2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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.