Course: BUS 340

Semester: Fall 2015

Instructor: Christine Pitocco
Meeting Time: Monday and Wednesday 7-8:20pm
Location: Melville Library E4330
Instructor Contact Information: email: Christine.Pitocco@StonyBrook.edu
Instructor Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 2:30-3:30pm or by appointment (Room 202)
Course Description: An introductory course in management information systems (MIS). Its

objectives are to develop a basic understanding of the concepts and techniques needed in
analyzing, designing, and managing these systems, and to explore the applications of computers
and information technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of individuals, groups,
and organizations.
Required Texts & Other Course Materials:
Essentials of MIS Plus 2014 MyMISLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package,
11/E by Laudon

Loose-leaf version plus MyMISLab access code: 9780133869972

(There is an ebook version that is much less expensive that may be purchased with the MyLabs)
The MyLabs will be required for class.
Information Systems: A Manager's Guide to Harnessing Technology, v. 3.0
By: John Gallaugher
Version: 3.0
Pub Date: August 2014
eISBN: 978-1-4533-6657-8
There is an ebook version of the above book (suggested) that only costs $24.00
Follow the link: https://students.flatworldknowledge.com/course/2442183

Student Learning Outcomes

College of Business Program Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking:
Exams and Homework assignments
Leadership and team interaction
The discussion of interactive sessions in class presented in teams
Course Specific Learning Outcomes

Identify the importance of information technology role in managing a business

Know information careers, information skills and knowledge needed
Identify the role of technology in gaining a competitive advantage
Evaluate ethical and social issues with the use of Information Technology
Database management
Information Policy and quality assurance
Describe Moores Law
Analyze different Business such as Facebook, Amazon and Netflix and Google
Explain the different types of Security Systems
Explain the different methods to counteract Security breaches and Hacks to an online System
Recognize the value of e-business
Describe software applications that are of value to managers

Course Requirements & Grading Information:

Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Class Projects
Homework

25%
25%
25%
15%
10%

No late homework will be accepted

Missing an Exam will result in a grade of zero

Academic Integrity: Each student must pursue his or her academic goals honestly and be
personally accountable for all submitted work. Representing another person's work as your own
is always wrong. Faculty is required to report any suspected instances of academic dishonesty to
the Academic Judiciary. For more comprehensive information on academic integrity, including
categories of academic dishonesty please refer to the academic judiciary website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/uaa/academicjudiciary/
Academic Dishonesty:
The College of Business regards any act of academic dishonesty as a major violation punishable
by severe penalties, including dismissal from the University. University policy requires that
instructors and GAs and TAs report all suspected cases of academic dishonesty to the
appropriate Academic Judiciary Committee, which is empowered to take strong action against

violators. Under no circumstances will the College of Business permit cheating of any kind.
Many activities constitute academic dishonesty. The following list is not inclusive, only
suggestive:

Cheating on exams or assignments by the use of books, electronic devices, notes, or other
aids when these are not permitted, or by copying from another student.
Collusion: two or more students helping one another on an exam or assignment when it
is not permitted.
Ringers: taking an exam for someone else, or permitting someone else to take one's
exam. Submitting the same paper in more than one course without permission of the
instructors.
Plagiarizing: copying someone else's writing or paraphrasing it too closely, even if it
constitutes only some of your written assignment.
Submitting the same paper in more than one course without approval of the instructors.
Falsifying documents or records related to credit, grades, status (e.g., adds and drops,
P/NC grading), or other academic matters.
Altering an exam or paper after it has been graded in order to request a grade change.
Stealing, concealing, destroying, or inappropriately modifying classroom or other
instructional material, such as posted exams, library materials, laboratory supplies, or
computer programs.
Preventing relevant material from being subjected to academic evaluation.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

If you have a physical, psychological, medical, or learning disability that may impact your course
work, please contact Disability Support Services at (631) 632-6748. They will determine with
you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation
is confidential.
Students who require assistance during emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss their
needs with their professors and Disability Support Services. For procedures and information go
to the following website: http://www.sunysb.edu/ehs/fire/disabilities.shtml

Critical Incident Management:

Stony Brook University expects students to respect the rights, privileges, and property of other
people. Faculty are required to report to the Office of Judicial Affairs any disruptive behavior
that interrupts their ability to teach, compromises the safety of the learning environment, or
inhibits students' ability to learn. Faculty in the HSC Schools and the School of Medicine are
required to follow their school-specific procedures.

Blackboard:
You can access class information on-line at: http://blackboard.sunysb.edu. If you have used
Stony Brook's Blackboard system previously, your login information (Username and Password)
has not changed. If you have never used Stony Brook's Blackboard system, your initial password

is your SOLAR ID# and your username is the same as your Stony Brook (sparky) username,
which is generally your first initial and the first 7 letters of your last name.
If you are having trouble logging into Blackboard, you will need to log into SOLAR to verify your
Net ID username & set your Net ID Security Question and Password. For more
information, visit: http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/
If you are a student and continue to have a problem logging into Blackboard, you will need to
bring photo ID to either the Melville Library SINC Site Room S1460 or the Union SINC Site
Room 080 and speak to a Blackboard Administrator from Saturday - Friday from 9 am - 5 pm.

Class Schedule and Assignments

Week

Readings

8/24
8/26

Introduction
Business Strategy and IT

MIS 1

8/31
9/2

Competitive Advantage
Facebook
Homework 1(due 9/9)

MIS 3

9/7
9/9

No Class
Retail Industry: Zara
Homework 2 (due 9/16)

9/14
9/16

Hardware
Software
Homework 3 (due 9/23)

MIS 5

9/21
9/23

Database Management
Business Intelligence, Big Data
Homework 4 (due 9/30)

MIS 6

9/28
9/30

Exam 1
Telecommunications
Homework 5 (due 10/7)

10/5
10/7

Netflix, Moores Law

Class Project 1

Flatworld 4, 5

10/12
10/14

Amazon
Applications
Homework 6 (due 10/21)

Flatworld 6
MIS 9

10/19
10/21

E-Commerce
Network Effects

MIS 10
Flatworld 7

Flatworld 2
Flatworld 10

Flatworld 3

Flatworld 11, 12

Flatworld 13

MIS 7, Flatworld 14

Homework 7 (due 10/28)

10/26
10/28

Securing Systems
Privacy
Homework 8 (due 11/4)

11/2
11/4

Class Project 2
Healthcare Industry: Clinical Information Systems

11/9
11/11

Exam 2
Social and Ethical Issues
Homework 9 (due 11/18)

11/16
11/18

Social Media
Sharing Collaborations
Homework 10 (due 11/30)

11/23
11/25

Google
No Class

11/30
12/2

Decision making using technology

Building and Managing Systems

12/15

Final (5:30-8pm)

Assessment of student work

Grading Description:
100-92=A
91-89= A88-86= B+
85-83=B
82-80=B79-77=C+
76-73=C
72-69=C68-65=D+
64-60=D
<60=F

MIS 8
Flatworld 15

MIS 4

Flatworld 8
MIS 2, Flatworld 9

Flatworld 16

MIS 11
MIS 12