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CMS 1010-3 (CSS
1010) Introduction to Computers (3 + 0)
This course is designed for students who wish to
use a microcomputer in their academic pursuits and their career. The student
will learn how to use a personal computer with application software featuring
word processing, spreadsheets, file management, graphics, electronic communications,
and thesaurus/spelling checker. This course also reviews the historical,
societal, ethical, and technological aspects of computers. Credit will
be granted for only one prefix: CMS or CSS.
CMS 1080-3 (CSS
1080) The World Wide Web, the Internet and Beyond (3 + 0)
This course is for anyone who uses or wants to access
the World Wide Web or use the Internet. Students will master a set of
basic skills including using electronic mail, logging in to remote computers,
obtaining online documents and software, and using a browser like Netscape
to search and explore the World Wide Web for information. Students will
also learn the fundamentals of web page construction. Credit will be granted
for only one prefix: CMS or CSS.
CMS 1110-1 Computer Literacy and Windows (0 +
2)
This is a course in computer literacy and the use
of the Windows operating system. Computer literacy deals with the basic
nomenclature of the computer. The Windows portion focuses on gaining hands-on
expertise in fundamental Windows commands, such as formatting and copying
disks, setting up directory (folder) structures, and creating batch files.
The primary learning vehicles are text-based tutorials and hands-on exercises.
CMS 1120-1 Word Processing with MS Word (0 +
2)
Prerequisite: CMS 1110 or equivalent experience
This is a course in the use of the MS Word word
processing program on a personal computer. It covers fundamental skills
such as creating, editing and printing a document; creating form letters
and merge files; and embedding graphics in documents. The primary learning
vehicles are text-base tutorials and hands-on exercises.
CMS 1130-1 Spreadsheets with MS Excel (0 + 2)
Prerequisite: CMS 1110 or equivalent experience
This is a course in the use of the MS Excel spreadsheet
program on a personal computer. It covers fundamental skills such as creating
a spreadsheet, using the Excel command structure, creating graphics and
creating macros. The primary learning vehicles are text-base tutorials
and hands-on exercises.
CMS 2010-3 Computer Applications for Business
(3 + 0)
Prerequisites: computer literacy as evidenced by
a previous course in high school or college or by appropriate work experience
This course is an introduction to business information
systems from the end-user's perspective. It includes instruction in: (1)
computer hardware and software, (2) use of computer software productivity
tools including systems software and application software (word processing,
computer communication using e-mail and Internet, data management and
analysis with spreadsheets), and (3) introduction to transaction processing
systems as the fundamental level of business information systems. Note:
This course is primarily intended for students with majors in the School
of Business.
CMS 2110-3 Business Problem Solving: A Structured
Programming Approach (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: CMS 2010
This is a problem-solving course in which the tools
of structured design are used to design computerized solu-tions to business
problems. Procedural programming languages are used to implement these
designs. Emphasis is placed on the implementation of the three logic constructs
in procedural languages: sequence, selection and iteration. Students will
be required to develop, test and debug programs in one or more procedural
languages, using a variety of hardware and operating system platforms.
CMS 2230-3 Word Processing (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: Typing skill of at least 40 wpm
This course is designed to give students in-depth,
hands-on experience with word processing software and to acquaint the
students with other aspects of the "electronic office."
CMS 2300-3 Business Statistics (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: MTH 1110 or MTH 1310
This is a course in the application of statistical
inference and translation of quantitative data into information which
can be used in business decision making. This course will cover the topics
of index numbers, descriptive statistics, probability theory, sampling
distributions, confidence intervals, tests of hypotheses, and regression
and correlation analysis, in the context of management decision making
skills needed by industry.
CMS 3030-3 Business Web Page Development (3 +
0)
Prerequisite: CMS 2110 or permission of instructor
This is a course in business web page development.
Specifically, the student will learn how to plan the development of a
web site, compose web site specifications, apply coding to the development
of any kind of web site and find and use development resources. The student
will use a leading code-centric text editor to aid in all course web page
development projects. The student will also be introduced to a leading
graphical editing tool for supplemental use.
CMS 3050-3 Fundamentals of Systems Analysis and
Design (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: CMS 2010
Systems analysis focuses on the study of existing
information systems, problem definition, data collection, and new system
requirements. System design focuses on improving the information system,
selecting alternate solutions, determining the best solution, and documenting
that solution.
CMS 3060-3 File Design and Database Management
(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: CMS 2110
The course covers the current status of database
system implementation. Functional characteristics, such as file design,
are examined in detail. Guidelines are developed which will aid in evaluation
of vendor-supplied database management systems or specification of an
in-house system.
CMS 3090-3 Principles of Computer Operating Systems
(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: CMS 2110
This course provides an introduction to operating
system concepts. The UNIX operating system is used to illustrate how these
concepts are implemented in typical business information systems. Topics
addressed include the purpose and uses of an operating system, resource
management (e.g., memory, processes, I/O and files), control language,
shells, scripts and system utility software. It is not a UNIX system administration
course.
CMS 3110-3 Structured COBOL (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: CMS 2110
This is a course in computer programming using comprehensive
COBOL syntax in teaching problem solving in a business systems environment.
Problems are selected to illustrate structured systems development for
a comprehensive business system that requires the implementation of COBOL
syntax and techniques for their solution.
CMS 3120-3 BASIC Programming and Graphics for
Computers (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: CMS 2010
This course covers the use of graphical presentation
of business information. Programs are written using the graphics extensions
to standard programming languages, line graphs, bar charts, pie charts,
and other graphics presentations will be created and their value explored.
High level graphics languages will also be studied.
CMS 3130-3 Business Applications in C and UNIX
(3 + 0)
Prerequisites: CMS 2110, or proficiency in a computer
programming language, or permission of the instructor
This course covers the major elements of the C programming
language and the UNIX operating system commands used for software and
system development. Typical business computer program requirements are
used to illustrate and practice problem-solving, software design using
structured design tools, and computer program development.
CMS 3140-3 Advanced Assembler Languages (3 +
0)
This is an advanced course in computer programming
that uses the IBM 370 and its basic assembly language (BAL) to explore
programming concepts. Topics include buffered I/O; the Assembler as a
prototypical computer program; organization of the object modules and
load-modules; the influence of data structures on code optimization; standard
macros and macro writing; dump reading; design and implementation of a
disassembler program; floating point arithmetic; and debugging techniques.
CMS 3141-3 Multimedia Business Information Systems
Development (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: CMS 2010
This course serves as an introduction to the authoring
systems used to produce microcomputer based multimedia business information
systems. Emphasis is on object oriented design and operation of business
information systems within a visually oriented environment. The process
of design and implementation is combined with an exposure to multimedia
theory. The multimedia theory applied is within the business information
systems context. The course focuses on the integration of business systems
in the assembly of a multimedia program.
CMS 3142-3 Advanced Multimedia Business Information
Systems Development (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: CMS 2110 and either CMS 3141 or COM
2450
This course teaches an advanced level of systems
analysis and design for multimedia business systems. In a team environment,
the student will analyze and evaluate existing multimedia components,
and then utilize them to create a multimedia information system. The product
will include design of the graphical user interface and the accordant
programming environment necessary to interact with databases and other
information systems. Students will complete an application project which
requires the analysis of a business problem, development of an appropriate
program design, creation of an object-oriented microcomputer-based multimedia
solution, and a plan for implementation in an organization..
CMS 3145-3 Business Application Development with
Visual Basic (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: CMS 2110
Visual Basic is a graphical user interface development
tool that has gained widespread acceptance for the development of business
applications. Visual Basic for Applications, a subset of Visual Basic,
is a standard feature in many current office applications. Together they
provide a development environment in which students will learn to develop
object-oriented, event-driven GUI business applications. Students will
complete an application project that requires the analysis of a business
problem, development of an appropriate program design, creation of a Visual
Basic based solution, and a plan for implementation in an organization.
CMS 3180-3 Business Applications in OOP: C++
(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: CMS 3130
This course introduces the student to the concepts
of object-oriented programming in a business environment using C++. It
includes classes and objects, inheritance and derived classes, polymorphism,
virtual classes and functions, and several advanced topics.
CMS 3190-3 Business Application and Web Applet
Design with Java (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: CMS 2110
The Java programming language is the first truly
platform independent language and has gained widespread acceptance for
the development of business applications and web page applets. Students
will learn the object-oriented paradigm and use it to develop business
and business-related applications and applets in a visual development
environment. Students will complete a Java application project that requires
the analysis of a business problem, development of an appropriate Java
program design, creation of a Java-based solution, and a plan for implementation
in an organization.
CMS 3220-3 Analysis of Hardware, Software and
User Interfaces for Microcomputer Platforms
(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: CMS 2110
The course develops a conceptual understanding of
the underlying principles of computer systems hardware, operating systems
software and associated use interfaces. These concepts are then applied
to the problem of selecting and implementing microcomputer based systems
to solve appropriate business problems.
CMS 3230-3 Telecommunication Systems (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: CMS 2110
This course is a study of the transmission of data,
voice, and video including: transmission systems and associated hardware
and software; types of networks; introduction to the OSI model, LANs and
WANs; and applications of networks.
CMS 3250-3 Automated Office Systems (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: CMS 2010
This course presents an overview of the electronic
equipment available for use in business systems. Some of the technologies
are word processing, telecommunications, phototypesetting, and local area
networks.
CMS 3260-3 Systems Development with GUI Development
Tools (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: CMS 2110 or permission of the instructor
This course introduces the student to contemporary
systems development tools for the Graphical User Interface (GUI). It includes
the structure and processes of the GUI environment, several kinds of GUI
design tools, what the tools accomplish (including their capabilities
and limitations), and when and where to use a GUI system development tool.
CMS 3270-3 Micro Based Software (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: CMS 2010
A study of microcomputer-based software including
advanced concepts of word processing, electronic spreadsheets, database
management software, and the introduction of other relevant software packages
used in a microcomputer environment. Hands-on experience is included.
CMS 3280-3 LAN and WAN Systems for Business (3
+ 0)
Prerequisite: CMS 3230
Presents the technology, architecture, and interconnection
of Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks. The advantages and disadvantages
of each technology will be discussed so that well-informed decisions can
be made regarding the design of communication networks.
CMS 3290-3 Micro User Operating Systems (3 +
0)
Prerequisites: CMS 2010 and basic computer knowledge
Involves the hands-on use of Advanced DOS, Microsoft
Windows, and Novell Netware on IBM/compatible microcomputers.
CMS 3310-3 Business Forecasting Methods (3 +
0)
Prerequisite: CMS 2300
A study of linear and multiple regression, time
series forecasting, index number calculation, and analysis.
CMS 3340-3 Advanced Business Statistics (3 +
0)
Prerequisite: CMS 2300
Study of advanced statistical methods and techniques
and their application in business decision-making situations. Topics include:
analysis of variance; multiple regression analysis, regression model building;
forecasting; non-parametric methods; and decision analysis.
CMS 3400-3 Simulation of Management Processes
(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: CMS 3340
A study of computer simulation techniques as applied
to resources allocation problems in the business environment.
CMS 3610-3 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
for Business (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: CMS 2010 and proficiency in a programming
language
An introduction to the field of applied artificial
intelligence/expert systems and its importance in the business environment.
Topics include human intelligence and business problem solving, knowledge
representation strategies, expert systems design, the knowledge engineering
process, robotics, voice recognition systems, and the future of applied
artificial intelligence/expert systems in business and industry.
CMS 4030-3 Web Site Administration (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: CMS 3030 or CMS 3190
This course presents the fundamentals of organizing
and administering a business web site with multiple clients. Students
will learn how to design effective, business-oriented web pages. They
will be able to give advice to the users, describe how to put web pages
on a server, how to organize the published information, how to plan a
business web site, specify the hardware, choose the daemon, and install
and configure a server. In addition, the course will cover the security
issues of the internet access, the different protection techniques, how
to maintain a site, content and interpretation of the log files, and tools
and techniques required to run an effective business site.
CMS 4050-3 Systems Analysis and Design (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: CMS 2110, CMS 3060, CMS 3230 and
a course from the Programming Language Group
This course presents the concepts and provides the
experience necessary to design a business information system. Current
methodologies and technologies will be surveyed and design concepts from
prerequisite courses will be reviewed and expanded. This body of knowledge
will be applied in a group project to develop the design of a solution
to a business information system problem resulting in a complete formal
technical design document. The designs will be defended in a formal presentation.
CMS 4060-3 Advanced Database Systems (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: CMS 3060 and CMS 2110 (or advanced
programming language course); senior standing
This course provides an in-depth understanding of
data base management systems. Several commercially available data base
systems are examined and compared. Data definition and data manipulation
languages will be discussed and the opportunity to design and implement
a data base is provided.
CMS 4070-3 Systems Development and Implementation
(3 + 0)
Prerequisites: CMS 4050 and an advanced programming
language, senior standing
This course is designed to provide a realistic environment
for a student to develop and implement a system from a design. The student
will write programs, convert data, test, and produce a working system.
CMS 4160-3 Advanced Programming Seminar (3 +
0)
Prerequisite: CMS 3110 or CMS 3140
Major business-related projects will be analyzed,
coded, and tested.
CMS 4260-3 Database Administration (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: CMS 3060
This course covers the functions and responsibilities
of the Database Administrator (DBA) in an organization with an integrated,
shared Relational Database Management System (RDBMS). The course will
focus on the technical requirements of the DBA including enrolling new
users, creating the database, backup and recovery of data, security measures,
implementing data integrity, and tuning the database.
CMS 4280-3 Network Installation and Administration
(3 + 0)
Prerequisite: CMS 3280
This course presents the knowledge and skills necessary
to install the network operating system and to perform competently in
the role of a network administrator.
CMS 4390-3 Case Studies in Management Science
(3 + 0)
Prerequisites: CMS 3270 and CMS 3340, senior standing
This course involves a study of the implementation
of management science models and their interrelationship to other factors
in an information system.
CMS 4410-3 Management Information Systems (3
+ 0)
Prerequisites: CMS 2110 and MGT 3000
This course provides an overview of management information
systems, managerial decision making practices and styles, and requisite
information needs. International information concepts, the influence of
national cultures on decision making, information use, and on various
system design approaches are examined. The course addresses the practical
aspects of the development of management information systems and decision
support systems.
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