Management
Information Systems
Fall 2001
Tom Hankins, instructor Phones: 800-642-9842, x2044 or 304-746-2044 (w)
E-mail: thankins@marshall.edu 304-562-0321
(h) Fax: 304-746-2063
I. Purpose and objectives
This course
is an introduction to the use and design of information systems in
organizations. Those who complete it
successfully will:
n Understand the
development and use of information systems in organizations
n Be able to describe the
fundamental types of information systems
n Be familiar with the
basic computer technology concepts and the associated technical vocabulary
n Be aware of the relationship
of information systems to organizational level and the role of information
systems in management and decision making at each level
n Be able to work
successfully within a workgroup to accomplish group objectives
II. Course requirements
and grades
Attend
class. Complete homework and project
assignments. Read assigned material before
coming to class. Class sessions offer
you opportunities to discuss what you have read, apply your ideas to problem
situations, and learn from others in the class.
Prerequisites: You are expected to know how to use and have
access to a spreadsheet program (123, Excel, Quattro Pro, or something similar)
and a database program, preferably Access.
Your grade
for the class will be based on homework and small group project assignments and
my evaluation of your class participation.
Grading will
necessarily be somewhat subjective. The
quality and professionalism of your written
material will be major factors in your grades.
My general guide in assigning grades
is that an 'A' indicates achievement of distinction at the graduate level, a
'B' indicates meeting acceptable standards of achievement, and a grade of 'C' indicates work below the expected
standards for graduate students.
III. Texts
Business
Information Systems (2nd edition) Advanced
Cases in MIS
Robert C. Nickerson Joseph
A. Brady and Ellen F. Monk
Prentice-Hall, 2001 Course
Technology, 2000