Undergraduate Catalog 2013-2014

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CBIS 3211 Info Tech Hardware & Software

Prerequisite: CBIS 2215 or CSCI 1000, or permission of instructor. This course provides the hardware/software technology background to enable systems development personnel to understand tradeoffs in computer architecture for effective use in a business environment. System architecture for single user; central and networked computing systems; single and multi-user operating systems are also covered.

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CBIS 3212 Introduction to Programming

Prerequisites: CBIS 2220 and major/minor restriction. This course presents object oriented and procedural software engineering methodologies in data definition and measurement, abstract data type construction and use in developing screen editors, reports and other IS applications using data structures including indexed files.

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CBIS 3213 Introduction to Networking

Prerequisite: CBIS 2220 and major/minor restriction. This course provides an in-depth knowledge of data communications and networking requirements, including networking and telecommunications technologies, hardware, and software. Emphasis is on the analysis and design of networking applications in organizations. Management of telecommunications networks, cost-benefit analysis, and evaluation of connectivity options. Students learn to evaluate, select, and implement different communications options.

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CBIS 3214 Database Management

Prerequisite: CBIS 2220 and major/minor restriction. This course further develops the student's knowledge in programming and systems development methods. The course stresses application development through fourth-generation programming techniques. Content of the course stresses basic knowledge in data structures, normalization of data, data modeling, and data base methods.

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CBIS 3216 Persnl Prod w/ Comp & Info Tec

Prerequisites: CSCI 1000 or CBIS 1000 or CBIS 2215 or permission of instructor. This course enables students to improve their skills as knowledge workers through effective and efficient use of packaged software. It covers both individual and group work. The emphasis is on productivity concepts and how to achieve them through functions and features in computer software. Design and development of solutions focus on small systems.

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CBIS 3217 Desktop Publishing

Prerequisites: CSCI 1000 or CBIS 1000. A study of the principles, skills, and concepts of desktop publishing and web page design to produce business publications. During the course the student will create examples of typical business publications such as newsletter, brochures, catalogs, and web publications.

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CBIS 3218 Web Design Tools

Prerequisites: CSCI 1000 or CBIS 1000 This course is designed to introduce the student to software programs and equipment which allow the development of effective business presentations. A major focus of the course will be on the layout and design concepts to create and publish web pages, including visuals, images, hyperlinks, tables, and forms for web publications. During the course the student will create a variety of business presentations.

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CBIS 3219 Web Development

Prerequisite: CBIS 2220 and major/minor restriction. This course provides for the building of browser-oriented applications for intranet and extranet uses. Students will build complex applications using web technologies. The course will include In-depth coverage of markup languages such as the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Dynamic Hypertext Markup Language (DHTML), and the Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML). Extensive use will be made of forms, cascading style sheet, graphics, and cookies. There is also a focus on the principles of good design.

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