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Course Descriptionsment. Students will develop a project plann usingMicrosoft Project.CIS 320: Systems Analysis & IntegrationComprehensive introduction to the planning, analysis,design, and implementation of contemporaryinformation systems. Students will examine the roleand responsibility of a System Analyst. Severalapproaches to system requirements are also covered.CIS 330: System DevelopmentIntroduces the Object-Oriented approach to systemdevelopment with emphasis on user and computerinterface design. Introduction to object-oriented programming,java, and Unified Modeling Language(UML) standard are also covered.CIS 340: Data CommunicationsCovers in detail all the critical technical areas in datacommunications, wide-area networking, local areanetworking, and protocol design. The focus is oncurrent technology of the data and computer communicationsfield. Emphasis is on both the fundamentalprinciples as well as the critical role of performancein driving protocol and network design.CIS 350: Database Management SystemsFundamentals of database systems. An introductoryapproach to developing database applications; studentslearn to evaluate a business situation and thenbuild and design a database application. The focus isfrom systems design to distribution and integrationof the system through hands-on experience. Coretheories and ideas of database management are alsocovered.CIS 416: Database Administration(Prerequisite: CIS 340)Designed to give the Oracle database administrator(DBA) a firm foundation in basic administrativetasks. Through instructor-led learning, structuredhands-on practices and challenge-level exercise labs,the DBA will gain the necessary knowledge andskills to set up, maintain and troubleshoot anOracle7 or Oracle8 database.CIS 420A: Information Systems Project I(Prerequisite: CIS 310 Technology Project Management,and 80 percent of courses in the major, except CIS 420B)A precursor to the final IS/IT product developmentcapstone course. Research their area of interest andlearn how to apply project management tools in thepreliminary development process of their final projectproduct. Grading is H, S, or U only.CIS 420B: Information Systems Project II(Prerequisite: CIS 420A)A capstone hands-on project in the student’s area ofinterest. Apply skills learned, principles, topics andtools that have been taught throughout the programto develop an IS/IT specific product. Grading is H,S, or U only.CIS 425: Programming for IT EnvironmentIntroduction to programming concepts in an integratedcomputing environment. It also examinescontemporary programming design techniquesincluding event-oriented approaches. Develop applicationsusing Microsoft Visual Basic in a graphicaluser interface (GUI) environment.CIS 430: Web/EB Design & DevelopmentFocuses on two aspects of website management:technical and business aspects. An introduction toWeb languages and technologies is made with somein-depth coverage of HTML and CSS. How to managepeople, content, and suppliers is covered in thebusiness focus.CIS 440: Systems Quality AssuranceFundamentals of measuring an organization’s systemquality and ways to improve it. This cover alsocovers the testing process and how to staff and executea test plan from start to finish.CIS 450: Information/Systems AssuranceProvides understanding of how to audit informationsystems, including enterprise systems, fraud andfraud detection. The combination of text and softwarecreate a double learning environment in whichstudents will gain an understanding of how theseaudits take place in the real world.CIS 460: Human Factor /Ergonomic DesignIntroduction to methods that incorporate humancapabilities and limitations, environmental factors,human-machine interaction, and other factors intosystem design. The focus is on the interface betweenhumans, technology, and systems. Human factorsand ergonomics in systems analysis, design, andevaluation will also be examined.CIS 470: Computer ForensicsIntroduction of computer forensics in networkedsystems, provides understanding of technical issuesin acquiring computer evidence with emphasis oncomputer forensic analysis. File systems and currentcomputer forensics tools are also examined.CIS 480: Health Information ManagementOverview of the health information managementand health care delivery systems. Coverage includesthe patient record, numbering and filing systems,record storage and circulation, indexes, registers,and health data collection.CIS 601: Information Systems StrategiesExploration of the merger of Information Systemswith legal, ethical, cultural, human resources, businessphilosophies and organizational structures.Learn the strategic role IS professionals play in themodern work-place environment and the roletelecommunications plays in the modern workplace, networked environment.CIS 602: Network Services and Protocols(Prerequisite: CIS 601)Study of the principles and applications of telecommunications.Examination of voice, data, analog anddigital transmission in local area and wide area networkswill be explored and the related existing andemerging communications protocols. Discover thestrategic role telecommunications plays in the modernnetworked environment.CIS 603: Database Management(Prerequisite: CIS 601)Study of relational database management systems,the planning, design, implementation, documentationand maintenance of DSSs following standardmethodologies. Analyze and learn the strategic roledecision support systems play as a pivotal tool inthe modern work place for executive decision-makingand strategic planning.CIS 604: Management and Security(Prerequisite: CIS 601)Study of organizational management, network infrastructuresand information, including informationrisk analysis, threats, vulnerabilities and protectionmethods. Analyze a business enterprises informationmanagement security risks and vulnerabilities andprepare a comprehensive security plan for Intranet,Extranet and Internet infrastructures.CIS 606: End User Information Systems(Prerequisite: CIS 601)Study of the end-user approach to systems analysis,addressing the links between information systemstechnology and organizational goals. IS design,analysis and implementation, with a focus on shapinginformation systems to enhance employee performanceand carry out business strategies.CIS 607: Systems Integration(Prerequisite: CIS 601)The study of information systems technologythrough systems integration and distributed computing,to maximize efficiencies to meet organizationalgoals. Comprehensive treatment of IS design,analysis and implementation, with a focus on clientserver computing and the integration of legacy systemswith newer applications.CIS 608: Knowledge Management(Prerequisite: CIS 601)Study of decision support systems, inclusive ofknowledge based systems, expert systems and artificialintelligence and its practical application in theorganization. comprehensive focus on shaping informationsystems to enhance executive decision makingto meet the changing internal and external environmentfacing businesses today.CIS 609: Advanced Knowledge Management(Prerequisite: CIS 608)Study of knowledge management through projectimplementation. Provides comprehensive hands-onapplication of business systems analysis, databaseintegration and creation of decision support systems.There is a strong emphasis on individual and teamproject development using the acquired knowledgeand skills from previous courses.CIS 620A: Master’s Research Project I(Prerequisites: All core requirements with a GPA of 3.0 orapproval of lead faculty)First part of the master’s research project: researchand selection of an appropriate topic related to informationsystems. Develop the project in a three-tofivemember group and utilize skills previouslyacquired in their respective core curriculum.CIS 620B: Master’s Research Project II(Prerequisite: CIS 620A)Continuation of CIS 620A. Students continue in theirthree-to-five member group. Complete a detailedanalysis and design of the project within the firsttwo weeks of the course. After completing the project,formally present final product to a review panelfor evaluation and grading. Grading is H, S, or Uonly.CJA – Criminal Justice AdministrationCJA 229: Introduction to PolicingThis course is designed to provide the student witha basic understanding of the role of the peace officerin American society. The course will examine thesteps in selecting candidates for the position ofpolice officer, the complexity of the enforcementrequirement, the challenges that face peace officerseach day, the limitations placed on peace officers byall three branches of government at both the stateand federal levels.CJA 340: CorrectionsAn introduction to the field of corrections and thecorrections continuum. Topics include contemporarytheories of punishment, corrections and rehabilitation,local, state, federal and military confinementfacilities and community alternatives to incarceration.CJA 351: Court Systems and the Judicial ProcessA study of concepts and theories regarding the uti-CourseDescriptions365