IS Department

Below is the list of Undergraduate Courses Offered

Undergraduate Courses (all of the following courses are 3 credits)

Business courses:

BUS 150 - Information Systems
Developing and using Information Systems (IS) effectively requires an understanding of the business organization, management, and information technology. The overall objective of this course is to expose the student to the full range of management issues raised by information technology. After an overview of the conceptual foundations underlying all information systems, the course deals with IS applications within the individual functional areas of business and covers specific types of information systems including decision support systems, executive information systems, expert systems, and office automation. IS applications development is discussed, encompassing information resource planning, systems analysis, design, and implementation. The course covers the management, control, and security of IS resources, and societal and international issues. Students will gain an understanding of business concepts and develop skills in solving management problems using software.

BUS 320 - Production and Operations Management
This course will introduce the student to the basic approaches, tools, and techniques useful in the management of production systems of both goods and services. The major production configurations are discussed, i.e. projects, job shops, and flow shops. Emphasis is given to the complexities in both designing and operating the production system.
Prerequisite: BUS 210 or equivalent

BUS 3020 - Operations Management
This course will introduce the student to the fundamental role played by operations management in business organizations. The basic approaches, tools, and techniques useful in the management of production and operations systems in both the manufacturing and service sectors will be covered. Emphasis is given to the complexities in both designing and operating the production and operations system. Not open to those who have taken BUS 320. Prerequisite: BUS 2110, BUS 210 or equivalent. 4 credits. NLA.

BUS 3050 - Information Systems for Business
Developing and using Information Systems (IS) effectively requires an understanding of the business organization, management, and information technology. The overall objective of this course is to expose the student to the full range of management issues raised by information technology. After an overview of the conceptual foundations underlying all information systems, the course deals with IS applications within the individual functional areas of business and covers specific types of information systems including decision support systems, executive information systems, expert systems, and office automation. IS applications development is discussed, encompassing information resource planning, systems analysis, design, and implementation. The course covers the management, control, and security of IS resources, and societal and international issues. Students will gain an understanding of business concepts and develop skills in solving management problems using software. Not open to those who have taken BUS 150. Prerequisites: CS 145 or CS 1110. 4 credits. NLA.

IS courses:

IS 310 - Analysis and Design of Information Systems
Topics covered in the lectures and readings are the systems development life cycle, prototyping, analysis and design tools, techniques and objectives, hardware/software evaluation and selection. The course involves the class in a development project in which the material studied in the course will be utilized. Project assignments include determination of user requirements, logical and physical design, building the data dictionary, and the development and testing of software modules. Also considered are the writing of end-user procedures manuals and user training. Classes will include hands-on sessions in the use of the CASE tool that will be used for the course project.
Prerequisite: BUS 150

IS 320 - Applications Development with Visual Basic
This course will emphasize computer applications development in order to implement solutions to systems in a business environment. The applications development tool of Visual Basic will be utilized. Students will build on their knowledge of spreadsheets and databases by exploring visual basic extensions to those applications development generators. The power of the development language will be applied to the design and development of a significant course project which will be presented to the class using presentation software systems.
Prerequisite: BUS 150

IS 335 - Data Base Management
This course presents an introduction to data base management. The student will study data relationships, data structures, normalization's of data, data modeling, and data base methods. The student will design the conceptual, logical, and physical view of a specific data base. The course utilizes a "hands on" approach with practical problems used as theory reinforcement. In addition to homework assignments, the student will have a major project on data base design which will be presented to the class.
Prerequisite: BUS 150

IS 355 - Internet Applications in Business
A brief history of the Internet is presented. The features of the Internet are explored in a "hands on" experiential manner. Topics include E-mail, FTP, Telnet and a review of existing search engines. The role of Intranets in organizations is evaluated as a viable alternative to other networks. The use of an Internet applications development system will be utilized in the creation and implementation of web pages. An Internet related course project is required.
Prerequisite: BUS 150

IS 420 - Decision Support Systems
The course presents characteristics of Decision Support Systems - computer-based information systems that attempt to meet the information needs of management by stimulating a person/machine interaction. Central to the course is a focus on DSS analysis, design, and building techniques which are then applied to a student project, the design and implementation of a working Decision Support System. Additional topics include decision making, user-driven computing, DSS languages, organizational issues and implications of artificial intelligence. Selections from the current DSS literature will be discussed and evaluated. A course project is required.
Prerequisite: BUS 150

IS 425 - Building Client/Server Applications
This course will emphasize computer applications development in a client/server computing environment. A client/server model is presented and contrasted with other types of systems implementation. Primary emphasis is given to designing and developing applications systems using a fourth generation development language appropriate for the client/server platform. Issues in managing this technology are discussed. A course project is required.
Prerequisites: BUS 150

IS 430 - Managing Network Systems
The features of centralized, decentralized and distributed systems are examined. The impact of distributed systems on the business enterprise is evaluated using case studies describing systems currently available. Technology implications of computer hardware, software and communications are discussed as they relate to the design, development, and implementation of distributed data processing systems. A course project is required.
Prerequisite: BUS 150

IS 440 - Audit and Control of Information Systems
This course introduces the concepts of computer-based auditing and control of information systems. Various types of layered control structures are discussed in the context of a secure environment. Hardware, software and personnel controls are presented along with audit strategies for successful implementation. Audit programs for advanced concepts in information systems (database, networks) are developed. A course project implementing CAAT is required.
Prerequisite: BUS 150

IS 463 - Current topics in IS
Prerequisite: BUS 150

IS 465 - Internship In Information Systems
Students must carry out a supervised work project under the direction of a faculty member and a designated executive from either a for-profit or a not-for-profit enterprise. A report based on the learning experience and submitted for joint review must be completed for credit to be awarded.
Prerequisite: Approval of the Department Chairperson.

IS 3010 - Information Privacy and Security: A Global Perspective
This course focuses on the critical issues surrounding information privacy from a global perspective. The European Community, The US, Asia all have varying approaches to preserving individual privacy rights especially as it pertains to E-commerce and other information systems. The course explores the existing tension experienced when attempts at implementing information security clash with the preservation of the privacy rights of citizens. 4 Credits

IS 315 - Information Systems in Sports and Gaming
This course explores the application of information technology to athletics at both the collegiate and professional levels. The analysis extends to the application of decision technology to sports and gaming. Students in the course will complete a research paper and presentation as part of the assessment procedure.
Prerequisites: Bus 210 and Bus 150 3 credits