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for California State University, Fresno.
Department of
Information Systems and Decision Science
Information Systems and Decision Science
COURSES
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.
71L. Quantitative Analysis I Lab (1)
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in DS 71. DS 71L is not required
for DS 71. Extends instruction in DS 71, providing three hours
of additional support per week. One-on-one tutoring. Small group
and technology-enhanced instruction relating to DS 71 curriculum.
CR/NC grading only. (Does not apply to major.)
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.
73L. Statistical Analysis I Lab (1)
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in DS 73. DS 73L is not required
for DS 73. Extends instruction in DS 73, providing three hours
of additional support per week. One-on-one tutoring. Small group
and technology-enhanced instruction relating to DS 73 curriculum.
CR/NC grading only. (Does not apply to major.)
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)
123L. Statistical Analysis II Lab (1)
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in DS 123. DS 123L is not
required for DS 123. Extends instruction in DS 123, providing
three hours of additional support per week. One-on-one tutoring.
Small group and technology-enhanced instruction relating to DS
123 curriculum. CR/NC grading only. (Does not apply to major.)
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.
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)
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.
106. Intermediate Website Design (3)
Prerequisites: IS 50. Theory and practice of Website design and
authoring (HTML). Web page usability, graphic design optimization
concepts, and the basics of CGI, Java, and Javascript; introduction
to Internet architecture concepts and protocols. (2 lecture, 2
lab hours) (Formerly IS 156T)
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)
140. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Business (3)
Prerequisites: solid computer skills. Application of geographic
information systems to solution of business problems. Study of
GIS concepts, software, management, ethical issues, and cases
using local data and problems. (Formerly IS 156T)
150. End-User Computing (3)
Prerequisites: IS 50, 51. 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; either IS 150 or 158 is also a prerequisite
and may be taken concurrently with IS 151. 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)
(Formerly IS 161 through Spring 1999)
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.
175. IS Practicum (3)
Prerequisites: IS 158, 166; senior standing. The application of
IS skills learned in previous classes to a real-world problem.
Students will act in groups as consultants on a problem solving
opportunity provided by community business. The solutions will
undergo competitive review and evaluation.
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)
182. Advanced Network Design and Management (3)
Prerequisites: IS 181. Design and management of advanced business
telecommunications network components and services. Includes conceptual
foundations and direct hands-on experience in designing, installing,
and managing the relevant equipment, software, and services. (2
lecture, 2 lab hours) (Formerly IS 156T)
183. Advanced Website Design and Management (3)
Prerequisites: IS 106. Website design and authoring. E-commerce
implications and Website management. Includes Internet and Intranet
strategies significant to businesses with hands-on exploration
of Web development, project management, user interface design,
interactivity design, and information design. (Formerly IS 156T)
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.
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 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.
Information Systems and
Decision Sciences Degrees