2005-2006 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

MIS - Management Information Systems

220 Service-Learning in MIS
1 cr (0-2). F, Sp, Su.
SL-Full
S/U only grade basis
No credit toward MIS major
Instructor approval required
Provides opportunity to obtain practical experience in analysis, design, and implementation of information systems. All assignments must be completed within one calendar year (preferably one semester). Assignments outstanding longer than one year will be graded unsatisfactory.

240 Information Systems in Business
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
A study of information systems in business to include management decision support systems, concepts of systems analysis and design, and information processing. Students will learn to use productivity tools.

290 Introduction to Database Applications
3 crs (2-1). F, Sp.
No credit if taken after MIS 344
An introduction to database applications created by end users. Students will learn to construct a database, user interface, and reports to summarize data.

304 /504 Fundamentals of Business Programming
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: MIS 240 or consent of instructor
Provides fundamental skills and knowledge for programming business applications, interface design, writing documentation, and using debugging tools. Knowledge covered includes procedural programming and object use.

310 /510 Systems Analysis and Design
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: MIS 240
Introduces theory and practice of systems analysis and design. Topics include documenting organizational processes, analyzing information flows, reengineering processes, designing information systems, and managing projects. Team project required.

314 /514 Business Software Engineering
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: MIS 310/510 and MIS 304/504, or consent of instructor.
P: Admission to College of Business required
Develops programming skills to the intermediate level. Develops techniques of data access, input, output, and processing in a business environment using object-oriented programming tools. Utilizes beginning SQL programming techniques.

344 /544 Database Management Systems
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: MIS 314/514
P: Admission to College of Business required
In-depth study of physical and logical design structure of relational databases; overview of SQL; hands-on experience with client/server database management system and application-development software.

384 Advanced Database Topics
3 crs (2.5-0.5). F, Sp.
P: MIS 344/544
P: Admission to College of Business required
S/U grade basis not allowed
Minimum junior standing
No credit if taken after MIS 491 with the same title.
Overview of database administration topics and techniques. In-depth study of advanced database development issues including system maintenance and revision, data migration, and creating and managing large database systems.

391 Selected Topics in Management Information Systems
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
Course may be taken 2 times
No credit towards MIS major if taken after MIS 314/514. Admission to College of Business not required. Available to nonbusiness students.
Selected topics in management information systems. Small groups will study topics selected because of a special interest in them on the part of students or faculty.

399 Independent Study - Juniors
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: Admission to College of Business required
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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411 Object-Oriented Systems Development
3 crs (2-1). F, Sp.
P: MIS 314; MIS 344/544 or concurrent enrollment
P: Admission to College of Business required
S/U grade basis not allowed
No credit if taken after MIS 491 with the same title.
Use the object-oriented approach to design complex business systems with UML and the Unified Process for improved quality and reusability. Covers OO techniques, design patterns, multi-tier systems, OO CASE tools, and OO development.

420 /620 Internship in Management Information Systems
3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: MIS 310/510, 314/514, 344/544, or consent of
instructor; limited to MIS majors admitted to College
of Business
Full-time equivalent
Minimum junior standing
Special course fee required
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Coordinated on-the-job business experience in management information systems. Gives students an opportunity to participate actively in daily business applications related to their major field of study.

450 /650 Distributed Systems Development
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: MIS 344/544 and BTEL 345/545
P: Admission to College of Business required
A study of the content, theory, and methodology of distributed systems application development. Specifically, the course covers n-tier and web-based development.

460 /660 Seminar in Information Systems
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: Limited to MIS majors admitted to College of Business
CP
Limited to graduating seniors
In-depth study of current MIS topics and discussion of current MIS issues and trends. This course includes an integrated communication component.

491 Selected Topics
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
P: Admission to College of Business required
Minimum junior standing
Course may be taken 2 times
Selected topics in management information systems. Small groups will study topics selected because of a special interest in them on the part of students or faculty.

495 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
P: Limited to MIS majors admitted to College of Business
Minimum junior standing
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Internship-type experiences in business situations relevant to the student’s major field of study, under supervision of a faculty member.

499 Independent Study - Seniors
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: Admission to College of Business required
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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740 Managing Information Technology Foundation
2 crs. F, Sp.
No credit if taken after MIS 240
Special course fee required
Not for MBA degree credit
Study of the managerial process used when working with Information and Information Technology. Specific attention is given to the principles of Systems Development and underlying concepts.

751 Management Information Systems
3 crs (3-0). V.
Special course fee required
Instructor approval required
A study of a business as an information processing entity. Emphasis on the development of information systems utilizing the latest technologies. Includes study of tools and techniques utilized by systems analysts in information and database management.

797 Independent Study
1-3 crs. V.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
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