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  • 3.00 Credits

    Explain and assess information technology such as computer hardware, software, systems, and networking. Identify management and usage issues related to networking, hand held computers, laptops, desktops, operating systems, and servers. Apply concepts of metrics, monitoring, MIS policies, security, quality of service, access control, and business continuity to understand organizational information technology architecture and infrastructure. Learn visual development tools to build simple software applications.

    Note: The MIS major has changed beginning fall semester 2008 for freshmen. The pre-requisite and co-requisite listed for MIS 2501 only applies to freshman admitted 2008 and after. The pre-requisite for MIS 2501 for pre-fall 2008 or transfer students is Basic Computer Literacy (see: www.fox.temple.edu/foxclt). The co-requisite for MIS 2501 for pre-fall 2008 or transfer students is MIS 2101. A grade of a C or better is required in this course to register for MIS 3501. Mode: 3 hour lecture. Prerequisite:    Grade of C or better in MIS 2101 (0070) Corequisite:    MIS 3504

  • 3.00 Credits

    Learn how to analyze, model, and design database centric solutions for organizations. Create data models based on business rules. Convert data models to logical and physical design specifications. Learn how to operate and manage a database system and structured query language (SQL). Explain database administration issues and the role and importance of data in organizations.

    Note: The MIS major has changed beginning fall semester 2008 for freshmen. The pre-requisite listed for MIS 2502 only applies to freshman admitted 2008 and after. The pre-requisite for MIS 2502 for pre-fall 2008 or transfer students is Basic Computer Literacy (see: www.fox.temple.edu/foxclt). A grade of C or better is required in this course to register for MIS 3502 & 3535. Mode: 3 hour lecture. Prerequisite:    Grade of C or better in MIS 2101 (0070)

  • 3.00 Credits

    Explain the role of information technology as a business enabler and identify and explain management information systems applications including customer relationship management systems, enterprise systems, e-commerce applications, transaction processing systems, business analytics, and emerging technologies. Evaluate the organizational fit and suitability of business applications and interpret the interaction between information technology, customers, processes, data, infrastructure, participants, and environment in an organization. Understand the ethical challenges of information technology and explain the evolving role of management information systems in the organization, and the role and careers of MIS professionals.

    Note: Students pursuing the MIS major or minor need a C grade or better in this class to register for MIS 2501, 2502, and 3504. Prerequisite:    Basic Computer Literacy (see www.fox.temple.edu/foxclt). Special authorization required for non-majors

  • 3.00 Credits

    Develop applications using a visual development tool and high level programming language. Apply concepts such as abstraction, encapsulation, and inheritance to application development. Use debugging techniques to identify errors and make improvements. Interpret system requirement specifications and explain technical components such as application programming interfaces needed to create software applications. Create simple data driven applications that connect with a relational database.

    Note: A grade of C or better is required in this course to register for MIS 3502. Mode: 3 hour lecture. Prerequisite:    Grade of C or better in MIS 2501 (0120)

  • 3.00 Credits

    Use concepts of application integration to develop data driven software applications. Design the system architecture for an n-tier application. Learn how to integrate existing applications to produce new capabilities. Identify the technical and process issues of integrating a new application into the existing application structure. Relate software components such as middleware to the overall information architecture and apply software components to create client and server based applications.

    Note: A grade of C or better is required in this course to register for MIS 4596. Mode: 3 hour lecture. Prerequisite:    Grade of C or better in both MIS 2502 (0130) & MIS 3501 (0081)

  • 3.00 Credits

    This course presents basic principles of human-computer interaction and user-centered design as related to interface design for software applications. Topics include managing the design process, usability testing and assessment techniques, and the application of guidelines for window, menu and other dialogue techniques including single user and collaborative applications.

    Mode: 3 hour lecture. Prerequisite:    Grade of C or better in both MIS 3504 (3596/W201) & MIS 2501 (0120)

  • 3.00 Credits

    Learn business process analysis including requirements analysis, feasibility, and data and process modeling. Apply information gathering techniques to elicit requirements. Compose business and technical requirements. Work in teams to recommend information systems solutions to improve or transform business processes. Lead make vs. buy decisions. Justify proposed process improvements and proposed information systems solutions. Learn how to implement and negotiate changes to requirements. NOTE: A grade of a C or better is required in this course to register for MIS 3535. Prerequisite:    Grade of C or better in MIS 2101 Corequisite:    MIS 2501
  • 3.00 Credits

    Learn web application development including requirements analysis, usability evaluation, specification, and implementation. Focus on both traditional transaction based systems and new applications for advertising, ordering, payment, and communication. Learn specific skills and tools for the development and management of electronic commerce initiatives. Understand the distinguishing features of front ends, server side code, and third party systems.

    Mode: 3 hour lecture. Prerequisite:    Grade of C or better in MIS 2502 (0130) & 3501 (0081)

  • 3.00 Credits

    This course prepares students to be effective exploiters and managers of information technology. The management of information technology is addressed by considering the contemporary issues faced by general managers — e.g., globalization, time compression, and technology integration. Strategic approaches for dealing with these issues are explored. An integrative class project is used to pull together operational concepts from lower level information system and business courses as they apply to the management of information technology.

    Mode: 3 hour lecture. Prerequisite:    Grade of C or better in MIS 2101 (0070)

  • 3.00 Credits

    Learn how to plan and manage global information systems projects by focusing on initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing projects in the context of topics such as integration, scope, timing, cost, quality, human resource, technology, communications, and risk and procurement. Learn how to monitor project plans and communicate status reports to clients, and create and respond to request for proposals.

    Note: The MIS major has changed beginning fall semester 2008 for freshmen. The pre-requisite listed for MIS 3535 only applies to freshman admitted 2008 and after. The pre-requisite for MIS 3535 for pre-fall 2008 or transfer students is MIS 3596. A grade of a C or better is required in this course to register for MIS 4596. Mode: 3 hour lecture. Prerequisite:    Grade of C or better in both MIS 2502 (0130) & 3504 (3596/W201)

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