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INSS 641 Information Resource
Management (3) Examination of the
responsibilities and strategies of managing
the information resource function in an
organization including discussion of complex
problems of design, development,
operation, control, and evaluation of management
strategies in the context of organizational
objectives. Covers the management
of information resources both within an
organization and between an organization
and its customers, suppliers, and trading
partners. Prerequisites: INSS 610 or INSS
640.
INSS 650 Telecommunications (3)
Covers fundamentals, as well as the stateof-the-art,
of using telecommunications in
business. Emphasizes managing and using
telecommunications to meet organizational
goals. Telecommunication technology and
current practices are included. Topics
include distributed data processing, communications
techniques, network design,
management, and security and ethical
issues. Deregulation, international networks,
and the impact of telecommunications
on the organizational environment are
also discussed. Prerequisite: INSS 610 or
INSS640.
INSS 651 Database Management
Systems (3) Theories and concepts
employed in database management systems
(D BMS) and the efficiencies and
economies of such systems. The function of
various types (hierarchical, network, relational,
etc.) of DBMS are described,
including their purpose, advantages, disadvantages,
and applications in business.
Structured Query Language (SQL), database
design, and database administration
are also covered. Prerequisite: INSS 610 or
INSS640.
INSS 671 Systems Analysis and Design (3)
The systems development life cycle of
application systems emphasizing the use
of structured design techniques. Each phase
of development from information require­
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ments analysis through post audit is examined.
Other methodologies and current
tools and techniques are reviewed and compared
with traditional approaches.
Prerequisite: INSS 610 or INSS 640.
INSS 701 Internet Development for
Business (3) The objective of this course is
the analysis, design, implementation and
maintenance of World Wide Web (Web)
business sites. Topics covered are uses of the
Internet for business and Electronic
Commerce, Hypertext Markup Language
(HTML) concepts and tools, including
graphical and text-oriented editors, business
graphics, and audio and video content
in Web pages. Advanced HTML concepts
like imagemap, forms, frames, tables and
style sheets as page formatting tools,
dynamic HTML, and client-side scripting
using Java Script are also covered. Students
will develop a Web site for a real-life organization
and analyze an exemplary business
Web site. Prerequisite: INSS 640.
INSS 711 System Simulation (3) Surveys
concepts and techniques of system modeling
and simulation using digital computers
including computer simulation languages
such as SIMSCRIPT U.5 and GPSS, variance
reduction techniques, input/output
analysis, sensitivity and optimization of systems
simulation, and application of computer
simulation to various practical
situations. Prerequisites: OPRE 504, and
INSS 610 or INSS 640.
INSS 737 Management ofInformation
Systems (3) Considers the management
function as it relates to information and
information systems from both an organizational
and individual perspective.
Discusses the evolution ofIS management
in organizations from data processing
through distributed information resources,
and the growing need for all professionals
and managers to oversee their own information
and information systems.
Prerequisite: INSS 610.