CIS 2250 – COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS – 2 S.H. (No credit for business or management information systems majors) Prerequisite: None   Introduction to the fundamentals of computers for the non-technical person.  Study the operating functions of both the hardware and software components of an information system.  Emphasis on hands-on experiences with word processing, spreadsheet, and data base management systems.  Study the evolution, application, and ethical aspects of computer systems.  Does not apply towards credit for business or management information systems majors.

CIS 2380 – INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS – 3 S.H.   Study the evolution of computers and the operating functions of the hardware, systems software, application software, data communications, and ethics of data storage.  Explore the integration and application of information processing in the business environment and in the global society.  Hands-on experience with word processing, electronic spreadsheet, graphics, data base management and electronic mail.

MIS 2500 - INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS - 3 S.H. Prerequisite: CIS 2380   The value of Information Technology to business and the contribution technology can make to the strategic goals of an organization are analyzed.  Technical foundation concepts such as networks, hardware, and software are explored.  Business case studies are used to illustrate concepts.  Hands-on exercises using industry-standard software are included.

MIS 2510 - BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS - 3 S.H. Prerequisite: CIS 2380   Study the principles of creating effective business presentations.  Emphasizing the need for presentation and practice, the course offers strategies to plan, develop, and deliver effective presentations.  Hands-on practice with presentation software is required.

MIS 2600 - DATABASE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT - 3 S.H. Prerequisite: MIS 2500   Examine database design and management concepts within the framework of business applications.  Focus is on the relational database model with supplemental information on developing technologies.  Provides a strong theoretical foundation covering both logical and physical data security and transaction management.  Implement project solution using industry standard relational database management system software.

MIS 2700 - SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN - 3 S.H. Prerequisites: MIS 2500 An overview of the concepts, skills, methodologies, and tools necessary for systems analysts to successfully develop information systems.  The systems development life cycle is examined within the context of business applications.  Students learn to translate business requirements into information systems that support business objectives.  Hands-on experience with industry standard software.

MIS 2800 - INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING - 4 S.H. Prerequisite: MIS 2500   Introductory instruction in computer programming. The student will learn fundamental programming concepts such as algorithm development, programming structures, and methods to determine program correctness.  Emphasis on creating business oriented applications using Microsoft Visual Basic software.

MIS 2850 - WEB DESIGN FOR BUSINESS APPLICATIONS – 3 S.H. Prerequisites: CIS 2380 Study the evolution, design, and development of Internet web sites.  An introduction to HTML coding and the use of GUI software for the determination and maintenance of web sites and web pages.  Course will investigate and determine what constitutes an acceptable web site.

MIS 2910 - MIS INTERNSHIP I - maximum of 2 credits Prerequisites: Must have completed 9 semester hours of MIS courses.   Students may earn one to two credits by performing supervised work in a professional setting that provides experience with current technologies.  An MIS advisor must approve each placement and the number of credits granted.  The basis for the final grade will be student performance as measured by a learning agreement negotiated between the student, MIS advisor, and employment supervisor at the beginning of work.  Placements on and off campus are possible.

MIS 2950 – NETWORKING ESSENTIALS AND DATA COMMUNICATIONS – 3 S.H. Prerequisite:  MIS 2500   The student will learn to analyze data communications systems for business.  Topics such as distributed processing, network terminology, protocols, standards, topologies, and management issues will be addressed.  Students will be required to demonstrate network concepts with practical applications.

MIS 3100 - HEALTH CARE INFORMATICS - 3 S.H.                         (Not for MIS major credits) Prerequisites: CIS 2380   This course will introduce applications of informatics systems to healthcare practitioners.  Healthcare informatics issues covering hardware, software, databases, communications applications, computer developments and associated legal and ethical issues will be explored.  Students will learn how healthcare providers can assess, develop and use information systems to work more efficiently, allocate resources more effectively, and improve client care.  Hands-on experiences with industry standard software will be required.

MIS 3300 - INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR DECISION MAKING - 3 S.H.                         (Formerly CIS 3300 – not for MIS major credit) Prerequisite: CIS 2380   Present the fundamental concepts of information systems.  Emphasis on the process by which computer systems are developed from the end users’ perspective.  Problem solving using computer based information systems.  Analyze existing information systems by way of case study methodology.

MIS 3520 – COMPUTER ETHICS – 3 S.H. Prerequisite:  CIS 2380   Computers are now so intertwined in our society that they have become pervasive.  This course aims to raise awareness of the various issues caused by computerization and by the fact that the Internet is expanding into virtually every corner of our everyday life.  The issues raised in this course will provide a guide to being a responsible computer user (professional or personal) and member of the public who understands and appreciates the implications of technological advances on social and political decisions.

MIS 3540 – INFORMATION SECURITY – 3 S.H. Prerequisite:  CIS 2380   Information security requires business managers to safeguard both electronic and non-electronic information and data.  Students will develop an understanding of the threats to which business is exposed and learn effective strategies for minimizing their effects.  Topics such as risk assessment and management, human factors, compliance with regulations, and ethical considerations will be discussed.  Business case studies will be emphasized.

MIS 3560 – E-COMMERCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 3 S.H. Prerequisite:  CIS 2380   This course provides an introduction and investigation of established, developing, and managing Web strategy in the e-commerce area.  It is a study of the critical elements essential to successful Web site implementation and management.  It will apply the systems approach to examine some of the new business models emerging from Web based business.

MIS 3600 - DATABASE PROGRAMMING - 3 S.H. Prerequisite: MIS 2600   Database programming and administration using the Structured Query Language (SQL).  Students will learn to create relational database applications and to access and manipulate information stored within those databases.  The student will also become familiar with database administration and security issues.  Query and reporting functions will be emphasized.  A business oriented application will be developed.

MIS 3700 – INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROJECT MANAGEMENT – 3 S.H. Prerequisites:  MIS 2700, MGT 2360   Study of the strategies and tools useful in the management of information systems projects.  The processes and issues involved in formulating a project, including development of scope, design options, integration with other projects and development of project plans will be discussed.  Understand the effect of staffing, budget, schedule, and risk management on the project’s outcomes.  Business examples highlight the hands-on skills and solutions required.  Industry standard software is used to implement case study solutions.

MIS 3740 - SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING - 3 S.H. Prerequisite: MIS 2700, MIS 2800   The fundamental principles of software engineering are presented and the importance of a rigorous approach to software development is emphasized.  The application of these principles to business case studies is examined.  Topics include software process models, requirements analysis, software quality assurance, operations, and testing.  This introduction to software engineering and practice addresses both procedural and object-oriented development.

MIS 3800 - INTERMEDIATE VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING - 3 S.H. Course will emphasize developing solutions for business applications that require more complex programming analysis and implementation techniques.  Features unique to object-oriented programming will be introduced, as well as Active Server Pages (ASP.NET) and ActiveX Data Objects (ADO.NET) programming interfaces to other Microsoft software products.  Business applications will be used to illustrate the theoretical concepts.  Hands-on demonstration of programming skill will be required.

MIS 3850 - PROGRAMMING FOR BUSINESS APPLICATIONS - 3 S.H. Prerequisites: MIS 2850   Students will learn the key features of the most common XML standard languages and tools for electronic publishing and document exchange on the Internet.  Emphasis is on the definition and structure of the Extensible Markup Language (XML), and encoding, tools and standards related to XML, for example SGML, DTD, XML Schema, CSS and XSL style sheets and transformations.  Methods and tools for producing and managing electronic documents will be learned and used in the assignments.  Business applications will be emphasized.

MIS 3910 - MIS INTERNSHIP II - MAXIMUM OF 2 S.H. Prerequisites: MIS 2910, Must have completed 12 semester hours of MIS classes   A continuation of MIS 2910 in which the student may gain additional practical experience with technology.  Students may earn one to two credits by performing supervised work in a professional setting that provides experience with current technologies.  An MIS advisor must approve each placement and the number of credits granted.  The basis for the final grade will be student performance as measured by a learning agreement negotiated between the student, MIS advisor, and employment supervisor at the beginning of work.  Placements on and off campus are possible.

MIS 3950 - ADVANCED NETWORKING - 3 S.H. Prerequisites: MIS 2950   Network analysis and configuration using state of art networking concepts and devices.  Analysis of the OSI model, data encapsulation, network segmentation, addressing, subnetting and network design.  Investigate basic configuration of business and home networking routers including hardware manufacturers such as MISCO, LINKSYS, and DLINK through hands-on and simulator practice labs.

MIS 4570 – HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEMS – 3 S.H.                    (Not for MIS major credits) Prerequisite:  CIS 2380   The application of computer-based information systems to Human Resources Management.  Technologies appropriate for businesses of various sizes will be investigated.  Students will learn effective strategies for obtaining and using technology.  Students will also investigate the major trends in Internet technologies suitable for HR processes.  Hands-on experience with industry standard software required.

MIS 4600 - ADVANCED DATABASE CONCEPTS - 3 S.H. Prerequisites: MIS 3600   Explore advanced topics in database design and examine the implications of new technologies for 21st century business.  Examine business applications of data warehousing and data mining technologies and their effect on business information systems and decision making.  Develop a theoretical foundation for understanding the emerging methodologies such as object-oriented database systems and object-relational database systems and their implications for business development.

MIS 4800 – ADVANCED VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING – 3 S.H. Prerequisite:  MIS 3800   Advanced topics in Microsoft Visual Basic .NET Programming.  Topics to be covered may include advanced techniques of file access, database applications, ActiveX Data Objects (ADO.NET) and Active Server Pages (ASP.NET).  Students will be required to complete hands-on demonstrations of skill.

MIS 4900 - INFORMATION SYSTEMS SENIOR SEMINAR - 3 S.H. Prerequisites: Must be taken within final 6 hours of program.  A capstone course covering advanced strategies and techniques of systems development and project management.  Each student will demonstrate competency in the core disciplines of information management, business analysis, programming, database technology, and networking.  Students will be required to use industry standard software to complete project assignments.