MIS 276 - BUSINESS INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEMS
Syllabus, Spring 2000
Instructor:
Dr. Jeff Harper,
Gongaware Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
School of Business, Room 805
Voice: (812)237-2279 FAX: (812)237-8133
E-mail: JeffHarper@indstate.edu
Web: http://misnt.indstate.edu/harper
Office Hours: Tue./Thur. 11:00-11:30, 1:00-2:00, Mon./Wed. 10:00 -
11:30, other times by appointment.
Course Description
This course is a survey of the concepts concerning information management.
Topics will include managing information as a resource, systems analysis
and design, database management, end-user computing, and telecommunications
management. The course is intended to supply non-business students with
a basic comprehension of the various systems and theories employed by businesses
for managing information as a resource. Also, a foundation in the personal
computer literacy necessary for today's business world is included.
Course Sequencing
This course meets certain University General Education requirements
for non-business majors. There are no prerequisites.
Course Educational Objectives
This course is designed to give the introductory student an overview
of computer-based systems and their role in business through the study
of systems, information systems components (hardware, software, data, procedures,
people, and telecommunications), system development approaches, information
resource management, and various types of information systems. The course
is designed to acquaint the student with the tools firms use to collect,
store, process, and report information for decision-making. Special emphasis
will be placed on computer-based systems, systems theory, the system development
life cycle, and using information technology for competitive advantage.
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Students will understand basic systems theory and its applicability in
today's organizations
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Students will understand the critical role played by information systems
as enablers of critical response factors used by managers in attaining
the firm's strategy.
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Students will become familiar with the concepts of data management, telecommunications
management, and information resource management.
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Students will be able to identify the various systems currently available
to organizations to manage information and support decision making.
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Students will become familiar with how different companies are currently
using information technology for competitive advantage.
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Students will understand the place of information systems within the larger
context of the business arena.
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Students will demonstrate computer literacy through the use of computer
applications and the campus network
Measurement of Attainment of Course Objectives
Attainment of course educational objectives is measured by the student's
scores on examinations and quizzes, student
projects, and case analyses. Further guidance on each of these topics
will be provided as the course progresses.
Course Content
ISU Network and Email 5-10%
Introduction to Information Systems - Information Resource Management 20-40%
Windows 95 2-5%
Word Processing 5-10%
Hardware 2-5%
Computing Software 5-10%
Spreadsheets 5-10%
Telecommunications 10-15%
Data Management 5-10%
Business Information Systems Architectures 5-10%
Systems Analysis and Design 5-10%
Internet/Library Tools 5-10%
Ethical and Social Implications 5-10%
Perspectives Coverage
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Ethical and global issues – This course introduces the concept of the electronic
global village as connected by networks. Students discuss ethical responsibilities
and current issues.
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The influences of political, social, legal and regulatory, environmental
and technological issues are not explicitly covered. However, technology
push is indirectly addressed within the Systems Analysis and Design topic.
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The effects of demographic diversity on organizations are covered in the
sections dealing with determining user requirements.
Communications Coverage
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Written communication activities include assignments associated with word
processing skills, documentation of the research project and analyses of
case studies, as well as required written responses to discussion questions
on exams.
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Oral communication activities include required participation in class discussions
and oral presentation of the results of the student project.
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Computer communications activities include research via on-line resources
and correspondence with the instructor and student peers via electronic
mail.
Instructional Resources
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Library usage is required, as library resources are an essential source
of data and information for the project.
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Computer usage is required, as part of the course is spent with hands-on
computing resources.
Course Relationship to the School of Business’ Shared Values
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Lifelong learning skills will be enhanced through the use of organizational,
critical thinking, and research skills for student projects.
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Workplace knowledge and skills will be enhanced through setting priorities,
organizing work, and using time wisely. Case studies will provide an improved
understanding of real-world problems and techniques used in problem-solving.
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Integration of technology will be accomplished through several of the items
from Communications Coverage and Instructional Resources, above.
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Development of values and ethics will be addressed as described above.
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Business community connections will be established during the project through
interviews with representatives of organizations for data for the student
project.
Textbook
Computing Essentials, O'Leary and O'Leary, McGraw-Hill Publishers,
1999
Workbook
Microsoft Office 97 Professional, Hutchison and Coulthard, Irwin
McGraw Hill, 1997.
Grading
Homework Assignments 25%
In-term Exams (2)
30% (15% each)
Student Project
25%
Final Examination
20%
Total
100%
Grade Percentage
A = 90 -100%
B+ = 87 - 89%
B = 80 - 86%
C+ = 77 - 79%
C = 70 - 76%
D+ = 67 - 69%
D = 60 - 66%
F = less than 60%