Information Systems
Summer 2003
IFSM 201 Introduction to Computer Based Systems 3 credits
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An overview of computer information systems. This survey course introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, systems and human resources and explores their integration and application in business and other segments of society. The fundamentals of computer problem-solving and programming in a higher-level programming language are discussed and demonstrated. For more information contact sdjenni1@gl.umbc.edu.
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Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
[0149] 7060 Meets 07/07/2003 - 08/15/2003 JENNINGS, D
TuTh.......6:00pm- 9:10pm (ECS 333)
IFSM 202 Systems Analysis Methods 3 credits
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Overview of the system development life cycle. Emphasis on current system documentation through the use of both classical and structured tools/techniques for describing process flows, data flows, data structures, file designs, input and output designs, and program specifications. Discussion of the information gathering and reporting activities and of the transition from analysis to design. Prerequisite: IFSM 201. For more information contact sdjenni1@gl.umbc.edu.
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Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
[0150] 6060 Meets 05/27/2003 - 07/03/2003 JENNINGS, D
TuTh.......6:00pm- 9:10pm (ACIV006)
IFSM 247J Special Topic in Information Systems 3 credits
Javascript Programming
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This course intends to introduce users to basic JavaScript programming along with syntax to implement Java scripts. For more information contact mijim1@umbc.edu.
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Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
[0151] 6060 Meets 05/27/2003 - 07/07/2003 MATHEWS, M
MW.........1:00pm- 4:10pm (ECS 333)
IFSM 295 Introduction to Applications Programming 3 credits
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Introduces the development of business-oriented application programs, using case studies to stress the principles of good program design. Application software includes, but may not be limited to, Microsoft Office. Note: Not intended for IFSM BS majors. Prerequisite: IFSM 201 and IFSM 125 or their equivalents or permission of the instructor. For more information for section 6060 contact anooru1@umbc.edu. For section 7060 contact mijim1@umbc.edu.
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Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
[0152] 6060 Meets 05/27/2003 - 07/03/2003 NOORUDDIN, A
TuTh.......6:00pm- 9:10pm (ECS 104)
IFSM 300 Management Information Systems 3 credits
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An overview of management information systems (MIS), including the development of transaction processing systems and their relationship to management reporting systems. Objectives include developing an understanding of the purpose, functions, components and applications of transaction processing systems and management reporting systems in private and public organizations, and describing and evaluating policies for information resource management. Prerequisite: IFSM 202. For more information contact mijim1@umbc.edu.
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Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
[0154] 6060 Meets 05/27/2003 - 07/03/2003 MATHEWS, M
TuTh.......1:00pm- 4:10pm (ACIV006)
IFSM 303 Human Factors in Computer Systems Design 3 credits
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Provides a survey of human-computer interaction and of all facets of human factors relevant to the design, development and use of information systems computer science, psychology, sociology and engineering to human-computer interaction. Emphasis is placed on a total system approach, systems analysis, human-factor theories, and the importance of research in the design and development of interfaces. Prerequisite: IFSM 202. For more information see www.research.umbc.edu/~vscott/303.html or contact vscott@umbc.edu.
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Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
[0155] 6060 Meets 05/27/2003 - 07/03/2003 SCOTT, V
MW.........6:00pm- 9:10pm (ACIV006)
[0156] 7060 Meets 07/07/2003 - 08/15/2003 SMITH, R
TuTh.......6:00pm- 9:10pm (ACIV006)
IFSM 304 Ethical Issues in Information Systems (AH) 3 credits
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A survey course that reviews the ethical impact of information systems and related technology throughout the world. Examines the policy issues that relate to the use of information systems, such as persona, privacy, rights of access, security, transborder data flow and confidentiality. Prerequisite: IFSM 202 and any 300-level IFSM course. Note: Credit will not be given for both IFSM 304 and PHIL 252. For more information contact Trichburg@hcfa.gov.
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Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
GFR/GER:Meets A/H. GDR:Meets H.
[0157] 7060 Meets 07/07/2003 - 08/15/2003 RICHBURG, T
MW.........6:00pm- 9:10pm (ACIV015)
IFSM 310 Software and Hardware Concepts 3 credits
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A survey of technical topics related to computer systems with emphasis on the relationships between hardware architecture, system software and applications software. The architecture of processors and storage systems are explored, and the implications for systems software design are covered, along with the impact of hardware and system software design on the development of application programs in a business environment. Prerequisites: IFSM 202, CMSC 104, and either MATH 150 or calculus placement. For more information contact fgreen@umbc.edu.
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Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
[0158] 7060 Meets 07/07/2003 - 08/15/2003 GREEN, F
MW.........6:00pm- 9:10pm (ACIV011)
IFSM 350 Business Communication Systems 3 credits
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A survey of business data communications for end users of computer networks. Students gain a basic understanding of the features, operations and limitations of different types of communications and network systems. Topics covered include: fundamentals of data and signals, telecommunications systems, wired and wireless media, error control, local-area networks, wide-area networks, the Internet and network security. This course provides the knowledge and ability to interact with the system professional administering these areas. Prerequisite: IFSM 300 and permission of the department. For more information contact dgorin1@umbc.edu.
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(PermReq) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
[0159] 6060 Meets 05/27/2003 - 07/03/2003 GLAZER, D
TuTh.......9:00am-12:10pm (ACIV006)
IFSM 399 Cooperative Education in Information 1-3 credits
Systems
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This course provides the opportunity for IFSM majors to earn academic credit while employed in a professional position under the Cooperative Education Program. The course is repeatable to a maximum of six credits for a second co-op assignment. Course grading is P/F only, based on the student meeting the requirements of The Shriver Center and an acceptable performance evaluation from the employer. Note: This course cannot be used to fulfill the major requirement for an upper-level IFSM elective. Prerequisite: Admission to The Shriver Center and permission of the department. For more information contact redding@umbc.edu.
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(PermReq) Grade Method: P-F
[0160] 0101 Meets 05/27/2003 - 08/15/2003 REDDING, T
Time and room to be arranged
IFSM 400 Individual Study in Information Systems 1-3 credits
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Course open to IFSM majors only and requires permission of IFSM associate director to enroll. Students considering enrolling in this course are encouraged to meet with their IFSM advisor well in advance of the summer to discuss course requirements. Note: Repeatable to a maximum of six credits. Prerequisite: Permission of the department is required. For more information contact redding@umbc.edu.
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(PermReq) Grade Method: REG/P-F
[0161] 0101 Meets 05/27/2003 - 07/03/2003 REDDING, T
Time and room to be arranged
[0162] 0201 Meets 07/07/2003 - 08/15/2003 REDDING, T
Time and room to be arranged
IFSM 403 User Interface Design 3 credits
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A second-semester human-computer interaction course in which the student has the opportunity to apply the user interface theories, guidelines and principles presented in the introductory course. The goal of the course is for students to follow the complete systems development life cycle in analyzing, designing, developing, implementing and evaluating an interactive user interface. Course activities include producing project milestone deliverables, developing a design report, coding an interactive interface and conducting a formal interface evaluation. Prerequisite: IFSM 303. For more information see www.research.umbc.edu/~vscott/403.html or contact vscott@umbc.edu.
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Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
[0163] 6060 Meets 05/27/2003 - 07/03/2003 SCOTT, V
TuTh.......6:00pm- 9:10pm (ECS 333)
IFSM 410 Introduction to Database Design 3 credits
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Introduces the student to the process of database development, including data modeling, database design and database implementation. Students learn basic interactive SQL for both data definition and queries. Students practice design skills by developing a small database project. Prerequisites: Students must have completed gateway courses CMSC 201 and MATH 151 with a grade of "C" as well as an average 3.0 GPA in IFSM 202, IFSM 300 and IFSM 310 and permission of the department. For more information for section 6060 contact sglasn1@umbc.edu. For section 7060 contact mijim1@umbc.edu.
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(PermReq) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
[0164] 6060 Meets 05/27/2003 - 07/03/2003 YELENIK, S
MW.........7:00pm-10:10pm (ACIV151)
IFSM 420 Database Application Development 3 credits
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Offers hands-on experience for developing client/server database applications using a major database management system. Students learn how to create and manipulate database objects including tables, views and sequences; develop program units using SQL; and implement client applications such as forms and reports. The course provides students with first-hand experience developing prototype client/server applications. Prerequisite: IFSM 410 and permission of the department. For more information contact bandaru@umbc.edu.
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(PermReq) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
[0166] 6060 Meets 05/27/2003 - 07/03/2003 BANDARU, P
TuTh.......6:00pm- 9:10pm (ECS 122)
[0167] 7060 Meets 07/07/2003 - 08/15/2003 BANDARU, P
TuTh.......6:00pm- 9:10pm (ECS 122)
IFSM 425 Decision Support Systems 3 credits
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This course provides an overview of theoretical and organizational aspects of decision support systems (DSS), including descriptive and prescriptive decision-making concepts, individual and group decision support systems, and executive information systems. Management of DSS within the end-user environment is also discussed. Projects using DSS software are required and case examples are discussed. Note: The lecture portion of this course in taught online. Tests will be administered in the classroom. Prerequisites: IFSM 410 and permission of the department.
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(PermReq) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD THE LECTURE
PORTION OF THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT ONLINE.
TESTS WILL BE ADMINISTERED IN THE
CLASSROOM.
[7582] 6060 Meets 05/27/2003 - 07/03/2003 MISSAKIAN, M
Time and room to be arranged
IFSM 436 Structured Systems Analysis and Design 3 credits
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Advanced study of techniques for systems analysis and design, as well as other lifecycle activities (e.g. project planning, feasibility analysis, and other milestones) leading up to the implementation of an information system. The course involves the application of the structured approach to a semester-long group project. Prerequisite: IFSM 410 and permission of the department. For more information contact Luther.Petry@umbc.edu.
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(PermReq) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
[0168] 6060 Meets 05/27/2003 - 07/03/2003 PETRY, P
MW.........6:00pm- 9:10pm (ACIV011)
IFSM 438 Project Management 3 credits
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Course covers the manner in which a system project is planned, scheduled and controlled during the project’s life. The use of project management techniques such as PERT (Project Evaluation and Review Technique) and Gantt charts are examined in depth, as will be other techniques of planning, scheduling and controlling projects. Prerequisite: IFSM 202. For more information contact Trichburg@hcfa.gov.
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Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
[0169] 6060 Meets 05/27/2003 - 07/03/2003 RICHBURG, T
MW.........6:00pm- 9:10pm (ACIV013)
IFSM 440 Office Automation 3 credits
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Office information and decision support systems are examined as emerging and critical elements in business data and information systems. Emphasis is given to information processing considerations at the systems level, including analysis and management of support activities such as data and records management, electronic filing and retrieving systems, word processing, micro and reprographics and (tele)communications. Includes discussion of person/machine interfaces and appraisals of current and future technological trends and their impacts on data processing and office equipment. Prerequisite: IFSM 202 and IFSM 350 and permission of the department.
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(PermReq) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
[0170] 6060 Meets 05/27/2003 - 07/03/2003 LEWIS, C
MW.........6:00pm- 9:10pm (ACIV015)
IFSM 450 Data Communications and Networks 3 credits
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An introductory survey course in data communications and networking. It surveys basic theory and technology of computer networking. A single networking protocol stack also is covered in depth. Prerequisites: Students must have completed gateway courses CMSC 201 and MATH 151 with a grade of "C" as well as an average 3.0 GPA in IFSM 202, IFSM 300 and IFSM 310 and permission of the department. For more information contact john.meise@ssa.gov.
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(PermReq) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
[0171] 6060 Meets 05/27/2003 - 07/03/2003 MEISE, J
TuTh.......1:00pm- 4:10pm (ACIV014)
IFSM 451 Network Design and Management 3 credits
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Covers implementation and administration of enterprise networking and distributed applications. It includes readings and case studies on middleware, network architecture for distributed applications and selected technologies to support enterprise systems. Prerequisite: IFSM 450 and permission of the department. For more information contact john.meise@ssa.gov.
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(PermReq) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
[0172] 6060 Meets 05/27/2003 - 07/03/2003 MEISE, J
TuTh.......6:00pm- 9:10pm (ACIV015)
[0173] 7060 Meets 07/07/2003 - 08/15/2003 MEISE, J
TuTh.......1:00pm- 4:10pm (ACIV014)
IFSM 454 Survey of Telecommunications 3 credits
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Examines the design and management issues in communications beyond the local area, including wide-area networks, high-speed data transfer, integrated voice and data communications, distributed processing and internetworking. Prerequisite: IFSM 450 and permission of the department. For more information contact john.meise@ssa.gov.
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(PermReq) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
[0174] 7060 Meets 07/07/2003 - 08/15/2003 MEISE, J
TuTh.......6:00pm- 9:10pm (ACIV015)
IFSM 613C Graphical User Interface Systems Using 3 credits
JAVA
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Introduces the student to the construction of a web-based interactive information system using the Java Abstract Windowing Toolkit. It covers fundamental object construction together with image processing, multi-threaded programs, and client-server interactions. Java Swing will be introduced if time permits. Graduate students will prepare four written reviews on articles from the research literature. Students should have prior programming experience and should be familiar with file management using Unix. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor is required. For more information contact emurian@umbc.edu.
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(PermReq) Grade Method: REG
[0175] 6060 Meets 05/27/2003 - 07/03/2003 EMURIAN, H
TuTh.......9:00am-12:10pm (ECS 122A)
IFSM 700 Independent Study in Information Systems 1-6 credits
(PermReq) Grade Method: REG Individual Instruction
course: contact department or instructor
to obtain section number.
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