0085. Information Systems (4 s.h. 3 hr. lect., 2 hr. lab) F S.

Prerequisite: Computer and Information Sciences (CIS) C081.Co-Requisite: CIS 0083.

Presents the underlying concepts needed to understand and analyze the information systems of modern Internet enabled organizations. Understand the strategic role and effective use of information systems in enabling and changing business processes. In-depth analysis of the systems that support the operational, administrative, and strategic needs of the organization. Managing the acquisition of different types of information systems including organizational level project planning, implementation, control and evaluation, cost management, communication, and conflict resolution. Includes hands on projects on traditional and eBusiness systems.

0100. Fundamentals of Information Systems (3 s.h.) F S.

An introductory course that presents the basic concepts needed to understand and analyze the information systems of modern Internet enabled organizations. Involves in-depth study of the systems that support the operational and strategic needs of the organization such as payroll processing, web-based portals, decision support, multimedia, and new forms of Internet commerce. Students will learn how organizations acquire different types of information systems including project planning, control and evaluation, communication, and the roles of information system users and developers. Includes hands on projects that involve introductory database and Internet scripting technology.

0130. Database Management Systems with CASE Tools (4 s.h. 3 hr. lect., 2 hr. lab) F S.

(Formerly: CIS 0330.)

Prerequisite: CIS 0083 .

The fundamentals of database management systems. Topics include data modeling, conceptual and physical design, query processing and database administration. Laboratory component includes hands-on experience with state of the art database management systems, and data manipulation languages such as structured query language (SQL) and the use of CASE tools for data modeling. Advanced topics include web-based database management concepts.

W201. Information Systems Analysis Design (3 s.h.) F S. Core: WI.

Prerequisite: MIS 0130 (and MIS 0085 for students admitted in Fall 2000).

Covers the first two major phases of information systems development: analysis and design. Techniques covered include: user interviewing, data collection and analysis, charting, input, output, process and file design and complete system specificati on. A structured approach is used by students working on information system projects; and well written documentation is produced which is communicated to users through oral and written reports.

0240. User Interface Design (4 s.h. 3 hr. lect., 2 hr. lab)

Prerequisite: MIS 0130 (and MIS 0085 for students admitted in Fall 2000); or CIS 0207 and W223, or permission of the instructor.

Basic principles of human-computer interaction and user-centered design to computer interface design. Interface design and system integration problems. Create prototype interfaces in a visual programming language, compare different graphical user interfaces (GUI) and standards, apply guidelines for window, menu and other dialogue techniques including single user and collaborative applications, evaluate usability, and compare interface design methodologies. Advanced topics include software components and web site design.

W301. Projects in Information Sciences (3 s.h.) F S. Core: WI.

Prerequisite: MIS W201.

The third major phase of information systems development: implementation. Techniques of module design, program development, and program testing. Students work in groups going through the activities of engineering a systems design developed in MIS W201, writing the program and constructing the procedures to realize the design, and installing the programmed system

0394. Special Topics (4 s.h. 3 hr. lect., 2 hr. lab) F S.

Special topics in current developments in the field of information systems.

0395 - 0396. Independent Study (1 - 6 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: At least 15 s.h., consultation with a faculty member and approval of department chairperson.

Students will prepare research papers under supervision of a faculty member.

CIS C081. Higher Level Languages Using C and C++ (4 s.h. 3 hr. lect., 2 hr. lab) F S. Core: QB.

Prerequisite: First-level Core mathematics course.

An introduction to the basic concepts of computer languages and their applications. Topics include processor and memory organization, addressing techniques, and language features. (This course is designed for majors and individuals with programming experience who wish to learn C and some C++ object oriented features.) No credit for students who have taken CIS 0067.

CIS 0083. Internal Data Structures (4 s.h. 3 hr. lect., 2 hr. lab) F S.

Prerequisite: CIS 0081.

Systematic techniques for the construction and use of internal data structures. Topics include stacks, arrays, lists, trees and pointers. Students will be expected to complete a variety of programs using the techniques taught. The course languages are C and C++ for the object oriented concepts.

CIS 0153. External File Structures (4 s.h. 3 hr. lect., 2 hr. lab) F S.

Prerequisite: CIS 0083.

Illustration of file processing techniques. Sequential access for batch processing; direct access for on-line processing; relative and index sequential file structures. Secondary keys and other retrieval schema for random access. Currently uses the programming language COBOL.

CIS 0230. Operating Systems and Networking (4 s.h. 3 hr. lect., 2 hr. lab) F S.

Prerequisite: CIS 0083 .

This course covers centralized and distributed operating systems concepts with particular reference to DOS and Unix; the design and implementation of local area networks with reference to TCP/IP for Unix and Novell NetWare for DOS and Windows; wide area networks with reference to Internet.