2000-2001 Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions - Business Computer Systems

BCS 110G. Introduction to Computerized Information Systems 3 cr.
Computerized information systems, their economic and social implications. Introduction to microcomputer hardware, personal productivity software, and communications. Credit not allowed for both BCS 110G and C S 110G.

BCS 210. Business Programming Using Visual Tools 3 cr.
Introduction to the development of business problem solutions in the visual programming environment. Prerequisite: either BCS 110G or C S 110G or consent of instructor.

BCS 222. Computational Algorithms in Business File Processing 3 cr.
Introduction to structured systems development and file processing algorithms in business. Prerequisite: C S 167 or consent of instructor.

BCS 322. Advanced File Processing Techniques 3 cr.
Advanced real-time and batch file processing techniques using multiple data structures. Includes the use of source code libraries and subprograms, and an introduction to object-oriented programming concepts. Prerequisite: BCS 222 or consent of instructor.

BCS 338. Business Information Systems I 3 cr.
Application, design and use of computerized information systems in business environment. Prerequisite: BCS 110G or C S 110G or consent of instructor. Not open to BCS majors for degree credit.

BCS 350. Systems Analysis and Modeling 3 cr.
Analysis, requirements determination and logical modeling of business information processing systems. Prerequisite: BCS 322 or concurrent enrollment.

BCS 450. Systems Design, Development and Implementation 3 cr.
Design, development and implementation of business information processing systems. Includes maintenance, evaluation and system management considerations. Prerequisite: BCS 350

BCS 455. Design of On-Line Business Systems 3 cr.
Covers analysis, design and development of on-line real-time computerized business information systems. Prerequisite: BCS 322 or consent of instructor.

BCS 458. Business Information Systems II 3 cr.
Advanced topics in decision support systems, expert systems, data base management systems, data communications, and other current computerized business decision tools. Prerequisite: BCS 338 or consent of instructor.

BCS 460. Data Communications and Networks 3 cr.
Data communications for business computer systems. Local and wide area networks, data communications protocols and media, client-server and distributed processing systems. Prerequisite: BCS 322 or consent of instructor.

BCS 465. Business Systems Simulation 3 cr.
Simulation of business systems. Model design, implementation, testing and analysis. Prerequisite: BCS 322 or consent of instructor.

BCS 470. Object-Oriented Systems Development Techniques 3 cr.
Business information systems development in the object-oriented environment. Prerequisite: BCS 222 or consent of instructor.

BCS 475. Database Management Systems 3 cr.
Design, development and use of database management systems in the business environment. Prerequisite: BCS 350 or consent of instructor.

BCS 490. Selected Topics 1-3 cr.
Current topics in business systems analysis. Prerequisites vary according to the topics being covered.

BCS 498. Independent Study 1-3 cr.
Individual studies directed by consenting faculty with prior approval of the department head. Prerequisites: junior or above standing and consent of instructor. A maximum of 3 credits may be earned.