CBIS - Computer Based Information Sys

Prerequisite: CSCI 1000 or CSCI 1301 or satisfactory score on the CSCI 1000 departmental exam. The course covers the principles of the management of information systems and technology to improve business processes, improve decision making, and gain competitive advantage. Topics include the study, design, development, implementation, management, support of computer based systems, data communications, and information security. Additional special course fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or higher. This course serves as an introduction to the information systems, information technology, and computer science professions with an emphasis on professional development. Students will examine issues such as ethics, professional conduct, certifications, and life-long learning along with basic business and dining etiquette.

Prerequisite: CBIS 2810. This course serves as an introduction to career preparation for management information systems and computer science majors. Students will understand the different career paths available, the importance of networking, and the role of the various professional user groups and societies within the field.

Prerequisite: CBIS 2220 with a C or better. This course introduces students to enterprise systems (also called Enterprise Resource Planning or ERP systems) and provides an overview of managerial and technical issues in planning, designing, implementing, and extending enterprise systems and technologies. The focus of the course is managerial with some technical content and hands-on exercises using ERP software from industry-leaders such as SAP, MicroSoft, IBM and others.

Prerequisite: CBIS 2220 with a grade of C or better. This course deals with business analysis and systems design with traditional and object oriented methods and techniques. This course includes process modeling for requirements analysis for business process design and redesign, business systems analysis, and design through systems development life cycle phases.

Prerequisite: CBIS 2220 with a grade of C or better. This course provides the hardware/software technology background to enable systems development personnel to understand trade-offs 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.

Prerequisites: CBIS 2220 with a grade of C or better 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.

Prerequisite: CBIS 2220 with a grade of C or better. This course provides students an in-depth knowledge of information technology, including security, hardware, software, and data communications. Emphasis is on the analysis and design of information technology in organizations. This course also provides students with the fundamentals of project management.

Prerequisite: CBIS 2220 with a grade of C or better. This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of database management, including aspects of data models, database languages, and database design.

Prerequisites: CSCI 1000 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.

Prerequisite: CSCI 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.

Prerequisites: CSCI 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.

Prerequisite: CBIS 2220 with a grade of C or better 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.

Prerequisite: CBIS 2220 with a grade of C or better. This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of database management, including aspects of data models, database languages, and database design.

Prerequisite: CBIS 3120 and CBIS 3214, both with a grade of C or higher. This course introduces the concepts, practices, technologies and systems of business intelligence and analytics. Business analytics supports enterprise level data management, analysis, reporting, decision making and leads to predictive analytics. This course focuses on helping students understand how best to leverage business intelligence and analytics to become more effective decision makers, making smarter decisions and generating better results for their organizations. Students have an opportunity to apply the concepts, principles, and methods associated with many areas of analytics (text, descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive) to real problems in an application domain.

Prerequisite: CBIS 4120 with a grade of C or better. This course introduces the implementation and design practices for enterprise performance management (EPM) systems with a focus on dashboards, balanced scorecard, and value-based management. EPM is a management field of Business Performance Management which considers the visibility of operations in a closed-loop model across all facets of the enterprise. Based on the mission and vision of an organization, different strategic needs may drive how EPM domains are leveraged and promoted within an organization. Students will explore the four disciplines that define and cover an EPM process model: strategy formulation, business planning and forecasting, financial management and supply claim effectiveness.

Prerequisite: CBIS 3210 and CBIS 3214, both with a grade of C or better. The Generative AI Full Stack Development course is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding and practical skills in leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence for full-stack development. This course explores Fundamental programming, generative AI applications, and technological infrastructure, offering students a unique perspective on the fusion of AI innovation and system development.

Prerequisite: CBIS 3210, CBIS 3214 and CBIS 4210, all with a grade of C or better. This course is a capstone course which helps the student integrate all concepts taught in the CBIS curriculum. The students will learn about, and employ, web based scripting languages to manage the creation and deployment of a web-based application. Content of the course is project based and stresses knowledge gained in the prerequisite classes.

Junior Standing. Examination of electronic commerce in a global market. Course includes strategies for electronic commerce, Web-based electronic commerce opportunities, Web site design and evaluation, and technology and supporting applications.

Prerequisites: CBIS 3218 and CBIS 4214, both with a grade of C or better. The third course in the PHP series, this course is designed for students who hope to enter the web application development community. Students are exposed to API calls. Students also learn to work more deeply in teams and with version control. Students also learn to write plugins for the popular WordPress application. Projects are used in this course.

Prerequisite: CBIS 3213 with a grade of C or better. Students are exposed to both the technical and managerial aspects of computer security. Each of the ten security domains are covered in this course. Successful students should be able to pass the Security Pro Exam. This means students can implement layered security through group policy objects, access control lists, wireless and wired local area network security measures, and workstation and mobile device security measures.

Prerequisite: CBIS 3213 with a grade of C or better. This course is designed to help students build and maintain a truly defensible security architecture while guiding them towards implementing Zero Trust principles, pillars, and cloud computing capabilities. Students will learn how to assess and configure existing cybersecurity technologies to significantly improve their organizations' prevention, detection, and response capabilities using cloud-based software (Saas), platform (Paas), and infrastructure (Iaas). The course will also explore some of the latest technologies and their capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses. You will come away with recommendations and suggestions that will aid in building a robust security infrastructure, base layer, across hybrid and cloud environments rest of catalog description: as you embark on a journey towards Zero Trust. Students will gain hands-on experience with secure architecture systems such as Amazon AWS and Google Cloud.

Prerequisite: CBIS 3213 with a grade of C or better. Threat, Risk, and Security Management course is an MIS capstone course designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills for managing and mitigating security vulnerabilities and threats within complex information systems. In an era of persistent cyber threats, this course is tailored to provide students with the tools and expertise needed to identify, assess, and respond to security risks effectively.

Prerequisite: CBIS 3213 with a grade of C or better. This is an advanced course in design, construction, and administration of information networks. The students gain experience in network tools including management, troubleshooting, and optimization. Students also gain hands-on experience in the set-up and administration of network servers. Internet and intranet concepts are explored. This course is non-repeatable.

Prerequisite: CBIS 3210 with a C or better. The UX and Project Management course is designed for students aiming to bridge the gap between User Experience (UX) design and project management, two critical aspects of successfully delivering digital products and services. This course explores advanced concepts in UX design and project management methodologies, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams while ensuring user-centric design.

Prerequisite: CBIS 3210 with a grade of C or better. The Capstone IT Consulting course is designed to equip students with the advanced knowledge and skills required to excel in the dynamic and demanding field of IT consulting. Building upon foundational IT/IS and consulting concepts, this course will challenge students to navigate complex client requirements, deliver strategic IT/IS solutions, and manage consulting projects effectively. Throughout the course, students will engage in hands-on exercises, case studies, and real-world projects to gain a deeper understanding of the consulting process and sales.

This course meets special needs of the students and/or the community. Permission of instructor is required prior to registration.

Prerequisite: Department chair or program coordinator approval. Individually designed and planned learning experience involving field experience and study in the private or public sector. This course is repeatable.

Prerequisite: Junior Standing. Individually designed and planned learning experience involving field experience and study in the private or public sector. Approval of the department chairperson is required prior to registration.

Prerequisite: Junior Standing and approval of department chair. Investigation of a topic of special interest, with reports given to the instructor.

Prerequisites: Completion of all Area F requirements with a B or better grade and instructor permission. This course affords students an opportunity to participate in a research experience with a faculty member of the ISCS department.

See the International Studies section of the catalog for details. This course is repeatable for credit.