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4410  Information Systems (3) Prerequisite: IS 2010.
   Intermediate Status. 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.

4415  Data Structures & Algorithms (3)
   Upper Division Status. This course covers the design, implementation, and analysis of basic data structures and algorithms. The data structures covered include stacks, queues, list, trees, and graphs. Algorithms for searching, sorting, and traversing the data structures will be introduced. Students are required to implement the data structures and algorithms as library components of computer programs using Java.

4420  Database Fundamentals (3)
   Upper Division Status. 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)
   Upper Division Status. 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  Networking and Servers (3)
   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).

4460  Web based Applications (3)
   The objective of the course is to provide knowledge and skills needed to create Web-based applications.. It covers a broad set of technologies and tools that have led to the successful use of the World Wide Web for various businesses. This includes Java programming, JSP, HTML, XML, HTTP, Web servers and databases.

4470  Telecommunication and Security (3)
   Upper Division Status. This course provides instruction in data communication concepts and principles including topologies, protocols, standards, and the "building blocks" of today's data communication networks. The course focuses on knowledge and hands-on experience in making policy, design and installation decisions related to the planning, implementation, and securing of data communication networks. Specific emphasis is placed on IT controls and their evaluation, computer-based auditing techniques, encryption, and comprehensive security policies. Recent developments relating to information security such as wireless networks, privacy, and biometrics are also addressed.

4480  Business Intelligence Systems (3)
   Upper Division Status. Business intelligence allows an enterprise to continuously sense and respond in its environment by providing insights into the pulse of, and problems and decisions facing an enterprise via interactive analysis of enterprise data. This course will focus on the issues and building of business intelligence systems using data warehousing, Online Analytic Processing (OLAP) and data mining technologies to organize data, and generate business analytics and patterns. A strong emphasis is on hands on experiences with the building technologies and real world projects.

5910  Special Topics (1 to 6)
   Topics vary according to current issues, talents or experience of instructor. Course may be repeated when topic varies.

5920  Independent Study (1 to 6)

6010  Information Systems (1.5)
   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)
   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)
   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)
   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)
   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)
   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)
   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)
   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)
   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)
   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.

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)