CIS Course Descriptions
CIS 1010 (CS 1010)
Introduction to Computers
Prerequisite: none
Instructors: Larsen, Chen, Dawdy, Ghosh, Hamilton, Morris, Potter, Richards, Seehusen, Sewell
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: CIS or CS.
Note: credit will be granted for only one prefix: CIS or CS.
CIS 1080 (CSS 1080)
The World Wide Web, The Internet and Beyond
Prerequisite: none
Instructors: Lange
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.
Note: credit will be granted for only one prefix: CIS or CSS.
CIS 2010
Foundations of Information Systems
Prerequisite: ENG 1010, ENG 1020, satisfaction of Level I communications and mathematics requirements, CIS 1010 (CSS 1010) with a grade "C" or better, or appropriate score on the Computer Information System computer literacy screening test
Instructors: Chen, Dawdy, Ghosh, Herman, Seehusen, Sewell, Zastrocky,
This course is an introduction to fundamental business information systems from a business perspective. It includes computer hardware and software, use of business productivity tools and Internet, and introduction to fundamental and functional business information systems.
Note: This course is primarily intended for students with majors in the School of Business. It is also required for non-Business majors who are taking the Information Systems Minor.
CIS 2110
Structured Problem Solving in Information Systems
Prerequisite: CIS 2010
Instructors: Lege
This is a problem-solving course in which the tools of structured design are used to design computerized solutions 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.
CIS 2300
Business Statistics
Prerequisite: MTH 1320
Instructors: Davidson, Garman, Haga, Monroe, Murphy, Pence, Socash
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 descriptive statistics, probability theory, probability distributions, sampling distributions, point estimates, confidence intervals, and tests of hypotheses, in the context of management decision-making skills needed by industry.
Note: This course is primarily intended for students with majors in the School of Business. It utilizes a statistical package on a computer.
The course will be phased out after Fall 2010.
CIS 3030
Business Web Page Development
Prerequisite: CIS 2110 or Instructor's Permission
Instructors: Fustos
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.
CIS 3050
Fundamentals of Systems Analysis and Design
Prerequisite: CIS 2110
Instructors: Landry
This course covers the basic concepts of an information system and systems analysis tools and techniques necessary to develop requirements for a business information system. Students will concentrate on systems analysis using current methodologies, technologies, and available tools of analysis, as we11 as an examination of the effect on systems analysis by business drivers such as globalization, security, privacy, ethics, collaboration. The course will focus on the analysis phase including requirements definition, modeling, feasibility, project planning and management, and documentation.
CIS 3060
Database Management Systems
Prerequisite: CIS 2110
Instructors: Garman, Haga
This course provides an introduction to the design, development, implementation, and manipulation of databases as well as covering the essentials of file processing. The student will create information level database designs from a set of user requirements and implement those designs employing a 4GL database tool. Finally, the student will be introduced to current topics in the database field, which may include Data Warehousing, Distributed Systems, Object-Oriented Systems, Spatial Databases, and Database Driven Web Sites.
CIS 3090
Fundamentals of OS for IS with UNIX
Prerequisite: CIS 2110
Instructors: --
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.
CIS 3130
Business Applications in C and Unix
Prerequisite: CIS 2110 or proficiency in a computer programming language, or instructor's permission
Instructors: --
This course covers the major elements of the C programming language. Structured design tools and techniques are used to develop problem solutions that are implemented in the C programming language.
CIS 3141
Multimedia Business Information Systems Development
Prerequisite: CIS 2010
Instructors: --
This course serves as an introduction to the authoring systems used to produce multimedia business 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.
CIS 3142
Advanced Multimedia Business Information Systems Development
Prerequisite: CIS 2110 and either CIS 3141 or COM 2450
Instructors: --
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 accordance 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 an appropriate program design, creation os a Visual Basic based solution, and a plan for implementation in an organization.
CIS 3145
Business Application Development with Visual Basic
Prerequisite: CIS 2110
Instructors: Segall
This course provides a visual development environment to develop object-oriented, event driven GUI business applications. Visual Basic is a graphical user interface RAD tool for development of Web and Windows applications. Students will complete an application project that requires the analysis of a problem, development of an appropriate program design, creation of a MSIL solution and a plan for implementation with appropriate documentation.
CIS 3180
Problem Solving: An Object Oriented Programming Approach
Prerequisite: CIS 2110
Instructors: --
This is a problem solving course in which object oriented methods are used to design computerized solutions to information systems problems. An Object Oriented Programming (OOP) language such as C++is used to implement these designs. Emphasis is placed on applying the techniques of Abstractions and Decomposition, the root of OOP methods. The primary OOP characteristics of encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism will be emphasized in the implementation of these designs. Object Oriented Analysis and Design methodologies such as UML will be introduced.
CIS 3220
Analysis of Hardware, Software and User Interfaces for Microcomputer Platforms
Prerequisite: CIS 2110
Instructors:
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.
CIS 3230
Telecommunication Systems and Networking
Prerequisite: CIS 2110
Instructors: Morris
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.
CIS 3260
Systems Development with GUI Development Tool
Prerequisite: CIS 2110
Instructors: --
This course introduces the student to RAD tools for contemporary systems development within a GUI development environment. It includes the structure and processes of a high level programming language and familiarizes the student with current development environments for Web and Windows applications (including their capabilities and limitations).
CIS 3270
Advanced Computer Applications for Business
Prerequisite: CIS 2010
Instructors: Seehusen
This is a software solutions microcomputer course that teaches problem solving at the business operational level using advanced applications of word processing, presentation graphics, electronic spreadsheets, and database management. Hands-on practice with the advanced Microsoft application suite and computer-based examinations are included.
CIS 3280
LAN and WAN Systems for Business
Prerequisite: CIS 3230
Instructors: Morris
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.
CIS 3290
Operating Systems for End Users
Prerequisite: CIS 2010 and CIS 2110
Instructors: -- Lege
An end-user oriented microcomputer operating systems course which teaches advanced concepts of the most popular operating systems, both networked and stand-alone. The course includes instruction in theory, plus hands-on experience with each operating system.
CIS 3300
Managerial Statistics
Prerequisite: ENG 1010, ENG 1020, satisfaction of Level I communications and mathematics requirements, "C" or better in MTH 1320 or MTH 1410; CIS 2010 or equivalent, and at least junior standing.
Instructors: --
This course introduces the student to the applications of statistical inference and the translation of quantitative data into information that can be used in business decision making. This course covers the topics of point estimation, confidence interval estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, regression analysis, model building, and forecasting. A specific statistical package is required.
CIS 3320
Management Science
Prerequisite: CIS 3300
Instructors: --
This course is an introduction to business management science techniques. The course covers the topics of linear programming, project scheduling, inventory models, decision analysis, queuing theory, and simulation, in the context of management decision-making skills.
CIS 3340
Advanced Business Statistics
Prerequisite: CIS 2300
Instructors: Haga, Monroe, Pence, Segall, Socash
This course is a study of advanced statistical methods and techniques and their application in business decision-making situations. This course will cover the following topics: inferences about population variances, tests of goodness of fit and independence, analysis of variance, experimental design, simple linear regression, multiple regression analysis, regression model building, forecasting, and non-parametric methods.
Note: This course is primarily intended for students with majors in the School of Business. It utilizes a statistical package on a computer.
The course will be phased out and will not be offered after Summer 2011.
CIS 3460
Data Warehousing and Mining: The Foundation of Business Intelligence
Prerequisite: (CIS 3060 or ACC 3300) and CIS 2300
Instructors: Segall
This course covers the concepts of data warehousing and data mining, and how they are used to convert data into strategic business information. It discusses the design, architecture, planning, and project management of a data warehouse. Data mining techniques (classification, association, genetic algorithms, machine learning, etc.) are discussed as a way to discover useful relationships among data.
CIS 3500
Information Systems Security
Prerequisite: CIS 3230
Instructors: Fustos
This course covers a broad range of topics in security for networked and internetworked computer systems. It examines security and integrity objectives in terms of high level policy and presents security services used to address those requirements. Network security architectures are analyzed to insure that critical security functions are protected from unauthorized access and modification. Access control in networked systems is examined.
CIS 3980
Co-op Education
Prerequisite:
Instructors: Garman
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CIS 4030
Web Site Administration
Prerequisite: CIS 3030 or CIS 3190
Instructors: Fustos
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.
CIS 4050
Systems Analysis and Design
Prerequisite: CIS 3050, CIS 3060, CIS 3145, CIS 3230 and senior standing
Instructors: Landry
This course focuses on the development of business information systems. The emphasis of this course is on the design and prototyping phases of systems development using as a basis the concepts of problem solving, requirements specification, analysis, and programming from the prerequisite courses. Current methodologies and technologies will be evaluated and implemented in the development process. Information systems problems will be analyzed and alternative solutions will be proposed using design models, a solution will be selected, and a prototype will be constructed for that solution. Students will evaluate the system using tests they developed, and then propose a plan for implementation, maintenance, and training for the system. (Senior Experience)
CIS 4060
Advanced Database Systems
Prerequisite: CIS 2110 and CIS 3060 (or advanced programming language course); senior standing
Instructors: Garman
This course provides an in-depth understanding of database management systems by extending the database concepts and programming skills developed in prerequisite courses. The student will be presented with a variety of realistic business problems and be asked to produce functional solutions to these problems. The course will use the Oracle 2000 Developer or similar software to drive the design and development of business application software.
CIS 4160
Advanced Programming Seminar
Prerequisite: CIS 2110 and CIS 3060 and a course from the CIS Programming Language Group
Instructors: Haga
This course addresses advanced language techniques and their application to Information Systems problems. It discusses the appropriateness of certain languages and programming techniques.
CIS 4260
Database Administration
Prerequisite: CIS 3060
Instructors: Garman
This course covers the functions and responsibilities of the Database Administrator (DBA) in an organization with integrated, shared Relational Database Management System (RDMS). The course will focus on the technical requirements of DBA including enrolling new users, creating the database, backup and recovery of data, security measures, implementing data integrity, and tuning the database.
CIS 4280
Network Installation and Administration
Prerequisite: CIS 3230
Instructors: Morris
This course presents the knowledge and skills necessary to install the network operating system and to preform competently in the role os a network administrator.
CIS 4281
Network Installation and Administration with UNIX/Linux
Prerequisite: CIS 3230
Instructors: --
This course presents information and skills necessary to begin to perform competently in the role of a network/systems administrator in a Linux/UNIX environment, including installation, configuration, and management for the operating system.
CIS 4410
Management Information Systems
Prerequisite: CIS 2110 and MGT 3000
Instructors: --
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.
