101: Introduction to Business Information Systems. 0-3-3. Concepts of information systems including use of electronic computers. Not applicable to four-year business degree programs.

102: Typewritten Communication. 0-3-3. Preq., Basic knowledge in typewriting/keyboarding. Emphasis on formatting and production of typewritten communications including business forms, internal and external correspondence, and complicated reports. (Meets intermediate typewriting requirements for Business Education majors.)

201: Information Systems Concepts & Applications. 0-3-3. An introduction to computer concepts, software applications, the Internet, and Information Systems employment opportunities. Includes hands-on training with several software applications.

307: Advanced Keyboarding Using Current Computer Applications. 0-3-3. The development and enhancement of computer skills using current software programs with emphasis on word processing, computerized visual aids for presentations, and the Internet.

323: Database System Management. 0-3-3. Preq., junior standing, CIS 201. Managing and communicating the data resource using database principles and user-oriented data languages.

335: Application Development for the Internet. 0-3-3. Preq., CIS 201. Programming for Internet- and Intranet-based business applications. The principles of good software engineering and program clarity will be stressed.

337: Business Applications Development: Current Programming Techniques. 0-3-3. Provides overview of business application development, using program development methodology. Emphasizes object-oriented and data-driven languages for business students with limited programming background.

339: Business Applications with COBOL. 0-3-3. Preq., junior standing, CIS 201. Applying program and file structures to design programs for business applications. Development of COBOL language skills for coding the designs.

401: Internship in CIS I. 3 hours credit. (Pass/Fail) Preq. consent of instructor and senior standing. On site, supervised, structured work experiences in the field of business.

402: Internship in CIS II. 3 hours credit. (Pass/Fail) Preq. consent of instructor and senior standing. On site, supervised, structured work experiences in the field of business.

435: Information Management. 0-3-3. Preq., Junior level core business courses for CAB or consent of instructor. Information systems for decision making, information resource management, and application areas for information technology.

444: Network Design & Implementation. 0-3-3. Preq., junior standing, CIS 335, 337, or 339. Issues of designing, implementing, and managing computer networks, including both Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs). (G)

450: Systems Analysis, Design, & Implementation. 0-3-3. Preq., one of CIS 335, 337, or 339. An in-depth life cycle approach to information systems analysis, design, and implementation. (G)

510: Information Resource Management. 0-3-3. Attention is given to strategic implementation of technology, secure and effective systems, externally focused systems, along with the historical and social environment of information systems.

515: Decision Support Systems. 0-3-3. Information technology in the firm and non-profit organization with a focus on using computers, data bases, knowledge bases, graphics, and models to support decision making.

535: Advanced Computer Applications. 0-3-3. Study of the development and application of Expert Systems and use of development shells. Topics include: Knowledge Acquisition, System Development, and Validation/Verification.

550: Directed Study in Computer Information Systems. 1-3 hours credit. Hours and credits to be arranged. Consent of instructor and approval of department head required. Special problem or specific area of computer information systems.

615: Decision Support Systems. 0-3-3. Requires Doctoral standing. May require additional class meetings. Information technology in the firm and non-profit organization with a focus on using computers, data bases, knowledge bases, graphics, and models to support decision making. Credit will not be given for CIS 615 if credit is given for CIS 515.

625: Information Systems Project Management. 0-3-3. Preq., DBA student or consent of instructor. Intensive review of theories and literature on information systems (IS) project development and management. IS project management techniques and managerial issues will be examined. A research project proposal in IS management will be developed and completed.

630: Seminar in Computer Information Systems. 0-3-3. Study of current topics in the discipline of Computer Information Systems. In-depth analysis of a specialized research field along with an investigation of the literature.

635: Advanced Computer Applications. 0-3-3. Requires Doctoral standing. May require additional class meetings. Study of the development and application of Expert Systems and use of development shells. Topics include: Knowledge Acquisition, System Development, and Validation/Verification. Credit will not be given for CIS 635 is credit is given for CIS 535.

650: Directed Study in Computer Information Systems. 1-3 hours credit. Hours and credits to be arranged. Consent of instructor and approval of department head required. Special problem or specific area of computer information systems.