CIS2304
Survey of Software Systems
PreReq: CIS1140
Credit Hours: 3
Course Description:
Acquaints students with various software systems found in IT. Includes Internet and other
research to identify software system roles within IT, significant features, and advantages
and disadvantages. Requires preparation of a business report of the software system's
value to a typical business enterprise.
Objectives:
1. Knowledge of various operating systems
2. Analyze software systems for advantages/disadvantages in various business
applications
Tentative Course Outline:
Week
1
a.
b.
c.
d.
2
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
3
a.
b.
c.
d.
4
a.
b.
c.
d.
5
a.
b.
c.
6
a.
Topic
Operating Systems used in the workplace
Linux
Solaris
Windows
IBM versions
Software Development Systems and Computer Assisted Software
Engineering tools
Visual Studio
NetBeans
EiffelCase
RationalRose
CASE Studio 2:
Decision Support Systems for Management
Accenture
Decision lens Suite
Vanguard Studio
Resource list at http://dssresources.com/
Systems to build and manage eCommerce web application
Commerce One
Macromedia Dream Weaver
Visual Studio .NET
Paypal.com
Systems Analysis and Design Systems
SAP
UML based systems
Epicor Vantage
Database Management Systems for Enterprises
Oracle
7
8
b. IBM DB2
c. MySQL
Network Monitoring and Management Systems
a. Ethereal
b. ProActiveNet
c. Numara
IT and Resource Management Systems
a. Central Desktop
b. QuickBase
c. Microsoft Project
Text: Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, 10/e
By K. Laudon and J. Laudon. Prentice Hall , ISBN-10: 0131287958
Grading:
Discussion board postings (5)
Quizzes (4)
Mini-case analysis
Software assessment project
Grade Scale:
A
90-100
B
80-89
C
70-79
D
60-69
F
0-59
10%
20%
20%
50%