MIS 310 Management Information Systems [3] This business course serves as an introduction to the role of information systems in contemporary organizations. A wide variety of emerging technologies and information systems will be studied, with emphasis on their development and application. Students will also become familiar with software such as expert systems, decision systems, and groupware. Prerequisites: CS 110 and MGT 310 (may be taken concurrently) (Fa/Sp)

MIS 320 Application Program Development I (COBOL) [3] A basic programming language course for solving business problems. Topics include structured programming, program development, batch processing, file organization, tables and sorting. Prerequisite: MIS 210, CS 114, CS 112 (X)

MIS 350 Information Systems Analysis and Design [3] this course explores the principles, techniques, and problems associated with the development, operation, and evaluation of computer-based information systems. Students will learn how to analyze organization information requirement, develop specifications for information systems, gain awareness of the socio-technical approaches in SAD, and understand implementation issues with C.A.S.E. tools. Students will also examine techniques for selecting, installing, and maintaining PC-based systems and their peripheral equipment. Prerequisite: CS 190 or permission of instruction. (Sp)

MIS 441 Data Communications, Networks and Connectivity [3] This survey course introduces data communication concepts, networking fundamentals and principles of connectivity underlying current business telecommunications. Focuses on design, use and management of current business telecommunications including network hardware, software, and protocols and standards. Other important issues of telecommunications in business will be discussed such as network securities, electronic data interchange, distributed processing (client/server) and Web based systems. Prerequisite: MIS 350 (Fa)

MIS 442 Database Modeling and Management [3] This course will introduce basic and intermediate concepts on data modeling and database (dB) design. Emphasis will be on relational and object-oriented dB design, SQL., client/server issues, Web site and HTML interface, dB security and administration, and other emerging issues in dB. Students will be provided hands-on experience with a DBMS application and are required to design and implement a dB project. Prerequisite: MIS 350 (Sp)

MIS 443 Business Programming [3] This course will introduce the concepts and features of electronic business data processing; constructing software solutions to problems using structured programming language COBOL; case problems analyzed and programmed in the functional fields of business. Prerequisite: MIS 350.

MIS 444 Decision Support with Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems [3] This course will introduce students to the application of decision support and artificial intelligence systems for managerial decision making and support. Human, social, ethical, and political implications of DSS are discussed. Students working in teams with help of case studies will examine the topics of decision-making models, tools, and process. Emphasis will be on hands-on application of expert systems and neural network tools in a PC environment for business problem solving. Students are required to develop a decision support application. Prerequisite: MIS 350

MIS 445 Special Topics in Information Systems [3] This course provides students an opportunity to explore emerging computer technologies, industry-specific information systems, and current issues in business information systems. Topics under this course heading will vary from year to year according to student interest, faculty availability, and developments in computer technology. Prerequisites: MIS 350 and senior standing.

MIS 450 Strategic Management Information Systems [3] This capstone course will help the student conceptualize the strategic planning process as it relates to the primary determinants of profits and sales for a corporation's product or service. It will help the student understand in depth the business and technical problems a manager faces in a global marketplace as it relates to MIS implementation and build skills in managing technological transitions. Prerequisites: MIS 350 and senior standing.

MIS 480 Internship in MIS [3] This course fulfills the required internship for students majoring in Management Information Systems. Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, students will gain field experience with a for-profit or not-for-profit organization. Prerequisites: BAR 210, CS 114, MIS 350 (may be concurrent), Junior status, departmental approval, cumulative GPA of 2.0.

MIS 481 Independent Study in MIS [1-3] Provides an opportunity for individual research and/or study under the guidance of a faculty sponsor. The project as negotiated with the faculty sponsor may include any or all of the following: a review of literature case study development, qualitative and quantitative research, or a final report. Prerequisite: Approval of faculty sponsor and department chair.