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INFORMATION SYSTEMS COURSES

IS 101 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (for Business Majors)*
Credits: 2 (2,1,0) * For non-IS and CS majors

This course examines computers and information technology and their applications in
society. Topics covered include database applications and implications,
telecommunications and networking, artificial intelligence, graphics, hypermedia, and
multimedia. An outlook on computers current and future impacts on individuals, business,
and society as a whole are discussed and students are introduced to simple Web page
design and development tools.

IS 201 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Credits: 3 (3,0,1) Prerequisites: BUS 101,CS101

This course presents an overview of information systems including the introduction to
systems, development concepts, information technology, and application software. The
major role of information systems (IS) is to support organizational personnel, regardless
of their functional area or level in the organization. The main focus of this course is not
merely learning the concepts of IS but the learning of the competitive advantage,
timelines, and improvement in quality which information technology provides. The theory
is complemented by practical work aimed at gaining basic proficiency with different types
of widely used application software.

IS 205 BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT
Credits: 3(3,0,1) Prerequisite: IS201

This course introduces the key concepts and approaches to business process management
and improvement. The focus is on understanding and designing business processes.
Students learn how to identify, document, model, assess, and improve core business
processes. Process design principles are introduced and the ways information technology
can be used to manage, transform, and improve business processes are discussed.
Students are exposed to challenges and approaches to organizational change, domestic
and offshore outsourcing, and inter- organizational processes.

IS 231 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Credits: 3 (3,0,1) Prerequisites: IS 201, CS 210

This course provides an overview of requirements engineering and system analysis using
the object-oriented paradigm with an emphasis on the models provided by the Unified
Modeling Language (UML). Topics include the structured approach to systems analysis and
design; foundations and elements of the object-oriented approach; approaches to
identifying classes and objects, requirements and system modeling using UML diagrams
relevant for the analysis phase; system design concepts, introducing various architectural
design approaches, and object- oriented design methodology. Students work on a team
project that requires designing a system and making use of the available CASE tools such
as Rational Software.

IS 241 DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND APPLICATIONS
Credits: 3(3,0,1) Prerequisites: IS 201, CS 210

The goal of this course is to understand the basic concepts of modern database systems