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Class Duration: Day/Time: Location: Total contact hours: Sep 29 Dec 22 Saturday 1:30pm-5:45pm AN1-G103 45
Instructional Material:
Principles of Information Systems: A Managerial Approach, 7th edition, Ralph M. Stair and George W. Reynolds. Course Technology, (ISBN: 0619215615)
Course Description:
Understanding and effectively using information technology is important in today's competitive environment. Students gain an understanding of information technology for management decision-making, including how to evaluate, manage, and use technology. Prerequisite: None
Teaching Method:
The class format will include readings, multimedia based presentations, and case discussion. Small development projects will be included for both individual and team work. Significant class time will be used to discuss, explore and analyze recent developments and technologies. This course emphasizes the importance of relating the gained knowledge to real world applications so practical development projects will be an integral part of course. These practical projects will be part of each unit; this allows continuous integration of theory and practice. This class is taught as a lecture, with demonstrations of key processes and homework that require students to use the programs and processes so that they are practicing their skills outside the classroom. This class does not include a formal laboratory component.
Students should use the computer laboratories at either campus if they do not have easy computer access elsewhere to complete necessary homework and class projects. Students should take this practical aspect of the course very seriously, and ask questions in class if they do not understand any aspect of the software we use.
Assessment
Discussion1
Readings Chapter 1
Discussion2 Q1 Discussion3
Nov 7 Nov 13
Mid-Term
Ch1-ch6
Nov 14 Nov 20
Discussion4
Nov 21 Nov 27
Information and Decision Support Systems Knowledge Management and Specialized Information Systems
Systems Development: Investigation and Analysis Systems Development: Design, Implementation, Maintenance, and Review The Personal and Social Impact of Computers Review and Final Exam
Q2
Chapter 10 Chapter 11
Assignment Final
Chapter 12 Ch7-ch12
Course Requirements:
Assignment Quizzes Discussions Assignment Mid Term Value 20% 20% 20% 20%
20% 100%
Academic honesty is non-negotiable. All assignments submitted in fulfillment of course requirements must be the student's own work. Plagiarism and/or any other form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will result in a grade of zero on the assignment. Students should consult the Students Handbook on the University web-site or in the University catalog. The course grades are assigned as: 91 100% ------------A 81 90% -------------B 71 80% ------------C Below 71%-----------F The distribution of certain information about students is governed by the Federal Educational Records Protection Act (FERPA). According to FERPA, student grades may not be posted or given over the phone or the Internet.
Classroom Policies:
Library Usage Library usage is required and will be expected in the development of one or more of your class projects. Library resources provide essential sources of data and information that you will need to successfully complete this course. The UNVA library offers a large number of resources, particularly online, for the student to use in this course for literature reviews, annotated bibliographies, and other projects or papers. Students can gather information on current events, case studies, and scholarly research. Examples include current newspapers (Wall Street Journal), magazines (Business Week), databases (ProQuest, Business Source
Complete), other online resources and access to the Internet. Students will become familiar with the library resources and shall incorporate them into assignments or projects as appropriate. Internet Usage: You will be expected to have daily access to the internet and e-mail. Assignment updates, additions and changes may be sent by e-mail. If you do not own a computer, there are computers accessible to you in UNVA computer labs and the UNVA Library. Related to internet usage, it is also expected that you are able to: Attach files to e-mails and retrieve attached files Use proper grammar and etiquette when writing e-mail Use virus protection utilities on your computer Use common applications such as word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation software. E-mail Usage: You should use your UNVA e-mail account when sending an e-mail message to any member of the teaching team. To set up an account please use the directions below. UNVA Student E-mail Account Activation Directions
Retain all related e-mails at the bottom of any response you send and place your response at the top. I will not search through previous e-mails to attempt to discover the topic of our e-mail exchange, nor will I search through a message for new information. Content questions that require in-depth explanation are inappropriate for e-mail and you will receive a response asking you to come to office hours to have the question answered. In online courses, or blended courses, you may be directed to post your question or comments to the appropriate online discussion forum. Do not use e-mail in emergency situations or when you need a response in less than 24 hours.
The following types of e-mail will receive no response: Any e-mail which contains hostile or accusatory language will remain unanswered and the sender may be reported to the appropriate authorities. Any e-mail sent requesting a change of grade for any reason other than an error in calculation or recording of points will remain unanswered. Any e-mail sent which contains student opinions about the fairness of the course or exams will remain unanswered. Date of last review: Sep 2011