These models include transportation models, integer programming, goal programming, simulation applications, markov process in market shares, and dynamic programming. The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to computer file organization and access methods. A fundamental understanding of the performance implications of each file organization and access method is developed to allow the students to make information systems design choices that will optimize the performance of business information systems. Topics include data base design, data management and data base administration. Hands-on experience in data base creation, retrieval and update is provided.
Emphasis is on application development.
Course is not intended for Management Information Systems majors. A study of the visual design for graphical user interfaces utilized in the development of business applications. The course includes a hands-on survey of the most prominent business software applications and an appplication project. The course content and topic will vary. Please contact the CBA for specific course offerings.