Information and Decision Sciences
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1.- Computer Information Systems (CIS) Courses
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
3405 Advanced Business Systems Development (3-0)
3465 Advanced Data Base Management (3-0)
For Graduate Students Only
3511 Management Information Systems Theory and Practice (3-0)
A broad study of Management Information Systems, Decision Support Systems,
and Expert Systems. MIS will be studied in-depth from the standpoint of
structures, technology, and requirements. Problems and issues related to
the design, implementation and management of MIS will be covered.
3513 Strategic Information Systems (3-0)
This course is concerned with how general managers can apply information
technology (IT) to increase strategic advantage and organizational
effectiveness. The objective of the course is to develop students' ability
to identify information systems that can increase organizational
competitiveness and to recognize the major threats to these desired
outcomes. Successful application of IT to business problems and
opportunities will also be reviewed.
3517 Information Resource Policy and Management (3-0)
A study of the information systems management function with particular
emphasis on planning, organizing, and controlling information resources
including MIS personnel. Coverage of various methodologies for assessing
and evaluating the MIS function. Also covered are various strategies and
procedures for managing MIS development. Prerequisite: CIS 3511.
3530 Expert and Decision Systems (3-0)
Fundamental Decision Support System (DSS) and Expert System (ES) concepts,
illustrating a number of software products and indicating possible
directions for future development. The course covers the functions and
components of DSS and ES, design and implementation issues, and
organizational issues. Topics include the evolution of DSS/ES versus
traditional information systems. Prerequisite: CIS 3511.
3592 Directed Individual Study in CIS (0-0-3)
This course may be repeated, but no more than three semester credit hours
may be applied to satisfy the requirements for the master's degree.
Prerequisite: Department approval.
3594 Current Issues in CIS (3-0)
A course organized to investigate special topics and current issues in
Computer Information Systems. May be repeated for credit when content
varies. Prerequisite: Department approval.
3597 Professional Report in Computer Information Systems (3-0)
May be taken only once for credit. Continuous enrollment required while
work on the professional report continues. Prerequisite: Department
approval.
