2006-07 Catalog Archive (Archived July 31, 2006)

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Course Descriptions

MIS110
Introduction to Management Information Systems
This course is an introduction to the elements of information processing accomplished by businesses in the global business arena. It will examine the foundations for the information age, the role of information technology and management information systems, and the use of technology to gain a strategic and competitive business advantage. The student will be introduced to the concepts of data versus information, ethical concerns, transaction processing systems, artificial intelligence, interorganizational systems, total quality management, information partnerships, virtual organizations, learning organizations, and business process reengineering. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): CSC110. Spring Only.

MIS210
Computer Systems Management
This course is designed for students seeking entry-level MIS administration positions. This course will concentrate on the day-to-day administrative operations of a MIS facility and how to manage a mid-range operations center. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): CSC110 and ENL111 and MIS110. As needed.

MIS220
Business Programming I
Focuses on business problem solving by using a hands-on, programmatic approach. It includes an understanding of the logical and physical structures of programs and data, formal problem solving strategies, algorithmic development, data and file input and output, documentation and good programming style. The capabilities of several programming languages will be presented with one being emphasized. (Formerly MIS 150) 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): CSC110 and ENL111 and MTH180. Fall Only.

MIS230
Management of Telecommunications
An overview of the telecommunications industry and an introduction to the regulation of the industry are provided. The basics of telephony and networks are introduced. Telecommunications management, economic issues, and ethical issues will be studied. Current features of telephone systems and networks will be introduced. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): CSC110 and MIS110. Fall Only.

MIS235
Local Area Network Concepts
This course is designed to present the theory behind various network operating systems and architectures. It provides a survey of the major LANs currently on the market, their compatibility and interoperability. Network electronic mail and messaging and the theory behind the mail standards will be considered. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): CSC110 and MIS110. As needed.

MIS250
Business Programming II
This is a second of two courses covering the development of application software in the business environment. This course stresses the selection of appropriate language for the development process, as well as the planning and development of application business solutions. A comparative analysis of current languages, and a methodology for the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is presented. Sample business applications are developed in the appropriate language. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): MIS110 and MIS150 or MIS110 and MIS220. Spring Only.

MIS303
Analysis and Logical Design
This course provides an understanding of the system development and modification process. It enables students to evaluate and choose a system development methodology. It emphasizes the factors for effective communication and integration with users and user systems. It encourages interpersonal skill development with clients, users, team members and others associated with development, operation and maintenance of the system. Object-oriented analysis and design will be introduced and data modeling will also be included. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): ENL121 and MIS150 or ENL201 and MIS150 or ENL121 and MIS220 or ENL201 and MIS220. Spring Only.

MIS310
Business Transaction Systems
This course will discuss the Business Transaction System (BTS) applications, and the role they play in business solutions. Various current BTS systems will be presented, and the concepts and facilities of each system will be examined. The course will also stress data integrity and security issues as well as data conversion and transmission in such systems. Working BTS applications will be demonstrated. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): MIS150 or CSC128 or CSC161 or CIT160 or MIS220. Fall Only.

MIS321
Physical Design and Implementation with DBMS
Information systems design and implementation within a database management system environment will be explored. Design and construct a physical system using database software to implement the logical design. (Formerly MIS 320) 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): MIS303. Fall Only.

MIS325
Systems Programming in Control Language
This course is designed to introduce system command language programming as a means to introduce basic system computer programming concepts. This course will allow students to develop basic computer management skills, such as disk and memory management, file handling, system security, and customizing of the user interface, and web interfacing using a selected application called RDML. Programs will be implemented in a selected operating system's command language. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): MIS110 and MIS150 or MIS110 and MIS220. As needed.