2006-2007 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

IS - Information Systems

220 Service-Learning in IS
1 cr (0-2). F, Sp, Su.
(Formerly MIS 220)
SL-Full
S/U only grade basis
No credit toward IS 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.
(Formerly MIS 240)
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.
(Formerly MIS 290)
No credit if taken after IS 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.
(Formerly MIS 304)
P: IS 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.
(Formerly MIS 310)
P: IS 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.
(Formerly MIS 314)
P: IS 304/504 and 310/510, 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.
(Formerly MIS 344)
P: IS 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.

345 /545 Data Communication Networks
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
(Formerly BTEL 345)
P: IS 310/510 or concurrent enrollment, or consent of
instructor
P: Admission to College of Business required
Minimum junior standing
Develops an understanding of data communication fundamentals, LAN and WAN technologies, and network design essentials. Networking topologies, transmission media, hardware/software, standards and protocols, switching technologies, network management, and security aspects are studied.

365 /565 Security Policy Management
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: IS 310, or MGMT 340 and 341, or ACCT 315
P: Admission to College of Business required
Minimum junior standing
Managerial issues of information systems security. Development and implementation of policies for assuring the security of projects, software, end-user computing, database management, and networks.

375 /575 LAN Development and Management
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
(Formerly BTEL 375)
P: IS 345/545
P: Admission to College of Business required
Install, configure, and troubleshoot LAN hardware. Study, install, configure, and administer network server operating systems.

384 Advanced Database Topics
3 crs (2.5-0.5). F, Sp.
(Formerly MIS 384)
P: IS 344/544
P: Admission to College of Business required
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 Information Systems
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
(Formerly MIS 391)
Course may be taken 2 times
No credit towards IS major if taken after IS 314/514. Admission to College of Business not required. Available to nonbusiness students.
Selected topics in 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.
(Formerly MIS 399)
P: Admission to College of Business required
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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410 /610 Network and Data Security
3 crs (3-0). V.
(Formerly BTEL 410)
P: IS 345/545
P: Admission to College of Business required
Addresses hardware and software fundamentals of network security including access control security, information security, and security planning and development. Develops students’ working knowledge of available methods and tools for enhancing enterprise data and network security.

411 Object-Oriented Systems
3 crs (2-1). F, Sp.
(Formerly MIS 411)
P: IS 314; IS 344/544 or concurrent enrollment
P: Admission to College of Business required
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 Information Systems
3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
(Formerly MIS 420)
P: IS 310/510, 314/514, 344/544, or consent of
instructor; limited to IS 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 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.
(Formerly MIS 450)
P: IS 344/544 and 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.

455 /655 Project Management
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: IS 310, or MGMT 340 and 341
P: Admission to College of Business required
Minimum junior standing
Concepts for and practice of planning, staffing, executing, and completing limited-duration, product-oriented team efforts. Examples from IS and other functional areas of business are used, and students are encouraged to apply their learning in their own functional area.

460 /660 Seminar in Information Systems
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
(Formerly MIS 460)
P: Limited to IS majors admitted to College of Business
P: BSAD 305, FIN 320, MGMT 340, MGMT 341, MKTG 330
CP
Limited to graduating seniors
In-depth study of current IS topics and discussion of current IS issues and trends. This course includes an integrated communication component.

475 /675 Electronic Business
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
(Formerly BTEL 475)
P: IS 345/545
P: Admission to College of Business required
Course includes the basics of electronic commerce, the Internet, electronic data interchange, and electronic funds transfer. Students will address current business applications from a wide range of businesses.

491 Selected Topics
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
(Formerly MIS 491)
P: Admission to College of Business required
Minimum junior standing
Course may be taken 2 times
Selected topics in 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.
(Formerly MIS 495)
P: Limited to IS 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.
(Formerly MIS 499)
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.
(Formerly MIS 740)
No credit if taken after IS 240
Special course fee required
Not for MBA degree credit
Study of the managerial process used when working with information and information systems. Specific attention is given to the principles of systems development and underlying concepts.

751 Information Systems
3 crs (3-0). V.
(Formerly MIS 751)
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.
(Formerly MIS 797)
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
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