MIS310 - Info Systems Architecture & Technology

Description:
This course provides a conceptual survey of general systems theory followed by a conceptual and technological survey of the structure of distributed information systems architectures, operating systems, network operating systems, peripheral technology and user interfaces. Interoperability between these architectural components will be explored and current technology and trends in each architectural element will be reviewed. This course will de-emphasize, although not ignore, mainframe architectures in favor of information architectures more applicable to client/server computing. The various interacting categories of client/server computing as well as the benefits and implications of such a system will be fully explored.

Outcomes:

• Apply a general systems perspective to the analysis and development of enterprise computer and network-based architectures that support enterprise applications
• Examine the responsibilities of the various roles involved in the development and implementation of enterprise information system architectures (EISAs)
• Investigate existing enterprise business processes with a focus on general system properties, process goals, people, technology and information, human factors, complexity, and cost
• Analyze the workflow, dataflow, communication, and resources used in a business process
• Describe the elements of an EISA and relationship to business processes
• Explain the advantages of client/server and Web-based technology within the context of collaborative technologies and enterprise applications
• Evaluate the appropriate tools required to design, build and implement an information system
• Evaluate the importance of information security and associated technologies for identifying threat agents and response processes
• Develop a detailed physical view of an EISA that reflects the hardware, software, and network building blocks
• Develop an EISA suitable for a business application based on the needs of the application and available technologies

Required Text(s):

• Stair, R., & Reynolds, G. (2018). Fundamentals of information systems. (9th edition) Course Technology, Cengage Learning. ISBN: 9781337097536
• Meadows, D. H. (2008). Thinking in systems: A primer. Chelsea Green Publishing. ISBN: 9781603580557