Computer Based Information Systems Courses [310-390]

[101-307] [310-390]

INFO 310. Data Analysis. 3 crs. This course assumes fundamental knowledge of basic statistics through hypothesis testing with simple linear regression analysis or analysis of variance. The topics in this course include multiple regression analysis, analysis of variance, design of experiments, and time series. This course is aimed at the knowledgeable business student seeking a deeper understanding of statistical epistemology and decision- making. Experimentation with data bases using statistical software packages such as MINITAB, SAS, or SPSS is the implementation strategy of the course. Prereqs.: INFO 204, INFO 210, and Economics ECON 180. 

INFO 311. Quantitative Business Analysis. 3 crs. In this course students develop the ability to model and analyze a variety of business related decision situations. This course emphasizes the use of spreadsheets in the modeling process. Classical Management Science and operations research techniques are used to develop insight into the optimization of decision-making. Prereqs.: MATH 010, MATH 026, ECON 180, INFO 204. 

INFO 315. Advanced Personal Computer and Workstation Concepts. 3 crs. This course provides in-depth exposure to the hardware and software components of personal computers and workstations, computer configurations, LAN design, and documentation and implementation. The course also includes laboratory exercises that focus on DOS features, similarities between DOS and Unix, and TCP/IP protocols. Suggested Coreq.: INFO 360 or permission of the instructor. 

INFO 325. Introduction to Data and Network Communications. 3 crs. This course provides a comprehensive study of the communication hardware and software and the regulations required to deliver information from a source through a medium to a destination. Digital, analog, security, network, and network management requirements for data communication are introduced and implemented using software simulations. Prereq.: INFO 360 or consent of instructor. 

INFO 330. Data Base Management. 3 crs. This course is an overview of the database approach and database management systems (DBMS). Topics include physical, conceptual, and external views of data; logical and physical data structures; referential integrity, data definition; and data manipulation languages. The course also covers the enterprise data model, the hierarchical data model, security and concurrency control, and client server computing. Prereq.: INFO 360. 

INFO 335. Production and Operations Management. 3 crs. The course involves the study of production and service operations from a systems perspective. The course emphasizes problem formulation, analysis of models necessary for system design and system operation, and the interaction between production and operation management activities and other activities of an organization. Global strategic and competitive issues are discussed. The course uses decision support systems software as appropriate. Prereqs.: INFO 311, MGMT 301. 

INFO 360. Information Structures. 3 crs. The course examines various data structures, data types, and the search techniques required to develop or enhance a traditional or webcentric computer based information system. Using structured languages, a repertoire of algorithms and procedures are developed to solve business applications that encompass man/machine interfaces, efficient information storage, retrieval and sorting, and system simulation. Topics include stacks, parsing, single and double link lists, static and dynamic queues, and webcentric information structures. Prereq.: any course in a Programming Language. 

INFO 361. Operating Systems. 3 crs. The course examines the components and features of operating systems, such as the nucleus, memory and second storage management, file management, I/O devices, and user interfaces. UNIX system calls, shells, software development utilities, and the X Window System are emphasized. Operating systems concepts are simulated using the C Programming Language. Prereq.: INFO 360. 

INFO 365. Simulation and Information Systems. 3 crs. The course features the identification of factors that influence business behaviors with the ultimate objective of building models to describe the behavior of a situation over a period of time using a computer simulation language. Probability distributions and problems relating to management are revisited to make the course more realistic and practical. Prereqs.: INFO 360 and MGMT 330. 

INFO 370. Systems Analysis and Design. 3 crs. The course involves a systemic approach to analysis and the design of contemporary business information systems. Topics include systems development, life cycle phases and activities, systems analysis techniques, systems design techniques, and detail program design and implementation. Prereq.: any course in a Programming Language. 

INFO 375. Seminar in Computer-Based Management Information Systems. 3 crs. In this course, the student investigates and reports on special topics in information systems development. Prereq.: Junior or senior standing. 

INFO 380. Decision Support and Expert Systems. 3 crs. The course is an introduction to Decision Support Systems and Expert Systems with a brief overview of other Artificial Intelligence Technologies. Integrates theoretical concepts with a review of practical application cases and the current literature in the field. Student teams build Expert Systems prototypes and produce written project reports. Class presentations of projects are required. Prereq.: INFO 311 or junior standing and permission of the instructor. 

INFO 390. Systems Development. 3 crs. This course focuses on the development of an application system. Student teams will develop projects that involve all phases of the systems development life cycle. Issues such as project management, systems development methodologies, and systems testing are addressed. Each student is required to produce a research report that focuses on new technologies and methodologies that relate to information systems development. Prereq.: INFO 370 or senior standing and permission of the instructor.