IS 600 Fall 2002

This course is an introduction to the use and design of information systems in organizations. Those who complete it successfully will:

■ Be familiar with the basic computer technology concepts and the associated technical vocabulary

■ 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

■ Be able to work successfully within a workgroup to accomplish group objectives

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, a group project assignment, 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.

Date	Topics	Readings
29 Aug	Introduction to the class Introduction of participants Information Systems in Business Database design Tutorial Web page assignment	Ch 1 Tutorial A
5 Sep	Business Fundamentals Database queries & reports	Ch 2 Tutorial B
12 Sep	Information System Fundamentals Database case assigned	Ch 3
19 Sep	Information System Hardware Information System Software	Ch 4 Ch 5
26 Sep	Information System Networks and the Internet	Ch 6
3 Oct	Information System Data Management	Ch 7
10 Oct	Personal Productivity and Problem Solving Decision support system tutorial	Ch 8 Tutorial C
17 Oct	Group Collaboration Decision support case assigned	Ch 9
24 Oct	Business Operations	Ch 10
31 Oct	Management Decision Making Electronic Commerce and the Strategic Impact of Information Systems	Ch 11 Ch 12
7 Nov	Information System Development Group project assigned	Ch 13
14 Nov	Managing Information Systems and Technology	Ch 14
21 Nov	Group project preparation
28 Nov	☆ ☆ ☆ NO CLASS: Thanksgiving ☆ ☆☆
5 Dec	Group presentations
12 Dec	Group presentations

You will receive more information on these projects as they are assigned. This listing is to give you an idea of the work required over the semester.

1. Set up a web page that will help the rest of the class learn about you and your interests. Post it on WebCT. (If you already have such a site accessible on the Internet, you may put a link to it on WebCT.) This will not be graded for content or design, only checked for your having prepared and posted a web page.

6. Group project. This assignment will give you the opportunity to apply ideas and techniques you have studied in the course.