BUS 3500 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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BUS 3500 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(Monday 5/17/2010)
Abdou Illia, Ph.D.aillia_at_eiu.edu
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OBJECTIVES

• Course overview (syllabus)
• Explain How class will be organized

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Why an IS course?

• IS no longer exclusive domain of tech savvy
• Information Systems used by all organizations
• Need for employees trained to use and manage
  computer applications

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Course Objectives
Knowledge

• Explain the concept of a computer based
  information systems including detailed knowledge
  of the system components and how they evolved and
  interact.
• Demonstrate an understanding of hardware and
  software.
• Describe fundamental data communications and
  telecommunications concepts.
• Explain types of data communication networks
  typically found in businesses.
• Distinguish between types of information systems

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Course Objectives
Knowledge

• Understand and explain database management system
  concept functions, uses, and types.
• Demonstrate an understanding of computer security
  in todays business

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Course Objectives
Skills

• Be able to participate in purchasing information
  systems components
• Use a DBMS to create and manage databases
  tables, queries, forms, reports, etc.

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Required Text

• Essentials of Management Information Systems,
  Kenneth Laudon Jane Laudon, Pearson Custom
  Publishing, 2009.

Book site http//wps.prenhall.com/bp_laudon_essmi
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Teaching Methods

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Hands-on
• Exercises
• Summary questions

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Grading

• 2 Exams 100 points each
• Written
• Cover subjects learned during previous weeks
• 1 Final Exam 150 points
• 1 Exercise/Case Study 50 points
• 1 MS Access Project 110 points
• 3 Access Labs 45 points
• Quizzes To be determined

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Grade calculation
Grades calculated by dividing amassed points by
MAX
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Makeup

• No makeup Exams
• If absence excused, grade is calculated without
  missed exam
• Excused Absence REQUIRES written verification
• Student responsible to provide documentation

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Due dates

• Due dates on course calendar
• Responsible to make sure assignments turned on
  time
• Assignments due
• at class beginning for written assignments
• By due day/time for online submissions

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Website / E-mail address

• http//www.eiu.edu/a_illia/bus3500
• Syllabus
• Class Notes
• Assignments
• Your E-mail address
• Required to receive class-related notices
• Send me an e-mail (aillia_at_eiu.edu)
• Subject BUS 3500 email list
• Content Your-First-Name Your-Last-Name

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Instructor Assistance

• E-mail aillia_at_eiu.edu
• Phone [phone]
• Office Hours
• 830-930 MTW
• and by appointment