MIS 320-2 Spring 1998 Syllabus
Contents
[Instructor |
Text |
Prerequisites |
Overview of Course |
Grades ]
[Outline and Course Schedule |
Homework |
Participation ]
[Course Policy |
Group Work on Homework |
Late Homework |
Makeup Exams |
Class Preparation |
Students with Disabilities ]
- Name
- Dirk Baldwin
- Office
- 355 Molinaro
- Phone
- 595-2449
- e-mail
- baldwin@uwp.edu
- Office Hours
- 2-4 PM M; 10-11 AM W, 8-9 AM F
Oz, Effy, Management Information Systems Course Technology, 1998.
Additional readings from the world wide web
I also recommend purchasing any book related to the software used in the course.
CSCI 106, ACCT 201
Information Systems (ISs) are fundamental to any
organization. Managers must be able to use ISs, recognize
information and information systems as a resource, manage aspects of an IS, and
participate in IS development. This course has two primary
topic areas. First, the course exposes students to IS
software and hardware. Through labs, homework and projects,
the student will be able to use and build systems with a variety of
information system tools, including the internet and database packages. Second, the
course focuses on strategies and techniques for information
systems use, development and management. Topics include
information system types, development methodologies, design models,
implementation techniques, strategic IS planning, process reengineering, and
IS quality control. Besides IS for organizations, the course covers IS to support personal productivity. The modes of instruction for the second obective include
lecture, readings, class discussion, class presentations and
cases.
The business undergraduate program has defined five
performance objectives for this course. According to this guide, upon completion of this course, the student should:
- Be able to use computer technology in decision making
- Demonstrate an understanding of the MIS functional area and its integration with other areas
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of information systems as a management resource
- Apply data processing, management information systems, and decision support systems to problems
and issues in various functional areas of business
- Demonstrate effective written communication on a business problem or issue.
This course will meet these requirements and more.
Grades are assigned as follows: 92-100% A, 90-91% A-, 87-89% B+,
82-86% B, 80-81% B-, 77-79% C+, 72-76% C, 70-72% C-,
60-69% D, less than 60% F. Final grades are based on the
following percentages: Project 1 20%, Project 2 25%, Final 25%,
Homework 20%, Class Participation 10%.
The following outline and schedule may be changed at the
discretion of the instructor.
The Nature and Importance of Effective Information
Systems
IS Technology
The IS/Organization Relationship
Information System Development
Developing WWW Pages
| Date | Reading | HW | Subject |
| Mar. 9 | | | HTML |
Business Process Reengineering
The Architecture of an Application
| Date | Reading | HW | Subject |
| Apr. 6 | Chpt. 7 | HW 6 Due | Intro. to Microsoft Access
Tables, Queries, Forms |
| Apr. 13 | | | Proper Table Design, Macros |
Managing IS
Monday, May 11 , 5:45-7:45 PM
The homework will cover both the management and technical
aspects of information systems. Homework will include group or individual
computer projects, case studies, oral presentations, and posts to the usenet. Many of the homework assignments build off another homework assignment. For example, a series of assignments
will lead to the development of a BPR and IS plan for a real organization.
The class participation grade is subjective. The class participation grade is influenced by
attendance, speaking in class, discussions outside of class, discussions through e-mail or news groups, and group evaluations.
Students will participate in homework groups. These groups will perform some of the
identified homework together. In addition, students are encouraged to contact
group members when help is needed on individual homework. Students will have
an opportunity to evaluate the group and recognize outstanding members of the group. This feedback will be used to determine part of the class participation grade.
Unless homework is explicitely identified as group homework, students must complete their own homework. Copying homework
is not allowed. If help is needed, the student is encouraged
to ask the professor or someone from the student's homework
group. Homework groups will be formed at the beginning of the semester.
Note there is a fine line between "help" and
completing homework for a student. Students should be
careful not to cross this line.
Homework must be turned in at the beginning of class. There
is a 10% per day penalty for late homework.
Makeup exams will be given only when the instructor, prior
to the exam, has approved the request to
change the exam time. Approval will be given for illness,
sickness or death in the family etc.
Read materials before class. A portion of your final grade
is based on class participation.
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may
require some special arrangements in order to meet course
requirements should contact the instructor as soon as
possible to make necessary accommodations. Students should
present appropriate verification from Disability
Services, Wyllie Hall D175.
Last modified: May 5, 1998
Dirk Baldwin, MIS, UW-Parkside,
dirk.baldwin@uwp.edu