Topics include the Shewart Cycle, Deming, fractional factorials, Taguchi designs, EVOP, and response surfaces. Involves the study of single-processor operating systems as well as exploration of key differences in distributed operating systems. Laboratory experience with a variety of operating systems. A comparison of various methodologies and techniques used in the analysis and design of business systems with emphasis on the selection of a design methodology appropriate to various business problems within different organizational environments. Includes projects that utilize these analysis and design techniques in planning and developing business systems.
Course includes laboratory experience with current database software.
Evaluation of hardware needed for effective business telecommunication. Includes projects that require examination of communications systems requirements selection of techniques suitable for meeting the system requirements. Not available to students with credit in OMIS 460 or equivalent. The theoretical base for understanding business decision making, followed by a review of commercially available decision support system software packages. Special attention given to concepts and tools for assisting managers in the decision process in semi-structured tasks.