Information Systems

INFS110 (3)
Introductory Computer Tools
Computer usage including application software, operating
systems, Internet, development concepts and ethics. Explores
the appropriate role of IT in an organization. The lab portion of
the class covers presentations, wordprocessing, spreadsheets,
database, and the creation of web pages. Recommended math
placement exam score of M0 or better, or MATH092 or higher.
Prerequisites: familiarity with wordprocessing and keyboarding
skills of 20 wpm. Credit for this class cannot be obtained by
CLEP test. Fall, Spring, Summer

INFS 215 (3)
Information Systems Theory and Application
Focuses on extending the students skills in applications and
explores information systems theory. Applications focused on
include advanced spreadsheet, PC database usage, and the development
of interactive web pages. Students also gain an understanding
of organizational systems, planning,
the decision process, and decision
support technologies. Prerequisite: INFS110. Fall, Spring

INFS226 (3)
Information Technology Hardware and Software
Provides the hardware/software technology background to
enable systems development personnel to understand tradeoffs in
computer architecture of effective use in a business environment.
Single-user, central, and networked computing systems; single
and multi-user operating systems are all examined. Prerequisite:
CPTR125; Prerequisite with concurrency allowed: INFS215. Fall

INFS235 (3)
Business Programming
Explores programming, computer concepts and the design of
business applications using both object-oriented and procedural
methodologies. Covers the logical and physical structures of
both programs and data. Emphasizes data and file processing.
Prerequisite: CPTR151. Spring

INFS310 (3)
Networks and Telecommunications
Covers data communications and networking, covering hardware
and software. Emphasis upon the analysis and design of PC
networking applications. Management of telecommunications
networks, cost-benefit analysis, and evaluation of connectivity
options are also covered. Students learn to evaluate, select,
and implement different communication options within an
organization. Prerequisite INFS226. Fall

INFS318 (3)
Business Systems Analysis and Design
Provides an understanding of the system development, modification, decision process, and choices in business process development and reengineering methodology. Emphasizes integration with users and user systems. Encourages interpersonal skill development, operations and maintenance of the system, and covers quality and decision theory, information theory, and practice. Prerequisite: INFS215. Fall

INFS397 (1-3)
Topics in _______
Intensive study of selected topics of current interest in the subdiscipline
area noted and not ordinarily covered in depth in
other courses. Repeatable in different topics with approval of
department. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

INFS428 t (3)
Database Systems Design and Development
Covers information systems design, theory, and implementation
within a database management system environment. Students
demonstrate their mastery of the design process acquired in earlier
courses by designing and constructing a physical system using
database software to implement the logical design. Prerequisite:
INFS235, INFS318 or CPTR460. Spring

INFS436 (3)
Web-Based Business Systems
Explores the technologies and strategies of current and emerging
trends in e-business. Looks at electronic commerce system design
and implementation, and the interaction between web pages
and databases. Security and legal concerns are also addressed.
Prerequisite: INFS310; Prerequisite or Corequisite: INFS428.
Spring

INFS447 (3)
Project Management
Covers the factors necessary for successful management of
system development or enhancement projects. Both technical and
behavioral aspects of project management are discussed. Focus
is on management of development for enterprise-level systems.
Prerequisite: INFS428. Fall

INFS457 (3)
Certification Support
Provides background and support necessary for students to pursue
various software certification exams such as the MCSE series and
the CNE exams. Prerequisite: INFS310. Spring

BSAD497 (3)
Advanced Topics in __________
Topics of current interest in the sub-discipline area noted not
ordinarily covered in depth in other courses. Repeatable in
MANAGEMENT, MARKETING & INFORMATION SYSTEMS 263
different topics with the approval of the department. Permission
of the instructor required.

INFS510 (3)
Management Information Systems
Covers current issues that effective managers must address
as their organizations grow increasingly dependent on
information technologies. Topics include hardware, software,
telecommunications, networking and the management challenges
involving these technologies. Extensive use of case studies. Word
processing and spreadsheet skills are assumed.