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BUS 3500 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS. (Monday 5/17/2010). Abdou Illia, Ph.D. aillia@eiu.edu. OBJECTIVES. Course overview (syllabus) Explain How class will be organized. Why an IS course?. IS no longer exclusive domain of tech savvy Information Systems used by all organizations
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BUS 3500 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (Monday 5/17/2010) Abdou Illia, Ph.D.aillia@eiu.edu
OBJECTIVES • Course overview (syllabus) • Explain How class will be organized
Why an IS course? • IS no longer exclusive domain of tech savvy • Information Systems used by all organizations • Need for employees trained to use and manage computer applications
Course Objectives Knowledge • Explain the concept of a computer based information systems including detailed knowledge of the system components and how they evolved and interact. • Demonstrate an understanding of hardware and software. • Describe fundamental data communications and telecommunications concepts. • Explain types of data communication networks typically found in businesses. • Distinguish between types of information systems
Course Objectives Knowledge • Understand and explain database management system concept; functions, uses, and types. • Demonstrate an understanding of computer security in today’s business
Course Objectives Skills • Be able to participate in purchasing information systems’ components • Use a DBMS to create and manage databases: tables, queries, forms, reports, etc.
Required Text • Essentials of Management Information Systems, Kenneth Laudon & Jane Laudon, Pearson Custom Publishing, 2009. Book site: http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_laudon_essmis_8/
Teaching Methods • Lectures • Discussions • Hands-on • Exercises • Summary questions
Grading • 2 Exams: 100 points each • Written • Cover subjects learned during previous weeks • 1 Final Exam: 150 points • 1 Exercise/Case Study 50 points • 1 MS Access Project 110 points • 3+ Access Labs 45 points • Quizzes: To be determined
90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D Grade calculation Grades calculated by dividing amassed points by MAX
Makeup • No makeup Exams • If absence excused, grade is calculated without missed exam • Excused Absence REQUIRES written verification • Student responsible to provide documentation
Due dates • Due dates on course calendar • Responsible to make sure assignments turned on time • Assignments due: • at class beginning for written assignments • By due day/time for online submissions
Website / E-mail address • http://www.eiu.edu/~a_illia/bus3500 • Syllabus • Class Notes • Assignments • Your E-mail address • Required to receive class-related notices • Send me an e-mail (aillia@eiu.edu) • Subject: BUS 3500 email list • Content: Your-First-NameYour-Last-Name
Instructor Assistance • E-mail: aillia@eiu.edu • Phone: 581-6391 • Office Hours: • 8:30-9:30 MTW • and by appointment