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This advisement course is offered to participants who need extended time to
complete practicum or seminar requirements. It does not count toward
academic credit.

Management Information Systems

INSS 500 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course is designed to prepare the student to successfully enter and
complete the MIS Master's program. The course will cover basic computer and
information concepts, including general computer literacy, computer
programming, and information concepts appropriate for the MIS professional.
In addition, the fundamental statistical concepts necessary for professional
information systems work will be reviewed. Emphasis will be placed on hands-
on laboratory work that will acquaint the student with various software
packages and hardware platforms.

INSS 505 INTRODUCTION TO OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course is designed to prepare the student to successfully enter and
complete the MIS graduate program. This course introduces students with
Object-Oriented (OO) methodology as well as OO programming. Object-
oriented design principles and practices are emphasized throughout the
course. Real world programs are also used as examples throughout the course.

INSS 510 COMPUTER CONCEPTS
Prerequisites: Fulfillment of all required prerequisite courses or consent of the
Instructor
Credits: 3
This course will provide an overview of basic computer concepts as they apply
to MIS professionals. Emphasis will be placed on basic machine architecture,
including data storage; manipulation; the human-machine interface, including
the basics of operating systems, algorithms, and programming languages. In
addition, the basic concepts of data organization, including data and file
structures, will be examined. Emerging trends in computer technology and
their impact on organizational information systems will also be discussed.

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