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for California State University, Fresno.
Department of
Information Systems and Decision Science
COURSES
Decision Sciences (DS)
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.
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.
123. 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) (Formerly DS 173)
163. Business Models and Simulation (3)
Prerequisite: IS 150. Computer modeling of inventory, queuing, network,
financial, and planning problems. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
175. Sampling Methods and Applications (3)
Prerequisite: DS 123. 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.
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)
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 6)
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)
Prerequisite: permission of internship coordinator. Requires 150 hours
of work at a prequalified, academically-related work station (business,
government, or nonprofit agency.) Reflective journal, final report, and
work station evaluation. CR/NC grading only. As a course substitution, prior
department approval required. Only one internship may count towards option
requirements.
200 Series Courses
Graduate courses are listed under Business --
Graduate Program.
Information Systems (IS)
1A. Office Applications - Word Processing (1)
Elementary concepts and practice in computer applications for the modern
office. Five-week block. Current software in place includes Microsoft Word,
Excel, and Access. (2 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $5)
1B. Office Applications - Spreadsheet (1)
See IS 1A.
1C. Office Applications - Database (1)
See IS 1A.
3. Business Presentations (2)
Theory and practice of effective presentation of ideas in a business setting.
Appropriate use of multimedia techniques and equipment in making presentations.
Presentation software and techniques for its use. Current software in use
is Microsoft PowerPoint. (4 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15)
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.
(2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15)
51. Programming Fundamentals (3)
Prerequisite: IS 50 or equivalent. Structured program design using Visual
Basic. Concepts of object-oriented and event-driving programming, user interface
design, algorithm development, testing and debugging, and documentation
using business examples. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
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 50. Advanced word information processing applications,
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 alternatives; effective business writing
and speaking; case studies. Meets the upper-division writing skills requirement
for graduation.
116. Office Systems Management (3)
The study of the management and administration of the office support function,
including management 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 introducing, maintaining, and updating a data
records program.
130. Management Information Systems (3)
Prerequisites: IS 50 or demonstration of computer literacy; upper-division
standing; IS 105W or Engl 160W (may be taken concurrently). Management concepts
in the role/administration of information/information system functions in
organizations; enhancement of management with computers; management of systems
development; planning and budgeting, analysis, design, implementation and
operation of computer-based systems; measurement of operating performance.
(Formerly IS 160)
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: Acct 4A, IS 51; IS 150, 161 recommended. 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 file/database access. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15)
152. Advanced Applications Software - Mainframe and Mini Computers
(3)
Prerequisites: IS 51, 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)
156T. Topics in Emerging Information Technologies
(3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisites: IS 50, 130, 150. Overview of the most recent tools and techniques
in information technology, and their utilization in the business environment
with specific content of the course updated and refocused every year. (2
lecture, 2 lab hours)
158. Database Systems (3)
Prerequisites: IS 51, 150. 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) (Formerly IS 165)
161. Information Systems Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: IS 158, 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.
162. Data Communications (3)
Resource sharing; computer traffic characterizations; multiplexing; 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. (Formerly IS 109)
164. Systems Configurations (3)
Prerequisite: IS 130. 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.
166. Information Systems Design (3)
Prerequisite: IS 161. 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)
168. Information Systems Management (3)
Prerequisites: Acct 4A, 4B, IS 130. 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.
181. Computer Networks Management (3)
Prerequisites: IS 50, 130, 162. Theory and practice of computer network
administration focusing on the role of the communications system in distributed
computing network configuration; connectivity, network security, network
hardware and software solutions; configuration of software in network environment,
data transferability and access, routing, flow and congestion control. (2
lecture, 2 lab hours)
188. Decision Support and Expert Systems (4)
Prerequisites: IS 50, 130, 150. 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 analysis. Introduction
to artificial intelligence and expert systems. (3 lecture, 2 lab hours)
(Computer lab fee, $15) (Formerly DS 188)
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 6)
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)
Prerequisite: permission of internship coordinator. Requires 150 hours of
work at a pre-qualified, academically related work station (business, government,
or nonprofit agency). Reflective journal, final report, and work station
evaluation. As a course substitution, prior department approval required.
Only one internship may count towards option requirements. CR/NC grading
only.
200 Series Courses
Graduate courses are listed under Business Graduate
Program.
