Dr. Mark E. McMurtrey Credit toward graduation will be granted only once in those courses in Computer Science and in Computer Information Systems Management that carry identical course titles. F, S. Introduction to the historical development, concepts, terminology, and applications of the computer. Topics include input and output procedures, arithmetic expressions, conditional statements, table processing, and features of structured programming.
Emphasis is placed on the organization and processing of data files.
Programs with applications in business are written and debugged by the student. Study of basic systems issues that concern the introduction of technology into the firm and the management of technology-based systems in business organizations. Analysis of technical and management problems and issues associated with the use of data communication technology in business. The course also considers ethical, legal, and social issues in new technology management. Analysis of problems in planning, developing, and administering information systems in business organizations.