CSIS—010. Introduction to Computer Applications
3 credits
An introduction to computers and applications using both character and graphical user interfaces.Topics will include hardware components; application software including word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and database management; data communications; issues in information systems such as privacy and security; computer operations; and networking.This course should be a first course in computing for non-science majors. Computer Science majors cannot apply this course to the major. Laboratory fee. No prerequisites. (ATTR:ARTS)
CSIS—011. Problem Solving with Spreadsheets
1 credit
A lab-based introduction to problems, problem-solving, and the kinds of problems amenable to spreadsheet solutions. Provides a foundation for analyzing business and decision support problems using spreadsheet technology. Typical techniques studied may include absolute and relative addressing, macros, and conditionals. Students will be expected to apply their skills to various business scenarios and cases.May not be taken concurrently with or subsequent to CSIS–010. No prerequisites. Lab fee.
CSIS—013. Computer Ethics
1 credit
This course is a survey of the ethical issues involved in computing.Topics studied will include data access, privacy, security, hacking, copyright and intellectual property issues, email, etc.The focus will be on identifying and analyzing ethical problems related to computing, as well as on ways to foster ethical decision-making in computing-centered situations. No prerequisites.
CSIS—019. Computer Science Seminar
1 credit
This course will be offered with emphasis on different topics.The content will be designated by subtitle. Students may take the course more than once with different content. Potential topics include: History of Computing, Computing and Film, Information Presentation, etc. No prerequisites.
CSIS—030. Introduction to Computing with SPSS
3 credits
An introduction to the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, a step by step instruction of the procedures used and an understanding of the printed output. Data preparation for the input of variables, format statements, system and program output, correlation coefficients, data plots, chi-square and distribution tests, analysis of variance and covariance are some of the subjects studied. Prerequisite: ATDV—110 or QBUS—200 or permission of instructor. Computer Science majors may not apply this course to the major but may take it only as computer science elective credit. Computer use fee. (ATTR: ARTS)
CSIS—112. Database Design and Applications for Business
3 credits
This course introduces the concepts and practices of database design and use from a business perspective.Topics to be covered include data models (object, entity-relationship, and relational, for example), database design techniques, data dictionaries, query language (e.g.SQL,QBE),requirements analysis, legacy systems, databases for decision support, presentation techniques (forms, web pages, etc.) and basic information on database use in a business setting. The course includes hands-on use of a common business database management system to illustrate and emphasize the concepts. Prerequisite: CSIS—010 or CSIS—110. Computer use fee.
CSIS—114. Management Information Systems
3 credits
An introduction to fundamental management issues and information system principles involved in the analysis, design, and implementation of management information systems.Topics include business information system planning, technology architecture, database design, systems development, decision support systems, internal control, and computer security and disaster planning. In order to provide an opportunity for students to develop a facility for applying the knowledge gained in the course, case studies will be used extensively. Prerequisite: CSIS—010 or CSIS—011 or CSIS— SSX. Lab fee. (ATTR:ARTS)
CSIS—116. Survey of Information Technology
3 credits
This course completes the Management Information Systems sequence. Students will continue their study of programming and databases, while gaining hands-on experience in the application of these skills in a management setting. Topics may include electronic commerce, decision support systems, executive information systems, and other current aspects of information technology. Prerequisites: either (1) CSIS—112 and CSIS— 114 or (2) CSIS—350. Lab fee. (ATTR:ARTS)
CSIS—200. Topics in Computer Science
3 credits
This course will use an area of research, theory or practice to apply and extend basic principles of Computer Science. The course may be taken more than once with different topics. Possible topics include web design, emerging programming languages, computer grraphics, computer security, and e-commerce. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. (ATTR:ARTS)
CSIS—201. Topics in Computer Science with Laboratory
3 credits
This course will use an area of research, theory or practice to apply and extend basic principles of Computer Science. The course may be taken more than once with different topics. Possible topics include web design, emerging programming languages, computer graphics, computer security, and e-commerce. The laboratory includes such things as hands-on exploration and experimentation with concepts, software tools, computer systems, or computer languages designed to confirm or extend the principles developed in lecture. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Laboratory fee. (ATTR:ARTS)