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Disclaimer: The course information below is current as of March 25, 2004, is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a legal contract between the University of Utah and any person or entity.
This Web document is updated twice a year, on or about the first day of registration for Fall and Spring semesters.
1420 Computer Essentials
(3)
To help students become computer literate and computer competent. The course is designed to provide the student with the computer basics necessary for today's business environment. Completing this course with at least a B grade meets the computer literacy requirement of the DESB.
4410 Information Systems
(3)
Prerequisite: ACCTG 2620 and upper division students only.
Overview of the role and use of information systems to support individual, group, and business decision-making. Includes coverage of technology's role in supporting the decision-making process of business.
4420 Database Fundamentals
(3)
Prerequisite: IS 4410.
This course introduces you to topics in database theory and design, including hands-on development of a working database system. Topics covered include the relational database model, foundations in relational algebra, design techniques, SQL, distributed databases, multimedia databases, and knowledge bases.
4430 Process Analysis and IS Project Management
(3)
Prerequisite: IS 4410.
This course introduces you to the field of information system analysis, analysis tools, and the procedures for managing information system analysis projects. Topics covered include the role of the systems analyst in organization; concepts, philosophies, and trends in systems analysis and design; and tools and techniques for such analysis activities.
4440 Hardware/Software
(3)
Prerequisite: IS 4410.
This course provides the hardware and software technology background necessary to enable systems development personnel to understand tradeoffs in computer architecture for effective use in a business environment. Hardware topics will include CPU architecture, peripheral devices, input-output, operating systems, and an introduction to basic network components. Software topics will include an introduction to algorithms and data structures through the use of a high-level programming language (such as Java).
4450 Telecommunications
(3)
Prerequisite: IS 4410.
The objective of this course is to provide students with a sound theoretical and practical foundation in the field of data communications, networking, and the Internet, so that they can better design, develop, and manage information Technology systems.
4460 Web-based Business Applications
(3)
Prerequisite: IS 4410.
This course will cover advanced issues in information systems. Topics covered include an overview of electronic business and object oriented programming languages, database integration, web-based application development, and other current issues.
4999 Honors Thesis Project
(3)
Prerequisite: Honors Program student only.
Restricted to students in the Honors Program working on their Honors degree.
5920 Independent Study
(1 to 6)
6010 Information Systems
(1.5)
Prerequisite: Masters status in the School of Business.
Deals with the application of current information-related technology in management. This includes the role of information technology in gaining a competitive advantage, as well as in planning, control, and decision making. Management's responsibilities and activities in making investments in technology is also discussed.
6110 Information Technology
(1.4 to 2)
Prerequisite: Master's Status in the School of Business.
Course covers the management of information and information technologies within the firm, including the creation, processing, storage and dissemination of information products in support of decision making, the management of organizational knowledge, and the application of these principles to competitive advantage.
6400 Introduction to Information Systems
(3)
This course deals with the application of current information-related technology in management. This includes the role of information technology in gaining a competitive advantage, as well as in planning, control, and decision making. Management's responsibilities and activities in making investment in technology is also discussed. The impact of e-business is also covered in this course.
6410 Process Analysis and IS Project Management
(3)
Prerequisite: MBA 6130 or equivalent.
This course introduces you to the field of information systems analysis, analysis tools, and the procedures for managing information systems analysis projects. Topics covered include the role of the systems analyst in organization; concepts, philosophies, and trends in systems analysis and design; and tools and techniques for such analysis activities.
6420 Database Theory and Design
(3)
Prerequisite: MBA 6130 or equivalent.
Advanced topics in database theory and design, including hands-on development of a working database system. Topics covered include the relational database model, foundations in relational algebra, design techniques, SQL, distributed databases, multimedia databases, and knowledge bases.
6430 Management Support Systems
(3)
Prerequisite: MBA 6130 or equivalent.
Issues related to information systems support for management decision-making. Impact of technology on the decision-making process, including the benefits and concerns arising from the use of this technology.
6440 Object Oriented Technology
(3)
Prerequisite: MBA 6130 or equivalent.
An introduction to object oriented technology and the object paradigm. The course will cover conceptual modeling, data modeling, object oriented analysis, object oriented design, and object oriented implementation. This will include a practical experience in an object oriented programming environment.
6450 Telecommunications
(1 to 3)
Prerequisite: MBA 6130 or equivalent.
The objective of this course is to provide students with a sound theoretical and practical foundation in the field of data communications, networking, and the Internet, so that they can better design, develop, and manage Information Technology systems.
6470 E-Business
(1 to 3)
This course will cover the fundamental concepts of e-business as well as exploring the technological requirements for successful e-business. Topics will include how to 'dotcom' existing businesses as well as new business forms and ideas. Customer relationship management and strategy will also be covered, with a focus on value chain analysis. Students will do an in-depth analysis of an e-business opportunity, and will have some hands-on exposure to e-business technical architecture.
6480 Business Intelligence
(3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing required.
This course introduces database technologies for building scalable data warehouse systems. It also introduces data mining technologies that assist in discovery of reliable, understandable and useful patterns in structured, semi-structured and unstructured data. Students will practice core technologies, analyze cases, and explore real world applications and issues.
6481 Data Warehousing
(1.5)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing required.
This course introduces database technologies for building scalable data warehouse systems and technologies for user-oriented, interactive data analysis. Data warehouse systems differ from on-line transaction processing systems in time span and access mode of the data, and in query types and purposes.
6482 Data Mining
(1.5)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing required.
This course introduces data mining technologies that assist in discovery of reliable, understandable and useful patterns in structured, semi-structured and unstructured data. Students will practice core data mining technologies, analyze cases, and explore real world applications and issues.
6700 IT Project Management
(1 to 3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Program in Information Systems.
The course covers the fundamentals of project management applied to IT projects. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of important methods and techniques for managing information system projects. The specific topics include major systems development methodologies, project selection methods, planning processes, cost estimation models, risk management techniques, project monitoring and tracking techniques, and acceptance and organizational change management. Selected business cases will be included to illustrate the applications of the methods or techniques discussed in class.
6710 Business Process Analysis
(1 to 3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Program in Information Systems.
This course introduces the field of information system analysis and analysis tools. Topics covered include the role of the systems analyst in organizations; concepts and trends in systems analysis and design; and tools and techniques for such analysis activities.
6720 Database Theory & Design
(3)
This course is for non-matriculated (non-degree seeking) students. See ACCTG 6420 for course description.
6740 Object Oriented Technology
(3)
This course is for non-matriculated (non-degree seeking) students.
6750 Telecommunications
(1 to 3)
This course is for non-matriculated (non-degree seeking) students.
6760 IS Security
(1 to 3)
This course is for non-matriculated (non-degree seeking) students.
6770 E-Business
(3)
This course is for non-matriculated (non-degree seeking) students.
6910 Special Study for Master's Students
(1 to 4)
7000 AIS Seminar
(1 to 6) Cross listed as ACCTG 7000.
This course will provide an overview of all research topics and areas within AIS.
7410 Information Systems Seminar
(1 to 6)
Review of selected MIS research topics.
7420 Database Management Seminar
(1 to 6)
Review of selected research topics related to database management.
7910 Special Study for Ph.D. Students
(1 to 7)
7970 Thesis Research Ph.D.
(1 to 9)
7980 Faculty Consultation Ph.D.
(3)
7990 Continuing Registration PhD
(0)
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