Management Information Systems
MIS 502
Technical Foundations of MIS
Description: This course covers the fundamentals of hardware and software and the use of object-oriented approaches for software development.
Part one of this course introduces students to the hardware technologies underlying computer architectures. Among the topics that will be covered are the role of communication buses, internal memory, operating systems, storage subsystems, the central processing unit, instruction sets, and techniques for improving processor performance. Students will learn about performance enhancements for each component.
The second part of this course introduces students to the concepts of object-oriented (OO) systems. The C++ language will be used for this purpose. The OO approach has gained considerable recognition for its ability to develop reliable software. Additionally, its ability to reuse existing software, thereby minimizing development time, adds to its appeal.
Academic prerequisites, requirements, or restrictions:
Knowledge of a programming language (e.g. C, COBOL) is a neccessary prerequisite. Other enrollment restrictions:
None. Technology requirements:
A Pentium PC with a 100 MHz processor or better with at least 32 MB of RAM is highly recommended. Students also need access to the Internet for at least five hours per week.
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