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for California State University, Fresno.
Decision Sciences (DS)
71. Quantitative Analysis I (3)
Prerequisite: students must take the ELM exam; students who do not pass
the exam must record a grade of C or better in a college-taught intermediate
algebra course. Quantitative formulation and solution of problems in various
disciplines, including mathematics of finance, linear programming, probability,
and differential calculus. G.E. Foundation B4.
73. Statistical Analysis I (3)
Prerequisites: ELM exam, DS 71 or equivalent; ECON 40, 50 recommended. Intro
duction to descriptive statistical tools as applied to management decision
making. Central tendency and dispersion measures; index numbers (CPI, deflators);
time series analysis (trends, seasonal variations); prob ability theory;
probability and sampling distributions (normal, exponential, binomial, Poisson);
central limit theorem.
123. Statistical Analysis II (3)
Prerequisites: DS 71, 73, IS 50. Statistical inference as applied to managerial
problems and decision making. Emphasizes the inferential process; interval
estimation, hypothesis testing, one- and two-way analysis of variance, regression,
and correlation and related inferential analysis, nonparametric methods,
Bayesian decision theory. (May include computer lab hours and $15 lab fee)
(Formerly DS 173)
189T. Topics in Decision Sciences
(1-3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisites: 12 units in decision sciences. Theory or application of statistics
or operations research applied to current developments.
190. Independent Study
(1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
193. Supervised Work Experience (1)
Open only to business majors. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Work-study:
learning through on-the-job experience in a business. Written reports. CR/NC
grading only.
195. Internship (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of internship coordinator. Requires 150 hours
of work at a prequalified, academically-related work station (business,
government, or nonprofit agency.) Reflective journal, final report, and
work station evaluation. CR/NC grading only. As a course substitution, prior
department approval required. Only one internship may count towards option
requirements.
200 Series Courses
Graduate courses are listed under Business --
Graduate Program.
Information Systems (IS)
1A. Office Applications - Word Processing (1)
Elementary concepts and practice in computer applications for the modern
office. Five-week block. Current software in place includes Microsoft Word,
Excel, and Access. (2 lab hours)
1B. Office Applications - Spreadsheet (1)
See IS 1A.
1C. Office Applications - Database (1)
See IS 1A.
3. Business Presentations (2)
Theory and practice of effective presentation of ideas in a business setting.
Appropriate use of multimedia techniques and equipment in making presentations.
Presentation software and techniques for its use. Current software in use
is Microsoft PowerPoint. (4 lab hours)
50. Computer Concepts (3)
Introduction to computer hardware and software systems, impact of computers
on society, ethical issues, application of computer technology in many career
fields, hands-on laboratory experience with personal productivity software.
(2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
51. Programming Fundamentals (3)
Prerequisite: IS 50 or equivalent. Structured program design using Visual
Basic. Concepts of object-oriented and event-driving programming, user interface
design, algorithm development, testing and debugging, and documentation
using business examples. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
104. Advanced Word/Information Processing Applications (3)
Prerequisite: IS 50. Advanced word information processing applications,
including additional desktop publishing applications. Also meets the needs
of students working toward a standard secondary teaching credential in business
subjects. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
105W. Business Communication (3)
Prerequisites: satisfactory completion (C or better) of the ENGL 1 graduation
requirement or approved equivalent, and junior standing. Business communication
theory; analysis of communication alternatives; effective business writing
and speaking; case studies. Meets the upper-division writing skills requirement
for graduation.
116. Office Systems Management (3)
The study of the management and administration of the office support function,
including management of facilities, workstations, office support services,
and productivity. Attention is also given to evaluation and acquisition
of hardware and software as well as to personnel management and career development.
117. Data and Records Control (3)
Management of creation, use, maintenance, and disposition of data/records.
Examines management of data/records stored on paper, microforms, and computers.
Emphasis placed on ways of introducing, maintaining, and updating a data
records program.
130. Management Information Systems (3)
Prerequisites: IS 50 or demonstration of computer literacy; upper-division
standing; IS 105W or ENGL 160W (may be taken concurrently). Management concepts
in the role/administration of information/information system functions in
organizations; enhancement of management with computers; management of systems
development; planning and budgeting, analysis, design, implementation and
operation of computer-based systems; measurement of operating performance.
(Formerly IS 160)
150. End-User Computing (3)
Prerequisite: IS 50, 51 recommended. Use of data resources in business problem
solving. Integration of microcomputer packages with systems development
concepts to implement information systems. Topics include information centers,
4GLs, and decision support tools. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Computer lab
fee, $15)
151. Advanced Applications Software - Microcomputers (3)
Prerequisites: IS 51. Advanced software development using the management
of visual objects on microcomputers. Emphasis on structure and style, using
visual environments, windows, and graphics. Program planning, logic structures,
sorts and searches, variable passing, and file/database access. (2 lecture,
2 lab hours)
156T. Topics in Emerging Information Technologies
(3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisites: IS 50. Overview of the most recent tools and techniques in
information technology, and their utilization in the business environment
with specific content of the course updated and refocused every year. (2
lecture, 2 lab hours)
158. Database Systems (3)
Prerequisites: IS 51, 150 recommended. Data structures; file design; database
design concepts emphasizing the relational model; data administration; application
of database management system software. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Computer
lab fee, $15) (Formerly IS 165)
162. Data Communications (3)
Resource sharing; computer traffic characterizations; multiplexing; network
structure; packet switching and other switching techniques; computer network
examples; routing and flow control; satellite and ground radio packet switching;
transmission media and methods; line control procedures; line capacity assignment;
communication processors. (Formerly IS 109)
164. Systems Configurations (3)
Prerequisite: IS 130. In-depth study of computer system technology: processors,
storage devices, I/O devices; distributed processing; client-server; connectivity;
LANs and WANs; selection, installation, and implementation processes.
166. Information Systems Analysis and Design (3)
Prerequisite: IS 158, ACCT 4A, 4B, and upper-division standing. Systems
approach to problem solving; systems development life cycle; systems analysis;
use of system modeling tools; logical systems design, including user interfaces,
database, structure, and controls; implementation and testing. (2 lecture,
2 lab hours)
168. Information Systems Management (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 4A, 4B, IS 130. Theories, costs, and problems associated
with the operation of information systems. Organizational environments,
security and legal issues, information center operations, end-user support,
strategic information system planning, policy development, control and integration
of information systems.
181. Computer Networks Management (3)
Prerequisites: IS 50, 130, 162. Theory and practice of computer network
administration focusing on the role of the communications system in distributed
computing network configuration; connectivity, network security, network
hardware and software solutions; configuration of software in network environment,
data transferability and access, routing, flow and congestion control. (2
lecture, 2 lab hours)
188. Decision Support and Expert Systems (4)
Prerequisites: IS 50, 130, 150. Overview of the basic topics in decision
support and expert systems. Methodological foundation for integration of
quantitative and expert knowledge with the computer for improving the decision-making
process. Integrating databases, DSS models, and business analysis. Introduction
to artificial intelligence and expert systems. (3 lecture, 2 lab hours)
(Formerly DS 188)
189T. Topics in Information Systems
(1-3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Theory or application of information
systems or information management as applied to current developments in
the field.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
195. Internship (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of internship coordinator. Requires 150 hours of
work at a pre-qualified, academically related work station (business, government,
or nonprofit agency). Reflective journal, final report, and work station
evaluation. As a course substitution, prior department approval required.
Only one internship may count towards option requirements. CR/NC grading
only.
200 Series Courses
Graduate courses are listed under Business Graduate
Program.
