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CIS Major, Minor, and Portfolio

CIS150: Computer Information Systems



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In 2009, the College of Business revamped the

Computer Information Systems (CIS) program

New curriculum reflects how advances in information technology

have permanently changed the business world and will continue toshape how information is distributed and protected

Blended deep CIS expertise with evolving business skills to provide a

variety of career paths ranging from systems development and

analysis to Chief Information Officer (CIO), as well as emerging roles

in marketing, economics, finance, human resources, andaccountancy

Added a CIS minor (available to Business students only) that equips

non-CIS majors with the technical skills and awareness employers

expect in executive and management-level positions

CIS Degree Offerings



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CIS graduates are sought for positions such as:

Application programmers

Systems analysts

Computer technicians

Help Desk analysts

Web developers

Network designers

LAN administrators

Database specialists

Information security specialists

Systems support specialists

CIS Degree Offerings



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Our flexible program allows students to select the area and

depth of focus that best meets their interests

The CIS major prepares students for cutting-edge

performance in managing information systems, developingWeb-based applications, and analyzing and refining business

processes

Also offer two concentration options driven by employer

demands:

Web Development

Information Security (InfoSec)

» Is a collaborative effort of the CIS department and the Computer Engineering

Computer Science (CECS) department in the Speed School of Engineering

CIS Major and Concentrations



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CIS DepthType Hours CIS Major/Concentration CIS Minor

None InfoSec Web Development Minor

CIS150 Fundamentals of Information Systems 3 X X X X

CIS199 Software Development I 3 X X X X

CIS200 Software Development II 3 X

CIS310 Database Design 3 X X X X

CIS320 Systems Analysis and Design 3 X X X X

CIS350 Infrastructure Technologies 3 X X X X

CIS410 Mgmt. of Information Systems 3 X X X

CIS411 Web Architecture 3 X

CIS420 CIS Development Project 3 X X X

CIS Electives (400-level) 9 hrs 3 hrs

CIS480 Intro. to Network Security 3 X

CIS481 Intro. to Information Security 3 X

CIS483 Intro. to Database Security 3 X

InfoSec Elective (CIS482 or CIS484) 3

CIS397 CIS Co-Op 3 X X X

CIS398 CIS Co-Op 3 X X

Arts & Sciences Electives 6 hrs 6 hrs 6 hrs

Total Hours 42 42 42 15



Lets Hear About These Courses

Tegrity Sessions of CIS faculty discussing each of the CIS courses

are available in Blackboard: Course Documents > CIS - Major and Minor

» CIS199/200 (Software Development)

» CIS310 (Database Design)

» CIS320 (Systems Analysis and Design)

» CIS350 (Infrastructure Technologies)

» CIS410 (Management Information Systems)

» CIS420 (CIS Development Project)

» CIS397/398 (Co-Op in CIS)

» CIS Information Security (InfoSec)

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CIS199(Software Development I)

Primary faculty (Dr. Likoebe Maruping, Dr. Andrew Wright)

Prerequisites (CIS100, CIS150)

Description

This course introduces object-oriented concepts such as the use of classes, methods, encapsulation, and inheritance

The course concentrates on using object-oriented programming tosolve simple problems involving input and output

Computer lab sessions are used to reinforce programming concepts

Extensive programming assignments are required

Students desiring a career in applications development shouldplan to take CIS200 the semester after completing CIS100

Link with CIS150 course content

Intellectual Property, Securing the Electronic Frontier, IT Safety and

Reliability, and Ethics 7



CIS310(Database Design)

Primary faculty (Dr. Jeff Guan, Dr. Jozef Zurada)


Description

This course will provide a solid and practical foundation for the design andimplementation of database systems

Emphasis will be on relational database models, with significant coverage of

basic relational database concepts, normalization, E-R modeling, locking, SQL,

and distributed databases

Additional topics include Web database, database security, access control

policies and procedures, risk management, and ethical aspects of informationhandling

Course software includes current database tools, notably Microsoft SQL Server

Link with CIS150 course content Consumer and Workplace Privacy, Securing the Electronic Frontier, IT Safety

and Reliability, Intellectual Property, and Ethics 8



CIS320(Systems Analysis and Design)

Primary faculty (Dr. Rob Barker, Dr. Likoebe Maruping)


Description

Introduces the fundamentals of object-oriented analysis and design, includingexperience with a CASE tool

Topics include requirements determination, feasibility analysis, modeling with

Unified Modeling Language (UML) and data dictionary construction, data

modeling and normalization, user interface requirements specification, and

information security procedures

Development of problem and design specifications for an I.S. project required Develops team skills, written and oral communication skills


and Reliability, Strategic IS, Intellectual Property, IS Project Management, and

Ethics 9



CIS350(Infrastructure Technologies )

Primary faculty (Dr. Niki Kunene, Dr. Jozef Zurada)

Prerequisites (CIS199)

Description This course provides an introduction to IT infrastructure issues and covers

topics related to computer and systems architecture and communicationnetworks, with an overall focus on the services and capabilities that ITinfrastructure solutions enable in an organizational context

Gives students the knowledge and skills that they need for communicatingeffectively with professionals whose special focus is on hardware and systemssoftware technology and for designing processes and solutions that require in-

depth understanding of the IT infrastructure capabilities and limitations

Also prepares students for interaction with external vendors of IT infrastructurecomponents and solutions

Link with CIS150 course content Regulating and Governing the Internet, Consumer and Workplace Privacy,

Securing the Electronic Frontier, IT Safety and Reliability, and Ethics 10



CIS397/398/399(Co-Op in CIS)

Primary faculty (Dr. Satish Chandra, Prof. Steve Kendra)


Description A new workplace experience in an approved CIS position that offers an

opportunity for practical application of classroom theory and tools

Students may register for CIS397 and 398 in one or two semesters

CIS397 and CIS398 are typically taken in sequence for a total of six (6)hours of co-op credit for a six-month, full-time experience with a localcompany, with each one consisting of 225 hours of work commitment

Note that In foSec students are only required to complete a single CISinternship or co-op experience, consisting of 225 hours on the job

Students receiving financial aid will register under CIS399 to be full-time

Pay ranges from $10-$20 per hour, but may be on a volunteer basis

Link with CIS150 course content

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CIS410(Management Information Systems )

Primary faculty (Dr. Rob Barker)

Prerequisites (CIS310, CIS320, CIS350)

Description

Explores strategic development of information technology; value chainanalysis and its application to information resource management;

information systems planning; organizing, staffing, and controlling the

deployment of information technology; the development of an IT

platform and architecture consistent with organizational structure

Link with CIS150 course content Strategic IS, Regulating and Governing the Internet, Consumer and

Workplace Privacy, Intellectual Property, Securing the Electronic

Frontier, IT safety and Reliability, Project Management, and Ethics

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CIS420(CIS Development Project)

Primary faculty (Dr. Manju Ahuja, Dr. Ghiyoung Im)

Prerequisites (CIS310, CIS320, CIS350)

Description A continuation of the CIS320 course

Focuses on the detailed design and implementation phases of the systemdevelopment life cycle, including user acceptance testing, test planning, designreviews, and change procedures

Specifications created in CIS320 are used to implement, test, and install aworking version of an information system

System deployment emphasizes a Web-based architecture

A prototyping approach is taken to develop and test the system iteratively Students are grouped into project teams, and each team member accepts task

assignments necessary to deliver the information system prototype


and Reliability, Strategic IS, Intellectual Property, Project Management, andEthics 13



Information Security (InfoSec)

Courses

CIS480: Introduction to Network Security

CIS481: Introduction to Information Security

CIS482: Introduction to Cryptography

CIS483: Introduction to Database Security

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In addition to the co-op requirement, all CIS majors

are required to produce a Portfolio of their work as

a requirement of graduation

Portfolio Acknowledgment "I acknowledge and understand that I will need to keep copies of all

my CIS work (and other work from my other related college courses)

to include and complete my final CIS portfolio. I will use good back-

up procedures to ensure that my work is backed up and readily

available. CIS Majors must acknowledge this statement in a CIS150 Survey

Portfolios will be evaluated by CIS faculty in the CIS

capstone course (CIS410) during the final semester

before graduation

CIS Portfolio Requirement



Profession

³An occupation, the practice of which

directly influences human well-being

and requires mastery of a complex

body of knowledge and specialized

skills, requiring both formal education

and practical experience.´

Source: www.onlineethics.org

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Information System Knowledge and Skills

Technical Knowledge and Skills

A good grasp of technology is essential» IS professionals must continually learn about technological

changes or they will be left behind

Business Knowledge and Problem Solving Skills IS professionals need sufficient knowledge of the business

to make technology decisions that solve problems» Information literacya big picture view of how decisions made

in one area of a business can influence the performance of another

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

IS specialists must be able to communicate difficulttechnical concepts clearly to people with varying levelsof expertise and interest

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Information System Knowledge and Skills

Teamwork and Project Management

Project management requires both the technical

knowledge to develop and monitor a product and the

ability to manage a group of creative individuals» Good project managers are in high demand in the IS field

Ethical Sensitivity

As technology advances, new ethical issues arise, so

businesspeople must respond to these concerns Global Sensitivity

IS professionals need to master cross-cultural issues so

that information systems communicate effectively with

diverse users around the globe 18



CIS Portfolio - Preparation Begins Now!

Identify the image (such as applicationsdevelopment or information security) thatyou want the CIS Portfolio to project of you

Identify the knowledge areas and skillsneeded to create your Portfolio image

Assign each candidate item available to

date to the set of knowledge areas andskills

Indicate the items that must be added toyour CIS Portfolio

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CIS Portfolio - Knowledge and Skill Areas

Analytical Systems thinking

Organizational knowledge

Problem identification

Problem analysis and solving

Technical

Analysis, design, programming and testing Modeling - CASE, database, etc.

System development tool expertise

Knowledge needed to make tradeoffs

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CIS Portfolio - Knowledge and Skill Areas

Management Resource management

Project management

Risk management Change management

Interpersonal Communications - interviewing, listening, surveys,

documentation, presentations

Working alone and with a project team

Facilitating groups

Managing expectations21



CIS Portfolio - Sample Table of Contents

Section I: Resume and Cover Letter

Section II: Business and Systems Analysis

Section III: Database Design and Applications Section IV: Programming Skills

Section V: Internet Skills

Section VI: Skill Set Sheet Section VII: Strengths assessment profile

Section VIII: Personal/Professional References

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CIS Portfolio - Examples

Clearly indicate how your examples effectively

demonstrate the skills and knowledge acquired

Include examples of your contributions to group

projects as well as individual efforts At least one or two examples from each CIS course should be

included

Be sure the print-outs are legible and are of high quality,especially any images or diagrams

Demonstrate your willingness and ability to take

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CIS Portfolio - Narratives

Briefly describe contents of section, which

should be separate by tabs for easy access

Use bullets to further clarify/expand on CIS

Portfolio contents

Point out skills that each section highlights Business thinking

Analytical thinking

Communication Skills

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CIS Portfolio - Final Comments

It should read more like a story Not a textbook

You may wish to use some color Coded pages as well as or tabs for organization

Length is not necessarily better

You want to leave readers with: A mental picture of yourself

The value you can add to their organization

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CIS Portfolio - EvaluationPortfolio Learning Outcome Included in

Portfolio

(note if not

applicable)

Identification and/or Description of

Appropriate Items

Analytical skills ± problem solving. yes or no;somewhat;not explicitly

CIS technical knowledge ± Web page development,

relational database, object-oriented programming,telecommunications, systems analysis and designmethodology.

yes or no;

somewhat;not explicitly

CIS technical skills ± HTML, Java programming,systems analysis and design modeling, relational

database management software use, developmenttool use (ColdFusion, ASP, VB, etc.)

yes or no;somewhat;not explicitly

Communication skills ± technical or business writing,oral presentation, face-to-face communication, andlistening.


Team building ± included The Strength Assessment,which is a Gallup Poll Study from the book Now,Discover Your Strengths.


Initiative ± leadership or another means of beginningor following through with a plan of activity


[XXX¶ role as team leader is not evident. This is one of his/her strengths, and its inclusion would improve hisportfolio].

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