0070. Principles of Information Systems (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: MIS 0085 & MIS 0100.)

Prerequisite: Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Technology is vital to financial and competitive success. This introductory course presents an overview of the important role technology and information systems play in the modern organization. These business applications of technology are taught through hands-on exposure to the most current technologies, discussion of how these technologies affect the way business is conducted, and the impact of these technologies on our daily lives. Students will have the opportunity to try out leading-edge products such as SAP, software that allows a business to capture and analyze all of its activities, and to analyze technology investments inside companies and in the stock market. Emerging biometric security technologies such as fingerprint and iris scanning, advances in nanotechnology which allow miniaturization of circuitry to the atomic level, and new wireless technologies which make worldwide communications universal will also be discussed. The course will teach students how these technologies (and others) can be leveraged to create business opportunities for forward-thinking professionals. Students will also understand the basic ethical, social, and legal implications of an increasing integration of technology into business and society.

0071. Introduction to Programming (4 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: C071.)

Prerequisite: Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

This course introduces the basic principles of programming. Students are introduced to the power and ease of applying modern development tools to solve practical problems. Key concepts covered include use of a development environment, variables, loops, if statements, subroutines, functions, and debugging. The course includes a lab in which students apply the course concepts to solve problems.

Note: The course is appropriate for majors as well as non-majors. This course also meets an upper level major or business elective requirement. Mode: 3 hour lecture, 2 hour lab.

0071. Introduction to Programming (4 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: C071.)

Prerequisite: Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point).

This course introduces the basic principles of programming. Students are introduced to the power and ease of applying modern development tools to solve practical problems. Key concepts covered include use of a development environment, variables, loops, if statements, subroutines, functions, and debugging. The course includes a lab in which students apply the course concepts to solve problems.

Note: The course is appropriate for majors as well as non-majors. This course also meets an upper level major or business elective requirement. Mode: 3 hour lecture, 2 hour lab.

0081. Object-Oriented Programming I (4 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: First-level Core Mathematics course.

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of programming in an object-oriented visual development environment with an emphasis on problem solving and program design. Topics include translation of problem descriptions into programming requirements, algorithms, control structures, methods, classes, arrays, and basic debugging techniques. Students are expected to complete a variety of programs using the techniques taught.

Note: This course also meets an upper level major or business elective requirement Mode: 3 hour lecture, 2 hour lab.

0083. Object-Oriented Programming II (4 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in MIS 0081.

Building on fundamental programming concepts covered in MIS 0081, this course addresses more advanced object-oriented concepts. Students will learn how to construct complex applications by combining their own objects with those contained in pre-defined libraries. Topics include object design and construction, inheritance and polymorphism, building graphical user interfaces, and the use of a visual development environment. Students will be expected to create a series of projects which require the use of the skills and concepts that are taught in the course.

0120. Data Communications and Networking (4 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in MIS 0083.

This is an introductory course in networking and IT infrastructure. The course provides a complete overview of IT infrastructure; from the individual workstation, to how the workstations are connected, the hardware and software that enables networking, client server architecture and the distribution of applications across networks. Topics relating to systems administration, network security and IT evaluation and budgeting are also introduced. Students will gain hands-on experience in LAN set-up, server operating systems and packet analyzing tools.

0130. Database Management Systems (4 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).

This course encompasses the fundamentals of database management systems including principles of database design and development, and the role of database systems within application information systems. Topics include the role of data and principles of data organization; conceptual and logical database design, database implementation, the relational model of database management, query languages, data management issues, and contemporary topics.

0137. Client/Server Development using Object-Oriented Programming (4 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: MIS 0107.)

Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in both MIS 0083 & MIS 0130.

This course covers the application of object-oriented concepts to the development of distributed business applications. Students advance their knowledge of object-oriented programming and related concepts while developing multi-tiered applications in a distributed environment. Topics include the use of class libraries and reusable components; development techniques for multi-tiered applications involving database connectivity, remote objects, middleware, front-end and the back-end development for browser based systems; and testing and packaging of business projects.

W201. Information Systems Analysis and Design (4 s.h.) F S. Core: WI.

Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in MIS 0070 (formerly MIS 0085 or MIS 0100), MIS 0083, & MIS 0130.

This course covers analysis and design, the first two phases of information systems development. Topics include requirements analysis, business data and process modeling, input, output, database, process, and control design. Both structured and object-oriented analysis and design concepts are covered. Student groups specify the requirements for an information system and complete the system design.

0210. Electronic Commerce Site Design (4 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in MIS 0130.

Learn web application development including requirements analysis, usability evaluation, specification, and implementation. Focus on both traditional transaction based systems and new applications for advertising, ordering, payment, and communication. Learn specific skills and tools for the development and management of electronic commerce initiatives. Understand the distinguishing features of front ends, server side code, and third party systems.

0240. User Interface Design (4 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in both MIS 0070 (Formerly MIS 0085 or MIS 0100) & MIS 0130.

This course presents basic principles of human-computer interaction and user-centered design as related to interface design for software applications. Topics include managing the design process, usability testing and assessment techniques, and the application of guidelines for window, menu and other dialogue techniques including single user and collaborative applications.

0288. Co-operative Experience in Management Information Systems (3 s.h.) F S SS.

Prerequisite: MIS 0083 and MIS 0130.

Students undertake a research project that integrates their current work experience with their classroom experience at Temple University. The results are reported in a 10 to 20-page paper prepared under the supervision of a faculty member.

Note: Arrangements are made through the Management Information Systems Department. This course is open to MIS majors only.

W301. Information Systems Implementation (3 s.h.) F S SS. Core: WI.

Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in MIS W201.

Apply principles and methods of application systems design, organizational implementation and systems specification and documentation. It includes topics such as procedure, data and interface specification, design and user documentation, database, system and user interface development; program and system testing, project management and control. Students work in teams to plan the implementation process and to complete the activities of implementing, testing, and revising a systems analysis design project.

0310. Strategic Management of Information Technology (3 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in both MIS 0070 (formerly MIS 0085 or MIS 0100) & MIS 0130.

This course prepares students to be effective exploiters and managers of information technology. The management of information technology is addressed by considering the contemporary issues faced by general managers —e.g., globalization, time compression, and technology integration. Strategic approaches for dealing with these issues are explored. An integrative class project is used to pull together operational concepts from lower level information system and business courses as they apply to the management of information technology.

0394. Special Topics (3 - 4 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: Varies.

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. in the major, consultation with a faculty member, and approval of department chairperson.

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

Note: None of the required MIS courses can be taken as an independent study.
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