BUS 306 - Seminar in Management Information Systems

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: At least junior standing.Topics vary by term and instructor.

Topic for Spring, 2010:

BUS 306: Computer Forensics (3). This course introduces computer forensic investigation and provides insight to the importance of computer security in organizations, present and future. Computer forensics involves obtaining and analyzing digital information for use as evidence in civil, criminal, or administrative cases. The course examines computer-related crimes such as hacking, theft of intellectual property, identity theft, and fraud. Students learn how consumer and citizen information is stored and shared, how electronic financial transactions are conducted, and the importance of computer forensics within areas such as accounting, business, and the law. Students also learn about the tools and methods used by law enforcement when investigating cybercrimes, how to perform computer crime investigations, and the recovery and analysis of digital evidence. The course provides hands-on experience in applying digital forensic tools and basic understanding of computer networks, including their components, functionality, and vulnerabilities. Pratt

Topic for Fall, 2009:

BUS 306: Seminar in Management Information Systems: Multimedia Design and Development (3). Prerequisite: At least junior standing or permission of the instructor. This course is an introduction to the study and creation of multimedia primarily for business. Students explore the steps used to plan and create interactive multimedia content that effectively target and deliver information to the right people. This is a hands-on, project oriented course with emphasis on the creation of media elements like audio, video, interactive programming, and design; with a focus on using Adobe Dreamweaver and Flash as the foundation for creating online multimedia. Students also learn to use other media development tools including Cascading Style Sheets, Adobe Photoshop, Audacity, and Final Cut Express. Ballenger