1999-2000 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 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.

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