COMP1020

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• COMP1020
• Introduction to Information Systems
• Department of Computer Science
• Hong Kong Baptist University
• Taught By
• Dr. William K. Cheung
• (IS Programme Coordinator)
• Dr. Byron Choi
• (IS Year One Tutor)

http//www.comp.hkbu.edu.hk/comp1020
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Outline

• Course Details
• Outcomes of the IS Programme
• Professional
• Computing, Information Systems, Business
• Transferrable
• Computational Thinking, Soft Skills, Creativity
  Innovation
• Examples of Award-winning Information Systems
• Going Beyond the Curriculum
• Tips for group projects

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Computing Problem Space
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Computing Problem Space
Business Problem Space
MIS vs IS
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IS Professionals must have

• A broad business and real world perspective.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Interpersonal communication and team skills and
  have strong ethical principles.
• The capability to design and implement
  information technology solutions that enhance
  organizational performance.

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Transferrable Knowledge and Skills

• Computational Thinking - Thinking like a
  computer scientist means more than being able to
  program a computer. It requires thinking at
  multiple levels of abstraction.
• - by J.M. Wing, Carnegie Mellon University src
  http//www.cs.cmu.edu/CompThink/
• Soft Skills (Communication and Interpersonal) -
  Many of the unwritten rules are especially hard
  to nail down because they dont pertain to
  technical ability, industry experience, or
  business knowledge. Rather, they relate to the
  soft skills that combine to give decision
  makers an intuitive sense of whether a candidate
  will succeed at the senior level.
• - by John Beeson published in his Harvard
  Business Review article, source
  http//viewswire.eiu.com/index.asp?layoutebArticl
  eVW3article_id1064573091rf0
• Creativity and Innovation - "Creativity is just
  connecting things. A lot of people in our
  industry havent had very diverse experiences.
  They dont have enough dots to connect, and they
  end up with very linear solutions, without a
  broad perspective on the problem. The broader
  ones understanding of the human experience, the
  better designs we will have.
• - by Steve Jobs, Apple, Inc.

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• Computer Programming
• Data Model and Management
• Information Systems Development
• IT-enabled Business
• Soft Skills

Basic Programming Concepts (COMP1000)
Structured OO Programming (COMP1180/1150)
Data Structures Algorithms (COMP1210)
Web Programming (COMP2040)
Basic Database Concepts (COMP1160)
Data Modeling Analysis (COMP2010/20)
Use of Database Case Tools and DB
Admin. (COMP2040/50)
Group Projects Final Yr Proj. (COMP2031/2) (COMP
3581/2)
IS Development Methodology (COMP2010/20)
Software Tools (COMP 2040/50)
An Integrative Perspective of Methodologies (COMP3
450)
Group Projects Final Yr Proj. (COMP2031/2) (COMP
3581/2)
Importance of IT in Business (COMP1020)
IS Theory and Methodology (Business
Context) (COMP3450)
IS Management (COMP3460)
IS Professional Practices (COMP3490)
IS Development Methodology for Business
Appl. (COMP2010/20)
Organized Reports and Presentation (COMP1020)
Project Doc., Presentation, Teamwork (COMP2031/2)
Project Doc. Presentation (COMP3581/2)
Reports Presentation On Technology Trends and
Discussions (COMP3490)
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Award-Winning Information Systems in Hong Kong

• Hong Kong Fire Services DepartmentThird
  Generation Mobilising System (TGMS) With 21
  sub-systems fully integrated to facilitate
  efficient and effective Fire Services responses
  to emergency services requested from the public
  round the clock.  (ICT Award 2007)
• Hongkong International TerminalsNext Generation
  Terminal Management System (nGen)  With
  state-of-the-art technology and software
  applications combined to devise an adaptable,
  compatible and modular terminal management system
  that swiftly responds to customer needs. (ICT
  Award 2006)

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Going Beyond the Curriculum

• Building up proficiency in software tools
• Start with self-learning corner provided via
  Depts intranet
• Information sources available at our Library
• Other than books, read also magazines.
• Harvard Business Review
• Call no. at our library 658.405 H261 also try
  the electronic version
• Computerworld
• Full text from 1999-present
• WiseNews/WiseSearch
• e-zone, pc market, AV magazine, ... many more!!
• Further explore what being available yourself!

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Steps For Group Presentation and Report

• Topic 1 Software A comparison between (a)
  Microsoft Outlook vs Google Mail,
  (b) facebook vs twitter
• Step 1 Group together to discuss the topic. You
  may need a group leader.
• Step 2 Collect and organize information /
  thoughts individually
• Step 3 Get together again to share
  points/ideas/information
• Step 4 Go through the materials collected and
  try to integrate text and slides and ensure style
  consistency
• Step 5 Give your presentation
• Step 6 Submit
• Hard copy of your report right after after your
  presentation and
• Soft copies of your report and presentation
  slides via the assignment collection systemwithin
  one hour after the presentation.