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Course Descriptions
MIS 100 Management Information Systems Concepts and Techniques (3 = 0 + 3)
Equivalent to FES 110
Prerequisites: None
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of information technologies and to the strategic
opportunities and challenges presented by these technologies. The course is based on the belief that business
opportunities and challenges are best addressed through a fundamental understanding of management and
technological concepts. Topics covered include databases, data communications and networking, local area
networking and wireless local area networking technologies, Internet technologies, enterprise systems and IT
security. Laboratory sessions will deal with Microsoft Office as a significant IT application for business.
MIS 205 Database Management (3 = 0 + 3)
Prerequisites: MIS 100
This course is designed to provide individuals with a complete introduction to database concepts. It is a study of
the terminology, design, implementation and software associated with database systems, the role and the needs
for database management systems. Topics include QBE, SQL, normalization, introduction to design
methodologies, and database administration.
MIS 206 Introduction to Programming (3 = 0 + 3)
Prerequisites: MIS 100
This is an introductory course in programming. The major topics include problem solving, data representation,
input, output, built-in functions, subroutines, functions, decision with logical operators, repetition and arrays.
Students may work in groups for labs and individual projects will be assigned. Visual Basic.Net or JAVA will be
used for labs and projects.
MIS 207 Information Systems Analysis and Design (3 = 0 + 3)
Prerequisites: MIS 205 and MIS 206
This is the first in two consecutive courses in systems analysis and design. The course covers contemporary
themes and issues involved in developing high quality information systems that meet users' expectations.
Students will learn the basic theory and techniques and gain skills that systems analysts need. This includes
documenting requirements and projecting plans for complex information systems projects. Since software system
development practice is a rapidly evolving area, a cross- section of current, as well as time tested best practices
methods will be presented. Topics include the general systems theory, overview of systems analysis and design,
Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), feasibility analysis, data flow diagrams, data dictionary, requirements
articulation with use cases, CASE tools, prototyping, object-oriented models and diagramming, hardware and
software evaluation.
MIS 208 Web Development (3 = 0 + 3)
Prerequisites: MIS 100
This course builds upon the skills and knowledge developed in MIS100. Students will learn some of the most
important topics of HTML, from the basics of creating Web pages with graphics and links, using tables, and
controlling page layout with frames, to more advanced topics including cascading style sheets, programming with
JavaScript and JavaScript objects and events, creating a multimedia Web page, and creating a Web page with
forms. Hands-on experience using Dreamweaver 8 (Macromedia Visual Studio).
MIS 307 Information Systems Project Management (3 = 0 + 3)
Prerequisites: MIS 207
This is the second in two consecutive courses in systems analysis and design. It builds on what the MIS 207
started. The current course assumes students’ previous knowledge about the tools necessary to analyze
information systems. Its focus is on the design and implementation phases of the SDLC. The course is intended to
be a group–based course. It aims at providing the student with the experience of working on small projects to
design and implement a computer-based information system. Throughout the course, students will be able to
illustrate and utilize the tools of design and implementation of information systems. These tools include: use of
case, structured design, programming languages, and advanced web development. A functional well-designed
and implemented information system should represent the main product of the course.
MIS 304 Data Communications and Networking (3 = 0 + 3)
Prerequisites: MIS 206
This course is an introduction to fundamentals of data communications technologies as well as business
opportunities and challenges presented by these technologies. The course covers a balanced mix of data
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