BCS 110. .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 BCS110G and CS110G.

BCS 210. Business Computing Using BASIC

3 cr.

Introduction to the BASIC language and allied software used to solve business problems. Prerequisite: CS110G 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: MATH142. Corequisite: MATH230.

BCS 271. File Processing Techniques

3 cr.

Structure and use of COBOL with business applications. Prerequisite: BCS222.

BCS 338. Business Information Systems I

3 cr.

Application, design and use of computerized information systems in business environment. Prerequisite: BCS 110G or CS110G 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: BCS271.

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: BCS350 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: BCS371 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: BCS338 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: BCS271 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: BCS371 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.