2008-2009 Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions Course Descriptions 244 Cedarville University 2008–09 MIL-1010 – MIS-3910 MIL-1010,1020 Military Science I 2 hours/sem Introduction to the history, role, and organization of the Army and ROTC, as well as the U.S. Army Reserve and U.S. Army National Guard, and the available career options. Introduces officership, military customs and traditions, map reading, land navigation, field training, first-aid procedures, and physical fitness training. Familiarize with rank structure, drill and ceremony, military courtesies, weapons, marksmanship, and communications equipment. Discuss styles and fundamentals of leadership and develop leadership skills. MIL-2000 Leadership Lab II 0 hours Applied Army ROTC training. Taken concurrently with 2000-level MIL courses. MIL-2010,2020 Military Science II 2 hours/sem Course of study includes emergency first-aid procedures, field survival practices, physical fitness, orienteering, and small-unit leadership training. Explores the various career management fields within the Army. Students will begin to receive leadership assignments and responsibility within the cadet battalion. Introduction to advanced course of study. MIL-3000 Leadership Lab Ill 0 hours Applied Army ROTC training. Taken concurrently with 3000-level MIL courses. MIL-3010,3020 Military Science Ill 3 hours/sem The junior year of military science is completely dedicated to developing leadership skills and preparing students for the six- week Advanced Camp in the summer of the junior year. Subjects covered are drill, leadership, marksmanship training, squad and team tactics with leadership exercises and advanced navigation training on day and night courses. Students learn to inspect soldiers’ equipment, draft and issue orders, and plan and conduct training as a small-unit leader. Prerequisite: approval of professor of military science. MIL-4000 Leadership Lab IV 0 hours Applied Army ROTC training. Taken concurrently with 4000-level MIL courses. MIL-4010,4020 Military Science IV 3 hours/sem The senior year of military science provides senior cadets with advanced managerial leadership skills. Army staff procedures and functions are taught. These staff skills are put into practice through the assignment of seniors to major leadership positions within the cadet battalion. Seniors learn to command, lead, manage, plan, and supervise as they prepare for commissioning as officers in the United States Army. Senior students will receive instruction on military professionalism and ethics. Prerequisite: approval of professor of military science. Information Systems (MIS) MIS-1500 2 hours Information Technology for Business –Fa, Sp This course will focus on understanding the broad nature of information technology and how it fits in today’s business world. Students will learn the nature of information technology, its application, and unique business models, as well as how to manage technology from a business value perspective. Fundamentals of the industry, technologies, and application of that technology are developed. Students will experience the IT industry through practical exploration of its breadth and depth. MIS-1510 Software Tools for Business –Fa, Sp 2 hours This course emphasizes the use of software in a business environment. Students will develop a working knowledge of spreadsheet, database, and other software packages appropriate to the current business environment. (Fee: $10) MIS-2200 Fundamentals of MIS –Fa 3 hours This course is an introduction to the field of Management Information Systems (MIS). It is a demanding course that takes students through the process of developing an information system. While working through this process, students will be introduced to the primary topics and techniques used in MIS. Case study is the primary method used in teaching the course. Gateway course to the MIS major. MIS-2300 Introduction to Programming –Sp 3 hours Intended as the first programming course for MIS majors, this course will introduce the student to the process of programming and to the syntax and usage of the Java programming language. The programming assignments will encourage students to analyze problems in a logical, intentional, and structured manner so that they can develop well constructed programs using structured and object-oriented programming techniques. Prerequisite: MIS-2200 Fundamentals of MIS (Fee: $20) MIS-3100 Database Development –Fa 3 hours This course teaches students database fundamentals while providing a broad survey of the field’s major topics. Students learn information systems and the critical nature of databases within IS contexts. Topics include storage & retrieval, data modeling, logical & physical design, relational and object- oriented databases, data warehousing, databases and the internet, and data security. Students apply essentials by creating, exercising, and administrating databases. Prerequisite: MIS-2200 Fundamentals of MIS. (Fee: $20) MIS-3300 3 hours Advanced Topics in Programming Languages –Sp Advanced concepts in programming and programming languages using one or more programming languages. Theories of program design and implementation. Some discussion of the design of programming languages and the comparison of strengths and weaknesses in performing different types of tasks. Prerequisite: MIS-2300 Introduction to Programming. (Fee: $20) MIS-3400 Data Communications and Networking –Fa 3 hours A study of the basic concepts of data and voice communications and current networking technology. Discussion of physical-layer considerations, higher-layer implications, and network operating systems. The concepts will be applied through a hands-on project of network design, implementation, and documentation. Prerequisite: MIS-2200 Fundamentals of MIS or permission of instructor. (Fee: $50) MIS-3500 Web Development –Sp 3 hours This course will expose students to the process of developing information systems for the World Wide Web. The focus will be on advanced webpage creation including dynamic content, scripting, applets and server issues. Prerequisites: MIS-2200 Fundamentals of MIS, MIS-2300 Introduction to Programming. MIS-3800 Systems Analysis and Design –Sp 3 hours Provides an understanding of the duties of the systems analyst together with an understanding of the specific methods and techniques for conducting a systems project from its preliminary investigation through its systems implementation and evaluation. Prerequisite: MIS-3100 Database Development. MIS-3910 Advanced Topics in MIS –Fa, Sp 3 hours This course heading covers a variety of MIS courses offered on a temporary basis. The dynamic nature of the field of MIS gives rise to the need to address recent changes in technologies, methods, and systems.