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Management Information Systems (MIS)
MIS 2113 -
Computer-Based Information Systems Prerequisite: undergraduate
major in business. Covers theory and practice for design and use
of computer-based information systems in organizations. Project
work includes using a relational database and designing a
personal web page. Students demonstrate their ability to use a
personal computer for word-processing, spreadsheet, database,
and presentation applications by passing a competency exam.
Laboratory (F, Sp, Su)
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3013 Programming Concepts and Practice. Prerequisite: 2113 and
junior standing. May be repeated once with change of topic;
maximum credit six hours. Introduces the basic principles of
structured programming and design. Topics covered are language
syntax, algorithm development, flowcharting, logical
relationships, math functions, and job control statements.
(Irreg.)
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MIS 3023 - COBOL Prerequisite:
2113 and junior standing. A course in programming and design
using procedural languages and techniques. (Irreg.) |
3033 Non-Procedural Programming Languages. Prerequisite: 2113
and junior standing; 3013; 3353 or permission. May be repeated
once with change of topic; maximum credit six hours. Various
emerging programming languages and tools relevant to MIS
applications. The basic syntax, code construction, and business
use of the language will be covered. Possible languages could
include C++, FOCUS, VISUAL BASIC, SMALLTALK,
POWERBUILDER, or others.(F, Sp, Su)
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MIS
3033 - Non-Procedural Programming Languages Prerequisite: 2013
and 2113; concurrent enrollment in 3353. May be repeated once
with change of topic; maximum credit six hours. Various emerging
programming languages and tools relevant to MIS applications.
The basic syntax, code construction, and business use of the
language will be covered. Possible languages could include C ++
, FOCUS, VISUAL BASIC, SMALLTALK, POWERBUILDER, or others. (F,
Sp, Su)
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3113 Information Systems Theory and Structure. Prerequisite:
2003 or permission. Provides a rigorous introduction to theory,
concepts and principles from a number of disciplines that
underlie information systems in goal-oriented organizations.
Topics include: history of information processing; language;
formal grammars; mathematical information theory; decision
theory; information economics; systems theory; feedback control;
human information processing models; basic computer science;
information system conceptual frameworks; and management issues.
(F, Sp)
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3213
Microcomputers and Information Systems. Prerequisite: 2113 and
junior standing, or permission. Stresses information center
methods for building systems in direct collaboration between
users and analysts. A concentration on end-user computing and
user training, as well as the architecture of microcomputers
will be provided. Also, an understanding of the components and
installation of microcomputers will be given to the student.
Topics include prototyping, the user-driver approach, user
support, user training, product demonstrations, managing and
information center. This course may not be used for credit
toward an MIS major or minor. (F, Sp)
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MIS 3353 -
Database Theory and Development Prerequisite: 2113 and
concurrent enrollment or completion of one of 3013 or 3033 and
junior standing, or permission. Presents theory, concepts, and
practice for database development and data management with an
emphasis on the database development life cycle. Students learn
conceptual data modeling using business rules, normalization,
structured query language (SQL), and physical database design.
Issues surrounding data administration are also covered. (F, Sp,
Su)
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MIS 3363 - Information Systems Infrastructure
Prerequisite: 3353 or permission. A study of information system
architecture including networks, processors, clients, operating
systems, middleware, database management systems, information
warehouses, groupware, EDI, DSS, systems management,
interoperability, benchmarking, security, and disaster
protection. The focus in to enable the student to understand,
design, and analyze current and proposed information technology
configurations. (F, Sp)
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MIS 3373 - Systems Analysis and Design Theory
Prerequisite: 3353 or permission. A study of the structure and
application of tools, technologies, and models for analyzing,
designing, and evaluating information systems. Topics include:
case tools, structured analysis, I/O design, rapid application
development, simulation models, prototyping, human factors,
alternatives, cost/benefit analysis, recommendations for a new
system, implementation and post-evaluation. (F, Sp)
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3483 Information
Technology and Ethical Issues. Prerequisite: 2113 and junior
standing, or permission. Covers information technology and
ethical issues including: issues of information privacy,
information accuracy, information access, and information
property rights. A foundation in moral theory is provided as a
basis for evaluation of the ethical issues concerning
information technology. Ethical scenarios, cases and current
event items are used to provide a broad, practical awareness of
the ethical issues. (Irreg.)
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3960 Honors Reading. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to
Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours.
Provides an opportunity for the gifted honors candidate to study
materials not usually presented in regular courses. (F, Sp)
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MIS 3980 - Honors Research 1
to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be
repeated; maximum credit six hours. Provides an opportunity for
the gifted honors candidate to work at a special project in the
student’s field. (F, Sp)
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MIS 4213 - Introduction to Data Warehousing Prerequisite:
concurrent enrollment or completion of 3373, or permission. The
course covers the fundamentals of developing and using a data
warehouse. Students learn to develop requirements, create a
dimensional model and generate population and maintenance plans
for a warehouse. Students also learn to manipulate the data in
the warehouse for update, maintenance and data extraction and to
generate effective business intelligence output. (F, Sp)
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MIS 4443 - Advanced Database
Management Prerequisite: 3353. Advanced topics in database
design and management such as data administration, security,
multi-user access, file organization, and backup and recovery
procedures. (F, Sp)
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†G4413 Object-Oriented Systems Development. Prerequisite: 3373
or permission. Presents object-oriented theory, concepts, and
practice for systems development. Concepts such as abstraction,
identity, encapsulation, polymorphism, inheritance, and reuse
are discussed. The unified modeling language (UML) is used for
practice in object-oriented analysis (OOA) and object-oriented
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4423 Expert
Systems/Artificial Intelligence. Prerequisite: 3373 or
permission. Study of the use of expert systems and artificial
intelligence in a business environment. Topics include: what if
analysis, knowledge engineering, artificial intelligence models,
and management science models. Students design, build, and
evaluate an actual expert system. (Irreg.)
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4433 Project Management. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment or
completion of 3373 or permission. Presents the technical,
managerial and organizational concepts and tactics associated
with managing software development and/or acquisition projects.
A project management software tool will be introduced and used
at a very basic level. (Irreg.)
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4443 Advanced
Database Management. Prerequisite: 3353. Advanced topics in
database design and management such as data administration,
security, multi-user access, file organization, and backup and
recovery procedures. (F, Sp)
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4473 Group Support Systems. Prerequisite: 3363 and junior
standing, or permission. Explores the dimensions of information
technology support for work groups or project teams including
traditional group support systems, computer systems for
collaborative work, and electronic meeting systems. Issues
addressed include the design and implementation of these systems
as well as their organizational and economic impact on people,
groups, projects, firms, virtual firms and society. (Irreg.)
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4483 Electronic
Commerce. Prerequisite: 3363 or permission. A study of applying
electronic communication to achieve business objectives.
Explores the use of such information technologies and concepts
as virtual firms, EDI, electronic funds transfer, the Internet
and the World Wide Web. Laboratory facilities are used for
experiments and assignment preparation. (Irreg.)
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4493 International Issues of Information Technology.
Prerequisite: 2113 and junior standing, or permission. A study
of the practice, issues and benefits using information
technologies in international and cross-culture environments.
Subjects include: international telecommunications and computing
infrastructures, policies, laws and practices; and, the effects
of it on the definition and structure of international markets,
logistics, organizations and nations. (Irreg.)
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MIS 4663 - MIS
Field Project Prerequisite: 3363, 3373, or permission.Involves a
field project for a client—business firm or other
organization.Students will work closely with their client;
perform an analysis, providedesign alternatives, evaluate
alternatives, develop and demonstrate a workingmodel (prototype)
of a part of the system, prepare a recommendation, andmake a
formal presentation to their client. (F, Sp)
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4710 Topics in Management Information Systems. 1 to 3 hours.
Prerequisite: 2113, 3013 or 3033, or permission. May be repeated
once with change of topic; maximum credit six hours. Topics may
include any MIS related area; offered at the request of a
faculty member with division approval. (Irreg.)
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4960 Directed
Reading in Management Information Systems. 1 to 3 hours.
Prerequisite: 2113, 3013 or 3033, or permission. May be repeated
once with change of topic; maximum credit six hours. Topics in
the management of information systems. (F, Sp, Su)
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G5003 Management Information Systems. Prerequisite: graduate
standing or permission of instructor. Study of information
systems applications and management in a business environment.
Includes personal productivity, basic technology and
infrastructure; design, development and management of computer
information systems; and impacts of technology on business
practices. (F)
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G5113 Database Design and Application. Prerequisite: 5003 or B
AD 5153. Covers concepts and practices of data flows, data
storage and information retrieval in computer information
systems. Topics include data modeling, relational and
non-relational databases, database management systems,
principles of telecommunications, and management considerations.
(Irreg.)
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G5303 E-Business Architectures. Prerequisite: 5003 or B AD 5153.
A study of the basic concepts of telecommunications and
distribution processing and their applications to e-business.
Focus is on managerial issues related to telecommunications.
(Irreg.)
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G5203 Systems Architecture and Design. Prerequisite: 5113.
Examines how technology, economics and organizational issues
influence the structure of such computer information systems as
mainframe, client/server, and netcentric. Explores the effective
use of design concepts and tools including SDLC, RAD,
prototyping, objects, and case in a business enterprise.
Includes a field design project. (Su)
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G5313 Information Technology Manatement. Prerequisite: 5003 or B
AD 5153. Examines the current issues and approaches to the
management of information technology (IT). Through assigned
reading, case discussions and projects, students confront the
complex issues associated with IT management. The underlying
theme of this course is that effective IT management requires an
understanding of the IT, the organizational/commercial
environment in which it will be applied, and basic business,
organizational and managerial concepts. (Su)
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G5323 Project Management. Prerequisite: 5003 or B AD 5153. This
course focuses on the management of systems development
projects, including their implementation within an organization.
The course begins with overviews of the software development
context, system development approaches and project management
concepts and then focuses on project planning, organizing
controlling and recent technological advances in software
development (F)
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G5403 Information Technology Enabled E-Business. Prerequisite:
5003 or B AD 5153. Focuses on the role played by information
technology in creating the digital economy. The first part of
the course explores e-business models and strategies. The second
half deals with external issues related to trading partners and
the government, as well as internal issues involved with the
development and implementation of e-business applications.
(Irreg.)
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G5423 Expert
Systems/Artificial Intelligence. (Slashlisted with 4423).
Prerequisite: 5003 or B AD 5153. A study of the use of expert
systems and artificial intelligence. Topics include what-if
analysis, knowledge engineering, artificial intelligence models,
and management science models. Students design, build and
evaluate actual expert systems and write a paper. No student may
earn credit for both 4423 and 5423. (Irreg.)
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G5603 Advanced Database Management. Prerequisite: 5003 or
equivalent. Covers the principles of design, use, and management
of database technology including data warehouses from a
manager's perspective. Involves a number of exercises using a
multi-user relational database management system and associated
tools to address typical business problems. (F)
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G5613 Information Technology and Ethics. Prerequisite: 5003.
Provides exposure to several topics concerning information
technology and ethical issues as well as the impact of general
technology on business and societal values. Foundation in moral
theory provided as a basis for evaluation of the ethical issues
concerning information technology. (Sp)
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G5960 Directed Readings. Prerequisite: graduate standing. 1 to 3
hours. May be repeated with change of topic; maximum credit six
hours. Topics in management information systems. (Irreg.)
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G5973 Topics in Information Systems. Prerequisite: 5003. May be
repeated with change of content; maximum credit twelve hours. A
study of current research and practice in information
technology. (Irreg.)
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G6723 Managing Technological Innovation and Use. Prerequisite:
graduate standing. Examines theory and research on how
individuals and organizations identify appropriate technologies,
decide to invest in these technologies, and are able to
successfully adopt and embed these technologies within work
behaviors/processes. (Sp)
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G6733 Organizational Impacts of Information Technology.
Prerequisite: graduate standing. Examines theories, research and
forecasts regarding the impacts of information technology on
individuals, groups, organizations, value chains, industries,
markets and societies. Primary emphasis is placed on
understanding relationships among IT investments, IT impacts and
business performance. (F)
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G6743 Computer-Mediated Communication and Decision Making.
Prerequisite: graduate standing. Examines theories and research
on how communication and decision making are increasingly being
mediated through information technologies. Behaviors by
individuals, within groups, and within and across organizations
will be studied. (Su)
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