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2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

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<strong>Arkansas</strong>-<strong>Monticello</strong><br />

CIS 2223 Microcomputer Applic<strong>at</strong>ions<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

Prerequisite: Keyboarding ability recommended.<br />

The study and use <strong>of</strong> microcomputer-based applic<strong>at</strong>ions<br />

s<strong>of</strong>tware to increase business and personal productivity.<br />

Realistic computing problems will be solved using<br />

sophistic<strong>at</strong>ed s<strong>of</strong>tware packages including word<br />

processing, spreadsheets, d<strong>at</strong>abase management systems,<br />

and graphics.<br />

Course Descriptions<br />

CIS 370V Computer Inform<strong>at</strong>ion Systems Practicum<br />

Variable credit<br />

Prerequisite: Completion <strong>of</strong> 12 hours in Computer<br />

Inform<strong>at</strong>ion Systems or permission <strong>of</strong> unit head<br />

NOTE: May be repe<strong>at</strong>ed for a total <strong>of</strong> 6 hours <strong>of</strong> credit<br />

with approval <strong>of</strong> the unit head.<br />

Introduction to research and specialized programming in<br />

computer inform<strong>at</strong>ion systems in the context <strong>of</strong> assisting<br />

with faculty research and programming projects.<br />

135<br />

CIS 3103 Advanced Microcomputer Applic<strong>at</strong>ions<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

Prerequisite: CIS 2223<br />

The advanced study, use, and integr<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> microcomputer-based<br />

applic<strong>at</strong>ions s<strong>of</strong>tware to increase business<br />

and personal productivity.<br />

CIS 3423 COBOL<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

Prerequisites: CIS 2203, General Educ<strong>at</strong>ion M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />

Techniques essential to problem-solving with the<br />

COBOL programming language. Practical applic<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

with emphasis on structured approach.<br />

CIS 3443 Object-Oriented Programming Languages<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

Prerequisite: CIS 2203<br />

Provides the student with theory and applic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong><br />

inform<strong>at</strong>ion systems development utilizing objectoriented<br />

(OO) technology. Topics include: analysis,<br />

design, d<strong>at</strong>a modeling, d<strong>at</strong>abase management systems,<br />

and programming.<br />

CIS 3523 Structured System Analysis and Design<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

Prerequisite: CIS 3423 or CIS 3443<br />

Applic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> skills and concepts developed in basic d<strong>at</strong>a<br />

processing course work to more advanced topics<br />

involving design, implement<strong>at</strong>ion, evalu<strong>at</strong>ion, and<br />

document<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> management inform<strong>at</strong>ion systems.<br />

CIS 3553 Advanced COBOL<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

Prerequisite: CIS 3423<br />

Emphasis on structured methodology <strong>of</strong> program design,<br />

development, testing, implement<strong>at</strong>ion, and document<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

<strong>of</strong> business-oriented applic<strong>at</strong>ions. Includes coverage<br />

<strong>of</strong> sequential and random access files and processing<br />

techniques, and development <strong>of</strong> programs and systems <strong>of</strong><br />

programs for b<strong>at</strong>ch and interactive environments using<br />

COBOL programming language.<br />

CIS 4503 Business D<strong>at</strong>a Communic<strong>at</strong>ions<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

Prerequisites: Senior standing, CIS 3523<br />

To provide a strong introduction to both communic<strong>at</strong>ions<br />

and networking for the computer liter<strong>at</strong>e student,<br />

focusing on system s<strong>of</strong>tware.<br />

CIS 460V Internship in Computer Inform<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

Systems<br />

Variable credit (1-3 hours)<br />

Prerequisite: Advanced standing and permission <strong>of</strong> unit<br />

head and instructor<br />

Practical experience in computer programming and d<strong>at</strong>abase<br />

management. Students work in a business setting which<br />

allows for applic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> computer systems knowledge and<br />

development <strong>of</strong> inform<strong>at</strong>ion system skills.<br />

CIS 4623 D<strong>at</strong>abase Management Systems<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

Prerequisites: CIS 3423, CIS 3443<br />

Emphasis on file organiz<strong>at</strong>ion methods, file access<br />

methods, d<strong>at</strong>a structures for d<strong>at</strong>abase processing and the<br />

process for d<strong>at</strong>abase design and implement<strong>at</strong>ion. The<br />

study and use <strong>of</strong> Structured Query Language to develop<br />

d<strong>at</strong>abase programs.<br />

CIS 4633 Applic<strong>at</strong>ion S<strong>of</strong>tware Development Project<br />

3 credits: 3 hours seminar<br />

Prerequisites: CIS 3523, CIS 4623<br />

System simul<strong>at</strong>ion techniques; their applic<strong>at</strong>ion to<br />

business systems using appropri<strong>at</strong>e simul<strong>at</strong>ion languages;<br />

systems design and development; extensive use <strong>of</strong><br />

computers.<br />

CIS 4723 Seminar in Computer Inform<strong>at</strong>ion Systems<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

Note: May be repe<strong>at</strong>ed for a total <strong>of</strong> 9 hours <strong>of</strong> credit<br />

with unit head’s permission<br />

Detailed study <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the specialized areas <strong>of</strong><br />

computer inform<strong>at</strong>ion systems, emphasizing assigned<br />

readings and individual research.

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