COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CIS)




CIS 1025. Computer Skills for Business/(2).F;S.


This hands-on course provides students with the
opportunity to learn spreadsheet and database
skills. This course is designed for the user with
little experience using spreadsheet and database
software. Emphasis is placed on the design and
implementation of practical business applications
through the use of spreadsheet and database
software. (COMPUTER)




CIS 1530-1549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.




CIS 2500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S.




CIS 2530-2549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.




CIS 2990. Information Technology for
Business/(2).F;S.


In today's business environment, businesses rely
on global networks of information technology to
share ideas and information over wide geographical
and cultural distances. Information technology
plays a vital role in organizational success by
providing information that organizations need for
efficient operations, effective management, and
competitive advantage in the global marketplace.
This course introduces students to the use of
contemporary information technologies in
organizations as well as the systems life cycle.
Prerequisite: CIS 1025 or equivalent (CIS 1025 can
be taken concurrently.). (WRITING; COMPUTER)




CIS 3010. Microcomputers in Business/(3).F;S.


An examination of the role of microcomputers in
business firms and the managerial issues in end
user computing. Emphasis will be placed on the
design, implementation and definition of the role
of the microcomputer in information systems,
evaluation of hardware and software and the
management of micro-information systems.
Prerequisite: CIS 1025 or equivalent. (COMPUTER)




CIS 3130. Web Development for Business/(3).F;S.


This course provides a fundamental understanding
of the tools, skills, and business concepts that
surround the emergence of electronic commerce on
the Internet. The student will have the
opportunity to acquire the basic skills for
creating an electronic presence on the Internet
and develop an understanding of the current
practices and opportunities in electronic
publishing as well as electronic business.




CIS 3250. Systems Analysis and Design/(3).F;S.


A comprehensive introduction to the analysis and
design of systems. Emphasizes the skills needed to
analyze, design and implement useable information
systems in a business organization, including oral
and written communications; documentation of
procedures and systems; design of reports,
screens, and source documents; and the use of CASE
technologies. Prerequisites: CIS 1025 or
equivalent and CIS 2990 (CIS 2990 can be taken
concurrently.). (WRITING; COMPUTER)




CIS 3370. Visual BASIC for Business/(3).F;S.


The development of business applications using
event-driven programming technology. Visual BASIC
is used to develop systems in the Windows
environment. Prerequisite: CIS 1025 or equivalent.
(COMPUTER)




CIS 3390. COBOL for Business/(3).F;S.


This course will develop the necessary skills to
plan and implement computerized systems requiring
both sequential and direct access processing. The
COBOL language will be used to teach file
organization and the processing of files in the
mainframe environment.  Prerequisites: CIS 1025 or
equivalent and CIS 2990 (CIS 2990 can be taken
concurrently). (COMPUTER)




CIS 3500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S.




CIS 3520. Instructional Assistance/(1).F;S.


A supervised experience in the instructional
process on the university level through direct
participation in a classroom situation. Grading
will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis
only. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. May
be repeated for a total credit of three semester
hours.




CIS 3530-3549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.




CIS 3580. Data Communications and
Networking/(3).F;S.


This course is designed to provide the student
with the basic concepts of data communications and
networks. Emphasis will be on the technical and
the theoretical skills of data communications and
networks that will be needed by those who will be
involved in the analysis, design, and programming
of computer information systems. Students will be
required to design a network. Prerequisite: CIS
3250 (CIS 3250 can be taken concurrently.)
(COMPUTER)




CIS 3750. Database Processing/(3).F;S.


This course introduces the student to the
properties, logic, design, implementation, and
accessing of business databases as contrasted to
conventional data file creation and maintenance
techniques. Particular emphasis is placed upon the
relational approach to database management and
processing, which focuses more on the logical
nature of a database than its physical
characteristics. Relational database programming
assignments are drawn from the fields of business
and government. Prerequisite: CIS 3250. (NUMERICAL
DATA; COMPUTER) 
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




CIS 3900. Internship/(6 or 9).F;S. 


A full-time work experience in business. Nine
semester hours of credit are granted for a normal
15-week internship with six semester hours granted
for a 10-week internship. Students are encouraged
to do internships during the summer between their
junior and senior years of study. Prerequisites:
full admission to the College of Business, junior
or senior standing, and permission of department
chairperson and internship coordinator. Graded on
an S/U basis.




CIS 4370. Advanced Visual Basic/(3).F;S.


This course explores advanced topics in using the
Visual Basic programming language in the Windows
environment. Topics explored may include, but are
not limited to, Active-X controls, Crystal
Reports, using Visual Basic in a database
environment, and other topics. Prerequisite: CIS
3370.




CIS 4410. Visual C++ for Business/(3).F;S.


This course explores the Visual C++ programming
language within a Windows environment. Students
will learn to code Visual C++ projects in a
Windows environment, including built-in functions,
programmer designed functions, selection and
looping procedures, and arrays.




CIS 4500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S.




CIS 4510. Senior Honors Thesis/(3).On Demand.


Independent study and research project directed by
departmental faculty advisor on a topic of mutual
interest to both student and advisor. The thesis
should be completed during the senior year as a
final requirement for graduation with honors in
business and includes a formal presentation to the
college faculty.




CIS 4530-4549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.




CIS 4585. Advanced Data Communications and
Networking/(3).S.


This course is a continuation of CIS 3580 and
explores advanced topics in data communications
and networking. Topics include, but are not
limited to, communications middleware, LAN
application software, network design,
internetworking technologies and design, and
network security policy. Prerequisite: CIS 3580.




CIS 4590. CICS/COBOL Applications
Programming/(3).On Demand.


This course presents the technical and theoretical
skills needed to design and code interactive (on-
line) computer information systems using
CICS/COBOL Command Level programs. Students will
be introduced to code maps (screen formats) using
BMS (Basic Mapping Support) and structured
CICS/COBOL programs using CICS Command Level
commands. Prerequisite: CIS 3390. (COMPUTER)




CIS 4610. Issues in Global/International
Information Technology/(3).On Demand.


In this course, the concepts and issues inherent
in global/international information technology
will be studied. This class will look at the types
of global/international systems, the issues
associated with using global/international
technology, how systems are developed and
strategies formed for global/international
technology use, and the issues facing European,
Far East, and Third World countries.
Prerequisites: Senior status or graduate status in
the University. (SPEAKING; MULTI-CULTURAL) 
[Dual-listed with CIS 5610.]




CIS 4620. Managing Information Technology/(3).On
Demand.


This course will introduce students to management
issues typically faced by organizational
information resource managers. Topics include, but
are not limited to, information systems theory
(e.g., data communications and networking,
database, etc.) IS planning and organization,
basic IT management (e.g., staffing, security,
etc.) as well as the potential impacts of
technology trends on organizational outcomes.
Where applicable, these concepts are related to
business, industry, government, and societal
information requirements. Prerequisite: senior
standing.




CIS 4790. Current Topics in Information
Systems/(3).On Demand.


Advanced topics in the field of information
systems will be studied. These topics may include
but are not limited to advanced topics in data
communications and networking, distributed
processing systems, 4th generation languages, CASE
tools, DSS and expert systems, and/or managing
information technology. Prerequisite: CIS 3250
(CIS 3250 can be taken concurrently.).


                                     
CIS 4810. Seminar/(3).On Demand.




CIS 4820. Introduction to CASE Tools/(3).F;S.


This course expands upon CIS 3250, Systems
Analysis and Design (SAD), focusing on the
application of CASE tools in the SAD process.
Topics include, but are not limited to, the
relational database model, data modeling (e.g.,
entity relationship diagrams), process modeling
(e.g., work flow diagrams), and information system
structure design (e.g., functional hierarchy
diagrams). Additional topics include table and
database generation (e.g., data definition
language), as well as form and module generation
(generated in various languages). Prerequisites:
CIS 3250, 3750 (CIS 3750 may be taken
concurrently.).




CIS 4850. Advanced Systems Design/(3).F;S.


A continuation of CIS 3250. Emphasis will be
placed on systems design and implementation of
information systems. Projects, including software
development, will be assigned for different types
of public and private sector organizations.
Prerequisites: CIS 3370 and CIS 3750 (CIS 3750 can
be taken concurrently.). (SPEAKING; COMPUTER)
[Dual-listed with CIS 5850.]