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Information Systems Course Descriptions

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INST 210 Introduction to Information Systems (3)

Prerequisite: CPTR 105 or pass proficiency test. Systems theory, quality, decision making and the organizational role of information systems are introduced. Information technology including computing and telecommunications systems are stressed. Concepts of organization and information system growth and re-engineering are introduced. (Offered through External Degree Program only)

INST 220 Personal Productivity with IS Technology (3)

Prerequisite: CPTR 105 or pass proficiency test. The course is designed to increase the student's skill and efficiency in applying information technology to practical situations. Emphasis is on integrating the applications, incorporating business marketing concepts, and sharing information with groups of users. The business aspects and word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics are stressed. (Offered through External Degree Program only)

INST 225 Object Oriented Programming (3)

Prerequisite: INST 105. The student is introduced to information systems utilizing the C++ programming language with emphasis on designing, writing, debugging, and running programs. The course focuses on such techniques as object oriented design, abstract data type construction, structured programming, and developing interface screens and reports from external information stores. (Offered through External Degree Program only)

INST 230 Information Systems Theory and Practice (3)

Prerequisite: INST 220. Students who have constructed personal information systems will be exposed to the theory of the IS discipline. Application of these theories to the success of organizations and to the roles of management, users and IS professionals are presented. (Offered through External Degree Program only)

INST 300 Computer Fundamentals and Design (3)

Prerequisite: INST 200. Study of the basic concepts of integrating and designing computer platforms and telecommunications as well as the fundamental concepts of computers, which include interrelationships of computer architecture, integrating software, and a conceptual approach for designing components to an environment. Exposure to the hardware and software concepts, central processing, storage, configuration management, and network operation are incorporated in the lectures. The student is required to develop an in-depth proposal for addressing management's information requirements. (Offered through External Degree Program only)

INST 380 Information Systems Data Communications (3)

Prerequisites: INST 230 and INST 300. Investigates the effects of communication technology on information systems. Major topics include the components of communication equipment, architecture, protocol, network design, regulations, maintenance, telecommunication, and technological impact. Issues and applications in local area network, wide area network, telnet, ftp, e-mail, gopher, news, and WWW are discussed. The student is required to design a communication project. (Offered through External Degree Program only)

INST 405 System Analysis and Management Information (3)

Prerequisite: INST 230. Presents to the student a detailed explanation of the nature of management information systems including studies, analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation. The course provides the student a perspective of the future of system technology, maintaining computer platforms, components of management information, and decision-support aspects. A practical approach is presented to the student with associated case studies. The student is required to design a management information study. (Offered through External Degree Program only)

INST 410 Database Design (3)

Prerequisites: INST 225 and INST 405. A detailed explanation of database structures and project management applications. The course discusses the commercial and PC applications of database management and configuration. Students develop skills in dealing with the most common approaches to database structure, integrity constraints, and storage strategy and compared. A departmental database will be implemented. (Offered through External Degree Program only)

INST 420 Physical Design and Implementation with Programming Environments (3)

Prerequisites: INST 410. Students who have completed the analysis and logical design course will extend their knowledge by implementing an information system using a programming language capable of calling functions in a DBMS. Teams will use project management to implement an information system. This will include client-server and web based access to the information system. (Offered through External Degree Program only)

INST 430 Project Management and Practice (3)

Prerequisite: INST 405. Co-requisites: INST 410 and INST 420. Advanced IS majors operating as a high-performance team will engage in and complete the design and implementation of a significant information system. Project management, management of the IS function and system integration will be components of the project experience. (Offered through External Degree Program only)

INST 455 Computer Security (3)

Prerequisite: INST 405. Covers computer security as it relates to maintaining a viable computer platform. The course surveys several topics for conducting computer assessments and developing procedures for a variety of computer platforms. The course discusses co-op plans, LAN security, audit control, PC protection, back-up procedures, contingency approaches, and physical security. The issues of virus protection, hardware and software protection, countermeasures, risk assessment, and human aspects are discussed in detail. The student is required to design a plan for reducing the risks encountered at work. (Offered through External Degree Program only)

INST 440 System Acquisition and Strategy (3)

Prerequisite: INST 405. The student is instructed in the acquisition process and development concepts for obtaining computers in support of information systems. The course presents how configuration and data management tools are applied at each stage of the process for justifying acquisition. The course covers the definition of data requirements, contractual issues, decision support objectives, and management perspective throughout the life cycle process. (Offered through External Degree Program only)

INSY 110 Introduction to Computer Concepts (3)

Introductory course in computer science with emphasis on exploring the profession's broad scope of computers, history, theories, computer fundamentals, design concepts, integration practices, and applications. The laboratory (hands-on experience) introduces the student to the current computer techniques utilizing MS-DOS, Windows, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics and internet. Ten weeks lecture/laboratory. (Available only through the Adult Evening Program)

INSY 112 Introduction to Computer Programming (1)

This course addresses five major themes: introduction to the process of algorithmic problem solving, an introduction to the organization of files, understanding the basic control structures/functions, develop the correct sequence of actions for running a program and understanding the basic concepts of the boolean expressions. The course is designed to provide the basic skills for taking programming classes. Passing grades will allow the student to take INSY 325, INSY 335 and INSY 230. The course may be waived upon passing programming proficiency test.

INSY 230 Computer Languages/COBOL (2)

Prerequisite: INSY 112, an introductory programming language course or equivalent, or advisor consent. Study of the COBOL programming language with a focus on syntax and application. Emphasis on expanding students' programming depth by designing, writing, debugging, and running COBOL programs in the laboratory. Eight weeks lecture/laboratory.

INSY 290 Microcomputer Building/Troubleshooting (1)

Prerequisite: INSY 110 or pass proficiency test. Students will be divided into smaller groups, each with its own live PC. Students will develop problem-solving skills with hands-on experience in building a computer. Topics include the debugging process, diagnostics software, basic hardware replacement/upgrade features and repair techniques. Students may build their own personal computer at an additional charge (warranty included). Two-day course, seven hours each day; lecture/laboratory.

INSY 300 Computer Fundamentals and Design (3)

The basic concepts of integrating and designing computer platforms as well as the fundamental concepts of computers are included. Exposure to hardware and software concepts, central processing, storage, configuration management, and ATM approaches are incorporated in the lectures. The student is required to develop an in-depth proposal for addressing management's information requirements. (Available only through the Adult Evening Program)

INSY 315 Management Skills Assessment (3)

Assessment of the student's personal and professional life with emphasis on career goals. A learning portfolio is developed to document and organize experiences that demonstrate the student's ability to apply significant managerial concepts such as organizing, planning, coordinating, supervising, and administrating. An overview of the style recommended for research papers is included. (Available only through the Adult Evening Program)

INSY 320 Advanced Computer Concepts (3)

Prerequisite: INSY 110 or pass proficiency test. A concentrated, in-depth approach to computer concepts. Emphasis is on integrating the applications and incorporating business marketing concepts. The laboratory stresses the business aspects of word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics. Eight weeks lecture/laboratory. (Available only through the Adult Evening Program)

INSY 325 Object-Oriented Programming C++ (3)

Prerequisites: INSY 112 and INSY 320 or pass proficiency test. An introduction to information systems utilizing C++ programming language with emphasis on designing, writing, debugging, and running programs in the laboratory. Lecture focuses on such techniques as design, development, debugging, structure programming, and applications. Eight weeks lecture/laboratory. (Available only through the Adult Evening Program)

INSY 330 UNIX Software Development (3)

Prerequisite: INSY 320. The UNIX operating system including basic UNIX commands, directory and file creation, text file formatting, software development, X windows, and network architecture. Laboratories allow the students to gain hands-on experience working with UNIX shell and utility programs. Eight weeks lecture/laboratory. (Available only through the Adult Evening Program)

INSY 335 Java Programming (3)

Prerequisites: INSY 112 and INSY 320 or pass proficiency test. Java syntax, semantics, names and values, control structures, data types, scope rules, dynamic structure and object-oriented language. Covers the technique for creating home pages for the World Wide Web (WWW). Students will design, write, debug, compile, and test programs, incorporating WWW design capabilities. Eight weeks lecture/laboratory. (Available only through the Adult Evening Program)

INSY 340 System Acquisition and Strategy (3)

The acquisition process and developmental concepts for obtaining computers in support of information requirements. How configuration and data management tools are applied at each stage of the process for justifying acquisition, and the definition of data requirements, contractual issues, decision support objectives, and management perspective throughout the life cycle process. Students work as teams in presenting papers. (Available only through the Adult Evening Program)

INSY 345 Project Management/Documentation (3)

Project management concepts employed in both public and private sectors for communicating project information. Aspects of project management: planning, organizing, staffing, directing, budgeting, team building, reporting, evaluating, and controlling projects are to be discussed. Students will be required to design and complete a project using project management models [Gantt Chart, Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT), etc.]. (Available only through the Adult Evening Program)

INSY 350 Database Design (3)

Prerequisites: INSY 325 or INSY 335. A detailed explanation of database structure and project management applications. The commercial and PC applications of database management and configuration. Students develop skills in dealing with the most common approaches to database structure (hierarchial, relational, etc.). Permissible structure, integrity constraints, and storage strategy are compared. Eight weeks lecture/laboratory. (Available only through the Adult Evening Program)

INSY 351 ORACLE Programming (3)

Prerequisites: INSY 325 or INSY 335 or INSY 350 or CPTR/INSY 230 or equivalent course. A study of the features of the ORACLE program and PL/SQL programs: Procedures, cursors, triggers, functions, and packages. Project required so that students acquire practical experience in developing ORACLE programs. Ten weeks lecture/laboratory.

INSY 355 Computer Security (3)

Surveys several topics for conducting computer assessments and developing procedures for a variety of computer platforms. Discusses co-op plans, LAN security, audit control, PC protection, back-up procedures, contingency approaches, and physical security. The issues of virus protection, hardware and software protection, countermeasures, risk assessment, and human aspects are discussed in detail. The student is required to design a plan for reducing the risks encountered at work. (Available only through the Adult Evening Program)

INSY 380 Information Systems Data Communication (3)

Prerequisite: INSY 330. Major topics include the components of communication equipment, architecture, protocol, network design, regulations, maintenance, telecommunication, and technological impact. Issues and applications in local area network, wide area network, TELNET, FTP, e-mail, gopher, ATM, and NEWS are discussed. The student is required to design a communication project. (Available only through the Adult Evening Program)

INSY 381 Telecommunications Concepts (1)

This course relates a range of different areas of information technology to specific problems, concerns, and ideas in electronic communications. Market drivers, the preferred international standards, and the key technology players will be identified to help the student plan organizational technology strategy.

INSY 405 System Analysis and Management Information (3)

Presents to the student a detailed explanation of the nature of management information systems including studies, analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation. Provides the student a perspective of the future of system technology, maintaining computer platforms, components of management information, and decision-support aspects. A practical approach is presented to the student with associated case studies. The student is required to design a management information study. (Restricted to Information Systems majors) (Available only through the Adult Evening Program)

INSY 410 Software Methodology and Engineering (3)

Prerequisites: INSY 300 (equivalent acceptable) and INSY 325 or INSY 335 (equivalent acceptable). Guides the student in developing systems plan that includes studies, analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of computer systems. Emphasis is on determining logical and technical specifications using CASE software. Students will be required to design and complete a CASE project. Ten weeks lecture/laboratory. (Available only through the Adult Evening Program)

INSY 499 Guided Independent Research Project (NC)

The guided independent research project begins with the completion of INSY 320 and ends with the last course. Students select the project in cooperation with an Adult Evening Program instructor and their work supervisor. The project may be a working project, a research project, or a proposal project. This research project requires 250 hours of work directly related to the project. A comprehensive project write-up is required. The project receives a letter grade. (Available only through the Adult Evening Program)