4000

This course is designed to introduce the student to methods of designing and publishing training material. There will be an emphasis on technology. Prerequisite: BCIS 2318 or CISC 2305 and senior standing. Lab fee.

This course investigates advanced tools and technologies to provide additional insight into effective utilization of web sites. Current technologies will be used to integrate web pages to interact with data sources, such as, databases, spreadsheets, and XML. Additional topics may be discussed depending on the specific interests of the current students. Prerequisites: BCIS 3320 and BCIS 3318.

This course will address the issues involved in developing business information systems. Students will study business processes to improve their skills in systems development. Through the use of business process improvement techniques, students will learn best practice techniques for integrated software development. Non-programming as well as programming techniques for development will be emphasized in this course. Prerequisite: BCIS 3325. Lab fee.  

This course addresses topics in telecommunications, computer networks, and systems architecture, as well as information systems security. Specific areas of discussion are network models, network hardware and software, network management, and current trends in networking. Additional areas of discussion may include physical security, social engineering, cyber security, threat/risk analysis and business continuity. Prerequisite: BCIS 3325.

This course involves the student in the development of an E-Commerce website. All aspects of the systems development life cycle will be performed. All business and technical considerations will be applied, including marketing of the web-site, capitalization of the organization and its web-site, and web-site management. When applicable, students will be involved with outside organizations. Prerequisite: BCIS 2318. Lab fee.

This course requires students to apply IS project management principles and techniques in a software project setting. Students will also apply systems development techniques while completing a comprehensive project pertinent to their area of study. Project concepts will be discussed with, and approved by, the instructor before commencing the project. Prerequisites: BCIS 3325 and senior standing. Lab fee.

This course permits students to enhance their knowledge within their major field of BCIS specialization (Multimedia and Information Technology or Business Computer Information Systems) through application of concepts, principles, and techniques learned in the classroom. It consists of supervised paid or unpaid activity as a professional-level intern for an employer with an approved internship program. Application must be approved prior to registration. Prerequisites: Senior standing; 3.0 G.P.A. in major and overall, and written consent of the Associate Dean prior to registration. Administration fee.