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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.