Management
Information Systems Course List
BUIS 0900 – Computer Fundamentals (1)
Introduces basic computer literacy and skills to those who have only minimal knowledge and experience using computers. Topics include the processing cycle, comparisons of operating systems and applications programs, identification and use of the various functions within the Windows desktop, and introduction to the Internet and Outlook. Students are also provided the opportunity to develop or refine acceptable keyboarding skills.
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To be as needed
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Developmental
course
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Lab Fee = TBD
BUIS 1010 – Computer Applications (3)
Introduces computer concepts within the framework of business applications. The emphasis is to build a solid foundation in the use of a word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications software.
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To be offered
every fall, spring, and summer
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Transfer
Assurance Guide course
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Lab Fee = TBD
BUIS 1300 – Visual
BASIC I (3) Preq. BUIS 1010; or permission
Introduction
of computer programming concepts used in developing graphical user
interfaces. Pseudocode and algorithm
development in problem solving are implemented.
This interactive course involves the student and the computer in the
development of functional programs in the Visual BASIC language.
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To be offered
every fall, spring, summer
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Required course
for majors
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Lab Fee = TBD
BUIS 1500 – Client-side Web Publishing (3)
A
study of the Internet; its technology, applications, and uses. The student will
learn to create and maintain Web pages using Client-side programming languages
and methods such as HTML, JavaScript, and Cascading Style Sheets.
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To be offered
every fall, spring, summer
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Required course
for majors
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Lab Fee = TBD
BUIS 2000 –
Introduction to PC Hardware and Operating Systems (3)
This
course is intended to prepare the student to support personal computers and to
study distributed computing. Classes will be divided into lecture, example, and
lab time to work through common problems and issues with common PC computer
hardware, and operating systems.
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To be offered
every fall, spring
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Required course
for majors
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Lab Fee = TBD
BUIS 2200 – Business
Computer Projects (3) Preq. Completion of
required Business Information Courses; or permission
Research projects are assigned on both individual and group basis. Students learn to function in a group as they conduct research related to the assigned topics. Theoretical systems are explored in the classroom. A formal presentation is required.
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To be offered
every spring
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Capstone course
for Business Information Systems majors
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Lab Fee = TBD
BUIS 2300 – COBOL (3)
Preq. BUIS 1010; or permission
This
programming course will have students code and execute error-free programs in
the COBOL language. Students will
learn the proper methods of top-down design and structured COBOL programming.
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To be offered
every fall, summer
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Required course
for those following programming path
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Lab Fee = TBD
BUIS 2350 – C # (3) Preq.
BUIS 1010 ; or permission
C#
is a modern object-oriented language that allows programmers to quickly build
.NET components from high-level business objects to system-level
applications. These components can
easily be converted to web services to be used over the Internet.
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To be offered every
spring
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Required course
for those following programming path
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Elective for
E-commerce path
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Lab Fee = TBD
BUIS 2500 – Web
Software Tools (3) Preq. BUIS 1010 or Fine Arts comp class; or permission
Students
learn how to create of a fully functional, interactive website using web
application-development tools such as Dreamweaver and JavaScript. Students will gain experience working with
the software tools as well as gain knowledge of how to design and develop an
effective website with static and dynamic characteristics.
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To be offered as
needed
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Required course
for Fine Arts Digital (M. Cram)
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Elective for
E-commerce path
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Lab Fee = TBD
BUIS 2700 –
Introduction to Internetworking (3) Preq.
BUIS 1010 or permission
Basic
concepts of Business Communication to include network hardware, software, and
technologies related to business needs.
A course designed to introduce students to computer networking terms and
concepts.
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To be offered
every fall
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Required course
for those following web or networking path
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Lab Fee = TBD
BUIS 2999 – Special Topics in Business Information Systems
(1-3) Requires instructor
permission
Individual
or group study, under the supervision of an instructor, of topics not otherwise
available to students.
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To be offered as
needed
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Elective course
for majors
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Lab Fee = TBD
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Course credit is
variable as various topics will have differing requirements based on the nature
of the specific course.
BUIS
3000 – Introduction to Business Computing Hardware and Software (3) Preq. BUIS 1010; or permission
This course intended for
non MIS majors to prepare the student to understand the types of Personal
Computer and Server hardware and operating systems used today. Systems studied
will include the AS400, Intel/Amd based PC, Apple PowerMac, and Sun Sparc.
Common operating systems will be explored including the MS XP, MS
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To be offered as
needed
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Elective course
for general business majors
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Lab Fee = TBD
BUIS 3050 – Help Desk
and IT Applications(1) Preq. BUIS 1010,
BUIS 2000, BUIS 2700; or permission
The main purpose of this
course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the help
desk environment and the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to work in
the IT industry. Students will learn problem-solving and communication skills
that are very valuable when providing user support. Students gain practical
experience providing assistance to users who are experiencing hardware or
software problems working in
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To be offered as
needed
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Can be taken
three times
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Not eligible for upper
level elective for general business
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Lab Fee = TBD
BUIS 3100 – Database
Management Systems (3) Preq. BUIS 1010;
or permission
This
course focuses on the use of Database Management Systems (DBMS) to solve a
broad range of business problems.
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To be offered
every fall, spring
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Required course
for majors
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Lab Fee = TBD
BUIS 3200 – Systems
Analysis and Design (3) Preq. BUIS 1010;
or permission
Course
provides comprehensive exposure to major approaches in Systems Analysis and
Design. Requirements and design will be
studied with traditional and object-oriented methods.
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To be offered
every fall
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Required course
for majors
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Lab Fee = TBD
BUIS 3300 – Visual BASIC 2 (3) Preq BUIS 1300, BUIS 3100
; or permission
This
course covers object oriented program development using Microsoft Visual Basic
.Net and the Visual Studio .Net integrated development environment (IDE). The course emphasizes developing business
information systems for MIS students.
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To be offered
every spring
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Required for
majors
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Lab Fee = TBD
BUIS 3500 –
Server-side Web Publishing (3) Preq.
BUIS 1300, 1500, 3100; or permission
Design
and maintenance of interactive and dynamic Web applications within a
server-based scripting environment.
Class includes a brief introduction to many of the commonly used
scripting technologies with in-depth coverage of at least one.
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To be offered
every spring
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Required course
for those following E-commerce path
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Elective for
programming path
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Lab Fee = TBD
BUIS 3700 – Internet
Network Management (3) Preq. BUIS 2000, BUIS 2700; or permission
This
course covers the fundamentals of Internet engineering using a combination of
lecture and labs to provide the student with a thorough understanding of
Internet protocols. This course is a
hands-on lab oriented course where
lectures prepare students for in-depth labs utilizing equipment used by an ISP.
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To be offered
spring
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Required course
for those following networking path
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Lab Fee = TBD
BUIS 4200 –
Management and Deployment of Information Technology Projects (3) Preq. Completion of MIS Core and path
requirements; or permission
Project
management and deployment course with special emphasis on the control of
Information Technology projects.
Students will gain familiarity with industry standard methods and
technology for project management as they perform significant projects with
minimal supervision.
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To be offered
every spring
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Capstone course
for Management Information Systems majors
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Lab Fee = TBD
BUIS 4300 – Advanced
Database (3) Preq. BUIS 3100, BUIS 3300;
or permission
This
course covers three-tier object-oriented application development using
Microsoft Visual Basic .Net and the Visual Studio .Net integrated development
environment (IDE). The course emphasizes
developing business information systems for MIS students.
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To be offered
every fall
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Elective for both
programming and E-commerce paths
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Lab Fee = TBD
BUIS 4500 –
E-commerce (3) Preq. BUIS 1010,
ENGL112S; or permission
Language
independent upper level course covering electronic commerce. It will address the similarities and
differences between E-Commerce and traditional business structures, explore
some of the issues and concerns, and explore effective operation via lectures,
discussions, and case studies.
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To be offered
every fall
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Required course
for those following E-commerce path
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Elective for
programming path
BUIS 4550 – Cyber Ethics (3) Preq. Junior Standing or permission
Exploration
of present and potential social, legal, and/or ethical issues relating to
computers and the Internet.
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To be offered as needed
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Elective
BUIS 4700 – Wireless
Network Administration and Security (3) Preq.
3700 or permission
Provides
a hands-on experience to planning, designing, installing and configuring wireless
LANs as well as both the theory and practice of network security, with the
intention to get students involved in learning through in-class, group, and lab
work. The first half of the course will
offer coverage of wireless networks while the second half provides a
comprehensive overview of building and maintaining firewalls in a business
environment.
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To be offered
fall
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Required course
for those following networking path
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Lab Fee = TBD
BUIS 4999 – Special Topics in Management Information Systems
2 (1-3) Requires instructor permission
Individual
or group study, under the supervision of an instructor, of topics not otherwise
available to students.
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To be offered as
needed
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Lab Fee = TBD
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Course credit is
variable as various topics will have differing requirements based on the nature
of the specific course.