Courses Offered

Professional Communication for Business (ISBE320)

An overview of the communication process, including composition of business letters and reports, use of computer technologies, strategies for oral communication and listening, as well as a brief review of writing mechanics. Clear, concise, effective presentation and logical organization of business messages are emphasized. Fall, Spring

Cooperative Education (ISBE 397)

On-the-job compensated work experience in various areas related to information systems. S/U Grading only. Fall, Spring, Summer Session.1-6 credits, repeatable.

Prereqs: Overall GPA 2.5; approval of Director of ISBE Cooperative Education.

Internship in Information Systems and Business Education (ISBE497)

On-the-job work experience in business, education, or industry. One credit is earned on the basis of 15 hours per week per semester of occupational experience. S/U grade only. Fall, Spring, Summer

Personal Productivity with Information Technology (ISYS117)

Introductory lab-based course covering basic computer hardware, operating systems, software, and Microsoft Office tools. Fall, Spring, Summer

Operating Systems Principles (ISYS260)

An introduction to a variety of computer operating systems. Emphasis placed on terminology, concepts, system commands, architecture, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Hands-on experience with operating systems and operating environments such as Windows, DOS, UNIX, OS400, and Windows NT Workstation and Server. Fall, Spring

Prereqs: ISYS 117

End-User Applications (ISYS305)

Development of proficiency in the use of end-user software applications with emphasis on spreadsheet and database. Spreadsheet applications include solutions for typical business situations using functions, macros, and linking. Database applications include development of and querying of databases, linking, generating forms and reports, and developing menus. Fall, Spring

Prereqs: ISYS 117

Records and Information Management (ISYS315)

Stresses the systematic design and control over the creation, distribution, utilization, retention, storage, protection, preservation, and final disposition of records. Examination of the management of recorded information on a variety of media, including paper, microfilm, magnetic, optical, and electronic records. Costs and systems analysis, electronic filing, computer-assisted retrieval, micrographics, forms management, and imaging systems are also discussed. Fall, Spring

Information Systems in Enterprise (ISYS317)

Major emphasis on information technology, enterprise systems and business processes, database management, decision support systems, strategic information systems, and the utilization of these technologies as productive business professionals. Fall, Spring, Summer

Prereqs: ISYS 117

Relational Database Design (ISYS330)

Stresses design and utilization of databases, emphasis on both minicomputer and microcomputer database development environments, integrity and security issues. Project oriented. Spring

Prereqs: ISYS 305, CSCI 120, Comp Prog I: Visual Basic I

Principles of Networking (ISYS360)

Explores principles of networking computer systems; telecommunications hardware, software, and media components; and approaches to efficient business data communications. The student will be exposed to telecommunications terminology, concepts, protocols, and logical and physical design of local area networks. Fall

Prereqs: ISYS 260

Internet/Intranet Development (ISYS370)

A survey of information systems development using Internet/Intranet technologies. This is a course that requires a great deal of outside work. Fall

Prereqs: Junior Standing

Information Systems Seminar (ISYS411)

The capstone course for the Information Systems major. Student will use the knowledge gained from previous Information Systems courses to participate in seminars, case studies, simulations, and field experience projects involving present and emerging information systems topics. Fall, Spring

Prereqs: ISys 315, ISys 360, ISys 420, ISBE 320

Systems Analysis and Design (ISYS420)

A survey of current practices in the development of information systems. Topics may include structured systems analysis and design, joint application development, prototyping, rapid application development, end-user development, and change theory and control. Project oriented. Fall

Prereqs: ISYS 330

Relational Database Development (ISYS430)

Focus on development of information systems that rely on relational databases for data storage and retrieval. Topics may include advanced SQL, embedded SQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Cold Fusion, Advanced Visual BASIC, and COBOL. Project oriented. Fall

Prereqs: ISys 330, ISys 420, and CSci 120 or CSci 160

Coreqs: ISys 420

Advanced Networking (ISYS460)

An in-depth study of networking protocols, planning, design, security, workstation and server management, RAS, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and when possible, enterprise level network topics. Spring

Prereqs: ISys 360

Special Topics (ISYS499)

Topics will be selected on the basis of currency and relevancy to student needs. On demand. Arranged

Information Systems (ISYS510)

An overview of the role of information systems in the life of an organization, and an overview of current and emerging technologies such as data communications, e-commerce, and data mining. Arranged

Prereqs: ISys 317

Communication for the Professional (ISYS520)

Examines theory and research relevant to understanding the communication process. Topics include strategies of organizing globalization, technology, power, and diversity.