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This course will examine human information processing capabilities and
limitations as they relate to the design, development, and implementation of
information systems. Artificial intelligent methodologies for the emulation and
enhancement of human information processing will be examined. Expert
system, neural net, and natural language processing will be discussed.

INSS 658 HEALTH INFORMATICS
Prerequisite:
Credit 3
This course provides a state-of-the-art view of how health information is
stored, organized, retrieved and used. The course examines emerging trends in
information technology, and provides students with the knowledge and skill-set
to function effectively in the modern healthcare IT environment. Students will
study health information applications in hospitals, clinics, public health settings,
government repositories, Internet, and on CD-ROMs. Emphasis will be on the
use and analysis of health information by patients/consumers, professionals
and governments.

INSS 662 DECISION SUPPORT AND INTELLIGENT DECISION SYSTEM
Prerequisites: INSS 650
Credit 3
This course explores how computers can be used to aid decision makers in
dealing with unstructured and other complex problems. Students will learn the
characteristics, use, and development of decision support systems (DSS) within
the context of other business information systems. Theoretical and practical
perspectives on business intelligence, knowledge management, artificial
intelligence, visual languages, and agent-based computing, as well as other
appropriate material will be used to facilitate the design and implementation of
DSS within distributed environments. Various techniques for evaluating DSS
implementation are discussed.

INSS 663 ELECTRONIC COMMERCE AND e-BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES
Prerequisites: INSS 650
Credit 3
This course explores the constantly changing field of electronic commerce and
the underlying Internet tools and technologies. The basic components, skills,
business concepts, strategic opportunities, and issues involved with electronic
commerce are discussed. Topics include: Internet fundamentals, e-business
frameworks and models, business process analysis, Web service architectures
and standards, electronic payment methods and systems, intelligent
integration and interchange of information among business partners,

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