1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

IFSM 446 Java-Based Information SystemsApplications (3)Prerequisites: IFSM 300 and either CMIS 140, CMIS 315, CMIS340, CMSC 130, CMST 305, or IFSM 307. An introduction tothe use of Java in designing and maintaining interconnectivity,accessing information, and supplying online information toclients, vendors, and remote staff. Strategies for protecting andsecuring Internet/intranet systems are also examined. Projectsinclude building a Java-based application, such as one part of anelectronic commerce system. Students may receive credit for onlyone of the following courses: IFSM 446 or IFSM 498W.IFSM 450 Telecommunication Systems inManagement (3)Prerequisites: IFSM 300 and 310. An analysis of technical andmanagerial perspectives on basic concepts and applications intelecommunication systems. An overview of data communicationprotocols and standards; local area networks, wide area networks,and internetworks; and trends in telecommunications is provided.The implications of the regulatory environment and communicationsstandards on transmission of voice, data, and image areexamined. Students may receive credit for only one of the followingcourses: CMIS 370, CMSC 370, or IFSM 450.IFSM 455 IT Infrastructure ofE-Commerce (3)(Formerly IFSM 498F.) Prerequisites: IFSM 300 and 310. An introductionto both the theory and practice of doing business overthe Internet and World Wide Web. Topics include the generalstructure, protocols, utility programs, popular Internet applications,and Web client/server architecture that support the Internetand electronic commerce. The technologies of electronic commerce(including software, security issues, and payment systems)are addressed. Project planning and management and customerrelationship management issues are also explored. Students mayreceive credit for only one of the following courses: IFSM 455 orIFSM 498F.IFSM 461 Systems Analysis and Design (3)Prerequisite: IFSM 300. A study of the methods used in analyzingneeds for information and in specifying requirements for an applicationsystem. Implementation of the operational system, integrationof computer technology, and aspects of organizational behaviorin the design support system are examined. Topics include theconcept of the system life cycle, the iterative nature of the processesof analysis and design, and the methodology for developing a logicalspecification and physical design for an operational system.Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses:IFSM 436, IFSM 460, or IFSM 461.IFSM 466 Object-Oriented SystemsDevelopment (3)Prerequisites: IFSM 300 and 461. An introduction to objectorientedanalysis and design, including object-oriented modelingand process standards and use of the Unified Modeling Language(UML). The object-oriented development life cycle and the benefitsand problems associated with this methodology are investigated.Key UML concepts and diagrams, use cases, scenarios, classdiagrams, sequence diagrams, and state charts are addressed.IFSM 486A Internship in InformationSystems Management Through Co-op (3)Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Co-op program (programrequirements are listed on p. 18). An opportunity to combine academictheory with new, career-related experience in informationsystems management. At least 12 hours per week must be devotedto new tasks for a minimum of 180 hours during the Co-op session;four new tasks must be delineated in the Learning Proposal;and the course requirements must be completed. May be repeatedupon approval of a new Learning Proposal that demonstrates newtasks and objectives related to information systems managementand that continues to advance application of academic theory inthe workplace. Students may earn up to 15 semester hours in allinternship coursework through Co-op toward a first bachelor’sdegree and up to 9 semester hours toward a second bachelor’sdegree. Co-op credits may not be used for general education requirementsand, unless otherwise specified, no more than 6 Co-opcredits may be used in the academic major and minor (combined).IFSM 486B Internship in InformationSystems Management Through Co-op (6)Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Co-op program (programrequirements are listed on p. 18). An opportunity to combineacademic theory with new, career-related experience in informationsystems management. At least 20 hours per week must bedevoted to new tasks for a total of 300 hours during the Co-opsession; five to eight new tasks must be delineated in the LearningProposal; and the course requirements must be completed.May be repeated upon approval of a new Learning Proposalthat demonstrates new tasks and objectives related to informationsystems management and that continues to advance applicationof academic theory in the workplace. Students may earnup to 15 semester hours in all internship coursework throughCo-op toward a first bachelor’s degree and up to 9 semester hourstoward a second bachelor’s degree. Co-op credits may not be usedfor general education requirements and, unless otherwise specified,no more than 6 Co-op credits may be used in the academicmajor and minor (combined).197