IS 600 Spring 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 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.

Date	Topics	Readings
16 Jan	Introduction to the class Introduction of participants Information Systems in Business Database design Tutorial	Ch 1 Tutorial A
23 Jan	Business Fundamentals Database queries & reports	Ch 2 Tutorial B
30 Jan	Information System Fundamentals Faculty Club Database (Not graded)	Ch 3 Case 2
6 Feb	Information System Hardware Database case assigned	Ch 4
13 Feb	Information System Software	Ch 5
20 Feb	Information System Networks and the Internet	Ch 6
27 Feb	Information System Data Management Decision support system tutorial	Ch 7 Tutorial C
6 Mar	Personal Productivity and Problem Solving Restaurant decision (Not graded)	Ch 8 Case 11
13 Mar	Group Collaboration Decision support case assigned	Ch 9
20 Mar	Business Operations	Ch 10
27 Mar	Management Decision Making	Ch 11
3 Apr	☆ ☆ ☆ NO CLASS: Spring Break ☆ ☆☆
10 Apr	Electronic Commerce and the Strategic Impact of Information Systems	Ch 12
17 Apr	Information System Development	Ch 13
24 Apr	Managing Information Systems and Technology	Ch 14
1 May	Group presentation preparation
8 May	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 design, only checked for your having prepared and posted a web page. You don’t need to have this done until everyone in the class has access to our WebCT site.