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CISB113 Fundamentals of Information Systems Introduction

CISB113 Fundamentals of Information Systems Introduction. What will we look at today. Lecturer Learning Outcomes Course Structure Materials Reference Texts Assessments Expectations. Your Lecturer. Name : Rohaini Ramli Contact : 603-8921 2020 ext 2343 rohaini@uniten.edu.my

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CISB113 Fundamentals of Information Systems Introduction

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  1. CISB113 Fundamentals of Information SystemsIntroduction

  2. What will we look at today • Lecturer • Learning Outcomes • Course Structure • Materials • Reference Texts • Assessments • Expectations

  3. Your Lecturer • Name : RohainiRamli • Contact : 603-8921 2020 ext 2343 rohaini@uniten.edu.my • Office : BW-4-C16 CoIT Building • Office Hour : 9am to 5pm (Consultation by appointment, please)

  4. Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, you should be able to: • define an information system from business perspectives • explain the impact of IT/IS to our everyday lives • describe the role of IT/IS in common business environments • identify business processes and ways how IT/IS can be used to improve business processes • describe the types of Information Systems • describe the activities and issues involved in managing IS project development • discuss roles of managers in terms of businesses, their personnel and IT in order to make effective decisions

  5. Proposed Course Structure

  6. Proposed Course Structure

  7. Reference Text • O’Brien / Marakas: Introduction to Information Systems, 15th Edition, McGraw Hill, 2010

  8. Materials • All materials and assignment questions are available at metalab.uniten.edu.my/~rohaini/CISB113 Fundamentals of IS/ • Please see the materials in the correct folder (you are meant to look at your semester’s folder)

  9. Assessments • Assignment (30%) • Quiz (10%) • Mid Term (20%) – week 7 • Final Exam (40%)

  10. Assignment Overview You are to complete two pieces of course work which contributes to 30 % of the module overall marks. You need to work in a team of five members for the tasks.

  11. Assessment Summary

  12. What is expected of you 2 In addressing the current industry needs for job ready graduates, it is imperative that teaching and learning approaches offered at schools today facilitates the development of 21st century skills. Researchers refer to 21st century skills as certain core competencies students should be able to demonstrate in order to survive today’s job market. Among the skills identified are knowledge building, digital literacy, problem-solving and innovation, self regulation, collaboration and skilled communication. (Trilling and Fadel, 2009; Cloud, 2010; Rotherham and Willingham, 2010). In addition to strong technical skills, employers are demanding for sound interpersonal skills in graduates (Kasim and Ali, 2010; Chang, 2004) Chang, M (2004). Why some graduates are more marketable than others? [Powerpoint Slides]. http://www.epu.gov.my/seminars Cloud, J. (2010). "21st Century Skills." Technology (2010). Kasim, H and Ali, F (2010) English Communicative Events and Skills Needed At the Workplace: Feedback from the Industry. English for Specific Purposes 2010.  Trilling, B., and Fadel, C. Partnership for 21st Century Skills.(2009). 21st century skills: learning for life in our times. Rotherham, A. J., and Willingham, D. T. (2010). “21st-Century” Skills. American Educator, 17.

  13. What is expected of you You must be able to demonstrate the following : • Critical reflection • Tertiary education work demands higher level thinking • Literature & other media review • Multiple inputs - from many disciplines, with correct referencing (academic writing) • Avoiding plagiarism, take note of citations & references • Teamworking • Excellence comes from interaction & sharing • Problem Solving • Applying your knowledge

  14. What is expected of you Behavioral Code • Punctuality • Electrical devices/Mobile phones – do not disrupt the lesson • Adherence to UNITEN rules & regulations • Timely submission of assignments / projects / homework • Supporting document for being absent • DO NOT conveniently get sick during important dates like mid term, final exam and presentation. Unless for a very-very strong reason such as being hospitalized, NO chance for a retake will be given.

  15. What support is available for you • Face-to-face Meeting (through prior appointment) • Email – to lecturer’s email address • UNITEN metalab • Library Resources • Internet Resources

  16. Questions?

  17. Group assignment for Section 1 For section 1, you are to form a group of 5 members.

  18. Group assignment for Section 1 For section 1, you are to form a group of 5 members.

  19. Group assignment for Section 1 For section 1, you are to form a group of 5 members.

  20. Group assignment for Section 1 For section 1, you are to form a group of 5 members.

  21. Group assignment for Section 2 • For section 2, as we only have 21 students in class we will allow for a smaller group (3 members per group)

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