Course Descriptions

Info & Decision Sciences Department offers both Information Management (INFO) courses and Supply Chain Management (SCM) courses:

Information Management Course Descriptions

Supply Chain Management Course Descriptions

 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (INFO)

Lower Division INFO Courses
    101.   Introduction to Information Technology
Introduction to information technology concepts and skills.  Survey of current computer hardware and software, their use in organizations, and attending ethical issues. An introduction to popular software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation graphics). No computer background required. Formerly INFO 102 and INFO 103. Three hours lecture and two hours activity lab. (4 units)

    150.   Web Publishing
Basic web page development and web site planning. Topics include web site planning, web page design and HTML. Students will demonstrate proficiency in web design tools, skills and practices. Prerequisites: INFO 102 and 103 or consent of instructor. (4 units)

    160.   Computer Graphics for the Internet
Introduction to computer graphic design and tools for web page development. Topics include digital photography, graphic design, animation and digital sound for the Internet. Students will demonstrate proficiency in graphic design tools, skills and practices geared to digital and world wide web publishing. Prerequisites: INFO 102 and 103 or consent of instructor. (4 units)

    274.   Data Base Management and Policies
Fundamentals of data base design and use. Topics include data base application in organizations, end user needs analysis, logical data base design, data integrity and data base security. Students design and create working applications using a popular business data base program. Information classification, management and disposal practices are explored. Prerequisites: INFO 102 and 103 or consent of instructor. (4 units)

    275.   Information Networking and Security
Data communications field for the business student including the introductory topics of hardware, software, protocols, channels, modems, local area networks, wide area networks and various applications. Students will gain hands-on experience with current popular data communication systems. Security concepts including policies, access control and network assessment are covered. Prerequisites: INFO 102 and 103 or consent of instructor. (4 units)

    276.   Systems Analysis and Design
Traditional systems analysis and design methods and tools, including the role of the systems analyst, feasibility studies, modeling technique systems design, reporting and documentation, documentation standards, certification testing and system accreditation practices, and implementation strategies. Students will develop conceptual, analytical and practical skills in modeling organizational processes. Prerequisites: INFO 102 and 103 or consent of instructor. (4 units)

    280.   Information Mapping and Data Visualization
Introduction to concepts and tools of data visualization. Together with traditional charting and graphing methods, students are introduced to the use of geographic information systems (GIS). Using spatial modeling tools and quantitative methods, the course provides students with practical applications for converting data into information. Prerequisites: INFO 102 and 103 or consent of instructor. (4 units)

    282.   Business Systems I
An introduction to business system development in an object-oriented environment. Emphasizes object-oriented programming in a graphical user interface environment. Object-oriented concepts are applied to computer problem solving. Knowledge of computer programming is not essential. Prerequisites: INFO 102 and 103 or consent of instructor. (4 units)

    283.   Business Systems II
An advanced study of information systems development in an object-oriented environment. Object-oriented concepts are applied to construction of computer solutions for business information systems. Knowledge of computer programming is essential. Prerequisite: INFO 282 or consent of instructor. (4 units)

Upper Division INFO Courses

Enrollment in upper division courses restricted to students who have met all prerequisites and have completed at least 90 quarter units (junior class level). Students who do not meet these requirements will be disenrolled.

    309.   Information Management
Application of computer systems in organizations. Topics include information systems planning, information forecasting, information technology, information processing, information assurance and security, risk assessment, allocating resources and legal concepts. Prerequisites: INFO 102 and 103. (4 units)

    372.   Information Technology
Basic computer hardware, software, maintenance and training technologies including hardware components, operating system functions, information systems maintenance strategies for the organization, and end-user training options. Security practices such as network access, data disposal, introductory forensics and facilities planning are also explored. Hands-on experience with different computer hardware, operating systems and software utilities. Formerly INFO 472. Prerequisite: INFO 309 or consent of instructor. (4 units)

    378.   Information Problem Solving and Risk Management
Systematic approaches to problem solving and decision making. Students will learn behavioral and organizational decision making processes relating to their roles as both manager and information systems designer. Topics include recognizing and defining the problem, troubleshooting, individual and group decision making, risk management, incident handling, threat assessment, allocating resources, and implementation strategies. Formerly INFO 478. Prerequisite: INFO 309 or consent of instructor. (4 units)

    410.   Information Systems Security Professionals
Advanced study in information assurance and systems security for information systems professionals.  Creates a sensitivity to the threats to and vulnerabilities of national security information systems, recognition of the need to protect data, and information for processing them.  Designing, executing, and evaluation principles and practices according to Information Security (INFOSEC) standards established by the federal government (CNSS 4011).  Prerequisites: INFO 309 or consent of instructor. (4 units)

    415.   Security Systems Management
Advanced study in theory and practice of security systems management and the process of approval to operate.  Analyze and judge information for the validity and reliability to ensure the system will operate at the proposed level of trust.  Topics include information systems architecture, system security measures, systems operations policy, system security management planning, legal and ethical considerations, and provision for system operator and end user training.  Course meets Senior Systems Manager (SSM) standards established  by the federal government (CNSS 4012). Prerequisites: INFO 410 or consent of instructor. (4 units)

    474.   Advanced Data Base Management and Information Assurance
Advanced computer data base concepts and skills including: data modeling, Structured Query Language (SQL), and client-server applications. Also covers Data Base System Administration issues: data certification/classification, life cycle, access control, and legal requirements. Students will create applications using an advanced data base program package. Prerequisites: INFO 274 and 309, or consent of instructor. (4 units)

    475.   Advanced Information Networking and Security
Advanced computer networking and their application in organizations. Students will learn current computer network strategies and create advanced network applications. Security emphasis includes threats and countermeasures, wireless security, security requirements, access control practices. Prerequisites: INFO 275 and 309, or consent of instructor. (4 units)

    476.   Advanced Systems Analysis and Design
Advanced analysis, design and implementation of information systems for organizations, including data, process and network modeling techniques; structured, information engineering and object-oriented approaches to systems design; systems testing methods; documentation standards, certification testing and system accreditation practices; copyright and legal issues; implementation strategies and project management. Prerequisites: INFO 276 and 309, or consent of instructor. (4 units)

    480.   Advanced Information Mapping and Visualization
Advanced study in and implementation of data visualization methods. Integration of information mapping, forecasting and data base tools and concepts to solve problems and support decision making. Students will learn and apply a popular geographic information system (GIS) to typical organizational problems. Prerequisites: INFO 280 and 309, or consent of instructor. (4 units)

    485.   E-Business
Advanced technical and business skills for designing, developing and managing e-business applications. Topics include enterprise systems, business to business exchanges, and implementation strategies. Prerequisites: INFO 150 and 309, or consent of instructor. (4 units)

    490.   Information Systems Planning and Policy
Advanced study of information systems planning and policy formation for top management. Covers strategic use of information technology in organizations; the theory, methods and practices of enterprise systems planning; and design and implementation of information systems policy. Policy issues surrounding project management, information classification, IT audit, and legal issues related to privacy and security will also be covered. Prerequisites: completion of all other courses in chosen concentration program. (4 units)

    511.   Information Assurance and Security
Advanced study of information assurance and security including theory, methods, and practices used by federal and state agencies, and private sector best practices. Topics include: threat assessment, evidence collection, forensics, countermeasures, practices and law. Students will work in a simulated environment and will investigate crimes and experience various security scenarios. Data center practices for the purpose of audit, control and accreditation are explored. Formerly a topic under INFO 590. Prerequisites: INFO 410 or 610 or consent of instructor. (4 units)

    575.   Internship in Information Management
Supervised work and study in private or public organizations. May be repeated once for credit. A total of two College of Business and Public Administration 575 courses may be applied toward graduation. Graded credit/no credit. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and the department's internship coordinator. (4 units)

    590.   Seminar in Information Management
An intensive study of some phase of information management to be developed by the instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics change. (4 units)

    595.   Independent Study
Special topics involving library and/or field research. A total of 10 units in any College of Business and Public Administration 595 may be applied toward graduation. Prerequisites: a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0, consent of instructor and approval by the department of a written project/proposal submitted to the appropriate department in the College of Business and Public Administration on a standard application filed in advance of the quarter in which the course is to be taken. (2 or 4 units)

Graduate/Post-Baccalaureate INFO Courses
May not be taken by undergraduate students. Students must be fully classified or have written consent of the college graduate director to enroll in graduate level courses.

    609.   Information Management Systems

Advanced applications of computer and information systems in organizations. Topics include information management planning, information technologies, information assurance and security, risk assessment, resource allocation and information based management. Prerequisite: INFO 309. (4 units)

    610.   Information Assurance Policy and Management

Information security from a system-wide perspective, beginning with a strategic planning process. Includes policies, procedures and functions necessary to organize and administer ongoing security functions in an organization. Topics include security practices, architecture and models, continuity planning and disaster recovery. Designed to incorporate the Committee for National Security Systems (CNSS) 4011 and 4012 standards. (4 units)

    623.   Entrepreneurial Information Management

Explores the use of current personal computing technology upon entrepreneurial organizations and management. Topics will include e-commerce, web-based business strategies, commerce security and privacy, and computer software used by entrepreneurs. Prerequisite: INFO 609. (4 units)

    645.   Information Systems Analysis and Design

Managerial perspective of the methods used in the design and maintenance of computer based information systems. Issues in systems design, from project identification to implementation and maintenance, documentation standards, certification testing and system accreditation practices, copyright and legal issues will be presented. Tools and principles related to newer techniques such as joint application development and object oriented data base design. Prerequisite: INFO 609. (4 units)

    646.   Information Systems Planning, Strategy and Policy

Information systems planning, strategy and policy are necessary for an organization to deploy, manage and control its information resources. Takes the view of the Chief Information Officer integrating information systems with the business strategy and information needs of the organization through the process of information systems strategic planning and policy development. Information and security architecture theory tools, methodologies and practice are applied. Prerequisite: INFO 609. (4 units)

    647.   Information Based Management

Advanced theory and application of data base management in organizations. Topics include manager's need for information, elements of a data base, types of data bases, difference in data bases, administration issues, data certification/classification, life cycle, access control, and legal requirements. Prerequisite: INFO 609. (4 units)

    648.   Information Networking Systems and Security

Advanced study of developing, implementing, securing and managing information networks. Topics include use of hardware, software, routers, wireless communications, and Voice over IP. Management issues such as access control privacy, protocol security and polices are also explored. Prerequisite: INFO 609 or consent of instructor. (4 units)

    650.   Information Decision Systems

Concepts, principles, practices and tools needed to support the management decision making process.  Both static and dynamic models of information management related to decision making will be explored. Specific topics include risk management, incident handling, threat assessment, allocating resources and system certification. (Also offered as SCM 650.  Student may not receive credit for both.) Prerequisite: INFO 609 and INFO 607. (4 units)

    670.   Business Geographical Information Systems Strategies

Advanced studies in the use of geographical information systems (GIS) for developing solutions to business problems. Topics include the role of location on various organization performance measures, how to analyze, interpret and display business related spatial data, and various methodological issues in deploying GIS in an organizational environment. Prerequisite: INFO 609 or consent of instructor. (4 units)

    680.   International Electronic Commerce

Information technology in international business including: electronic data interchange, information technology in transnational firms. Managing information through international strategic alliances, corporate factors affecting global IT requirements, transnational information technology policy issues, transborder data flows and IT architecture for electronic commerce. Prerequisite: INFO 609. (4 units)

    695.   Graduate Project

Independent graduate research in information management.  Project will be under direction of a faculty member.  Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy, written approval of student's graduate project committee and graduate director. (4 units)

 

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCM)

Lower Division SCM Courses

    205.   Enterprise Systems

Foundation for enterprise systems resource planning and implementation, including supply chain management modeling and operations planning.  Students will learn to configure and apply an enterprise systems software.  Prerequisites: INFO 101. (4 units) 

    210.   Applied Business Statistics

An introduction to statistical reasoning and application of primary statistical techniques used in solving managerial problems.  Covers both descriptive and inferential statistics.  Students may not receive credit for more than one of the following courses: PSYC 210 or SSCI 215. Formerly MSCI 210. Three hours lecture and two hours activity laboratory. (4 units) 

Upper Division SCM Courses

Enrollment in upper division courses restricted to students who have met all prerequisites and have completed at least 90 quarter units (junior class level). Students who do not meet these requirements will be disenrolled.

    304.   Principles of Supply Chain Management

Introduction to supply chain management concepts and techniques. Methods that aid the manager in making rational decisions in manufacturing and service industries are discussed. Emphasis is on the application of models to managerial decision making.  Formally MSCI 304 and OM 304. Prerequisites: MATH 110 or 120 and SCM 210. (4 units) 

    350.   Applied Decision Analysis

Discussion and application of a decision-analysis framework for addressing organizational decision. Topics include sampling and data gathering, statistical inference, regression analysis for forecasting, risk analysis, simulation, and optimization modeling. Prerequisite: SCM 304. (4 units) 

    405.   Advanced Enterprise Systems

Advanced study of enterprise systems planning in different stages of organizational operations.  Students use enterprise planning technology to examine cases in different organizational settings.  Prerequisite: SCM 205 and 304. (4 units)

    440.   Transportation Systems Management

Analysis of alternative transportation modes, carriers, services, rates and policies as related to overall operation of an organization's shipping and/or traffic departments. Formerly MKTG 452. Prerequisite: SCM 304. (4 units)

    470.   Supply Chain Management

Comprehensive study of all activities and processes to supply products or services to final customers. Topics include: purchasing, logistics and supply chain optimization, inventory control, warehouse and distribution management. Formerly OM 470. Prerequisite: SCM 304. (4 units)

    480.   Quality Management

Description and analysis of quality assurance programs and techniques and their many applications from a total quality management perspective. Topics include quality planning, statistical quality control, quality design and measurement, and management of inspection. Formerly OM 480. Prerequisite: SCM 304. (4 units)

    490.   Logistics Strategy

Development, implementation and integration of logistics and functional strategies of organizations. Capstone course for the fields of supply chain and transportation. Application of logistics will be explored through case studies and application of current technology. Prerequisite: completion of all other courses in concentration program. (4 units)

    575.   Internship in Supply Chain Management
Supervised work and study in private or public organizations. May be repeated once for credit. A total of two College of Business & Public Administration 575 courses may be applied toward graduation. Graded credit/no credit. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and the department's internship coordinator. (4 units)

    590.   Seminar in Supply Chain Management
An intensive study of some phase of supply chain management to be developed by the instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Formerly MSCI 590. (4 units)

    595.   Independent Study
Special topics involving library and/or field research. A total of 10 units in any College of Business & Public Administration 595 may be applied toward graduation. Prerequisites: a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0, consent of instructor and approval by the department of a written project/proposal submitted to the appropriate department in the College of Business & Public Administration on a standard application filed in advance of the quarter in which the course is to be taken. Formerly MSCI 595. (2 or 4 units)

Graduate/Post-Baccalaureate SCM Courses
May not be taken by undergraduate students. Students must be fully classified or have written consent of the college graduate director to enroll in graduate level courses.

    607.   Managing the Supply Chain
Integration and application of analytical techniques used in logistics and supply chain management. Concepts of decision models are examined for planning, control, forecasting, scheduling, and analysis within an enterprise. Formerly OM 607. Prerequisite: SCM 304. (4 units)

    611.   Logistics and Supply Chain Management Strategies
Development, implementation and integration of supply chain management and operations management strategy with business and other functional strategies of organization. Topics include: decisions involving positioning, structuring and managing for superior competitive performance. Formerly OM 611. Prerequisite: SCM 607. (4 units)

    614.   Advanced Quality Management
Technical and managerial issues for implementing total quality management in operations, supply chain and logistics. Topics include the management of quality planning, organizing, motivation and control; employee involvement teams for total quality; the quality of product design; management of quality and reliability; management of inspection and measurement. Formerly OM 614. Prerequisite: SCM 607. (4 units)

    615.   Project Management
Technical and managerial issues for implementing total quality Management. Topics include the management of quality planning, organizing, motivation and control; employee involvement teams for total quality; the quality of product design; management of quality and reliability; management of inspection and measurement. Formerly OM 615. Prerequisite: SCM 607. (4 units)

    650.   Information Decision Systems
Concepts, principles, practices and tools needed to support the management decision making process. Both static and dynamic models of information management related to decision making will be explored. Specific topics include risk management, incident handling, threat assessment, allocating resources and system certification.  (Also offered as INFO 650. Students may not receive credit for both.) Formerly OM 650. Prerequisites: INFO 609 and SCM 607. (4 units)

    660.   Transportation and Supply Chain Management
Comprehensive study of managing transportation and the supply chain. Logistics of managing the pipeline of goods from initial contracts with suppliers and control of work-in-process to the movement of finished goods through the channels of distribution. Formerly OM 660. Prerequisite: SCM 607. (4 units)

    698.   Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing
Independent study leading to completion of requirements (other than course work) for the master's degree. To retain classified standing in the master's program, a student must enroll in 698 each quarter until the project or thesis is accepted or the comprehensive examination passed. Cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements. Students who enroll in 698 through the university have full use of all university facilities. See Page 343, Culminating Experience: Exam, Thesis, or Project. Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy and approval of program graduate coordinator or, if an interdisciplinary studies major, consent of the Dean of Graduate Studies. (0-6 units)