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Information Technology provides systematic foundations that include methodologies and models for conceptualizing the complex dynamics of the office environment and applying them to Office Information Systems design and implementation.
The Computer Science & Information Systems Department is part of YSU's College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
339B Meshel Hall
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH 44555
330-941-3134
Beginning keyboarding for all students. Taught on microcomputers;
some practice on electronic typewriters. Includes
use of word processing procedures, report
and business letter preparation. One hour lecture
and three hours lab per week.
2 s.h.
Preparation of documents using information processing and standard
and advanced electronic productivity tools such as
templates, tables, columns, forms macros, graphics,
and merging. Integration of documents with
other software. Creating and maintaining hypertext
documents.
Prereq: Knowledge of word processing or ENGL 1550.
4 s.h.
Analysis of information systems including architecture,
infrastructure, and technology processes and procedures.
Redesign and change issues, training and
personnel issues, and cost/benefit analyses.
3 s.h.
Principles and practices of effective information systems
management. Includes organization environment,
leadership issues, information system types, strategic
role of information technology, planning issues,
managing and supporting essential technologies,
system development and computing, and successful
integration of people and technology.
Prereq: CSIS 1590 or INFOT 2600.
3 s.h.
Document creation using desktop publishing software on a microcomputer.
Application must be mastered on a software
package used by industry. Lab time required.
Prereq: CSIS 1590.
3 s.h.
Specialized and advanced document creation using desktop publishing
software used by industry. A second software
package must be mastered. Lab time required.
Prereq: INFOT 2672.
3 s.h.
An in-depth study of information technologies. Topics vary. May be repeated
for different topics.
Prereq: Permission of chairperson.
1-3 s.h.
An opportunity to apply classroom theory to on-the-job professional
experience related to the student's major area of specialization. Participants work at an
approved site, complete a related project, and attend biweekly seminars.
Prereq: Sophomore in good standing and permission of internship coordinator.
1-3 s.h.
Communication theory and practice. Business letter writing; oral
communication. Review of English usage.
Prereq: ENGL 1550.
3 s.h.
Includes macros, look-up tables, advanced problems, templates, and
projects with emphasis on accounting and finance
applications.
Prereq: CSIS 1514 or 1590.
3 s.h.
Design and implementation of 3NF PC-based databases
uploaded to intranet Web sites. Remote database
design, development, and updating (using SQL
within an application development software package).
Validating database integrity. Includes site
development and projects.
Prereq: CSIS 1590 and
either CSIS 1560 or CSIS 2610.
2 s.h.
Technical configurations, graphic creation, manipulation, exchange,
and digital asset management. Web and multimedia audio and video. Video strategies on the
Internet. Fundamental Web utility tools. Storyboarding strategies, layout, and design issues.
Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
Prereq: CSIS 1590.
4 s.h.
A study of multimedia authoring tools. Methods for integrating text,
graphics, sound, and video. Project required. Three
hours lecture and two hours lab.
Prereq: INFOT 3774 .
4 s.h.
Foundations of web site development including e-commerce, multimedia,
database integration, security, and accessibility. Use of scripting languages for interactivity.
Three hours lecture and two hours lab.
Prereq: INFOT
3774.
4 s.h.
Study of tools and technology for digital image processing. Creating and capturing still and
video images for use in Web site development.
Techniques used in compression and archiving of
graphics files. Project required. Three hours lecture
and two hours lab.
Prereq: INFOT 3774.
4 s.h.
Theory and practice of designing training programs. Analyzing
training needs, selecting instructional strategies,
and implementing and evaluating training programs.
Prereq: INFOT 3774, or both INFOT 1575 and CSIS 1590.
3 s.h.
Students organize and operate an information center utilizing
decision-making skills, and information systems procedures and components. Lab time required.
Prereq: INFOT 3714 or CSIS 3723.
3 s.h.
Information systems integration and modeling.
Analysis of dynamic information flow, functional
requirements, and system design in theory and
practice.
Prereq: INFOT 3775.
3 s.h.
A study of special topics in
information technologies. Subject matter and credit
hours will be announced in advance. May be repeated
multiple times if topic is different.
Prereq:
At least 3 s.h. of upper-division departmental
courses and permission of chair.
2-4 s.h.
Organization, administration, implementation,
and evaluation of Intensive and Cooperative
Business Education programs at the secondary
and adult education levels. Selection, instruction,
curriculum, and placement of vocational students.
Prereq: SEDUC 3706.
3 s.h.
Advanced
study of multimedia authoring tools. Analysis of
commercial applications. Group project required.
Prereq: INFOT 3775.
3 s.h.