BCIS 4720 - Web-Based Information Technologies

3 hours

Provides tools, skills and an understanding of technology, business concepts and issues that surround the use of web-based information systems. In addition to acquiring basic skills for development of web-based information systems, the student develops an understanding of the current practices and opportunities in electronic publishing, electronic commerce, electronic distribution and electronic collaboration. The student explores several problem areas in electronic commerce such as security (authentication, privacy), encryption, safeguarding of intellectual property rights, acceptable use policies and legal liabilities.

Prerequisite(s): BCIS 3630 (with a grade of B or better). 2.7 UNT GPA (2.7 transfer GPA if no courses taken at UNT); a grade of C or better in each previously taken BCIS course, or consent of department.

Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
Academic (AF) per hour: $15.50