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The University of Arizona 1993-95 General Catalog Catalog Home All UA Catalogs UA Home
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Management Information Systems (MIS) McClelland Hall, Room 430 (520) 621-2748 Professors David E. Pingry, Head, Andrew D. Bailey, Jr., Seymour Goodman, Barbara Gutek, James F. LaSalle, Jay F. Nunamaker, Jr. Associate Professor Nicholas Aquilano, Moshe Dror, Sudha Ram, Olivia R. Liu Sheng, Douglas R. Vogel Assistant Professors Ai-Mei Chang, Hsinchun Chen, Joey George, Janny Leung, Sarma Nidumolu, Titus Purdin, Pamela Slaten, Asoo Vakharia, Suzanne Weisband The department offers the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with majors in management information systems and operations management. Interested students should follow the program of studies in the College of Business and Public Administration section of the catalog. Management information systems: Education in management information systems enables students to establish careers involving the analysis, design, implementation, use and management of computerized information systems in an organizational environment. Course work is available at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Operations management: This major offers preparation for management careers in manufacturing and service operations. Emphasis is placed on operation and control of inventory systems, materials management, plant and project scheduling, and service design. Both quantitative and computer-based techniques are used for specific applications in these areas. A Master of Science with a major in management information systems is also available. Management information systems is also a part of the Master of Business Administration. A Doctor of Philosophy degree is available. 111. Introduction to Computing (3) I II S Basic computer hardware and software concepts, computer terminology, problem solving and program development concepts, with emphasis on problem definition and systems development, introduction to a general purpose programming language and hands-on experience using application software systems. 121. Introduction to Business Programming (3) I II S COBOL and PASCAL programming language; file organization maintenance, and structured programming techniques. P, 111. 301.* Data Structures and Algorithms (3) I II S Application system development techniques, fundamental data structures and algorithms; design and implementation of selected software procedures using Pascal. P, 121, MATH 123. 307.* Computer Architecture and Data Communications (3) I II S Computer architecture, operating systems principles, systems software, data communications, networks, protocols and distributed processing. 331.* Database Management Systems (3) I II S Introduction to database management systems; relational, CODASYL, and hierarchic models; security concurrency, integrity and recovery issues; query interfaces. (Identical with C SC 331) 341.* Information Systems Analysis and Design (3) I II S The analysis and logical design of business data processing, management information and management control systems; project management and cost-benefit analysis; techniques for stating and analyzing information systems requirements; use of automated and non-automated techniques for logical system design. CR 307. 342.* Data Structures and Algorithms (3) I II S (Identical with C SC 342) 372.* Comparative Programming Languages (3) I II (Identical with C SC 372) 373.* Basic Operations Management (3) I II S GRD Quantitative techniques applied to design, operation, control and improvement of manufacturing systems. Topics include forecasting, facility planning and layout, inventory management, quality control and just-in-time manufacturing. P, STAT 275, MATH 123. 396H.* Honors Proseminar (3) II 411.* Social Issues of Computing (3) I II S Broad survey of the individual, organizational, cultural, social and ethical issues provoked by current and projected uses of computers. May be convened with 511. 421.* Advanced Systems Modeling and Simulation (3) I Simulation concepts, simulation software, modeling of systems, model validation, selecting input probability distributions, random variate generation, statistical analysis of output data and SIMAN simulation language. P, fundamental knowledge of probability and statistics. (Identical with C SC 421) 422.* Mathematical Programming and Applications (3) I Formulation and solution of mathematical programming models for decision making. Topics include linear programming, network flow models and integer programming. These models are applied in systems design, manufacturing, logistics, finance, and other areas. P, MATH 119. May be convened with 522. 441.* Information System Design and Implementation (3) I II S Design of computer-based solutions to individual and organizational problems; involves an analysis of subsystems user interfaces, hardware/software selection and evaluation, and system implementation; explores interface between systems and individuals and systems and organizations. P, 331, 341. 450.* International Dimensions of Information Technologies (3) I National and regional information technology development strategies and policies; IT and national sovereignty; development and control of global "information highways;" impact of public and business policies on information systems design and use; international institutions and IT: convergence or divergence of information systems across countries, regions and international economic sectors. May be convened with 550. 451.* Advanced Business Programming (3) I Business systems programming environment; basic and advanced COBOL; file organization and access methods; external sort and multikey files; 4GLs in data processing. P, 301. May be convened with 551. 453.* Software Systems (3) I II Software development and software engineering; brings together the elements of programming language, operating system, and development techniques; teaches and uses the C programming language and the Unix operating system. May be convened with 553. 461.* Accounting Information Systems (3) I II (Identical with ACCT 461) 471.* Policy Formation and Management Information Systems (3) I II S Integration of the MIS activity with the functional operations of the business organization; utilization of case studies and a computer simulation model to enhance executive decision making relative to planning, organizing, controlling, and actuating. Open only to BPA majors. P, FIN 311, MAP 305, MKTG 361, Senior Standing. Writing-Emphasis Course. P, Satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing- Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this catalog). 473a-473b.* Production and Operations Management (3-3) Productive systems, including service type industries; activities entailed in selecting, designing, operating, controlling, and updating systems. 473a: Forecasting, aggregate planning, MRP, inventory models under uncertainty, scheduling. P, 373. 473b: Capacity expansion and facility location, facility layout, assembly line balancing, new technologies (GT, FMS, CAD/CAM) project management, case studies in manufacturing and services. May be convened with 573a-573b. 474.* Current Topics in Operations Management (3) II Coverage of new techniques and technologies in operations management. Examples of topics that may be covered are JIT, OPT, robotics. P, 473b or CR. May be convened with 574. 475.* Productivity Improvement (3) I Topics in productivity measurement, evaluation and control: work measurement, job design, statistical quality control, productivity improvement through effective management. P, 373. May be convened with 575. 476.* Management of Service Operations (3) I Application of operations management concepts to service organizations; exploration of critical issues such as facility location, layout, scheduling, and capacity management; case analyses and/or term project. P, 373. May be convened with 576. 477.* Materials and Logistics Management (3) I Organization, management and control of material flow processes; logistical strategies and relationships of procurement, handling, warehousing, transportation, and inventory control. P, 373, 473a. May be convened with 577. 478.* Project Management (3) I Definition of programs and projects, organizational forms, developing the work breakdown structure, scheduling techniques (PERT and CPM), control mechanisms such as milestones, cost reports and progress reports. Lectures and case analyses. P, 305, 373. May be convened with 578. 479.* Computer Models for Operations Management (3) II Use of available software packages to analyze complex operations management problems. P, 473a/473b or CR. May be convened with 579. *Open only to students who meet the requirements for Advanced Standing as specified in the College of Business and Public Administration section of this catalog. 480. Introduction to Expert Systems (3) I II An in-depth technical background on the concepts and skills essential to analysis, design and development of business expert systems. Topics include applications and development in AI, knowledge- based systems architecture, knowledge representation and acquisition, and Prolog; focus on business problem solving. May be convened with 580. 486. Machine Scheduling (3) II General job-shop problems, performance measures. Complexity classification of problems, P and NP characteristics. Single and parallel machines, flow, open- shop and resource-constrained scheduling. P, 422/522 or instructor's approval. May be convened with 586. 501. Management Information Systems (3) I Introduction to managerial issues raised by the use and implementation of information technologies in business. Emphasis is on organizational and technical foundations of information systems; problem solving skills using PC-based software. 507a-507b. Information Systems Architecture and Data Communications (3-3) 507a: Fundamental concepts of operating systems. The principles and techniques required for engineering and understanding operating systems are covered. Examples from real systems are given to illustrate application of particular concepts. Hardware architecture that is relevant for understanding operating systems. 507b: Comprehensive view of data and computer communications. Explores key issues in the field, in the general categories of principles (including basic concepts and terminology used in the field); design approaches and applications in business; standards such as the IEEE, OSI, TCP/IP and others. P, 507a. 511. Social Issues of Computing (3) I II S For a description of course topics, see 411. Graduate-level requirements include an additional term paper. May be convened with 411. 521a-521b. Advanced Systems Modeling and Simulation (3-3) 521a: Simulation concepts, simulation software, modeling of systems, model validation, selecting input probability distributions, random variate generation, statistical analysis of output data and SIMAN simulation language. P, fundamental knowledge of probability and statistics. 521b: Modeling and analyzing complex business systems using advanced simulation and statistical techniques. A semester project is required. P, 521a or equivalent course. (Identical with C SC 521a-521b) 522. Mathematical Programming and Applications (3) I For a description of course topics, see 422. Graduate-level requirements include an additional term paper or program. May be convened with 422. 531a-531b. Data Structures and Database Management (3-3) 531a: Abstract data types, data structures and their implementation in Pascal programs. Data structures covered include stacks, queues, lists and trees. 531b: Introduction to concepts of database processing in comparison with file processing. Review of the organization and relevant data structures. Detailed study of various tools needed for logical and physical design. Detailed study of data flow diagrams and the entity-relationship model, Relational and CODASYL database models, as well as implementation aspects for a database system. Database applications using SQL/DS on the IBM 3090. P, 531a or equivalent data structures course and knowledge of the IBM 3090 (VM/CMS) environment. 541a-541b. Computer-Aided Information Systems Analysis and Design (3-3) Introduction to the management and techniques associated with software development, both domestically and internationally with focus on the analysis and design stages. Emphasizes international issues. Involves "hands-on" experience with Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tool. (Identical with C SC 541a-541b) 546. Graphs and Network Flows (3) II 1993-94 Formulation and solution of problems formulated on graphs and networks. Topics include shortest paths, max-flow min-cut, min-cost flow, matching, traveling salesman and vehicle routing problems. Credit is allowed for this course or SIE 546. P, 552 or SIE 544. 550. International Dimensions of Information Technologies (3) I For a description of course topics, see 450. Graduate-level requirements include an additional term paper or program and a class presentation. May be convened with 450. 551.* Advanced Business Programming (3) I For a description of course topics, see 451. Graduate-level requirements include an additional in-depth term paper and 30 percent more reading. P, 501. May be convened with 451. 553. Software Systems (3) I II For a description of course topics, see 453. Graduate-level requirements include the production of several medium-sized programs, with emphasis on the program life-cycle, maintainability, and life-cost. May be convened with 453. 554. omputer Graphics (3) II Interactive computer graphics; user interface design; pictorial data structures and management. P, 531a. 567. Design and Control of Production Systems (3) II Introduction to the basic concepts in operations management. Topics covered include project planning, aggregate planning, forecasting, classical inventory models, linear programming and simulation. Open only to graduate students in BPA. 570. Management and Evaluation of Information Systems (3) I II The methodologies of economics and management information systems are applied to the problem of designing and evaluating information systems for a profit-maximizing firm. An MBA integrative course. Open only to students admitted to BPA graduate programs. P, ECON 500a (Identical with ACCT 570 and ECON 570) 572. Operations Management (3) I Manufacturing operations from a tactical standpoint. Major topics include materials requirements planning, capability management, scheduling and JIT planning and control. P, 567 or consent of instructor. 573a-573b. Production and Operations Management (3-3) For a description of course topics, see 473a-473b. Graduate-level requirements include an additional term paper or program. May be convened with 473a-473b. 574. Current Topics in Operations Management (3) II For a description of course topics, see 474. Graduate-level requirements include an additional term paper or program. May be convened with 474. 575. Productivity Improvement (3) I For a description of course topics, see 475. Graduate-level requirements include an additional term paper or program. May be convened with 475. 576. Management of Service Operations (3) I For a description of course topics, see 476. Graduate-level requirements include an additional term paper or program. May be convened with 476. 577. Materials and Logistics Management (3) I For a description of course topics, see 477. Graduate-level requirements include an additional term paper or program. May be convened with 477. 578. Project Management (3) I For a description of course topics, see 478. Graduate-level requirements include an additional term paper or program. May be convened with 478. 579. Computer Models for Operations Management (3) I For a description of course topics, see 479. Graduate-level requirements include an additional term paper or program. May be convened with 479. 580. Introduction to Expert Systems (3) I II For description of course topics, see 480. Graduate-level requirements include an additional term paper. May be convened with 480. 583. Stochastic Models in Management Science (3) II Markov chains, models or arrival processes, continuous-time Markov chains, queuing theory, models of computer and manufacturing systems. P, MATH 123. 584. Combinatorial Optimization and Integer Programming (3) II Introduction to the formation, solution and implementation of integer programming models, for decision making where the choices are discrete. Topics include network flow models, computational complexity, branch-and-bound and cutting-plane methods. P, 422 or 522. 586. Machine Scheduling (3) II General job-shop problems, performance measures. Complexity classification of problems, P and NP characteristics. Single and parallel machines, flow, open- shop and resource-constrained scheduling. P, 422/522 or instructor's approval. 588. Systems Design for Management (3) I II Focuses on automated tools to support managers in organizations including office automation, decision support systems, GDSS; applications and methodologies for designing, implementing, and evaluating such systems and their organizational impact. 589. Mathematical Programming Software Design and Construction (3) II Fundamentals of building and solving optimization models on the computer; techniques for the design and construction of mathematical programming software. P, 422. 611a-611b. Topics in Research Methodologies in MIS (3-3) 611a: Introduces beginning doctoral degree students and advanced master's degree students to important research and survey articles in the field of management information systems. 611b: Provides a knowledge of research methodologies used in the MIS discipline, including experimental design, surveys, case studies, field work, and software engineering. 646. Combinatorial Optimization and Integer Programming (3) 1994- 95 Formulation, solution and implementation of integer problems, for decision making where choices are discrete. Methods include branch-and-bound, cutting-plane methods and Lagrangean relaxation. Credit is allowed for this course or SIE 646. P, 522 or SIE 544. 671. International Issues (3) I Analysis of industry successes and failures in global markets, focusing on the national characteristics, company strategies and national policies behind them. Case studies of more than 20 countries around the world (most of which will be student generated). Regional developments and problems. Sectorial emphases on international technological developments and issues related to the globalization of the information technologies. P, graduate standing and at least one 500-level MIS or equivalent course. 680. Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence (3) I In-depth discussion of advanced AI topics such as natural language processing, cognitive modeling techniques, machine learning techniques, and neural network computing. Hands-on projects are required. P, 531a. Open to all graduate students. 696. Seminar a. Readings in MIS (3) b. Group Support Systems (3) c. Emerging Information Technologies (3) d. Research Techniques in MIS (3) e. Recent Advances in MIS (3) f. Mathematical Programming (3) P, 422 g. Advanced Topics in Data Management (3) h. Master's Report Projects (3) S Open to majors only. i. Management of Executive Information (3) II 796. Seminar a. Research Issues (3) [Rpt./6 units] Open to majors only. 797. Workshop a. Research Design (3) [Rpt./5] I II P, 796a. |
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