2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

MAT 421
Real Analysis II 3 credits
Prerequisite: 420. A continuation of MAT 420. (ADD)
MAT 490
Seminar 3 credits
Prerequisite: Senior mathematics major. Special topics
designed for mathematics majors in the senior year.
Historical developments in mathematics are studied.
Interrelationships between mathematics and other areas of
study are addressed. Integrates the general education theme
and readings. Attendance at convocations required. (FAL)
MAT 499
Independent Study 2-3 credits
Prerequisites: Junior or senior mathematics major and
permission. Options include topics in real analysis or guided
readings and research. May enroll for two or three credits.
(ADD)
MIS 101
Information System Applications 3 credits
A study of various applications of microcomputers to business
operations and managerial decision-making. Students are
introduced to microcomputer hardware and software
concepts as well as to major software applications used in
managerial problem solving and decision-making. (SEM)
MIS 201
Management Information Systems 3 credits
Prerequisites: 101 and BUS 101, or permission. An
introduction to the field of management information
systems. Emphasis is placed on the role of computers and
information in a modern organization. State-of-the-art
business software is used to analyze managerial problems
and develop solutions. A variety of information systems
problems are studied using case methods. (SEM)
MIS 290
Business Specific
Applications Seminar 3 credits
Prerequisites: 101 or equivalent and at least sophomore
standing. An applied project seminar in business technology.
It is expected that the project will address a particular
business issue or e-commerce problem targeted toward the
student’s major. Students will learn to use applications
specific to their major in addition to discussing current issues
and future trends in technology as well as strategies for
dealing with these changes. (2SE)
MIS 310
Business Database Management 3 credits
Prerequisite: 201 or permission. An introduction to database
management. Topics include data modeling, data structures,
normalization, database design methodology, data security,
data integrity, and database administration. Both theory and
applications are stressed. (2SE)
MIS 317
Business Internet Applications Design 3 credits
See BUS 317. (SPR)
MIS 320
Advanced Business Decision Tools 3 credits
Prerequisites: 201 and BUS 205, or permission. An
introduction to the design and use of decision support
systems. Emphasis is placed on forecasting, operational
analysis, and database management. Both theory and
applications are stressed. (2FE)
MIS 330
Project Management 3 credits
Prerequisite: 201 or permission. The field of systems analysis
is explored through lectures and applications in analysis and
design activities. Students are required to analyze an existing
business and design improved procedures, forms, and
managerial policies to enhance the firm’s operational
efficiency. (2SO)
MIS 280, 380
Special Topics in Information Systems 1-4 credits
Prerequisites: 101 and instructor permission. Selected current
topics of interest to the M.I.S. field. (ADD)
MIS 499
Independent Study 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission. Guided readings, research, and/or
development of managerial computer applications. (ADD)
MUL 100/200/300/400
Private Lessons, Trumpet 1-2 credits
MUL 101/201/301/401
Private Lessons, Baritone 1-2 credits
MUL 102/202/302/402
Private Lessons, French Horn 1-2 credits
MUL 103/203/303/403
Private Lessons, Trombone 1-2 credits
MUL 104/204/304/404
Private Lessons, Bass Trombone 1-2 credits
MUL 105/205/305/405
Private Lessons, Tuba 1-2 credits
MUL 115/215/315/415
Private Lessons, Piano 1-2 credits
MUL 116/216/316/416
Private Lessons, Organ 1-2 credits
MUL 117/217/317/417
Private Lessons, Harpsichord 1-2 credits
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