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Courses in information systems management (designated IFSM) may be applied as appropriate, for example, toward:
- the general education requirement in computing;
- a major in information systems management, computer studies, or management studies;
- a minor in computing;
- a Computer Studies Certificate; and
- electives.
(Course activities require access to a standard office productivity package, i.e., word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.) An overview of computer information systems in which hardware, software, procedures, systems, and human resources are explored in relation to their integration and application in business and other segments of society. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 301, CAPP 101, CAPP 300, CMST 300, IFSM 201, or TMGT 201.
Prerequisite: IFSM 201 and basic knowledge of office productivity software. An overview of information systems and how they provide value in organizations by supporting organizational (or business) objectives. Discussion covers human aspects of computing, types of computer systems, and general theory of systems and their relationship to the overall organization.
Recommended prerequisite: IFSM 201. A general survey of the application of human factors to the design and use of information systems. Topics include the history, evolution, and current state of the human/computer interface. The contributions of psychology, engineering, and physiology to the development of ergonomics are described.
Recommended prerequisite: CMIS 102, CMIS 102A, CMSC 101, or IFSM 201. An introduction to information systems as used to provide information for decision making in a democratic society. Discussion covers the philosophy, techniques, and ethical considerations involved in evaluating information systems.
Prerequisites: CMIS 102 or 102A. A survey of computer systems. Emphasis is on the interrelationships of hardware architecture, system software, and application software. Topics include the architectures of processors and storage systems and implications for system software design. Discussion also covers the effects of the design of hardware and system software on the development of application programs in a business environment. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CMIS 270, CMIS 310, CMSC 311, or IFSM 310.
Prerequisite: IFSM 201. An analysis of technical and managerial perspectives on basic concepts and applications in wireless telecommunication systems. The implications of the regulatory environment and communications standards on transmission of voice and data are examined. Other topics include an overview of second generation (2G), third generation (3G), and global systems of mobile (GSM) wireless communications; code-division multiple access (CDMA); and trends in wireless communication. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: IFSM 350 or IFSM 398W.
Prerequisites: CMIS 102 (or CMIS 102A) and IFSM 300. An introduction to the design and management of database systems in a business environment. Topics include the role of databases in organizations, the management of information as a critical business resource, types and functions of database management systems, conceptual data modeling and entity/relationship and semantic data models, and the fundamental principles of relational and object-oriented database design. The implementation and maintenance of database management systems and the role of the database administrator are discussed. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CMIS 320 or IFSM 410.
Prerequisite: IFSM 300. A survey covering aspects of establishing and maintaining a practical information security program. The security aspects and implications of databases, telecommunication systems, and software are examined, along with techniques used to assess risks and discover abuses of systems.
Prerequisite: IFSM 300. Recommended: IFSM 430. A study of disaster recovery and emergency planning as applied to the information-systems function in corporations. Topics include security risk evaluation and management, creation of threat profiles, continuity of operations planning, contingency planning, and incident reporting. A self-directed approach/tool for the conduct of information security risk evaluation is introduced. Projects include developing a security protection strategy and plan. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: IFSM 432 or IFSM 498N.
Prerequisite: IFSM 300. An exposition of planning, scheduling, and controlling a system project during its life cycle. Topics include the use of project-management techniques such as PERT (Project Evaluation and Review Technique) and Gantt charts and other techniques of planning, scheduling, and controlling projects. Demonstrations and exercises in using project-management software are provided. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: IFSM 438 or TMGT 430.
Prerequisites: IFSM 300 and IFSM 310. An analysis of technical and managerial perspectives on basic concepts and applications in telecommunication systems. An overview of data communication protocols and standards; local area networks, wide area networks, and internetworks; and trends in telecommunications is provided. The implications of the regulatory environment and communications standards on transmission of voice, data, and image are examined. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CMIS 370, CMSC 370, or IFSM 450.
Prerequisite: IFSM 450. Recommended: IFSM 430. A hands-on technical examination of six areas of security vital to any organization: authentication, authorization and access control, confidentiality, availability, data integrity (encryption), and nonrepudiation. Topics include firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDSs), vulnerability software, Public-Key Infrastructure (PKI), IP security (IPSec), virtual private networks (VPNs), and Web server lockdown procedures. Review also covers the types of attacks often launched on the Internet and how they are performed. Projects include demonstrations of network software used to gain information about a network, perform attacks, and/or prevent attacks.
(Formerly IFSM 497C.) Prerequisite: IFSM 300. An overview of the issues surrounding cyberterrorism, including low-level threats (attacks that vandalize Web pages or launch denial of service), middle-tier threats (online fraud and industrial espionage by companies, organized crime, and nation states), and high-end threats from nation states and terrorist groups. Socioeconomic motivations and the “hacker mentality” are explored. Review also covers common network and security loopholes, the concept of social engineering and its impact on IT security, existing government regulations, and the National IT Security Plan. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: IFSM 457 or IFSM 497C.
Prerequisite: IFSM 300. A study of the methods used in analyzing needs for information and in specifying requirements for an application system. Implementation of the operational system, integration of computer technology, and aspects of organizational behavior in the design support system are examined. Topics include the concept of the system life cycle, the iterative nature of the processes of analysis and design, and the methodology for developing a logical specification and physical design for an operational system. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: IFSM 436, IFSM 460, or IFSM 461.
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