2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 262 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index 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 apply the primary topics and techniques used in project management in a hands-on, team project. Gateway course to the Information System major. MIS-2300 Introduction to Programming –Fa 3 hours Intended as the first programming course for Information System majors, this course will introduce the student to the process of programming and to the syntax and usage of the C # 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 or Corequisite: MIS-2200 Fundamentals of MIS (Fee: $20) MIS-3100 Database Development –Sp 3 hours This course teaches students database fundamentals while providing a broad survey of the field’s major topics. Students learn about the critical nature of databases within Information Systems contexts. Topics include Structured Query Language (SQL), data modeling and normalization, logical and physical design, concurrency and security issues, stored procedures, triggers, data warehouses, and data mining. Students apply essentials by creating and managing databases in a SQL Server environment. Prerequisite: MIS-2200 Fundamentals of MIS. (Fee: $20) MIS-3300 3 hours Advanced Topics in Programming Languages –Fa This course covers advanced concepts in programming and programming languages using one or more programming languages. Topics include theories of program design and implementation, distributed architectures, business object frameworks, generics, collections, reflection, data binding, and web services. Students will apply course topics in a team project through the development of a distributed information system. Prerequisite: MIS-2300 Introduction to Programming. (even years) (Fee: $20) MIS-3400 Data Communications and Networking –Fa 3 hours This course provides a study of the basic concepts of data communications and current networking technology. Topics include 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. (odd years) (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 using the ASP. NET and C # programming languages. The focus will be on The creation of web applications to support business processes. Topics include server controls, state management, data sources, LINQ, AJAX, and web services. Prerequisites: MIS-2300 Introduction to Programming. (Fee: $20) MIS-4100 Advanced Database Design –Sp 3 hours This course is a systematic study of the use of databases in dynamically generated webpages in e-commerce systems. The course focuses on the integration of database management systems and other software such as CRM, ERP, and supply chain management systems in the design and development of scalable e-commerce systems. Prerequisites: MIS-3100 Database Development; MIS-3500 Web Development. (odd years) (Fee: $20) MIS-4300 Advanced Topics in MIS –Sp 3 hours This course heading covers a variety of Management Information Systems 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. (even years) MIS-4400 Systems Analysis and Design –Fa 3 hours Provides an understanding of the duties of the systems analyst together with a presentation of philosophies, terminology, and techniques used in the object-oriented, Rational Unified Process of systems analysis and design. The Unified Modeling Language (UML) will be used extensively as a basis for communication during the software analysis and design phases. Topics such as iterative development, design patterns, and user-interface design will be discussed and applied. This course is the first course in a two-course sequence that forms the senior capstone experience for Information Systems majors. Prerequisite: MIS-3100 Database Development. MIS-4500 System Development –Sp 3 hours Students hone their skills of analysis, design, and project management as they work in teams to develop IT projects that solve real-world problems proposed by end-users both inside the University and in outside organizations. The projects usually encompass aspects of system analysis, user-interface design, database development, web development, end-user training, documentation, and presentation to customers. Capstone course. Prerequisites: MIS 3500-Web Development; MIS-4400 System Analysis and Design. Marketing (MRKT) MRKT-3600 Principles of Marketing –Fa, Sp 3 hours Survey of the marketing function in the business environment; product, price, promotion, and distribution as well as consumers organizations; service, nonprofit, and international markets. Prerequisite: junior status or permission of instructor. Course Descriptions | MIL-4010 – MRKT-3600