ITEC 485
DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS

  1. Catalog Entry

ITEC 485. Decision Support Systems
Three hours lecture (3).

Prerequisite: ITEC 100 and ITEC 340

Data and Modeling solutions to semi-structured business problems including expert systems, executive information systems, on-line analytical processing, natural language interfaces, and ad-hoc query and reporting tools. Students who have received credit for INSY 482 may not receive credit for ITEC 485.

  1. Detailed Description of Content of the Course

This course provides a comprehensive overview of decision support systems. Emphasis is placed on providing students with a broad understanding of expert systems, executive information systems, on-line analytical processing, natural language interfaces, and ad-hoc query and reporting tools and how they can be integrated with the support of managerial decision making.

  1. Detailed Description of the Conduct of the Course

The course is delivered in a lecture/discussion format. Formal class presentations may be augmented with videotapes and demonstrations of computer applications. Student projects including a term paper may be assigned.

  1. Goals and Objectives of the Course

Each student will:

1. Recognize opportunities to integrate contemporary decision support technologies in business situations to enhance organizational effectiveness.
2. Describe analysis, design, and implementation methodologies and issues related to the implementation of contemporary decision support technologies.
3. Use application software to construct prototype decision support system components.

  1. Assessment Measures

Assessment of the student's success will be based on the instructor's selected combination of quizzes, examinations, homework projects, term papers, and class participation.

  1. Other Course Information

None

  1. Review and Approval

DATE ACTION APPROVAL
September 2001 Updated John P. Helm, Chair