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INSS 740 ADVANCED OBJECT-ORIENTED ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Prerequisite: INSS 640
Credit 3
In-depth study of the principles and applications of object-oriented methods in
information systems. The course examines a variety of languages and design
methods used for class construction. Higher-level tools for system construction
are considered. Applications are investigated through program construction
and case studies in varied settings, such as database systems, graphical user
interfaces, knowledge-based systems, simulations, and prototyping. The course
offers step-by-step guidelines for exploiting the benefits of object-oriented
analysis and design, using running program examples to compare traditional
and object-oriented approaches.

INSS 745 SYSTEMS PROBLEM SOLVING
METHODS
Former course number 645
Prerequisites: INSS 615, 630
Credit 3
This course covers a broad range of the information management issues,
concerns, and approaches for the identification, measuring, and controlling the
process of solving complex systems problems. It explores general and specific
methods for effective and efficient solution to a variety of information systems
problems encountered in the private and public sectors. The course will give
students a thorough understanding of the universality of systems thinking and
the dynamic nature of systems problems. Students will be exposed to a life
cycle approach to selecting, developing, and testing alternative solutions. The
students will also be introduced to both quantitative and qualitative techniques
for preparing and/or presenting managerial reports.

INSS 750 DISTRIBUTED DATABASE SYSTEMS SECURITY
Prerequisite: INSS 650
Credit 3
This course emphasizes hands-on experience in the study of security
frameworks for databases in a distributed environment. Students learn the
science and methods of securing distributed data. Models for multilevel
security in both relational and object-oriented databases are studied. Topics
include discretionary and mandatory access controls, secure database design,
data integrity, secure architectures, secure transaction processing, information
flow controls, inference controls, auditing, and statistical database security.
Students survey commercial systems and develop research prototypes.

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