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COURSES
71. Quantitative Analysis I (3)
Prerequisites: meet the CSB ELM requirement; one year of high school geometry. Quantitative formulation and solution of problems of modern management, including linear programming and introductions to mathematics of finance, probability, and differential calculus. General Education CORE, Quantitative Reasoning.
72. Quantitative Analysis II (3)
Prerequisite: DS 71. Applications of selected tools of mathematical analysis in the quantitative formulation and solution of problems of modern management.
73. Statistical Analysis I (3)
Prerequisites: ELM Exam, DS 71 or equivalent; Econ 40, 50 recommended. Intro duction to descriptive statistical tools as applied to management decision making. Central tendency and dispersion measures; index numbers (CPI, deflators); time series analysis (trends, seasonal variations); prob ability theory; probability and sampling distributions (normal, exponential, binomial, Poisson); central limit theorem.
129. Technology Assessment (3)
Prerequisites: Core math, Engl 1. Assessment of impacts of emerging technologies, dy namics of technological change, commercialization issues, technology forecasting, risk assessment, environ mental impacts, regulatory issues, technology planning and management, examination of key tech nologies.
163. Business Models and Simulation (3)
Prerequisite: IS 150. Computer modeling of inventory, queuing, network, financial, and planning problems. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Formerly IS 163)
173. Statistical Analysis II (3)
Prerequisites: DS 71, 73, IS 50. Statistical inference as applied to managerial problems and decision making. Emphasizes the inferential process; interval estimation, hypothesis testing, one- and two -way analysis of variance, regression, and correlation and related inferential anal ysis, nonparametric methods, Bayesian decision theory. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15)
175. Sampling Methods and Applications (3)
Prerequisite: DS 173. Sample designs, estimation using samples, including simple random, stratified, cluster, systematic, area and multistage samples. Replicated sampling, acceptance sampling, indus trial uses of sampling, and nonprobability designs.
176. Bayesian Inference and Decision Theory (3)
Prerequisite: DS 173. Revision of probability and subjective interpretation. Bayes' theorem, statisti cal estimation of various parameters and decision theory, prior analysis and prior probability distributions; posterior analysis and posterior probability distributions; utility problems, expected value of perfect information.
178. Regression Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: DS 173. Linear and nonlinear regression models including analysis of variance/covari ance and time series analysis. Examination of least squares assumption. Classical versus Bayesian inference in regression. Application of BMD/SPSS statistical packages. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15)
180. Microcomputer Tools for Information Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: DS 73, IS 160. Extensive use of microcomputer packages. Spreadsheet, database, statistical, graphic, and communication software for business modeling and management support. Database files creation and transferring data and statistical analysis results to spreadsheet. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15)
181. Business Modeling Using Micros (3)
Prerequisite: DS 73. Building business models using microcomputers. Applications in accounting, finance, marketing, production. Linear programming, sensitivity analysis, simulation, queuing methods, PERT/CPM. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15)
183. Time Series and Business Forecasting (4)
Prerequisite: DS 73. Computer and software tools for forecasting, classical time series models. Linear regression as a forecasting tool. Serial correlation and gen eralized least squares. The Box-Jenkins Model; case studies. (3 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15)
187. Advanced Information Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: DS 183. Regression and other multivariable statistical methods. Applications in accounting, finance, marketing, and production. Analysis of variance, co-variance, factor analysis, discriminant analysis, log linear models, cluster analysis, and multidimensional scaling. (3 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15)
188. Decision Support and Expert Systems (4)
Prerequisites: DS 180, 181. Overview of the basic topics in decision support and expert systems. Methodological foundation for integration of quantitative and expert knowledge with the computer for improving the decision-making process. Integrating databases, DSS models, and business analy sis. Introduction to artificial intelligence and expert systems. (3 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15)
189T. Topics in Decision Sciences
(1-3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisites: 12 units in decision sciences. Theory or application of statistics or operations research applied to current developments.
190. Independent Study
(1-3; max total see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading.
193. Supervised Work Experience (1)
Open only to business majors. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Work-study: learning through on-the-job experience in a business. Written reports. CR/NC grading only.
195. Internship (3; max total 6)
Open only to business majors. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Work-study: student holds responsible position in business or a government agency and reports on firm's operations and sug gested improvements. CR/NC grading only.
200 Series Courses
Graduate courses are listed under Business -- Graduate Program.
Information Systems (IS)
1L. Keyboarding (2)
Recommended for students with less than one semester of keyboarding or typewriting instruction. Development of keyboarding techniques on microcomputers for personal and business usage. (4 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15)
2L. Word Processing Applications (2)
Prerequisite: IS 1L or equivalent. Introduction to word processing applications on microcomputers. Refinement of keyboarding techniques for personal and business applications. (4 lab hours) (Com puter lab fee, $15) (Formerly IS 2)
50. Computer Concepts (3)
Introduction to computer hardware and software systems, impact of computers on society, ethical issues, application of computer technology in many career fields, hands-on laboratory experience with personal productivity software and programming. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15)
54. Programming Languages -- COBOL (3)
Prerequisites: ELM Exam, IS 50. Programming in COBOL, using batch and on-line systems. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15)
104. Advanced Word/Information Processing Applications (3)
Prerequisite: IS 2L or equivalent. Advanced word/information processing applica tions, including additional desktop publishing applications. Also meets the needs of students working toward a standard secondary teaching credential in business subjects. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15)
105W. Business Communication (3)
Prerequisites: satisfactory completion (C or better) of the Engl 1 graduation requirement or approved equivalent, and junior standing. Business communication theory; analysis of communication alterna tives; effective business writing and speaking; case studies. Meets the upper-division writing skills requirement for graduation.
109. Data Communications (3)
Prerequisite: a programming language. Resource sharing; computer traffic characterizations; multi plexing; network structure; packet switching and other switching techniques; computer network examples; routing and flow control; satellite and ground radio packet switching; transmission media and methods; line control procedures; line capacity assignment; communication processors.
116. Office Systems Management (3)
The study of the management and administration of the office support function, including manage ment of facilities, workstations, office support services, and productivity. Attention is also given to evaluation and acquisition of hardware and software as well as to personnel management and career development.
117. Data and Records Control (3)
Management of creation, use, maintenance, and disposition of data/records. Examines management of data/records stored on paper, microforms, and computers. Emphasis placed on ways of intro ducing, maintaining, and updating a data records program.
150. End-User Computing (3)
Prerequisite: IS 50. Use of data resources in business problem solving. Integration of microcomputer packages with systems development concepts to implement information systems. Topics include information centers, 4GLs, and decision support tools. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15) (Formerly IS 189T section)
151. Advanced Applications Software --
Microcomputers (3)
Prerequisites: IS 50, 54, or other programming language; Acct 4A, 4B; IS 161 recom mended. Advanced software development using the management of visual objects on microcomputers. Emphasis on structure and style, using visual environments, windows, and graphics. Program planning, logic structures, sorts and searches, variable passing, and sequential, random, and indexed file access. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15)
152. Advanced Applications Software --
Mainframe and Mini Computers (3)
Prerequisites: IS 54, Acct 4A, 4B, DS 71; IS 161 recommended. Advanced software development with an emphasis on structured programming, program debugging and efficiency, file handling, and logic structures. Documentation, software engineering, programming teams, and elements of systems design. Applications using large and medium size computers. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15)
160. Management Information Systems (3)
Prerequisites: IS 50 or demonstration of computer literacy, and upper-division standing. Manage ment concepts in the role/administration of information/information system functions in organiza tions; enhancement of management with computers; management of systems development: planning and budgeting, analysis, design, implementation and operation of computer-based systems; measure ment of operating performance.
161. Information Systems Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: IS 50, Acct 4A, 4B, and upper-division standing. To develop a basic understanding of the systems approach to problem solving, systems development life cycle and system analysis. Furnishes students with classical and structured documentation tools and techniques, logical systems specification and methods for analyzing systems.
164. Systems Configurations (3)
Prerequisite: IS 160. In-depth study of computer system technology: processors, storage devices, I/O devices; distributed processing; client-server; connectivity; LANs and WANs; selection, installation, and implementation processes.
165. Database Systems (3)
Prerequisites: IS 150, 160, 161. Data structures; file design; database design concepts emphasizing the relational model; data administration; application of database management system software. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15)
166. Information Systems Design (3)
Prerequisites: IS 54, 161 and 165. Logical design of information systems, including the design of system-user interfaces, database, program structure, program logic, and controls. Requires students to integrate these elements in designing a real-world system as a term project. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15) (Formerly IS 162)
168. Information Systems Management (3)
Prerequisites: Acct 4A, 4B, IS 160, 161. Theories, costs, and problems associated with the operation of information systems. Organizational environments, security and legal issues, information center operations, end-user support, strategic information system planning, policy development, control and integration of information systems.
189T. Topics in Information Systems
(1-3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Theory or application of information systems or information management as applied to current developments in the field. (Computer lab fee, $15)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max total see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading.
193. Supervised Work Experience (1)
Open only to business majors. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Work-study: learning through on-the-job experience in a business. Written reports. CR/NC grading only.
195. Internship (3; max total 6)
Open only to business majors. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Work-study: student holds responsible position in business or a government agency and reports on firm's operations and sug gested improvements. CR/NC grading only.
200 Series Courses
Graduate courses are listed under Business Graduate Program.
Information Systems and Decision Sciences
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