Computing Technology & Information Systems

Minor Requirements

1. CTIS 243

   Management Information Systems (BUS 243). 4. Introduction to the management of computing and information resources in organizations. Course topics include computer hardware and software, telecommunications, database management, electronic commerce and business intelligence. Students explore information technology and business problems and use spreadsheet and database applications to create effective solutions.Prerequisite: Background in using computers at the level of an introduction to computers course or equivalent experience. Fulfills business and policy studies requirement (1998). Social/ behavioral science requirement

   As published: “Management Information Systems (BUS 243)”
   4
2. CTIS 210

   Introduction to Computer Programming. 4. Exploration of computer programming with emphasis on scientific, educational and entertainment applications. Topics include programming fundamentals, user interaction, graphics display, data processing, problem solving and artificial intelligence. Prior programming experience not required.Prerequisite: Background in using computers at the level of an introduction to computers course or equivalent experience, and mathematics background at the level of college algebra. Fullfills numeric/symbolic engagement

   As published: “Programming and Computation”
   4
3. Select two (2) CTIS courses selected from the following, with at least one at the 300 level or higher:

   Not resolved to a course
   8
4. CTIS 230

   Web Design and Development. 4. This course introduces students to the designing and development of web pages using a variety of front-end web technology. Students will learn how to organize information on web pages using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML); create web designs using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS); and create dynamic behaviors using JavaScript. Web design concepts will be employed to create web pages that are aesthetically pleasing and user friendly. Students will learn how to use modern web development tools to efficiently create, test and validate web pages across multiple browser environments. Students will apply web design techniques and web development technologies in creating a small, dynamic website

   As published: “Web Design and Development”
5. CTIS 310

   Advanced Computer Programming. 4. A continuation of the study of program development begun in CTIS 210. The main areas of study are advanced programming features such as recursion and dynamic memory; a further investigation into object-oriented principles such as object-oriented design, inheritance and polymorphism; an introduction to simple data structures ? lists, queues, stacks and binary trees; and an introduction to algorithm analysis using searching and sorting algorithms.Prerequisite: CTIS 210

   As published: “Data Structures and Algorithms in Object-Oriented Programming”
6. CTIS 321

   Operating Systems. 4. Evaluation of computer operating systems and their basic organization. Includes concurrent programming and synchronization techniques such as locks, barriers, semaphores and monitors. Addresses message passing, memory management, interrupts and file systems. Students will examine the coding used to implement the algorithms and learn to modify these structures to satisfy the specific requirements of a project.Prerequisite: CTIS 210 or CTIS 221

   As published: “Operating Systems”
7. CTIS 322

   Networking Computers. 4. In-depth exposure to the terms, concepts and configurations that have historically been, are currently being, and may in the future be used to accomplish inter-computer communication. Lab exercises focus on the installation of operating systems and configuration of their networking components, design and construction of examples of computer networks, and experimentation with performance and configuration of those networks.Prerequisite: CTIS 321

   As published: “Networking Computers”
8. CTIS 331

   Information Design. 4. Theory and application of human-computer interaction, information architecture, usability and markup languages. Examination of communication and information transfer from the perspectives of both the provider and the consumer. Role of test, video, interactivity and other methods of providing information in computer and network-based settings

   As published: “Information Design”
9. CTIS 342

   Database Systems. 4. Introduction to theory and practice of enterprise-level relational database systems. Using a database engine, students will learn the principles of entity relationship modeling and normalization. By modifying a database in a project, students will learn how to create queries using SQL, triggers, stored procedures, cursors, forms and reports.Prerequisite: CTIS 210 and BUS 243 or CTIS 243

   As published: “Database Systems”
10. CTIS 345

    Systems Analysis and Design. 4. This course will provide a prospective systems analyst or system architect the techniques used in the analysis, design and implementation of computer-based information systems. The course will enable students to study user requirements, create requests for proposals, prepare project plans, address systems project scope, conduct feasibility studies by providing an understanding of the systems study, project evaluation, planning and systems design phases of the system life cycle.Prerequisite: CTIS 210 and CTIS 243

    As published: “Systems Analysis and Design”