University of Virginia's College at Wise · Courses
MIS
6 courses with the subject MIS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MIS 3120Information Technology3
Credit(s) 3 Management Information Systems (MIS) represents a collection of technologies, people, and processes that manage the information and communication resources of an organization. Information systems encompass any interactions between organized data and people. This course focuses on technology components and concepts of management information systems, approaches to systems design and development, security, ethics, and internet-worked enterprises; and how to leverage these to support organizational, strategic and operational goals. Additional emphasis on database design and utilization. Cross-listed with ISC 3120 . Prerequisites CSC 1010 with a C or better
Credit(s) 3 This course prepares students to identify, describe, evaluate, and analyze data within the realm of “Big Data” in order to understand the emerging role of analytics in organizations. A focus on how to use data to develop insights and predictive capabilities using machine learning, data mining, and forecasting techniques will be essential concepts. Topics will include probability, statistics, hypothesis testing, regression, clustering, decision trees, and forecasting. Cross-listed with DSC 3500 and ISC 3500 . Prerequisites MTH 2180 or STA 2180 or BIO 2025 or MTH 3250
MIS 4240Information Technology Audit and Risk Analysis3
Credit(s) 3 This course investigates the principles of information systems audit, IT audit tools, audit procedures to help in detection and prevention of security breaches and fraud. Examines the solutions that can be used to prevent information loss or costly business interruptions, the role of information technology governance in business organizations, reporting requirements, and industry standards for IT Governance. Cross-listed with ISC 4240 . Prerequisites MIS 3120 or BUS 3120
Credit(s) 3 The course presents a top-down view of cloud computing, from applications and administration to programming and infrastructure. Topics include: overview of cloud computing, cloud systems, parallel processing, distributed storage systems, virtualization, security, and multi-core operating systems. Students will study popular cloud solutions (Google, Amazon, Microsoft, etc). Students will apply what they learn in projects and programs executed with Amazon Web Services. Cross-listed with DSC 4350 and ISC 4350 . Prerequisites CSC 2180 or CSC 2240 with a C or better
Credit(s) 3 This course will introduce a general methodology to design effective visualizations. Students will learn how to design, build, and evaluate visualizations for different types of data, disciplines, and domains. Focus will be on non-spatial data and their inherent visualization requirements. Focus also on industry standards and applied techniques in practical scenarios. No graphics background is assumed or required. Cross-listed with DSC 4500 and ISC 4500 . Prerequisites MTH 2180 or STA 2180 or BIO 2025 or MTH 3250
Credit(s) 1 A senior capstone course in which students select and present projects developed in information system management, to illustrate mastery of knowledge and skills acquired in their major discipline over the course of their studies at UVa-Wise.
