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This course develops skills in the design, implementation, and use of business database systems using modern database tools. It covers the conceptual, logical, and physical design of relational databases. Other types of databases used in data warehousing, business intelligence, and storage of data not suited to relational storage such as media and binary large object (BLOB) are briefly covered. Various usages of databases are discussed. Students will apply biblical and ethical principles to database management.

This course examines the hardware and technology used to build the infrastructure of an information system. It provides an in-depth look at networking, data communications, security, systems management, and Internet/Intranet technology. By learning the architecture of computing technology, students will be able to more effectively apply information technology to information systems in a business environment.

This course provides a general introduction to programming paradigms including procedural and object-oriented approaches. Students will learn the basics of a programming language that is widely used in the business environment. Prerequisite: BIS-220.

This course extends the knowledge base of the programming language used in Business Programming I. Coding and applications development will be emphasized. Prerequisite: BIS-340.

This course provides an introduction to object-based programming concepts. Students will learn the basics of an object-oriented programming language that is widely used in the business environment. Prerequisite: BIS-220.

This course extends the knowledge base of the programming language used in Business Programming III. Coding and applications development will be emphasized. Prerequisite: BIS-342.

This course provides a general introduction to object-oriented programming paradigms including procedural and object-oriented approaches. Students will learn the basics of an object-oriented programming language that is widely used in the business environment. Coding and applications development will be emphasized. Prerequisite: BIS-220.

This course provides an introduction to object-based programming concepts. Students will learn the basics of Java, an object-oriented programming language that is widely used in the business environment. Coding and applications development will be emphasized. Prerequisite: BIS-220

This course will introduce the principles of JavaScript control structures, various markup languages, and scripting languages. Students will develop fundamental skills in programming using the client-side Internet model. In addition, students will utilize multimedia technology to design and develop web-based applications. Hands-on skill development is emphasized.

Students will learn multi-tiered, database-intensive, Intranet-Internet applications by using ADO (ActiveX Data Objects) and SQL (Structured Query Language). Topics covered include server-side Internet and web-programming techniques. Prerequisite: BIS-350.

This course will introduce the principles of JavaScript control structures, various markup languages, and scripting languages. Students will develop fundamental skills in programming using client-side and server-side Internet models. In addition, students will utilize multimedia technology to design and develop web-based applications. Students will learn multi-tiered, database-intensive, Intranet/Internet applications by using ADO (ActiveX Data Objects) and SQL (Structured Query Language). Hands-on skill development is emphasized.

This course will give students an introduction to the impact of information and technology in our world and related ethical issues. The social, political, environmental, cultural, and economic impact of emerging technology. Control issues and ethical considerations in the use of technology. The Christian worldview will be highlighted.

This course will emphasize the analysis of business problems in an organization and the subsequent design of computer systems to meet the organization's needs. Students will study the stages of system development including problem definition, consideration of alternative solutions, selection of a solution, implementation, control, and management of the system. A special emphasis is placed in the role of end users in this process.

Through project management, students will learn how to break down a project, manage the scope and sequence of milestones, and develop cost estimates. Team leadership emphasizes the formation and effective utilization of teams in a business environment. It emphasizes group dynamics, personality styles, and leadership styles.

The student will develop communication process skills for critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making in conventional and social communication in the role of the technology manager. In addition, effectively using active listening and non-verbal communication skills by the technology manager is explored. All information technology communication skills will be examined from a biblical worldview.

By describing the phases of information technology service management, the student will demonstrate the organization lifecycle processes for each process service phase. The student will apply the seven steps of Continuous Service Improvement and practice an industry accepted level of competency on every service phase. All information technology service management phases will be explored from a biblical worldview.

Global Information Systems takes a holistic look at information systems from a global level. The student will study the impact and cultural influences in the IT industry. With this foundation, effective communication, techniques, and strategies to successfully work in a global IT environment will be explored. All subjects will be studied from a biblical worldview.