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How I Survived MINF3650 and Learned to Love Information Systems

How I Survived MINF3650 and Learned to Love Information Systems. Fall 2014 Edition. Course Objectives. Students develop and demonstrate knowledge and skills enabling them To apply standard approaches in using and developing information systems;

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How I Survived MINF3650 and Learned to Love Information Systems

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  1. How I Survived MINF3650 and Learned to Love Information Systems Fall 2014 Edition

  2. Course Objectives • Students develop and demonstrate knowledge and skills enabling them • To apply standard approaches in using and developing information systems; • To relate managerial issues from other courses to information systems; • To apply management techniques particular to information systems; • To use information systems concepts and terminology accurately and effectively; • To apply information systems technology.

  3. Course Materials • All study materials will be available on the internet including … as it turns out … links provided to materials from other sites. Key materials provided are • Our main text Business Processes and Information Technology (no cost PDF e-book) • Access to Microsoft Dynamics GP software and documentation, a $25 license fee • Installation software for some required Microsoft products

  4. Hardware & Software • Course syllabus has details • A reliable Windows 7, Windows 8 computer is needed • Virtualization opportunities for Mac & Linux users • Software is available free except core Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & Dynamics GP License ($25)

  5. Contacting the Instructor Instructor: Todd A. Schultz, Ph.D.Office:Allgood Hall office E131.Office Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed 10:00 am to 1:00 pm; Mon 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Otherwise, check my schedule at http://spots.gru.edu/tschultz/calendar/ for my general availability and make an appointment.Office Phone: 706-667-4534Email:tschultz@gru.eduWeb site:http://spots.gru.edu/tschultz

  6. Assignments • 12 StudyChks @ 25 pts (300 pts total or 30% of the grade) Quizzes on content from reading and study (14 will be assigned but the worst two will be dropped). • 7 TechPrac's @ 100 pts (700 pts total or 70% of the grade) Technical or analysis hands-on assignments which expose students to a variety of at computer and reporting skills.

  7. Grading Course grades are based on a 1000 point scale with grades assigned as follows (of course any errors in grades reporting or calculation will be addressed before final grades are determined): • 911 points and higher earn a course A • 890 to 910 points are borderline* B/A • 811 to 889 points earn a course B • 790 to 810 points are borderline* C/B • 711 to 789 points earn a course C • 690 to 710 points are borderline D/C • 601 to 690 points earn a course D • 600 points or below earn a course F *Borderline point scores

  8. Your course value chain • Right items • Right place • Right time • Right count • Right condition

  9. Rules & Regulations • Academic honesty • Collaboration • Attendance • Late work • Two work days a week • Scheduling your time

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