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with emphasis on the database component. Issues of intelligent
databases will be discussed. A database project will be required.

INSS 655 HUMAN INFORMATION
PROCESSING
Former course number 555 Prerequisites: INSS 615 or
consent of the Instructor
Credit 3
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: Graduate Standing
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

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