1995-1996 Undergraduate Catalog

Course Descriptions - Business Computer Systems		 NMSU
bcs
BUSINESS COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Department of Accounting and Business Computer Systems
BCS 110G. Introduction to Computerized Information Systems 3 cr.
Computerized information systems, their economic and social implications. Introduction to microcomputers, personal productivity software, and computer programming. Credit not allowed for both BCS 110G and C S 110G.
BCS 210. Business Computing Using BASIC 3 cr.
Introduction to the BASIC language and allied software used to solve business problems. Prerequisite: C S 110G or consent of instructor.
BCS 222. Computational Algorithms in Business 3 cr.
Advanced topics in business data processing, including assembly language, data structures, fourth generation languages. Prerequisite: MATH 142. Corequisite: MATH 230.
BCS 271. File Processing Techniques 3 cr.
Structure and use of COBOL with business applications. Prerequisite: BCS 222.
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 Design 3 cr.
Analysis and logical design of business data processing, management information, and management control systems. Prerequisite: BCS 271.
BCS 371. Advanced File Processing Techniques (Using COBOL) 3 cr.
Advanced COBOL programming techniques. Copy libraries, character manipulation, subprograms, file update and maintenance. Prerequisite or corequisite: BCS 350.
BCS 450. Business Policy and Management Information Systems 3 cr.
Integration of the MIS function with the overall operations of the organization. Coordination and documentation of an MIS system to facilitate decision making. Prerequisite: BCS 350 or consent of instructor.
BCS 455. Design of On-Line Business Systems 3 cr.
Analysis and design of on-line real-time computerized business systems. Prerequisite: BCS 371 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 (s) 3 cr.
Data communications for business computer systems. Data link protocols, media selection, distributed processing, wide area network design and management. Prerequisite: BCS 271 or consent of instructor.
BCS 465. Business Systems Simulation (f) 3 cr.
Methods used to simulate business systems. Model design, implementation, testing and sensitivity analysis. Prerequisite: BCS 271 or consent of instructor.
BCS 475. Database Management Systems 3 cr.
Design and use, application and analysis of a database management system in a business environment. Prerequisite: BCS 371 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.

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