This course will introduce students to the design, implementation, and operation of Electronic Commerce systems. Emphasis will be placed on the technology involved in creating Web databases, data marts, data mining systems, and Interactive Data Warehousing. The course will also discuss financial issues (electronic payments system, customs, and taxation), privacy, security, and legal issues. Students will be required to prepare a team project of a working E-Commerce system using a variety of current tools. Upon completion, students should have a good understanding of the basic building blocks (concepts and technology) and their interrelations in the E-Commerce system. Students will be able to develop a small size E-Commerce transaction processing system using current tools.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 3rd semester CSOM or instructor's written consent.
Co-requisite: COMP 264