1998-1999 Academic Catalog

School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies ECON-338 Economic Development and Political Economy-Sp 4 hours A study bf the interaction of political and economic systems to produce economic development and growth of nation states. A framework for analysis of development is explored and applied to specific case studies of both industrial and developing economics that have recently undergone significant change. Prerequisite: ECON-234 Macroeconomics or permission of instructor. ECON-339 Public Finance-Sp 4 hours A consideration of the financing of local, state, and federal govern– ments. Much attention is given to three functions of government: stabilization, distribution, and allocation. All major taxes that are present in the United States are studied as to stmcture, revenue gained, and present status. Prerequisite: ECON-234 Macro- economics. (even years) End-User Information Systems EUIS-100 Word Processing Concepts and Applications-A 4 hours Designed to develop a working knowledge of word processing software and hardware components and to apply these concepts to various software applications. The student will create, format, edit, store, retrieve, and print different types of documents as well as apply advanced features of the software to expand basic documents. Also an overview of the current operating system. EUIS-101 Presentation Graphics Concepts and Applications-W,Sp 4 hours Designed to explain basic concepts of graphics software, give detailed information about the types of graphics that are available and when to use each type, demonstrate how to create each of the major types of graphics, and to learn basic design concepts. (Fee: $10) EUIS-200 Spreadsheet Concepts and Applications-A 4 hours Designed to identify concepts and terminology used with electronic spreadsheets and to identify tasks that can be accomplished with spreadsheet software. The students will be able to use the computer to create, format, edit, store, retrieve, and print worksheets, graphs, and charts. EUIS-201 Records Management/Database Concepts and Applications-Sp 4 hours Designed to introduce the student to database management systems. Fundamentals of database management concepts will be covered using a microcomputer database application package. Topics will include table design, query, maintenance, and reports. It will also provide an understanding of the field of records infonnation management with emphasis on the application of management techniques needed to control recorded information in an organization. Emphasis will also be placed on using the standard ARMA filing rules. EUIS-210 Business Communications-A 4 hours Instruction for writing business letters, memos, and business reports. Oral business presentations, small group communication, and the communication process in general are also discussed. Prerequisite: ENG-140 English Composition 11. EUIS-300 End-User Information Systems and Teclmologies-W 4 hours Highlights emerging technologies for office systems and end-use1' computers stressing the social and technical approach to explaining office information systems. The behavioral aspects-the human . factors that intertwine with the technical factors-are as important as the technology. Both are considered in the light of the business processes of the organizations that they support. Prerequisite: EUJS- 100 Word Processing Concepts and Applications; EUIS-101 Presentation Graphics Concepts and Applications; EUJS-200 Spreadsheet Concepts and Applications; EUJS-201 Records Manage– ment/Database Concepts and Applications. (Fee: $10) EUIS-301 Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating End-User Information Systems-Sp 4 hours Examines planning for information systems development through ·investigation of procedures and systems used in various types of offices, including a study of work flow, the processing of information, and employee and work group interactions. Topics will detail information systems from the perspective of the end-users by planning, implementing, and evaluating software and hardwm·e systems. Prerequisite: EUJS-300 End-User biformation Systems and Technology. EUIS-400 Trends, Issues, and Cases in End-User Information Systems-Sp 3 hours Designed to explore special topics related to the role of information systems in the various functional areas of contemporary business, to assist the student to envision and evaluate computer-based solutions to information systems problems by studying the historical and technological. developments, and to provide the student with concepts for understanding information systems in the future. Capstone course. Prerequisite: EUJS-301 Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating End-User Information Systems. EUIS-401 End-User Information Systems Internship-Sp 1-5 hours Each student will gain work experience in a business/industry work site utilizing the skills related to the student's academic program and career objectives. The student will perform duties and services as assigned by the work supervisor and internship coordinator. Repo1is and assignments are required of the students completing the intern– ship. Prerequisite: EUIS-301 Planning, !111ple111enting, and Evaluating End-User Informations Systems. Business graduates gain admission to some of the nation's finest graduate schools. Accounting graduate Greg Walker is attending the University of Michigan Law School.