(IS213ZA) (Management Information Systems Concepts) Page 1 EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS Course Syllabus Fall 2012 MISSION STATEMENT: The School of Business prepares a diverse student body for successful careers by offering high-quality professional business programs in a student-centered learning environment. As a teaching institution enriched by management practice-related and pedagogical scholarship and service, the School primarily serves undergraduate students while offering strategically-focused graduate programs. COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: IS 213ZA Management Information Systems Concepts CLASS MEETING TIME: no meeting time PREREQUISITES: IS 113 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications INSTRUCTOR: Jeremy S Luby, MBA TELEPHONE NUMBER: (620) 343-5035 E-Mail: esu@tenretnicomputers.com this is usually the best way to reach me. REQUIRED TEXTS: Business Driven Information Systems 3 rd Edition. McGraw Hill. ISBN 978-0-07-337682-0 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides an understanding of information systems utilized to manage an enterprise. Topics include the importance of computer and information literacy, an overview of system development methodologies, types of information systems, telecommunications, social and ethical issues, relational databases, and other personal productivity tools. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successfully completing this course, the student will be able to: 1. Understand the importance of computer literacy 2. Appreciate the importance of information in problem solving and decision-making. 3. Know sources of information and how to gather information. 4. Appreciate the need for validating information. 5. Understand the roles of information systems professionals and those of users in the systems development effort. 6. Understand the purpose of the various categories of computer based information systems: a. Transaction Processing Systems b. Management Information Systems c. Decision Support Systems d. Executive Support Systems e. Enterprise Resource Planning Systems 7. Enhance computer literacy through the utilization of personal productivity tools.
(IS213ZA) (Management Information Systems Concepts) Page 2 8. Utilize current business technology in making and communicating business decisions. 9. Recognize and consider social responsibility issues including ethical behavior in fulfilling management-related responsibilities. SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE COURSE: Reading Assignments Every chapter will have a reading and writing assignment. You will be required to turn in a written assignment for each chapter. The purpose of the writing assignment is to demonstrate that you have read the chapter and not that you can copy complete sentences from the textbook. These assignments should be completed using Microsoft Word. The written assignments will be due on the date and time specified. If you cannot turn them in on time, communicate with your instructor about the reason. If you are late without reason or offer no communication about why you are late, the assignment will be penalized 20% per day it is late. Here is a sample grading scale for Reading Assignments worth 40 points: 34-40 pts Wow, they really understand this topic. (This includes good grammar, spelling and idea clarity) Answered all questions in your own words and provided examples. 30-33 pts Answered the questions well most of the questions were answered in your own words, a few grammar errors and few examples. 26-29 pts Answered the questions but not in your own words; grammar errors, few or no examples. 20-25 pts Did not fully answer the questions asked. When did answer the questions, did not answer in your own words. Less than 20 pts Are you hoping for a few extra points? Discussion Board Assignments The course will require you to respond to an article or scenario, to find an article and describe it, or to respond to someone else s posting. The Assignments will be posted under the Assignments tab. The work will all be done on Blackboard under the Discussion Board. Me too responses will not be given full credit. Only in the event of emergencies will late responses be allowed. Here is a sample grading scale for a Discussion Board assignment worth 25 points: 24-25 pts Wow, they really understand and could lead this topic s discussion 20-23 pts Definitely contributed and provided some insights to the question 16-19 pts Answers are somewhat repetitive 10-15 pts Did you read the question and current list of responses? Less than 10 pts Are you hoping for a few extra points? Computer Lab Assignments This course will have a number of computer-based lab assignments. Software projects will be due on the date and time specified. If you cannot turn them in on time, communicate with your instructor. If you are late without reason, the assignment will be penalized 20% per day it is late. All assignments are to be prepared so that they reflect the highest degree of professionalism. Neatness, clarity, and adherence to instructions given are vital.
(IS213ZA) (Management Information Systems Concepts) Page 3 Quizzes Approximately every other week a quiz will be posted that covers two (2) chapters. You will take the quiz sometime that week before Thursday at midnight. You may use your book and notes, but be aware that the quiz will be timed. Only in the event of emergencies will quizzes be allowed to be taken after the due date. Creating Files and Submitting Them via Blackboard All assignments will be submitted through blackboard prior to the stated deadline. All files should be named according the following convention. Name your file as LastNameFirstNameAssignment#.doc LubyJeremyAssignment1.doc example All assignments must be submitted using the ASSIGNMENTS section in blackboard. All assignments (where practical) should contain your name inside the file. Blackboard Tabs and Due Dates On average, you will read one chapter per week and complete a computer assignment or discussion board assignment approximately every other week (when there is not a quiz or a holiday). Course Content tab - PowerPoint presentations and other materials that can be used to help you as you read through the chapter are posted under this tab. Assignments tab Most assignments and computer lab assignments will be posted under this tab. Quizzes and the final exam will also be posted under this tab. Discussions Used to facilitate discussions and for you to fulfill requirements of assignments to post comments about articles or scenarios or other readings. QUESTIONS?: If you have any questions about anything, be sure to e-mail your instructor for clarification. The chances are that if you have a question, then you aren t the only one! It is hard for me to see your faces and determine that you have questions, so please e-mail and ask. COURSE EVALUATION PROCESS: Basis of Assignment of Grades: The evaluation will be based upon total points obtained from all assignments. 600 points (56% of the grade) will be from chapter assignments. Discussion board and computer assignments that relate to the material in the chapters are worth 205 points (19% of the grade). Quizzes and the final exam are worth 275 points (25% of the grade). The grading scale will consist of total points earned: 90% - 100% of total points= A 80% - 89% of total points= B 70% - 79% of total points= C 60% - 69% of total points= D 00%- 59% of total points= F WITHDRAWAL POLICY: The option of the instructor to initiate student withdrawal for excessive student absences does not apply to this course. Students who decide to withdraw and receive an automatic "W" must complete the formal withdrawal procedure by October 24, 2012. After that date, a student may not withdraw from the class nor may the instructor assign a "W".
(IS213ZA) (Management Information Systems Concepts) Page 4 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: At Emporia State University, academic dishonesty is a basis for disciplinary action. Academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to activities such as cheating and plagiarism (presenting as one's own the intellectual or creative accomplishments of another without giving credit to the source or sources.) The faculty member in whose course or under whose tutelage an act of academic dishonesty occurs has the option of failing the student for the academic hours in question and may refer the case to other academic personnel for further action. Emporia State University may impose penalties for academic dishonesty up to and including expulsion from the university. Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated. You are encouraged to share your knowledge and experience with your fellow students; however, the final product of exams and assessments are meant to be individual efforts and those that are not may be punished by failure (score of zero) on that assignment and referral to the appropriate University offices. DISABLED STUDENT POLICY: Please contact the instructor immediately if (1) you have or think you have a disability or medical condition which may affect your performance, attendance, or grades in this class and for which you wish to discuss accommodations of class related activities or schedules, (2) you may require medical attention during class, or (3) you may need special emergency evacuation preparations of procedures. Emporia State University will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. Students need to contact the Director of Disability Services and the professor as early in the semester as possible to ensure that classroom and academic accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. All communication between students, the Office of Disability Services, and the professor will be strictly confidential. Contact the Office of Disability Services and Non-Traditional Student Programs at Room 211 S. Morse Hall, 620/341-6637 Voice, 620/341-6646 TTY, or via e-mail disabser@emporia.edu. Accommodations are provided on an individualized, as-needed basis after needs and circumstances have been evaluated. COURSE TOPICS BY CHAPTER: 1. Management Information Systems: Business Driven MIS 2. Decisions and Processes: Value Driven Business 3. EBusiness; Electronic Business Value 4. Ethics and Information Security: MIS Business Concerns 5. Infrastructures: Sustainable Technologies 6. Data: Business Intelligence 7. Networks: Mobile Business 8. Enterprise Applications: Business Communications 9. Systems Development and Project Management: Corporate Responsibility 10. Appendix A: Hardware and Software Basics 11. Appendix B: Networks and Telecommunications 12. Appendix C: Designing Databases
(IS213ZA) (Management Information Systems Concepts) Page 5 Course Calendar of Due Dates Week Day Assignments Due by Midnight (at the End of the Day) Points 1 Wed Aug. 15 Classes Begin 2 Mon 20 Discussion Board 20 Thurs 23 Chapter 1 Assignment 40 3 Mon 27 Computer Assignment Data In Your Life 20 Thurs 30 Chapter 2 Assignment 40 SEPT 4 Mon 3 Labor Day Holiday Nothing Due Thurs 9 Quiz Chapters 1-2 25 5 Mon 10 Discussion Board 20 Thurs 13 Chapter 3 Assignment 40 6 Mon 17 Chapter 4 Assignment 40 Thurs - 20 Quiz Chapters 3-4 25 7 Mon 24 Chapter 5 Assignment 40 Thurs 27 Ethics Case 20 OCT Mon 1 Chapter 6 Assignment 40 Thurs 4 Quiz Chapters 5-6 25 9 Mon 8 Chapter 7 Assignment 40 Thurs 11 Discussion Board 25 10 Mon 15 Chapter 8 Assignment 40 Thurs - 18 Nothing Due Fall Break 11 Mon 22 Chapter 9 Assignment 40 Thurs 25 Computer Assignment Web Site Visitors - Excel 25 Mon 29 Appendix A Assignment 40 NOV Thurs - 1 Quiz Chapters 7-9 25 13 Mon 5 Appendix B Assignment 40 Thurs 8 Computer Assignment Pivot Table - Excel 20 14 Mon 12 Appendix C Assignment 40 Thurs 15 Quiz Appendix A-C 25 15 Mon 19 Personal Assessment Assignment 40 Thurs 22 Thanksgiving Holiday nothing due 16 Mon 26 Personal Growth Assignment 40 Thurs 29 Peer Growth Assignment 25
(IS213ZA) (Management Information Systems Concepts) Page 6 DEC 40 17 Mon 3 World Growth Assignment Thurs 6 Use this time to prepare for the final exam Fri 7 Last Day of Classes on campus Thurs 14 Final Exam Due 100