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Tentative Syllabus CIS305.N01DE Management Information Systems, Spring, 2016

Dr. Abbas Foroughi - Office: BE2069 Office Phone: 465-1667 E-MAIL: [email protected], Office Hours: T-2:00-3:00, W-10:00-12:00, and R-1:00-3:00, or by appointment

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When you send me an email message, always begin the “Subject” of your message with “CIS305.” COURSE DESCRIPTION: CIS 305 is an introduction to management information systems designed to enable students to grasp the fundamental concepts of information and integrate them into organizational structures. Students will assess the various system modeling tools and techniques, and analyze the fundamentals of computer hardware and software. They will recognize how information is used as an organizational resource, as well as how it is applied for organizational decision making; and will survey the way information technology is used strategically in an organization to gain competitive advantage. The course will be conducted as a distance education course. Students will complete assignments, which include reading cases, and responding to them. Additionally, students will post their responses to assigned videos on the Blackboard Discussion Board and will respond to fellow students’ postings. Written Assignments and Discussion Board assignments require decision making and problem solving. COB SKILL DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES: This course will contribute to the following College of Business skill development objectives: Use of Technology— Students will assess the various system modeling tools and techniques, and analyze the fundamentals of computer hardware and software. They will also use Excel and Access in application exercises. Analytical Problem Solving— Students will analyze information in case studies, articles, and videos and will interpret and respond to this information, and comment on the opinions of their fellow students. REQUIRED TEXT: Information Systems Today: Managing in the Digital World, 7h edition, by Valacich and Schneider. Prentice Hall: 2014 Access to USI’s Blackboard systems and use of Excel and Access are a required part of this course. All assignments will be posted on and submitted on Blackboard. PREREQUISITES: ACCT 201, 202*; ECON 208, 209*, and Junior Standing (* may be taken concurrently) MAJOR STUDENT OUTCOMES:

Describe the characteristics of the digital world, the advent of the information age, and the drivers of globalization.

Explain what an IS impacts data, technology, people, and organizational components.

Describe ethical concerns related to information privacy, accuracy, property, and accessibility.

Discuss how IS are used for automation, organizational learning, and strategic advantage.

List the essential IS infrastructure components and describe why they are necessary for satisfying organizational needs.

Discuss managerial issues associated with managing an organization’s infrastructure and associated challenges.

Describe eCommerce, how it has evolved, and how companies use it to compete in cyberspace.

Explain the differences between extranets and intranets and show how organizations utilize them.

Describe the stages of business-to-business consumer eCommerce and the keys to successful eCommerce applications.

Describe Web 2.0, key enablers of Enterprise 2.0 and Web 2.0 enhances communication, collaboration, and connections.

Describe the concept of business intelligence, its major components, and how databases serve as a foundation for gaining it.

Explain core business processes that are common in organizations and how enterprise systems can improve them.

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Describe enterprise resource planning systems and how they help to improve internal business processes.

Describe supply chain management systems and how they improve interorganizational business processes.

Explain why information systems need special protection from destruction, error, and abuse.

Describe customer relationship management systems

Describe the systems development life cycle and its phases.

Explain how organizations acquire systems via external acquisition and outsourcing.

Define computer crime and describe several types of it.

Explain what is meant by the term “IS security” and describe technology- and human-based safeguards for IS.

Discuss foundational hardware concepts and topics related to systems, application software, programming languages and application development environments.

Describe network software and hardware, including media access control, network topologies, protocols. DISABILITY SUPPORT: If you have a disability for which you may require academic accommodations for this class, please register with Disability

Resources (DR) as soon as possible. Students who have or who receive an accommodation letter from DR are

encouraged to meet privately with course faculty to discuss the provisions of those accommodations as early in the

semester as possible. To qualify for accommodation assistance, students must first register to use the disability

resources in DR, Science Center Rm. 2206, 812-464-1961 http://www.usi.edu/disabilities. To help ensure that

accommodations will be available when needed, students are encouraged to meet with course faculty at least 7 days

prior to the actual need for the accommodation.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Academic dishonesty such as plagiarism, cheating, etc. WILL NOT be tolerated. Any student found violating this rule of honesty risks a grade of “0” for the assignment/test (at the very least) and possible expulsion from the class. Please consult the student handbook for specifics in this area. INCOMPLETE GRADES: Students will be given a grade of “I” (incomplete) at the end of the semester only in the event of extreme hardship for circumstances that arise near the end of the term. A grade of “I” is not to be used to offset poor time management skills that result in unfinished/unacceptable work . PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Your course activities for each week are described on Blackboard. After logging in, click on the course name in the upper right hand corner. Then, click on the week you need: Week 1, Week 2, etc., and you will get to the assignment page for that week. Assignments include: 1. Chapter Reading Assignments in the text: A link to a detailed PowerPoint is included with each reading assignment. Make a new folder "CIS305DE PPTs" on your computer desktop to store the chapter PowerPoints. Each week, open

the PowerPoint, do a Save As, and put it in your "CIS305DE PPTs" folder. 2. Written Assignments (37 x 5 points = 185 points):

Each week, go to Blackboard, click on the Written Assignment(s) for that week and enter your answers to the questions in the Submission field below. Be sure to include your name. Scroll down and click on SUBMIT. Written Assignments include:

End of Chapter review questions.

Case studies in the text give you an opportunity to evaluate software applications and explore the way they can be used to develop business solutions—tasks which are required in real-world MIS environments.

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3. Application Exercises (3 x 5 points = 15 points) The Application Exercises are designed to give hands-on practice in the use of Access or Excel in data analysis and problem solving situations that arise in the business world.

4. Exams (2 x 200 points = 400 points) There will be 2 exams—a midterm exam and a final exam, each worth 200 points. Exams consist of 100 multiple

choice questions. Final exam is not comprehensive. As detailed below, Distance Education students who attend USI may take their exam with me or at the Distance

Education Center. Guest students (attending universities other than USI) take exams with their DE-approved proctors.

Dr. Foroughi will proctor exams on the following dates/times: Midterm Exam: Thursday, February 25, 4-6 p.m. Location BE0005 Final Exam: Wednesday, May 4, 4-6 p.m. Location TBA

If you cannot make the above assigned exam time(s)… You have the option of taking exams at set times at the Distance Education Center (FA 041):

Reservations for DEC-proctored sessions must be made in advance of test dates. Contact the DEC to make a reservation: 812-465-1010 812-465-1010, or 464-1818.

Are you a Guest-Student? (attending college and university other than USI, and USI students living outside the Evansville community). You must arrange for your respective DE-approved exam proctors and test sites at least one week prior to the first exam. The Exam Proctor Information Form, which guest-students must complete and submit to USI’s Distance Education Office, is available at the USI Distance Education Office, 812-465-7182 812-465-7182 , or by fax, 812-465-7131. For most courses, exams are faxed to the proctor 1-7 days before the exam is to be taken.

5. Discussion Board Forums (21 x 5 points = 105 points): You will participate in weekly Discussion Board forums on Blackboard. The goal of the discussion forum is a rich, critical discussion of an issue that pertains to the assignment.

You have been divided into discussion groups and assigned a group number. The members of each group will interact with each other in their group’s discussion area during the course.

Each Discussion Board assignment will involve completion of the following tasks: a. View the assigned video/read the assigned case for the week. b. Click on your group’s link, choosing the correct week, and click until you reach the Thread Detail page. c. Reply to the link at the bottom of the Thread Detail page to post your answers. c. Post your response to another student’s posting on this topic by replying to the student’s posting.

Each week, you can earn up to 5 points for each Discussion Board assignment, as follows:

Up to 3 points for your response to questions about videos/case study. Up to 2 points for your response to posting(s) by other student(s).

The following guidelines will be used for grading Discussion Board participation:

You should provide complete answers to each question regarding the content of the video or case study in question, including your insights into the issue being discussed, and support your statements with facts from the case study, video, or from your own experience.

Spelling and grammar will be evaluated as part of the grade on these and all other written assignments in this course. Use only complete, grammatically correct sentences.

Provide insightful/useful, courteous feedback to other group members’ assignment postings, which means expressing your own opinion, not just writing “I agree” and “good point.”

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Forum Decorum 1. If replying to another student, address that student directly to keep the conversation flowing. 2. Make sure to post in the right space:

Student 1 Post

Student 3 Reply to Student 1

Student 2 Reply to Student 3

Student 2 Post

Hit reply when reading the post to which you want to reply. Posts in the wrong place do not count.

Writing Standards: Writing: Grammar, organization, and clarity of expression are expected and required in each assignment you complete for this course—and they will be taken into account in grading your work. Since all of your interaction with the instructor and with your fellow students will be in written form, clarity and, of course, good manners are essential. Think of this as a good opportunity to concentrate on your written expression, a skill that is demanded and required in the workplace.

Grading Rubric for All Assignments

CRITERIA DEVELOPING (1) COMPETENT (2) EXEMPLARY (3)

Required Elements

Assignment is incomplete and missing more than one of the required elements

Assignment is not complete and is missing one of the required elements

Assignment is complete and has all required elements

Problem-solving/Analysis

Information does not support the solution

Has no apparent application of critical thinking

Has no clear goal

Has significant factual errors, misconceptions, or misinterpretation

Information loosely supports the project solution

Has application of critical thinking that is apparent

Has no clear goal

Has some factual errors or inconsistencies

Information is constructed in a logical pattern to support the project solution

Reflects application of critical thinking

Has clear goal that is related to the topic

Assignment is accurate

Composition Skills Assignment demonstrates basic control of composition skills

Logical organization but lacking some transitions

Generally effective diction, syntax, and mechanics

Numerous spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors

Assignment demonstrates competent composition skills

Logical and coherent organization

Appropriate use of diction, syntax, and mechanics

Assignment contains few (1 to 3) spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors

Assignment demonstrates exemplary composition skills

Logical and coherent organization

Highly effective diction, syntax, and mechanics

Assignment contains no spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors

Late Assignments will not be accepted: Out of fairness to the students who submit assignments on time (See due dates/times in the Course Schedule below.), all assignments are due on time. Assignments submitted late will not count toward your grade.

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In short:

Performance Evaluations Type Points

Grading Scale:

Exams Midterm Exam and Final Exam

400 points

A (90-100%)

B+(86-89.9%)

Written Assignments 37 x 5 points 185 points

B (80-85.9%)

C+ (76-79.9%)

Application Exercises 3 x 5 points 15 points

Discussion Board Participation

21x 5 points 105 points D+ (66-69.9%)

Total Points

705 points D (60-65.9%)

F (0-59.9%)

BLACKBOARD-- For this course, you will use Blackboard for Written Assignment submission and Discussion Board assignments. Grades and assignment information will be distributed via Blackboard. If you experience problems with access or retrieval of information, you need to contact the Instructional Technology Services Office at USI directly at 465-7182. If you have issues accessing library resources, please call 461-5328. Grades and assignment information will be distributed via Blackboard. If you experience problems with access or retrieval of information, you need to contact the Instructional Technology Services Office at USI directly at 465-7182. Communication Policy Communication is vital to this class. I will return all phone calls and respond to your emails as soon as possible. Of course, if there is an urgent matter, please let me know and we will address it as needed. I make a point to check my email from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. IF YOU HAVE TECHNOLOGY PROBLEMS OVER THE WEEKEND, CALL ME at my office number (812-465-1667). Student Conduct USI policies and regulations governing the conduct of students and the procedures for handling violations of these policies and regulations apply to all students and can be found in the USI Bulletin. These policies cover a variety of forms of academic misconduct, such as cheating, fabrication, and plagiarism. Any form of academic misconduct on exams, papers, or assignments will not be tolerated in this class. Please note that, in accordance with university policy, you cannot use materials for this class that you have used or are using for a grade in another class.

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Tentative Syllabus CIS305.N01DE Management Information Systems, Fall, 2015

Dr. Abbas Foroughi - Office: BE2069 Office Phone: 465-1667 E-MAIL: [email protected], Office Hours: T1:30-3:00, R 12:00-3:00 and TR 4:15-:4:30 or by appointment

Homepage: http://business.usi.edu/aforough

Note: When you send me an email message, always begin the “Subject” of your message with “CIS305.”

Date & Chapter Assignments

Week 1: All assignments due by midnight on Sunday, January 17.

Week 1

Jan. 11-17

Ch1

Read Chapter 1 and view the chapter PowerPoint on Blackboard.

Discussion Board Assignment

1. Introduce yourself on the Discussion Board by answering these questions: a. What is your major? b. What are your career plans? c. Why do you think it is important to learn about information systems? d. How do information systems relate to your major and future career?

Written Assignments

1. Answer the Review Questions on p. 41 (1-1 through 1-12).

2. Do the “Match the following terms with their definitions” exercise, on p. 42 (1-22).

3. Watch the “What is MIS?” video and answer the questions about it on Blackboard.

Spreadsheet Application Exercise: Ticket Sales a Campus Travel, on p.43.

See instructions on Week 1 in Blackboard.


Week 2

Jan. 18-24

Ch2 through

Information Systems


Discussion Board Assignments

1. View the Sixth Sense video.

a. Answer the questions listed on Blackboard.

b. Post your feedback about another student’s posting on this topic.

2. Read “LinkedIn” , on p. 85.

a. Post your answers to the questions about the article.


Written Assignments

1. Answer the Review Questions on p. 82 ( 2-1 through 2-10).

2. Do the “Match the following terms with their definitions” exercise on p. 83 (2-21).

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Week 3

Jan. 25-31

Ch3


Discussion Board Assignment

1. Read the “I Googled You” , on p, 89.

a. Post your answers to the questions at the end of the case.


Written Assignments



3. Watch the “Awesome Gadgets in 2015” video and answer the questions about it on

Blackboard.

Database Application Exercise: Building a Knowledge Base, p. 128

See instructions on Blackboard.

Week 4: All assignments due by midnight on Sunday, February 7.

Week 4 Feb. 1-7

Ch4



1. Read “Taobao and the World of e-Commerce,” on p. 133.



2. Read “Enabling Global Payments at PayPal”, on p, 168.



Written Assignments



3. Watch the “Social Media Campaigns” video and answer the questions about it on

Blackboard.

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Week 5: All assignments due by midnight on Sunday, Feb. 14.

Week 5

Feb. 8-14

Chapter 5

Read Chapter 5 and view the chapter PowerPoint.


1. Read “Facebook”, on p. 171.



2. Read the Industry Analysis: “Online Travel,” on pp. 199-200.



Written Assignments



3. Watch the “Nuperia and Wikipedia” video and answer the questions about it on

Blackboard.

Week 6: Sept. 28-Oct. 4: All assignments due by midnight on Sunday, February 21.

Week 6

Feb. 15-21

Chapter 6

Read Chapter 6 and view the chapter PowerPoint on Blackboard. Discussion Board Assignment 1. MIS Video Evaluation (chapters 1-6) a. Answer the questions listed on Blackboard. b. Post your feedback about another students’ posting.

2. Read “Gathering Intelligence using Social Media,” p. 209.



Written Assignments


2. Do the “Match the following terms with their definitions” exercise on pp. 244-245 (6-

26).

3. Read “Web Analytics”, on p. 248, and answer the questions at the end of the case.

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Week 7: Feb. 22-28

Midterm Exam (Chs. 1-6)

Main Street Café Assignments #1 and #2 due by midnight on Sunday, February 28.

Week 7

Feb. 22-28

Midterm Exam covers chapters 1-6 and must be taken this week (Week 7). Dr. Foroughi will administer the exam on Thursday, February 25, 4-6 p.m. in BE0005. OR You may also take the exam at the Distance Education Center. You must make an appointment in advance, if you plan to take the exam there. Contact the DEC at 812-465-1010 812-465-1010, or 464-1818.

Written Assignments (Note that the Main Street Cafe assignments are worth more

points than other Written Assignments. You are expected to provide thorough,

thoughtful answers.)

1. Main Street Café Assignment #1. Instructions are on Blackboard.

2. Main Street Café Assignment #2. Instructions are on Blackboard.

Week 8: All assignments due at midnight on Sunday, March 6.

Week 8

Feb. 29-March 6

Ch7



1. Read “Amazon.com,” on p. 251.



2. Watch the “Agile vs. Waterfall” video and answer the questions about it on Blackboard.

Written Assignments


2. Do the “Match the following terms with their definitions” exercise on p.279 (7-18).

Database Application Exercise: Creating Forms at Campus Travel

See instructions on Week 8 on Blackboard.

Week 9: Spring Break

Week 9 March 7-13

Enjoy Spring Break. No Assignments due.

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Week 10

March 14-20

Ch8



1. Read the “Wal-Mart” case on p. 285.



2. “Supply Chain Havoc” on p. 315.

a. Post your responses to the questions at the end of the case.


Written Assignments


2. Do the “Match the following terms with their definitions” exercise on p.313 (8-23).

3. View the “RFID” video and answer the questions about it on Blackboard.


Week 11

March 21-27

Ch9



1. Watch the “West Wing Security” video.

a. Post your answers to the questions about the video.


2. Read the Industry Analysis: “Cybercops” on p.399.



Written Assignments


2. Do the “Match the following terms with their definitions” exercise on p.354 ( 9-21).

3. Read Case 2: “The Emergence of Open Software,” on p. 358, and answer the

questions at the end of the case.

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Week 12: All assignments due at midnight on Sunday, April 3.

Week 12

March 28-April 3

Ch10


Discussion Board Assignment:

1. Watch the “internet rising” video.


b. Post your feedback about another student’s posting about this topic.

2. What are the 5 most important things you think you have learned about

information systems in this course?

a. For each item you identify, describe how it will be useful for you to know as

you continue to pursue your major and enter the workplace.

b. Post your feedback about another student’s posting about this topic

Written Assignments



3. Read China’s Great (Fire) Wall on p. 407, and answer the questions that follow.


Week 13

April 4-10

Technology

Briefing:

Foundations of

IS Infrastructure

Read the Technology Briefing Chapter and view the chapter PowerPoint.


1. MIS Video Evaluation (chapters 7-10 and Technology Briefing chapter)


b. Post your feedback about another student’s posting.

2. Watch the “American Genius: Steve Jobs vs. Bill Gates” video at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8_-nQkCnmE


b. Post your feedback about another student’s posting.

Written Assignment

Do the “Match the following terms with their definitions” exercises on pp. 454-455 (TB-52,

TB-57, TB-62, and TB-70). Discussion Board Assignments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8_-nQkCnmE

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Week 14

April 11-17

Written Assignments:

1. Complete the Content Providers: What’s Hot? assignment.

2. Complete the Evaluating Online Presence Effectiveness assignment.

3. Watch the “Power of Teamwork” video and answer the questions about it .

4. Read “ Microsoft is Kinecting its Ecosystem”, on p. 319. Answer the questions at the

end of the article.

Week 15: All assignments due by midnight on April 24.

Week 15

April 18-24


1. Watch the “Wal-Mart China vs. Wal-Mart USA” video.

c. Post your answers to the questions at the end of the case.

d. Post your feedback about another student’s posting on this topic.

Written Assignments

1. Main Street Café Assignment #3

2. Main Street Café Assignments #4

Final Exam (covers Chapters 7-10 and the Technology Briefing chapter)

Final Exam

May 4

Dr. Foroughi will administer the exam from 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, May 4. Location

TBA.

OR

You can make an appointment to take the exam at the Distance Education Center:

The above course schedule is subject to change.

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