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IS 752

Issues in the Current Technical Environment

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Average gradeA-
Standard

Overview

Description

Current technical issues related to the business use of information systems, emphasizing leading technologies in networking, telecommunications, hardware, software, and security product offerings.

Requirements

Prerequisites

IS 301
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): IS 301.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Spring

Terms

spring

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • describe current technology issues and trends related to the business use of information systems.
  • evaluate information technologies as strategic assets for an organization.
  • examine hardware and software innovations for their potential business value.
  • research specific technologies and evaluate their potential capabilities and value.
  • describe and understand technology trends for specific industries like health care.
  • describe legal and ethical issues facing the IS industry.
  • evaluate the current state of security and privacy related to information systems.