Instructors use methods and introduce concepts that will challenge the highly motivated student. Often interdisciplinary in approach and sometimes team taught, honors courses typically offer students occasions to extend their learning beyond the classroom. Topics include the hardware and software components necessary to implement microcomputer systems from stand-alone systems to networked systems. Emphasis will be placed on microcomputer operating systems, local area networking, and techniques for the design and implementation of microcomputer based information systems in business. Students will learn hardware, diagnostic and IS consulting methods, tools and technologies.
Senior standing is required.
3 semester hours Programming is only a small part of designing information systems. A systems analyst works like an investigative journalist, gathering information about the business problem so that an effective technology solution can be designed and constructed. This course teaches you what to look for and how to find it. You will learn structured techniques and less-structured guidelines that will aid in the search for understanding of the organization, its existing systems, and the proposed system. CASE Tool methodologies are also covered.