Course Descriptions

Information Systems
McD 300, (406) 657-2295

* MIS 150 Information Access and Organization 3 cr. Explores access to information, organization of information, retrieval, and decision-making models for analysis and presentation of information in a wide variety of environments and formats.

MIS 210/410 Systems Analysis and Design (TN) 3 cr. Prerequisites: MIS 352 or CMP 112. Corequisite: MIS 365.  Introduces the theory, principles and methodologies of systems analysis and design.  Seniors will complete a major project assignment. (cross-listed with COT)

MIS 244 Operating Systems, Algorithms, Data Structures and Hardware 3 cr. Prerequisites: MIS, 103, 104 or successfully pass competency exams.  Introduces the main concepts from both traditional and distributed operating systems.  Topics covered include: goals, structural concepts, process management, memory management, storage management, and security issues.  Examples are drawn from a variety of operating systems.  Also includes data structures and algorithms.

MIS 245 Introduction to Programming (TN) 3 cr. Prerequisite: M 143.  Covers structured concepts for problem solving, programming and data representation.  Includes structured charts and diagrams.  Students gain hands-on experience on an object oriented programming language such as Visual Basic or C++.

MIS 255/355 Object Oriented Programming 3 cr. Prerequisite: CAPP 131.  Familiarizes students with principles of Object-Oriented Programming.  Includes Object-Oriented features in selected software packages; creating classes; object hierarchies and collections; Active X components; ADO objects.  Juniors will complete a major programming project (Cross-listed with College of Technology).

MIS 292 Seminar (TN) V 1-3 cr.  Provides an opportunity for students to investigate areas of Information Systems.

MIS 310 Web Design, Development and Implementation 3 cr.  Provides students with basic concepts, theories, and tools to design, develop and implement Web pages.  Includes advanced Internet researching techniques and skills.

MIS 330 Principles of Management Information Systems 3cr. Prerequisite: junior standing.  Introduces the fundamental concepts of management information systems in business organizations.

MIS 352 Microcomputer Database Design and Implementation (TN) 3 cr.  Covers the concepts and design of microcomputer database management systems.  Extensive hands-on with data base programs.  Students complete a large database management system for a small business.

MIS 355/255 Object Oriented Programming 3 cr. Prerequisite: CAPP 131.  Familiarizes students with principles of Object-Oriented Programming.  Includes Object-Oriented features in selected software packages; creating classes; object hierarchies and collections; Active X components; ADO objects.  Juniors will complete a major programming project (Cross-listed with College of Technology).

MIS 365 Database Management (TN) 3 cr. Prerequisites: Admission to upper division standing, MIS 245 or consent of department.  Introduces the theory and principles of modern database management systems, including the ideas of data and program independence, schemas, hierarchical and network structures, relational systems and data description and query languages.  The student uses several data base systems available on mainframe and microcomputers on campus.  Includes a major project assignment.

MIS 372 Advanced Database Programming (TN) 3 cr.  Prerequisites: Admission to upper division standing, MIS 245 and MIS 365.  Introduces fourth generation languages using database programming techniques.  The application of SQL programming language on micro-computers will be included.  4GL programming will include RISC environment applications.

MIS 410/210 Systems Analysis and Design (TN) 3 cr. Prerequisites: MIS 352 or CMP 112. Corequisite: MIS 365.  Introduces the theory, principles and methodologies of systems analysis and design.  Seniors will complete a major project assignment. (cross-listed with COT)

MIS 424 Information Resource Management (TN) (WR) 3 cr. Prerequisites: Admission to upper division standing and MIS 410.  Covers the importance of managing information as a business resource.  Includes an emphasis on the administration of MIS and the role of MIS in business entity and end user services.  Includes several user-oriented assignments.

MIS 461 Interactive Web Development 3 cr. Prerequisite: MIS 310.  Provides students with skills needed to create animation and interactive elements for website creation.  Covers advanced theory and application of web design.

MIS 462 Advanced Web Development 3 cr. Prerequisite: MIS 310.  Provides students with advanced web programming and design skills needed to create sophisticated website creation.  Covers advanced theory and application of web design.

MIS 463 Server Side Scripting 3 cr. Prerequisite: MIS 310, MIS 365.  Provides students with advanced web programming skills needed to create websites with database interaction.

MIS 491 Independent Study V 1-3 cr. Prerequisites: Admission to upper division standing, consent of department, and approval of the College of Business Academic Policy Committee (CBAPC).  Provides outstanding junior and senior students an opportunity to explore material not covered by regular Information System courses.  Students must complete a Request for Independent Study form and have it approved by CBAPC.

MIS 492 Seminar (TN) V 1-3 cr. Prerequisite: Admission to upper division standing.  Provides students an opportunity to extensively investigate topics pertinent to Information Systems.

Graduate Level Course

The following graduate level course is described in the Graduate Catalog.

MIS 592 Seminar V 1-3 cr.