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Major Courses: Information Systems Technology



Fall 1999 TECH 1300
Computers in Technology
Computer programming in MS Visual Basic 6.0. Students use programming skills to: perform arithmetic operations and formulas; read, write and sort data files; manage database information, and utilize graphic presentation skills. A
Fall 1999 ITEC 3363
Technical Communications
Interactive course which develops written communication proficiencies. Students prepare a portfolio throughout the semester including: a résumé, reports, business letters, a proposal, and visual presentation materials. A
Fall 1999 HDCS 4369
Entrepreneurship
Interactive course that develops students ability to prepare written business plans as a team project. A-
Spring 2000 ITEC 4341
Production and Operations
Study of systems approach in operations. Learned mathematical methods of planning and forecasting. Completed a personal Continuous Process Improvement project. A
Spring 2000 OCTE 2334
Information Systems Applications
Hands on computer skills development. Developed internet applications using MS FrontPage 2000, and integrated applications using Excel and MS Office 2000. A
Summer 2000 OCTE 3343
System Analysis and Design
Development of cognitive, organizational, and analytical skills required to define, and solve business problems through the application of information technology. A
Summer 2000 OCTE 3348
Applications of Expert Systems
Hands on development of MS Visual Basic 6.0 applications in working environments. A
Fall 2000 OCED 5360
Multimedia
Designed and built interactive multimedia learning tools using Macintosh computers and Macromedia Products. A
Fall 2000 OCTE 3347
Principles of Information Management
Study of the hardware and software components used in networking (MCSE Networking Essentials). Focused on the future trends of the Internet, including standards such as IEEE, OSI, and ISO. Applied the fundamentals of MIS and associated models of strategic advantage through group projects and in class assignments. A
Fall 2000 OCTE 3353
Graphic Communications
Academic instruction in proper design and preparation of printed communications. Projects included using Quark X-press, Macromedia Director 7, Adobe Acrobat and other Macintosh utilities and software. The final project was a disk based personal portfolio including materials from the course. A
Fall 2000 OCTE 3365
Database Management
Applied hands on experience in design, and development of database technologies utilizing Microsoft Access 2000. Gained experience with web enabled databases, and data driven web sites. Built a prototype database for a private upholstery business in Baytown Texas. A
Spring 2001 OCTE 4335
Integrated Information Systems
Intense concentration on Windows 2000 Professional and MIS issues. A
Spring 2001 OCTE 4337
Advanced Information Systems Applications
Computer programming and developement of Access 2000 databases using VBA (Visual Basic for Applications). A
Spring 2001 OCTE 4390
Issues in Information Systems
Development of data driven web sites. Created a personal portfolio, included on this site. A
Spring 2001 ITEC 4377
Practicum
Research and analysis of MIS issues. Developed a white paper on tecnlology portfolios for Shell Industries and developed a database project for the Financial Planning Association. A