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An
in-depth study of the use of spreadsheets and databases to solve business
application problems. The course will include both the techniques of modeling
applied to solving business related problems and the tools in the spreadsheet
and database software to implement the model. This course will not satisfy
requirements for the computer information systems area.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered:
Pre-requisites:
CSC 199 or equivalent spreadsheet and database skills or course.
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Topics
include elements of
RPG II programming and program execution, calculations, files, file
organization and file processing, programming disk file applications, tables,
arrays and subroutines, and communication skills.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered: discontinued
Pre-requisites:
CSC 145 or consent of instructor.
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Statistical
techniques used in analyzing and solving problems encountered in a business
environment. Techniques include organizing and presenting statistical data,
descriptive statistical analysis, probability distributions for discrete and
binomial random variables, normal probability distribution, and simple random
sampling. Techniques are applied to practical business problems using appropriate
computer resources.
Credit Hours: 2
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring/Summer
Pre-requisites:
CSC 199 and MAT 140 or equivalent. Co-requisite: MAT 220 or equivalent.
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Open
to sophomore associate degree candidates in computer data processing. These
students, upon approval of the computer data processing faculty, are placed
with cooperating firms to receive on-the-job training or advanced design and
programming training of equivalent value. Work experience is supervised by
faculty. Written progress reports are required.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered:
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A
study of topics relevant to courses taught in the Computer Science and
Information Systems disciplines. It is taught as part of a Study Abroad program
and therefore includes material specific to the country/region of study. Topics
may include: Data organization and analysis, art and craft of web site
development, quantitative techniques for solving business problems, etc.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered:
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A
special topics course designed to permit the teaching of appropriate topics as
needed in a changing high-tech discipline. The course will include those topics
which are relevant but not necessarily appropriate for permanent, specific
course status. Topics will be selected and offered on university/community need
and/or interest. Does not apply to the CSC or CIS majors. May not be
substituted for any course in the business core. May be repeated for a maximum
of six hours. (Same as CSC 299.)
Credit Hours: 1
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
Pre-requisites:
Prerequisites vary with topics covered.
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An in-depth study of techniques used in business
application modeling and decision-making to solve managerial problems. Students
will use contemporary spreadsheet, database, web application software packages
and query languages (SQL) to implement various business decision-making
scenarios. A student may receive credit for only one of the following courses:
ACC 308, BPA 355, or CIS 307.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
Pre-requisites:
CSC 199 or equivalent
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Topics
to be covered are systems development processes, structured analysis design
methods, prototyping, systems development life cycle, and communication skills.
A systems design model will be developed during the course. Prerequisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
Pre-requisites:
Junior standing; high level programming language or consent of instructor
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An
introduction to programming languages and Web server technologies used in
E-business applications. This course focuses more on client-side E-business
development issues such as good web page design techniques, prevalent
technologies, interactive and dynamic Web applications, and programming using
common scripting languages. Some server-side issues are also covered.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-requisites:
A high-level programming class or consent of instructor.
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Statistical
techniques used in analyzing and solving problems encountered in a business
environment. Techniques include point estimates, confidence intervals for a
population mean, hypothesis testing for mean of one and two populations,
statistical inference of proportions and simple linear regression. Techniques
are applied to practical business problems using appropriate computer
resources.
Credit Hours: 2
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring/Summer
Pre-requisites:
CIS 243 with a minimum grade of C and MAT 220.
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Topics
include structured program design and development techniques, logical and
physical file structures and corresponding processing techniques, table and
array manipulation, string manipulation, internet interface for legacy systems
and Job Control Language concepts.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered:
Pre-requisites:
Junior standing; CSC 260.
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Study
of development of on-line computer usage with specific applications in the
functional areas of business. Topical coverage includes the design and
development of a complete application, use of utilities to create and support
user libraries, and the implementation of the system through the use of
commercial on-line software and the COBOL programming language.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered:
Pre-requisites:
Junior standing; CSC 260 or consent of instructor.
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Seminar
for students in Computer Science and Information Systems programs to expose
them to a variety of topics and their relevance to the broad discipline of
Information Technology. Students will discover career paths and areas of focus
in their upper division courses. Grade: Pass/Fail.
Credit Hours: 1
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-requisites:
Junior standing
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This
course is designed to cover both the theoretical and practical aspects of
database design and implementation. The theory and practice of design
approaches and languages for the relational model are stressed. Specific topics
will include data modeling: database design using normalization theory and
relational query languages; issues of concurrency control, recovery,
optimization, database security, privacy and integrity; new database
technology, developments, and trends. Students in the course will be expected
to design and implement a practical database application using a contemporary
database management software package.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
Pre-requisites:
A high level programming language and either CIS 307 or ACC 308; or consent of
instructor.
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An
overview of the concepts behind data warehousing and business intelligence.
Emphasis will be on techniques for gathering and cleaning data, designing and
using data warehouses for business intelligence purposes. Data mining tools
currently in use will be reviewed.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered:
Pre-requisites:
Junior standing; CIS 407
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This
course will examine specialized software development problems and their
solutions. Topics such as advanced Internet programming, interfaces between
applications and data sources, software development using open source and
proprietary software environments, development of distributed applications and
Web services will be studied.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered:
Pre-requisites:
CIS 317 and CSC 332.
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The
capstone course for students graduating with an Area in Computer Information
Systems (CIS). Students will work in teams to design and implement a complete
information system using contemporary software development tools. The workplace
will be simulated to the extent possible by stressing in-depth analysis of the
client’s requirements, formal modes of communication and established project
management techniques. Evaluation is based on the completed project using
feedback from clients.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-requisites:
CIS 325 and CIS 407 or consent of instructor.
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Course
covers how to build the front-end, middleware, and backend components that
drive E-business. Emphasis is on building a functional E-business site that is
capable of processing transactions and interacting with a database. Topics
include common E-business technologies, Web database technology, content
management, on-line payments, Web usability, client-side and server-side
programming using common scripting languages and middleware technologies, and
website registration, promotion, and maintenance.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-requisites: CIS 325 and 407.
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A
faculty-supervised thesis and/or project which allows Honors Program students
with a senior standing to undertake advanced research. A thesis paper and/or
written review of the exhibit or performance is required.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered:
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This
course presents the student with software, hardware and administrative issues
commonly encountered in supporting end users. Topics covered: installation,
configuration, upgrading, security, training, evaluation, acquisition,
maintenance of software and hardware.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered:
Pre-requisites:
Senior standing with at least 9 hours of CISCSC courses (excluding CIS 243,
343, 443 or CSC 199).
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Statistical
techniques used in analyzing and solving problems encountered in business
organizations. Techniques include multiple regression analysis, time series
analysis and forecasting, analysis of variance and nonparametric statistics.
Additional topics will include conditional probability, the Poisson,
exponential and uniform probability distributions, and the chi-square
goodness-of-fit test. Techniques are applied to practical business problems
using computer statistical software. This course provides preparation for those
students considering graduate school and for those students pursuing programs
requiring statistical preparation beyond CIS 343.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered: Fall/Spring
Pre-requisites:
CIS 343 with a minimum grade of C.
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This
is an overview of information systems (IS) and information technology concepts
with applications in business. Topics covered include the relevance of
information from the perspective of individuals, managers, organizations and
the global environment; the value of information and its use as a strategic
resource; usage of IS and related systems in the functional units of an
organization. Emphasis is placed on using current and relevant software to
address typical business needs.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered:
Pre-requisites:
CSC 199 and FIN 330.
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A
meaningful, planned, and evaluated work experience related to the career and
educational objectives of the student for which he/she may receive academic
credit and possible financial remuneration. May be repeated for a maximum of
six hours from any 488/489 courses. Graded pass/fail.
Credit Hours: 1
Semesters Offered:
Pre-requisites:
Permission of chair.
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A
meaningful, planned, and evaluated work experience related to the career and
educational objectives of the student for which he/she may receive academic
credit and possible financial remuneration. May be repeated for a maximum of
six hours from any 488/489 courses.
Credit Hours: 1
Semesters Offered:
Pre-requisites:
Permission of chair.
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Designed
for juniors, seniors and graduate students who have an inadequate background in
mathematics and computer systems. Covers material of MAT 220 and CSC 199. Not
open to students who have credit for MAT 220 and CSC 199 or equivalent.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered:
Pre-requisites:
Permission of Chair
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Graded
pass/fail.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered:
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This
course covers the fundamental concepts of distributed database management
systems. The emphasis is on the concepts, algorithms and the protocols. It
includes an overview of the architecture, database design, query processing
algorithms, concurrency control, recovery and replication strategies.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered:
Pre-requisites:
CIS 407 or equivalent.
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A
study of computer simulation models of systems and processes. Simulation
methodology, simulation model development, simulation computer languages, and
the analysis of simulation results are considered. The course makes use of
simulation computer software.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered:
Pre-requisites:
CIS 343 and CSC 199 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
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This
course provides an overview of important technologies that underlie and enable
E-Business. A solid understanding of the common E-Business models and their
underlying enabling technologies will be examined using a practical case-based
approach.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered:
Pre-requisites:
Consent of the instructor.
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This
course provides the knowledge required to appreciate the functions and benefits
of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Students will learn the impact
of an ERP system, how ERP software integrates business functions, and how to
make current business functions compatible with an ERP system. The students
will also develop an appreciation of live, interactive information from an ERP
system and the value of its availability throughout the organization.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-requisites:
Consent of the instructor.
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A
study of quantitative methods used in business and industrial organizations.
Topics covered include linear programming, inventory models, PERT and CPM,
simulation and waiting-line models.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered:
Pre-requisites:
MGT 443.
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This
course consists of independent in-depth study of some problem in computer
methods and/or quantitative methods. Periodic conferences will be arranged with
the supervising faculty member on an individual basis.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered:
Pre-requisites: Consent of instructor.
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This
course provides the student with the technical skills required to plan,
implement and maintain a data warehouse using appropriate software.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-requisites:
Good knowledge of SQL and Data Normalization
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May
be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Cannot be used to meet M.B. A.,
M.P.A., or M.S. degree requirements. Graded pass/fail
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered:
Pre-requisites:
Permission of chair
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Study
of the theories and techniques of computerized decision support and expert
systems. The practical application of these systems to problems of business and
industrial organizations is stressed. A major part of the course will be
devoted to the use of appropriate decision support and expert system computer
software.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-requisites:
BPA 355 /CIS307/ ACC308 or consent of instructor
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This
course places the database environment in an organizational context.
Information is an increasingly valuable corporate resource. Allocation of
resources is a primary managerial responsibility. This course provides managers
with the background necessary for making decisions regarding the information
resource. Topics include information resource planning, managing implementation
in the database environment, human factor in the database environment, and
software and hardware selection.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-requisites:
BPA 355 / CIS307 / ACC308 or consent of instructor
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Explores
methodologies and practices used in the contemporary software development
projects from the managerial and technical perspectives. From the managerial
perspective, it covers software life cycle models, object oriented
methodologies, rapid development methodologies, agile modeling, software design
principles and methods, verification and testing methods, and software process
maturity models. On the technical side, it explores solutions that are
currently available that aid in implementing these models and methodologies.
Credit Hours: 3
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-requisites:
Consent of instructor
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A
study of the operations research models and methods which are most frequently
used in busin