BCIS - Business Computer Info Systems

The course examines the fundamental aspects of computing, microcomputers, and microcomputer applications. The course will include fundamentals of the following microcomputer applications: operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation capabilities, and Internet browsing. The course will also cover word processing applications. Lab fee.

An introduction to technology solutions as applied to personal productivity needs. Basic computer concepts will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of the resources aimed at supporting and enhancing personal decision and productivity. Practical, hands-on experience will be a part of the course. This course will cover basic relational database applications. It will also cover intermediate word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications. Lab fee.

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Course level ("V") may range between 2 and 4, or sophomore through senior level, respectively. One to four hours of credit. Lab fee. Administration fee. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor, department chairperson, and Dean prior to registration. b fee.

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Course level ("V") may range between 2 and 4, or sophomore through senior level, respectively. One to four hours of credit. Lab fee. Administration fee. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor, department chairperson, and Dean prior to registration.

This course introduces students to the basic concepts of innovative technology, including the most important new and emerging technologies. Engaging discussion includes technology-related social issues and a foundational understanding of the latest digital technologies. Prerequisite: BCIS 1301 within the past two years. Lab fee.

Introduces concepts for effective Web Site Design, and tools and technologies used for creating effective Web Sites. Students will design Web pages using a variety of methods including, but not limited to: HTML, Web Authoring Software, and Photo Editing tools. Additional topics may be discussed depending on technology available at the time of the course offering and the specific interests of the current students. Prerequisites: BCIS 1301.

This course is designed as a first course in structured and object-oriented programming. The emphasis is on basic problem solving techniques in program design, programming structures, and data manipulation. Students will use a visual development programing language to facilitate learning. Prerequisite: BCIS1301. Lab fee.

Independent problem research under the guidan ce of a faculty member. Course level ("V") ma y range between 2 and 4, or sophomore through senior level, respectively. One to four hour s of credit. Lab fee. Administration fee. Pre requisite: Written consent of the supervising professor, department chairperson, and Dean prior to registration.

Organized classes to explore specialized problems in an area of computer information systems. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Course level ("V") may range between 2 and 4, or sophomore through senior level, respectively. Lab fee.

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Course level ("V") may range between 2 and 4, or sophomore through senior level, respectively. One to four hours of credit. Lab fee. Administration fee. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor, department chairperson, and Dean prior to registration.

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Course level ("V") may range between 2 and 4, or sophomore through senior level, respectively. One to four hours of credit. Lab fee. Administration fee. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor, department chairperson, and Dean prior to registration.

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Course level ("V") may range between 2 and 4, or sophomore through senior level, respectively. One to four hours of credit. Lab fee. Administration fee. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor, department chairperson, and Dean prior to registration.

This course examines social media software applications to support and enhance business productivity. Advanced applications using social media, word processing, spreadsheets, database management, presentation, and ePortfolio will be emphasized.

Students will use tools and technologies to dynamically enhance Web sites through scripting, animation tools, and Dynamic HTML. Additional topics may be discussed depending on technology available at the time of the course offering and the specific interests of the current students. Prerequisites: BCIS 2318 or CISC 4322..

This course will provide an introduction to the management of database systems. Topics include modeling, systems design, relational database design and implementation, and front-end development of software tools. Prerequisites: BCIS 2305 and BCIS 2315.

The course introduces the issues involved in developing object-oriented systems. Students are expected to develop working understanding of OOP techniques in a graphical environment. Non-programming techniques for problem solving are combined with programming in an OOP language to teach a rich understanding of OOP. Prerequisites: BCIS 2330. Lab fee (Was 4321)

The complete systems development life cycle (SDLC) will serve as the foundation of the course. General Systems Theory concepts will be applied to the area of information systems development. Prerequisite: BCIS 2330. Lab fee.

This course introduces the subject of computer networks and the use of computer networks in business applications. Topics covered include client/server networks, network hardware and software, distributed computing, key issues in network management, and the fundamentals of data communications. Prerequisites: BCIS 2315; BCIS 2305. Spring semester only.

Topics include techniques for digital video capture, editing, and postproduction. Multitrack editing and special effects software techniques and principles are employed for output to digital medial. Term project: Brief professional-grade digital production. Prerequisites: BCIS 1301 and BCIS 3311 or CISC 2305 . CGD majors must have completed ARTS 2377. Lab Fee. Lab fee. Fall semester only.

The course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of E-Commerce. Technical and business considerations will be examined. Technical considerations will include issues related to operating systems, networks, telecommunications, and applications development. Business considerations will include issues related to business models and paradigms, marketing, capitalization, and change management. Prerequisite: BCIS 1301. Lab fee. Fall semester only.

Students study the project management of animation, film and multimedia productions to include advanced project planning, creating timelines, milestones, budgeting, structure diagramming and/or storyboarding, common forms, and proper asset management. Students are required to participate in one or more actual projects. Course may be repeated for credit with approval of course instructor. Corequisite: In concurrence with either BCIS 3335 or BCIS 4335 or with approval of course instructor.

This course provides students with concepts and skills to design and produce print-ready publications. Topics include layout skills, software setup, integrating text and graphics, text elements, font choices, color usage, and preparing for output. Prerequisites: BCIS 1301. Lab fee. Spring Semester Only.

Students are introduced to advanced data display and editing techniques using Visual Studio.net. Best approaches to presentation of edit screens are considered. Special detailed emphasis will be placed on classes, class libraries, and visual programming/development concepts. Prerequisites: BCIS 2330, BCIS 3321, and BCIS 4332. Lab fee.

Students investigate a variety of issues dealing with information and information systems security, including physical security, social engineering, cyber security, threat/risk analysis, and business continuity. The course focuses on the SecSDLC and developing Security Blueprints. Prerequisites: BCIS 2310. Lab Fee.

This course will address planning and creating short animation film clips and integrating 3D graphics in computer-based multimedia products. Prerequisites: BCIS 1301 and BCIS 3311 or CISC 2305r. Lab fee. Fall semester only.

This course will address advanced skills in developing and creating short animation film clips and integrating 3D graphics in computer based multimedia products. Prerequisite: BCIS 3370 or approval of course instructor. Lab fee. Spring semester only.

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Course level ("V") may range between 2 and 4, or sophomore through senior level, respectively. One to four hours of credit. Lab fee. Administration fee. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor, department chairperson, and Dean prior to registration.

Organized classes to explore specialized problems in an area of computer information systems. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Course level ("V") may range between 2 an d 4, or sophomore through senior level, respectively. Lab fee.

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Course level ("V") may range between 2 and 4, or sophomore through senior level, respectively. One to four hours of credit. Lab fee. Administration fee. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor, department chairperson, and Dean prior to registration.

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Course level ("V") may range between 2 and 4, or sophomore through senior level, respectively. One to four hours of credit. Lab fee. Administration fee. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor, department chairperson, and Dean prior to registration.

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Course level ("V") may range between 2 and 4, or sophomore through senior level, respectively. One to four hours of credit. Lab fee. Administration fee. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor, department chairperson, and Dean prior to registration.

This course is designed to introduce the student to methods of designing & publishing training material. There will be an emphasis on technology. Lab fee. Prerequisites: BCIS 2330 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 technology available at the time of the course offering and the specific interests of the current students. Prequisites: BCIS 3320 & BCIS 3318.

This course examines the fundamentals of web-based programming development to support a networked environment. Students will develop network-capable software using an enterprise-oriented programming language. Lab fee. Prerequisites: BCIS 2330 and BCIS 3320. Lab fee. Spring semester only.

This course explores the fundamental concepts in the study of knowledge and its creation, acquisition, representation, dissemination, use and management. Students acquire a basic knowledge of methods, techniques and tools for computer support of knowledge management. The class explores data mining and its role in the assimilation of Business Intelligence. Students examine a variety of Intelligent Systems including Expert Systems, Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms and Intelligent Agents. Prerequisites: BCIS 2310. Lab Fee.

This course introduces students to business-oriented programming. Problem-solving techniques, design, programming, and file-handling will be emphasized. File and database organization and processing concepts will be introduced. Topics include file and database design and implementation, a survey of peripheral device characteristics, sorting and hashing techniques, list processing, direct access techniques, job privacy, and security. Lab Fee. Prerequisites: BCIS 2330, BCIS 3320, and BCIS 3325. Lab fee.

Students study advanced techniques and concepts related to the digital video editing process to include project planning, filming, editing , and use of advanced editinig tools. Course may be repeated for credit with approval of course instructor. Prerequisite: BCIS 3335.

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, studentss will learn best practice techniques for integrated software development. Non-programming as well as programming techniques for development will be emphasized in this course. Prerequisites: BCIS 2330, BCIS 3320, and BCIS 3325. Lab fee.

This course presents E-Commerce advanced concepts related to technical and business considerations. Technical considerations include advanced issues related to operating systems, networks, telecommunications, and applications development. Business considerations include advanced issues related to business models and paradigms, marketing, capitalization, and change management. Prerequisite: BCI S 3340. Lab fee.

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 work with real organizations. Prerequisite: BCIS 4360. Lab fee.

This is an applied information systems development course. Students will apply advanced systems development techniques in the development of a hardware/software system for implementation in an actual organization. Human, economic, operational, and technological considerations will be examined. Each student develops a system pertinent to thier major field of study. Prerequisites: Senior standing. Lab fee.

Independent problem research under the quidance of a faculty member. Course level ("V") may range between 2 and 4, or sophomore through senior level, respectively. One to four hours of credit. Lab fee. Administration fee. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor, department chairperson, and Dean prior to registration.

Organized classes to explore specialized problems in an area of Business Information Technology & Systems. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Lab fee.

This course permits students to enhance their knowledge within their major field of BCIS specialization (Computer Graphics Design or Information Systems) through application of concepts, principles, and techniques learned in the classroom. It consists of supervised paid work 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 department chairperson and Dean prior to registration. Administration fee.

Independent problem research under the guidance of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Written consent of the supervising professor, department chairperson, and Dean prior to registration. Administration fee. Lab fee.