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Dr. Samir Tartir 2013/2014 First Semester. Introduction to Info Systems & Info Technology CIS-110. Class. Section: 1 Lecture Times: STT 10:10-11:00 Rooms (for now): 414 Slides are on ecourse: http://ecourse.philadelphia.edu.jo. Lecturer. Instructor: Dr. Samir Tartir Office: IT 303
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Dr. Samir Tartir 2013/2014 First Semester Introduction to Info Systems & Info TechnologyCIS-110
Class • Section: 1 • Lecture Times: • STT 10:10-11:00 • Rooms (for now): • 414 • Slides are on ecourse: • http://ecourse.philadelphia.edu.jo
Lecturer • Instructor: Dr. Samir Tartir • Office: IT 303 • Office Hours: STT 11-12, MW: TBA • E-mail: startir@philadelphia.edu.jo • Website • http://www.philadelphia.edu.jo/academics/startir/ • Facebook: • www.facebook.com/groups/drsamirtartir
Textbook • Title: “Using Information Technology”. • 10th Edition, 2013 • Authors: Brian K. Williams & Stacey C. Sawyer • Publisher:McGraw-Hill/Irwin
Course Description • This course provides an introduction to info systems and info technology development concepts and application software. • Identifies the basic types of business info systems, the major steps of the system development process • Explains how info is used by organizations and how IT improves quality, timeliness and competitive advantage.
Course Contents • The Information Age. • HW & SW. • DB and Warehouses. • Networks. • e-Commerce. • MIS and Decision support systems. • System Development.
Grading • First exam: 20% • Second exam: 20% • Projects & HW & Quizzes: 20% • Final exam: 40%
Late and Cheating Policies • All assignments are due by 11:59 PM • 10% penalty for each late day • Zero points if late by more than 5 days • Proper documentation needed for health-related excuses • Cheating cases handed over to academic honesty department • Minimum penalty: Failing the class
Use of Electronic Devices • Laptops • Only for note taking or training on class material, can be asked to turn in notes. • Phones/Tablets etc • Must always be silent or turned off while in class • First time a warning, second you’ll be asked to leave class. • Only in emergencies • Others • Should be turned off