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INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CISQA) Fred Davis, Department Chair, 204 WCOB, 575-4500 University Professor Taylor (P. H.) • Professors Cronan, Davis, Douglas, Glorfeld, Jones (T. W.) • Associate Professor Hardgrave • Assistant Professors Aloysius, Armstrong, Chaney, McKinney, O'Leary-Kelly (S.), Riemenschneider • Clinical Assistant Professor Renwick • Instructors Alguire, Brown, Van Es, Woodbury • Executive in Residence Schmidt
The curriculum in information systems is designed to meet the needs of both the non-specialist and specialist in techniques of quantitative methods, computer information, and statistical analysis. For students pursuing a different major, the curriculum offers particular topics within information systems and other quantitative areas to supplement the major. The information systems major divides into two information systems concentrations and one quantitative analysis concentration. Students electing an information systems major can, in consultation with the departmental adviser, intermingle courses in the concentrations to best serve the student's career objectives. Those planning to engage in information systems as a career immediately after college should elect an information systems concentration, while those contemplating other career plans might consider the quantitative analysis and business statistics concentration.
Information Systems Major Requirements
Concentration I: Information Systems
Concentration II: Information Systems with Area Emphasis
Concentration III: Quantitative Analysis
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CISQ) CISQ1121L Introduction to Computer Information System Laboratory (FA, SP, SU) Applications of microcomputer systems to information management and analysis utilized in decision making. Extensive hands-on familiarization with text processing, spreadsheets, data base, and analytic models emphasizing the integration of these methodologies in the central business disciplines. Laboratory 2 hours per week. CISQ2013 Business Statistics (FA, SP, SU) Analyses and interpretations of data for business purposes. Includes measures of central tendency and dispersion, test of hypotheses, correlation, regression and inference. Pre- or Corequisite: MATH 2043. Prerequisite: MATH 2053. CISQ2232 Business Information Systems (FA, SP, SU) Introduction to business management information systems with emphasis on systems concepts in data processing, management information, decision support, and expert systems used in the management decision making process. Also includes fundamental concepts and computer terminology for both large and small computer systems, concepts of programming and software, and the effects of these systems on business and society. Prerequisite: CISQ 1121L and (MATH 1203 or higher or MATH ACT score 25 or above or MATH SAT score 580 or above). CISQ2263 COBOL Implementation of Management Information Systems (FA, SP, SU) Application of Common Business Oriented Language (COBOL) to business data processing and implementation of management information systems. Extensive use of computer systems. Prerequisite: CISQ 2232. CISQ3133 Statistical Analysis (FA, SP) Intermediate statistical inference for business decision making and research in business. Includes probability theory, tests of hypotheses, sampling and experimental design, multiple regression and non-parametric statistical methods. Prerequisite: CISQ 2013. CISQ3253 Business Data Communication (FA) This course is designed to equip the student with the analytical models for organizing data communications and networking requirements as well as the functionality of currently available technology to meet those requirements. The student learns data communications analysis and design from a business-oriented perspective. CISQ3283 Advanced COBOL and Production Application Systems (FA, SP) COBOL features; subroutines, 3-level tables, interactive programs, internals; production libraries; procedures, load modules, linkage and chaining, utilities; production jobs; multistep, conditional execution, restarts, recovery; file technology: direct, VSAM, data base access; maintenance; requirements, skills, tools, and nature of the work. Prerequisite: CISQ 2263. CISQ3293 Systems Analysis and Design (FA, SP, SU) Practice and application of one structured analysis methodology; development of structured analysis specification; exposure to other methodologies; quality assurance and walkthroughs; survey of real systems and their components. Prerequisite: CISQ 2263. CISQ3333 Information Systems Management (FA, SP, SU) Management information systems concepts and characteristics are presented. Emphasis on the determination of decision information requirements for strategic programs and operating management levels. Examples of marketing, personnel, financial systems are used. Decision models, computer graphics, database management, decision support, and expert systems as they relate to MIS and business applications are incorporated. Prerequisite: CISQ 2232. CISQ3373 End User Computing (FA, SP, SU) A computer applications course providing the tools necessary for manipulating, sharing, and presenting data to support business decision making. Topical coverage includes multiple applications linking, presentation graphics, data analysis, interoffice communications, and group decision support systems. Prerequisite: CISQ 3333. CISQ3393 Microcomputer Business Applications (FA) Study of microcomputer and small system applications to business. Prerequisite: CISQ 2232. CISQ3413 Quantitative Managerial Methods I (SP) Practical applications of mathematical models for managerial decisions. Basis of optimization decisions; linear and integer programming; transportation, inventory, other methods. Prerequisite: CISQ 2013. CISQ3533 Developing Multimedia Applications (FA, SP) (Formerly OFSM 3533) Designed for students to learn and use the major technology features of multimedia including data, audio, and video. Focuses on using an authoring system to develop business applications such as training, product promotion, reference, information kiosks, and desktop presentations. Prerequisite: CISQ 3333. CISQ3603 Production and Operations Management (FA, SP, SU) Provides a broad conceptual framework for the management of production and operations processes in organizations. views total operations within the environmental context and emphasizes quantitative tools for problem identification, analysis of alternatives, quality and the decision making process, enabling organizations to achieve their goals. Prerequisite: CISQ 2013 and CISQ 2232 and ECON 2023. CISQ4003H Cisqa Honors Colloquium (IR) Explores events, concepts and/or new developments in the field of Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis. Prerequisite: Senior standing. CISQ4243 Current Topics in Computer Information (FA, SP, SU) Intensive investigation of selected developments in computer information systems hardware, software, and organization having current impact on computer information systems design and application. Offering an extension of lower-level CIS courses through individual student research and faculty team-teaching of advanced topics. Topical selection made with each course offering. Prerequisite: CISQ 3283 and CISQ 3393. CISQ4253 Business Systems Simulation (SP) System simulation techniques; their applications to business systems using an appropriate simulation language; extensive use of computer. Prerequisite: CISQ 3333. CISQ4283 Centralized Data Systems (FA, SP) Introduces student to centralized information system design and implementation for business applications. Indepth study of logical systems modeling; physical file management; and software requirements. Prerequisite: CISQ 2263 and CISQ 3293. CISQ4333 Object-Oriented Technologies Seminar (SP) Provides the student with theory and application of information systems development utilizing object-oriented (OO) technology. Topics include: object-orientedanalysis, design, data modeling, database management systems, and programming. Prerequisite: CISQ 3293. CISQ4363 Business Application System Development (FA, SP) Review of fundamentals of application processing systems design and development, implementation of such a system by class. Prerequisite: CISQ 3393 and CISQ 4283. CISQ4373 Object-Oriented Programming for Business Applications (FA) This course covers object-oriented programming concepts and illustrates them via and appropriate object-oriented programming language. Students will be exposed to the design of software objects, creation of software objects, and the use of objects in constructing an information system. Prerequisite: CISQ 2263 or (CSCE 1023 and CSCE1021L). CISQ4423 Quantitative Managerial Methods II (IR) Further topics in linear and integer programming; introduction to nonlinear and dynamic programming; problems in queuing techniques. Prerequisite: CISQ 2013. CISQ450V Independent Study (1-3) (FA, SP) Permits students on individual basis to explore selected topics in data processing and/or Quantitative Analysis. CISQ5103 Business Statistics (FA, SP) Analysis, summarization, and interpretation of data for use in managerial decision making. Includes descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, sampling, test of hypotheses, analysis of variance, and regression. Prerequisite: MATH 2043 and MATH 2053. CISQ5203 Statistics and Quantitative Analysis (FA) Statistical analysis at intermediate level; lectures and problems develop understanding of statistical methods and provide illustrative situations for applying those methods. Includes analysis of variance and multiple regression. Prerequisite: CISQ 3033. CISQ5333 Operations Management (IR) Functions and quantitative techniques involved in the operating areas of a business. An enterprise is viewed as integrated system to demonstrate interrelation of functions and use of feedback, control; current research and special problems supplement text. (Same as MGMT 5333) Prerequisite: CISQ 5103. CISQ5423 Seminar in Systems Development (IR) Advanced study of structured systems development. Emphasis on strategies and techniques of structured analysis and structured design for producing logical systems specifications and for deriving physical systems designs. Coverage of methodologies for dealing with complexity in the development of information systems. Prerequisite: CISQ 3293. CISQ5503 Decision Support Systems (FA) An analysis of the highest level of information support which serves the manager-user. A study of systems providing quantitative-based information derived from one or more databases within and/or external to the organization and used to aid upper-level management in the decision making process. The evaluation and application of tools in problem solving and decision making. Prerequisite: CISQ 2263 and CISQ 3333. CISQ5613 Business Applications of Nonparametric Techniques (SP) Consideration of business and economic research related to sampling and experimental design, testing of hypothesis, and using nonparametric tests. Prerequisite: CISQ 5203 or equivalent. CISQ5623 Statistical Analysis (SP) Applications of statistical techniques and analysis of business and economic research. For students in business and economics without regard to fields of specialization. Prerequisite: CISQ 5203. CISQ5713 Seminar in Telecommunications (FA) General telecommunications characteristics and capabilities relative to business applications, networking, electronic commerce, consideration of IT management, security, and ethics. Prerequisite: CISQ 3333. CISQ5723 Computer Methods in Research (SU) Applications of computers to business and industrial research. Numerical problem-solving techniques, statistical computational techniques and packages, accessing of government and private standard data bases. Prerequisite: CISQ 5623. CISQ5733 Advanced Business System Modeling (IR) Analysis and modeling of business systems using simulation techniques. Modeling of business systems using an appropriate simulation language; extensive use of computer. Prerequisite: CISQ 2263 and CISQ 3333. CISQ5833 Data Management Systems (IR) Investigation and application of advanced database concepts include database administration, database technology, selection and acquisition of database management systems. Data modeling and system development in a database environment. Prerequisite: CISQ 5423 and CISQ 2263. CISQ5933 Global Information Systems Seminar (IR) (First Offered Spring 2000.) This course is designed to provide an updated, comprehensive and rigorous treatment of the emerging global IT fields. It summarizes current experiences, offers managerial insights, and incorporates foundational perspectives and examines significant issues from global perspectives. Prerequisite: graduate standing. CISQ5943 Management of Information Technology Seminar (SP) Presented in a way that allows you to play an active role in the design, use, and management of information technology. Using IT to transform the organization, as competitive strategy, and creating new relationship with other firms is included. Pre- or Corequisite: CISQ 5833. Prerequisite: CISQ 5423. CISQ6001 Research Seminar in DSS (IR) An examination of research topics in decision support systems (DSS). Emphasis on understanding and conducting DSS research. Pre- or Corequisite: CISQ 5503. CISQ6011 Graduate Colloquium (FA, SP) Presentation and critique of research papers and proposals. CISQ6021 Research Seminar in Systems Development (IR) An examination of research topics in system development. Emphasis on understanding and conducting systems development research. Pre- or Corequisite: CISQ 5423. CISQ6031 Research Seminar in Data Management (IR) An examination of research topics in data management. Emphasis on understanding and conducting data management research. Pre- or Corequisite: CISQ 5833. CISQ6103 Seminar in Management Information Systems (IR) Focuses on the relationship between an information system and the organization it supports. Topics include system theory, information system resources, types of information systems, and characteristics of the managerial activities that involve information systems. Prerequisite: CISQ 5723. CISQ6113 Seminar in Computer Information Systems (IR) Provides the student with information in current CIS technological topics. Topics include end-user computing and development, advanced generation languages, artificial intelligence, human factors, small business computing, data center management, distributed data processing and communications, and technology. Prerequisite: CISQ 6103. CISQ6123 Seminar in Computer Information Systems Research (IR) This directed special problems seminar provides a forum to study research in CIS. In addition, students design and develop plans of research in light of current topics and methodology. Research topics in CIS. Prerequisite: CISQ 5423 and CISQ 5503 and CISQ 5833 and CISQ 6113. CISQ6333 Research Seminar (FA, SP) Topical research CISQ636V Special Problems (1-6) (IR) Independent reading and research under supervision of senior staff member. CISQ700V Doctoral Dissertations (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: candidacy. |
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