BIS Self-Study Appendices - University of Nebraska Omaha

ISQA 4200 Information and Data Quality Management
Department and Course Number ISQA 4200
Course Title
Information and Data Quality Management
Course Coordinator
Lotfollah Najjar
Total Credits 3
Date of Last Revision 03/10/06
1.0 Course Description:
1.1 Overview of content and purpose of the course (Catalog description).
This course introduces the role and importance of data quality and information quality in
databases and data warehouses. The intent of the course is to provide students with the concepts
and tools necessary to effectively manage information and data quality .In particular, the course
examines the various roles, responsibilities, and skills essential to manage databases and data
warehouses.
1.2 For whom course is intended.
The course is intended for undergraduate students in Information Systems, Computer Science and
related areas who are interested in managing information and data quality for better decision
making.
1.3 Prerequisites of the course (Courses).
1.3.1 CIST 2500
1.3.2 ISQA 3310
1.4 Prerequisites of the course (Topics):
1.4.1 Introductory statistics
1.4.2 Managing the Data Base Environment
1.5 Unusual circumstances of the course.
None.
2.0 Objectives:
2.1 Develop in-depth understanding of Data and Information Quality (DQ and IQ)
2.2 Understand and use DQ and IQ Concepts in Information Systems projects
2.3 Be able to recognize various patterns of Data and Design Deficiencies in Systems
2.4 Be able to suggest appropriate DQ and IQ improvement plans in light of known deficiencies in
systems
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