1998-1999 Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions - Business Computer Systems |
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1998-1999 Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions - Business Computer Systems |
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| 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 CS 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 CS 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: MATH 142.
| BCS 271. 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 CS 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 271 or concurrent enrollment.
| BCS 371. Object-Oriented Systems Development Techniques | 3 cr. | |
Business information systems development in the object-oriented environment. Prerequisite: BCS 271.
| 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 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 | 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 271 or consent of instructor.
| BCS 465. Business Systems Simulation | 3 cr. | |
Simulation of business systems. Model design, implementation, testing and analysis. Prerequisite: BCS 271 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 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.