Decision Sciences (D S)
70. Basic Quantitative Block (3) (3) (3).
Meets School of Business and Administrative Sciences requirements for IS
50, DS 71, and 73. Not open to students with credit in IS 50 or DS 71 or
73 or equivalents tram another college. Prerequisite: intermediate algebra
and one year high school geometry, application and permission of instructor.
Integrative lower-division course meets 9 hours weekly, computer concepts,
mathematical, and statistical analysis. Mathematical and statistical background
for study of business and managerial economics, including computer programming
of statistical and mathematical constructs.
71. Quantitative Analysis I (3)
Prerequisite: ELM Exam, intermediate algebra, one year of high school geometry.
Applications of finite mathematics in the quantitative formulation and solution
of problems of modern management.
72. Quantitative Analysis II (3)
Prerequisite: DS 71. Applications of selected tools of mathematical analysis
in the quantitative formulation and solution of problems of modern management.
73. Statistical Analysis I (3)
Prerequisites: ELM Exam, DS 71 or equivalent; Econ 40, 50 recommended. Introduction
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); probability theory;
probability and sampling distributions (normal, exponential, binomial, Poisson);
central limit theorem. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
141. Quantitative Analysis in Health Care Systems (3)
Prerequisite: DS 73. Survey of quantitative decision-making techniques and
models and their applications in health care organizations.
173. Statistical Analysis II (3)
Prerequisites: DS 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. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
175. Sampling Methods and Applications (3)
Prerequisite: DS 173. Sample designs, estimation using samples, including
simple random, stratified, cluster, systematic, area and multistage samples.
Replicated sampling, acceptance sampling, indus trial uses of sampling,
and nonprobability designs.
176. Bayesian Inference and Decision Theory (3)
Prerequisite: DS 173. Revision of probability and subjective interpretation.
Bayes' theorem, statisti cal estimation of various parameters and decision
theory, prior analysis and prior probability distributions; posterior analysis
and posterior probability distributions; utility problems, expected value
of perfect information.
178. Regression and Correlation Models (3)
Prerequisite: DS 173. Bivariate, joint, and conditional probability distributions.
Linear and non-linear regression models involving multiple relationships.
Covariance analysis, significance tests, autocorrelation, serial and partial
correlation, and time series analysis. (Former QM 174)
181. Principles of Operations Research I (3)
Prerequisite: D5 173. Introduction to operations research and the systems
approach; mathematical programming, network analysis, queuing theory, Markov
chains, input-output analysis, simulation.
182. Principles of Operations Research II (3)
Prerequisite: DS 181. Managerial applications of operations research: deterministic
and Stochastic models; case studies.
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.
*4. Office Production (3)
Prerequisite: IS 1 or equivalent, Problems and solutions applicable to office
production, reprographics, machine transcription, and word processing systems.
(2 lecture; 2 lab hours) (Former O Ad 4)
20. Shorthand I (4)
Prerequisite: IS 1L or equivalent. Mastery of theory; proficiency in reading,
writing, and transcribing shorthand. (2 lecture, 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
and programming. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
53. Programming Languages -- FORTRAN (3)
Prerequisites: ELM Exam, IS 50. Programming in FOTRAN, using batch and on-line
systems. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
54. Programming Languages -- COBOL (3)
Prerequisites: ELM Exam, IS 50. Programming in COBOL, using batch and on-line
systems. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
103. Principles of Office Management (3)
Office managment in business and industry; organization and control of office
services; selection, training, and supervision of personnel; utilization
ofthe computer and peripheral equipment in the office; improvement of office
efficiency; office planning and layout; equipment and supplies
105W. Business Communication (3)
Prerequisites: Engl 1, 3 units of English composition, and junior standing.
Business communication theory; analysis of communication alterna tives;
effective business writing and speaking; case studies. Meets the upper-division
writing skills requirement for graduation.
107. Management of Information (3)
Prerequisite: IS 50. Major types of information systems; data origination,
representation, and transmission. Applications in the design, implementation
and use of management decision/information systems. Integrated planning
of hardware and software On cost effective basis. Introduction to DBS and
FMS in the environment of information management. Latest privacy legislation
as it affects the security and divulgence of information. (Former O Ad 107)
115. Word Processing Concepts (3)
Prerequisite: typewriting ability. Study of how automated equipment, highly
trained personnel, and specified procedures affect information management.
Emphasis on the information-processing-cycle phases. Acquisition of a word
processing vocabulary. Competency in electronic-typewriter and text-editor
operation. Awareness of word processing careers. (2 lecture; 2 lab hours)
120. Shorthand II (3)
Prerequisite: IS 20 or one year high school shorthand. Review of theory
find development of proficiency in. writing and transcribing shorthand notes:
speed and endurance In writing and transcribing shorthand notes. (2 lecture,
2 lab hours)
121. Transcription (3)
Prerequisite: IS 120 (may be taken concurrently.) Transcription from shorthand
and machine dictation; development of production standards fro office transcription.
(2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
122. Office Services and Procedures (3)
Prerequisite: IS 121. Duties and responsibilities of executive secretarial
positions. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
130. Office Systems for Business Teachers (3)
Prerequisite: IS 1 or equivalent. For students working toward a standard
secondary credential in business and those wishing to teach business subjects
in community colleges. Office organization and control; computers, word
processors, duplicating, and production equipment for the modern business
office. (2 lecture; 2 lab hours) (Former O Ad 116)
142. Information in Health Care Organizations (3)
Prerequisite: Acct 4A, IS 50. Design, implementation, and evaluation of
comprehensive information systems for planning and controlling the operations
of health care organizations.
150. A-B-C Statistical Computer Applications (1) (1) (1)
Prerequisite: IS 50, D8 73, 173 (may be concurrent). 150A: Structuring sample
surveys for computer analysis. Selection of statistical measurements. Selection
of computer programs and interpretation of output. 150B: Use and interpretation
of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). 150C; A survey
of available statistical computer packages with applications, including
BMDP, FSUSTAT, and MINITAB.
152. Advanced Computer Programming (3)
Prerequisite: IS 53, or 54. Algorithmic and procedure-oriented languages;
arrays, graphs, sorting, merging, symbol tables, searching, list processing,
simulation techniques, disk and tape program segmentation and linkage. (Former
QM 162)
159. Machine Language Programming (3)
Prerequisite: IS 53 or 54. Machine assembler and symbolic languages; report
generators; development of macro instructions. Requires development of programs
in several languages. (Former QM 169)
163. Business Models and Simulation (3)
Prerequisite: IS 53 or 54, DS 72, DS 173. Computer modeling of inventory,
queeing, network, financial, and planning problems. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
164. Computer Configurations (3)
Prerequisite: IS 53 or 54 (a basic electronics course -- Ind A 131 -- desirable.)
In-depth study of selection and installation of hardware and software of
various computers; feasibility studies, comparisons of self-managed versus
service bureau operations; comparison of competitive sysems; costs of reprogramming
distributed systems and microcomputers.
165. File Organization Data Base Systems (3)
Prerequisites: IS 53 or 54; IS 161; IS 151 or 152 recommended. Data and
storage structure; file design; approaches to database management system
design; use of generalized database management systems. (2 lecture, 2 lab
hours)
166. File Organization and Data Base Systems (3)
Prerequisite: Acct 4A-B, 1S 54 (IS 53 and D5 161, 182 desirable) Development
and programming of management information systems; accounting subsystems
for external reporting and for internal control; techniques and methods
used in systems analysis. (Former QM 166)
168. Data Processing Management (3)
Prerequisite: Acct 4A-B, 128, or 132; 1S 53 or 54; Mgt. 124 desirable. Theories,
cost, and problems of operation of a computer center; standards; flow of
work, scheduling, batching, spooling, multiprogramming and multiprocessing
techniques as methods of control and operation. (Former QM 168)
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.
__________
*Not more than 6 units of credit in typewriting/keyboarding will be allowed
toward any degree.