Office automation, transaction processing systems, management information systems, decision support systems are all covered in detail with emphasis on the functional use of each. Hardware and software selection is addressed as a part of productive use of each of the systems. The system analysis concept applied to the overall design of long term databases. Analysis, design, development, and processing of real databases will be covered in detail. A study of the use of the computer to solve mathematical problems of interest to scientists and engineers.
Special emphasis is placed on using matrix methods where appropriate.
410 Computer Organization A detailed investigation of the architecture of large computers, minicomputers, and microprocessors from the point of view of the systems programmer. Basic operating system functions will be covered. Assembly language programming will be used to explore the topics covered. A first course in physics designed to emphasize the experimental laws of physical science. Topics to be covered include mechanics, heat, wave motion and sound, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics.