Students may elect more than once provided different topics are studied. Computers are being used more extensively by managers and professionals. Students learn traditional information systems topics such as software life cycles, transaction processing systems, and business problem solving. In addition, a wide range of applications including Decision Support Systems, Executive Information Systems, Nonclerical Office Automation, Data Communications, and Local Area Networks, are covered. These applications cover all the functional areas of businesses.
Coursework includes conceptual material as well as laboratory material.
Intended for computer information systems majors and others. Business computer programmers must be able to use problem-solving techniques, appropriate algorithms, and follow the principles of software engineering to develop good computer solutions to business problems. In this class, the students will study these topics and apply them in the design, writing, debugging, and testing of several programs. This is the first of a sequence of three courses, the others being IS 315 and IS 375. An exploration and study of topics not covered in other departmental offerings.