Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
Graduate Course Descriptions
IME 5713 - Evaluating Change In The Instructional Development
Process
This advanced laboratory in instructional system design is an indepth
study of the final stages of the instructional design process. The focus
is on measurement assessment, formative and summative evaluation,
the educational change process as it relates to diffusing and implementing
an innovative instructional project and project management.
The course requires actual field experience at an existing academic
or corporate site. Prerequisite(s): LME 5543, 5613.
IME 5863 - School Library Technology
This course examines the effective implementation of technology
to enhance digital literacy in the school library media center. The
course includes strategies for locating, evaluating, selecting, and
using appropriate information; assessing reliable access to current
and emerging technologies; utilizing technology for organization
and management; evaluating technology for global communication,
networking, and sharing; and promoting digital citizenship and
responsibility.
IME 5883 - Capstone in Library Media
This course will provide culminating experiences in the Library Media
Education graduate program. Candidates will compllete all field-based
experiences; evaluate and analyze all program knowledge and skills
acquired; and provide a reflective review of all areas. In addition,
students will be reviewed and prepared for certification testing and
all graduate Portfolio projects will be completed, submitted, and
evaluated. Prerequisite(s): This course is taken the final semester.
Enrollment open to Library Media Education majors only.
IME 5900 - Practicum
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
IME 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics
Credit wil vary from 1 to 4 hours. Directed intensive study on selected
problems or special topics.
IME 5920 - Workshop
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest
speaker, etc. A grade of “P” or “F” is given.
IME 5930 - Individual Study
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Directed intensive study on definite
problems of special subjects based on approved outlines or plans,
conferences, oral and written reports.
IME 5940 - Field Study
Credit will vary from 1 to 9 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
IME 5950 - Internship
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours; subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study. Supervised practical experience gained
in a professional field by an advanced or graduate student.
IME 5960 - Institute
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
IME 5970 - Study Tour
Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department’s field
of study.
IME 5990 - Thesis
Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the
department’s field of study.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND OPERATIONS MAN-
AGEMENT (ISOM)
Department of Information Systems and
Operations Mangement
ISOM 5143 - Computing Systems For Mgmt
This course provides students with practical knowledge, skills, and
hands-on experience necessary to develop and use end user information
systems. Particular emphasis is given to the appropriate use
of computer applications to enhance management problem solving
and communication. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites for
the MBA Program.
ISOM 5243 - Database Design/Implementation
This course examines the fundamental concepts necessary for planning,
designing, using, and implementing database systems. This
course will stress database modeling and design, the languages and
facilities provided by database management systems, and system
implementation techniques. Through case studies, students will be
asked to apply concepts learned to solve actual database management
systems problems in business organizations. Prerequisite(s):
Completed all prerequisites for the MBA Program and ISOM 5143.
ISOM 5343 - Decision Support Systems
The design and development of end-user microcomputer applications
that support semi-structured decision making in all levels of business
organizations. Conceptual topics will include the decision making
process, organizational data access and integration, building decision
models, and design of graphical user interfaces. Students will
use microcomputer client applications to gather data from multiple
data sources and apply decision models from management science,
accounting, finance, marketing or other business areas to provide
support for business decisions. tudents will be expected to design
and demonstrate prototype decision support projects in the context of
a real business problem. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites
for the MBA Program and ISOM 5143.
ISOM 5533 - Management Science
This course is designed to lead students through the fields of management
science/operations research and their applications in the
business world, with an emphasis on modeling. The topics covered
in this course include decision theory, utility theory, forecasting, linear
programming modeling, the simplex method, sensitivity analysis, the
transportation and assignment models, and project management.
Students are introduced to the use of computer software packages
which are designed for the analysis of a wide variety of business
problems. Prerequisite(s): Completed all prerequisites for the MBA
Program.
ISOM 5633 - Operations Management & Analysis
A study of operations management and its role in contributing to an
organization’s competitive strengths along the dimensions of quality,
cost, flexibility, and time. The relationship of product and service
quality to productivity and costs. Conceptual issues and quantitative
methods of decision making by operation management at the strategic,
tactical, and operational levels. Prerequisite(s): Completed all
prerequisites for the MBA Program and ISOM 5533.
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