Coursework
MIS 3502
In this course, I learned how to create simple APIs and develop code on both the client-side and server-side. I strengthened my Javascript, SQL, Node.js, and Bootstrap skills in this course. For my final project, I created the administrative side of a scavenger hunt, which allowed the admin to create, edit, and delete different games. This course truly tied together all of the previous MIS courses I’ve taken, and it allowed me to see the big picture of everything I’ve learned over the past two years.
MIS 3406
In this course, I learned how to deploy cloud-based applications through Amazon Web Services. As Professor Doyle would say, “AWS is the best thing since sliced bread,” which I discovered to be true through this course. I learned how to create EC2 instances, RDS instances, auto-scaling groups, and more. Most importantly, I learned the importance of cloud computing and am prepared to use it in the professional world.
MIS 3506
In this course, I studied Norman’s design concepts and the effects of User Experience (UX) on consumers. The ability to practice good UX principles during the SDLC is extremely beneficial to any project that involves technology. Being able to empathize with the user will ultimately lead to an effective design that is enjoyable to everyone involved. This course is my favorite in the MIS sequence because I had the opportunity to improve a real website by conducting research, running usability tests, and eventually creating my own prototype through WordPress.
MIS 3535
In this course, I learned how to create digital products for clients using the SCRUM framework. I worked on a team to enhance the features of our client’s website on Squarespace. Specifically, I worked on an improved application form that synced with Google Drive. I also made a data visualization dashboard for the client to get a better understanding of their application responses.
MIS 2502
This course was split into two parts. The first part focused on creating ERDs and database schemas for transactional databases. I also gained experience in writing SQL queries in order to retrieve data from a database. The second part of this course focused on data analytics using an analytical data store. I used R and RStudio to create decision trees, clustering segmentation, and association rules to analyze data and make informed decisions from it. This is my favorite MIS course to date because I enjoyed exploring how data can be used to improve organizations. I worked as an ITA for this course for 1 semester.