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ACIS 1504. Introduction to Business Information Systems. Jean Lacoste. Instructor Contact Information Pamplin 3076 on T/ Th 11:00-1:00 & 1:30-2:00 lacoste@vt.edu 231-9642. Today’s Objectives. Describe the Pamplin COB’s goals for this class.
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ACIS 1504 Introduction to Business Information Systems
Jean Lacoste • Instructor Contact Information • Pamplin 3076 on T/Th 11:00-1:00 & 1:30-2:00 • lacoste@vt.edu • 231-9642
Today’s Objectives • Describe the Pamplin COB’s goals for this class. • Identify resources recommended for success in this course including those that must be purchased as well as those that are provided free.
Course Goals: Concepts & Tools Security Hardware & Software IS Basics Information Quality Types of IS Telecommu-nications Systems Development PowerPoint Functional, Crossfunctional & Interorganizational Database Processing & Design Spreadsheet Design E-commerce Access Excel Business Intelligence
Where is the Class Website? • Access website via Scholar or directly • scholar.vt.edu • www.lacoste.pamplin.vt.edu/web1504/
What’s on the Real Course Site? Everything
How Will I be Graded? Extra credit assignments can add 2% to your final grade.
Topics by Assessment Type Security Hardware & Software IS Basics Information Quality Types of IS Telecommu-nications Systems Development PowerPoint Functional, Crossfunctional & Interorganizational Database Processing & Design Spreadsheet Design E-commerce Access Excel Business Intelligence
How Will iClickers Be Used? • Class Participation & Feedback • Exam Answer Submission • Attendance
How Do I Register i-Clicker? • Class website • Required Resources • i-Clicker 2 • Register your i-Clicker now • Please register before Tuesday
Why Come To Class? • Lecture Only Topics Presented • Text Only Topics Identified • Attendance Recorded
What PowerPoint Skills Are Prerequisite to Course? • Open & Save • Navigation • Views • Add, Delete & Hide Slides If you do not have these skills or if you need to review these skills, you can find assistance at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/basic-tasks-for-creating-a-powerpoint-2013-presentation-HA102809627.aspx. • Fonts & Alignment • Columns, Lists • Word Art • Shapes & Clipart
What PowerPoint Skills Will Be Required on the Presentation Project? • Design Theme • Slide Layout • Speaker Notes • Hyperlink • Printing • SmartArt • Tables • Charts • Images • Sounds • Video • Headers & Footers • Transitions
Where Can I Learn the Required PowerPoint Skills? • PowerPoint will not be taught during class. • PowerPoint supplements (text & video) are available on the class website: • Required Resources • Supplemental Materials • PowerPoint Web Resources • Textbooks on Reserve at Newman Library Circulation Desk