None | Meets in person at specific times: M, W, F Labs meet in person at specific times: T |
If you have not taken ITS 2300 you NEED to register for it in the Fall 2021 semester. ITS 2300 is a required class.
Core required courses:
| Class | Prereq | Meeting notes (Synchoronous/Asynchronous) |
|---|---|---|
| ECT 1210 Intro to VR Technology |
None |
Meets online: W Labs meet online on M, Tu or W |
|
ECT 2210 Intro to VR Production |
ECT 1210 |
Meets in person: M, W, F Labs meet online: F |
Junior composition course:
| Class | Prereq | Meeting notes (Synchoronous/Asynchronous) |
|---|---|---|
|
ECT 3260J VR Analysis |
COMM 1200/ECT1210 and (ENG 1510 or 1610) and (Jr or Sr) | Meets online: M |
Remember that the details on the exact meeting times are available through the Registrar's website.
You can find more details on the ITS program structure here, and a sample path through the ITS program here (for Math Placement level I) (opens in a new window) or here (for Math Placement Level II). (opens in a new window)
Elective courses:
| Class | Prereq | Meeting notes (Synchoronous/Asynchronous) |
|---|---|---|
|
ECT 2401 Digital Game Design |
ECT 1700 or CTX50U (Esports Cert.) or (MDIA 1020 and MDIA 1350) | Meets in person hybrid: T, Th |
|
ECT 3220 Virtual Reality: Cine VR |
ECT 2210, ECT 1710, ECT 1700 | Meets in person: W |
|
ECT 4401 Game Development 2 |
ECT 3401 |
Meets online: T T(synch) |
| ITS 4310 Privacy in the Internet Age |
Jr. or Sr. | Meets fully online (asynch). |
|
ITS 4750 |
Internet Engineering |
Meets online at specific times: M, W, F Labs meet in person at specific times:T |
|
ITS 4900** Topical Seminar on the Internet of Things ** Must register manually for three (3) credit hours. |
ITS 3100/4020 If you have taken ITS 2300 or have not taken ITS 4020 contact instructor for a prereq. waiver. |
Meets in person at specific times: M, W |
| ITS 4920 Practicum | Permission required, please contact instructor for permission. | Meets online and in person at specific times: M, W, F |
Intro to Scripting class:
| Class | Prereq | Meeting notes (Synchoronous/Asynchronous) |
|---|---|---|
| ITS 1801 Introduction to Scripting |
None | Meets in person at specific times: M M (in person), W (online asynch), F (online asynch |
This introductory class does not satisfies the computer programming requirement for the ECT in ITS track. It is an optional class for students with little or no knowledge of programming or scripting.
Note: For specific details on meeting times and patterns (synch/asynch) please consult the Registrar's course offerings pages.
FAQ:
Q) Do I still need to take ITS 4020 if I took one of the following classes?
ECON 3050, Managerial Economics.
ECON 3080, Behavioral Economics.
ECON 3200, Labor Economics.
ECON 3220, Economics of Human Resources.
ECON 3340, Economics of Antitrust.
ECON 3400, International Trade.
ECON 3710, Cost Benefit Analysis.
A) No, you do not need to take ITS 4020. If your DARS still indicates you need ITS 4020, your advisor needs to file a DARS exception form to show that you do not need ITS 4020.
Q) If I took one of the ECON classes (shown above) to replace ITS 4020, can I take ITS 4020 as an elective class?
A) Yes, you can take ITS 4020 and it will count as an ITS elective. Your advisor will need to fill out a DARS exception form so that ITS 4020 appears on your DARS as an ITS elective.
Q) My DARS indicates I need to take ITS 3019, but this class is not offered. What should I do?
A) With your approval, your advisor will need to switch you to the 2019-2020 entry catalog. This will remove the ITS 3019 requirement but will add one more class to your Area of Concentration (AoC), for a total of 5 AoC classes.
Also, If you took COMS 3200 in the past this class replaced ITS 3019. This is not the case anymore. If your DARS is not showing ITS 3019 completed, your advisor needs to complete a DARS exception form.
Q) How do I declare my Area of Concentration?
A) Please use the form available on our website, also accessible through this link (opens in a new window). Ask your advisor for instructions on how to fill out the form and email it to your advisor. Your advisor will forward the form to the school director for processing.
Q) How do I add the Business minor to my DARS?
A) Please fill out the online form available from the Scripps College Dean's office, also available through this link (opens in a new window).
Q) I have a general question, who should I ask for help?
A) You can ask the undergraduate director Dr. Charles Linscott (linscoc2@ohio.edu), your advisor or the program director (arauz@ohio.edu). We are all happy to help you.
You can also use our Discord server:
- Use this invitation link to join: https://discord.gg/RhGbcRe
- Send e-mail to any faculty member, let us know your name in Discord, and we will add you
- The Advising channel is the place to ask questions.
Connect with your advisor
Please check your e-mail frequently. Every advisor will reach out and give you a way to register for an advising time and let you know how you will connect, e.g., by phone or teleconference.
About ITS 3019
Does your DARS tell you to take ITS 3019 but you cannot find that class? This happens because the catalog in force when you joined ITS required you to take ITS 3020. We renamed that class to ITS 3019 and now consider a (rarely taught) elective. Ask your advisor to change your "Major Catalog of Entry" to the current version (2019/2020) - that will replace ITS 3019 with an additional area of concentration class.
Approved Course Substitutions
Regarding ITS 4020
ITS 4020 is offered on-line only, and we have had to change the semester it is offered in from time to time. Note:
- You can take 4020 and ITS 4440 in the same semester.
- Your advisor can issue a DARS change to permit you to count one of the classes below in lieu of ITS 4020:
- ECON 3050, Managerial Economics.
- ECON 3080, Behavioral Economics.
- ECON 3200, Labor Economics.
- ECON 3220, Economics of Human Resources.
- ECON 3340, Economics of Antitrust.
- ECON 3400, International Trade.
- ECON 3710, Cost Benefit Analysis.