BIS 221 - Fundamentals of Information Systems

Institution:

College of Saint Mary

Subject:

Business Information Systems

Description:

This course focuses on the overview of systems theory, quality, decision making, and the organizational role of information systems are introduced. Concepts of organizations, information systems growth, and process improvement are introduced. Topics covered include systems concepts; system components and relationships; cost/value and quality of information; competitive advantage of information; specification, design, and re-engineering of information systems; application versus system software; package software solutions; procedural versus non-procedural programming languages; object oriented design; database features, functions, and architecture; networks and telecommunication systems and applications; characteristics of IS professionals and IS career paths; information security, crime, and ethics. Prerequisite: BIS 101 or BIS 220.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 08/31/2010 

Institution Website:

WWW.CSM.EDU

Phone Number:

(402) 399-2400

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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