CISM 2130 Online Course Syllabus Business Information Systems Fall Semester 2013

PROFESSOR:  Name: Young R. Park  Office address: Howard Jordan Bldg. Room # 145  Telephone Number: 912-358-3386  Fax number: 912-358-3887  E-mail address: [email protected] or use eLearning email  Office Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri: 11AM – noon and Mon/Wed: 1PM – 4:30PM  Chatting Hours: Mon/Wed: 2PM – 3PM

CISM 2130 Online Course Syllabus Designated Classroom: Howard Jordan Building Room 122 First class meeting is mandatory. Come to Howard Jordan Building Room 122 at 6PM on 8/12/2013 (Monday) for course introduction!!! Course Description: The objective of the course is to build a basic understanding of the value, development, and uses of information systems for business operations, managerial decision making, and strategic advantage areas. In other words, this course is designed to teach the attainment of information systems/information technology literacy through lectures, problemssolving cases with Excel and Access, and case presentation. Course Objectives & Outcomes: A student who takes and completes this course will meet the following five goals. Goals I, II, III, and IV will be met by reading chapters, listening to lectures, completing assignments, taking quizzes, solving case problems, and taking written exams. Goal I Students can learn and demonstrate their competency comprehensively as to what the principles, issues, and opportunities of information technology and information systems are in the business world today. Through this course, the student will also develop a solid understanding of the evolving nature of information technology in management information systems/business information systems (MIS/BIS) and the impact that the MIS function can have on organizational success and competitive positioning through the use of strategic information systems in an organization. Goal II

Students will comprehend how the information technology in MIS can be utilized in terms of the decision-making process in the level of operations-, tactical- and strategic management of an organization. For that purpose, students will learn fundamental information systems (IS) such as executive IS, decision support systems, MIS, transaction processing systems, office automation systems, which will support management and non-managerial employees in all the levels of management of an organization. Goal III Students will learn the basic building blocks of the information technology architecture which has two components: the tools and the basic operations. The basic tools are such as hardware, software and data. The basic operations are data storage, data transport, and data transformation. Goal IV Students can demonstrate their competency in how to use the business application software such as electronic spreadsheets, database, presentation software, web browser such as Internet Explorer in doing their assignments, and solving the hypothetical business case problems.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK 

Using MIS, 3rd Edition by David M. Kroenke, Pearson Prentice Hall Publishing Company

PREREQUISITES: CISM 1130 (Computer and Its Application) SUPPLIES: One USB Jump Drive

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES This course will use SSU eLearning Website at http://www.savannahstate.edu. On the University Website do the following: 1. Click PAWS link, then eLearning link at the left side of the homepage. See below two Web pages as references. Or directly type in https://savstate.view.usg.edu/. 2. On the SSU eLearning screen, type your user name and password, and click the Submit button. 3. In Course List, click Business Information Systems Section 01 Fall 2013 link. 4. In the Home page, you will see Information, Contents, and Resources folders. 5. In the Course Tools, useful tools are available such as News, Content, Discussions, Dropbox(Assignments), Quizzes, Grades, Chat and Email tools.

6. Your instructor will explain more if you are in need.

SSU eLearning page

D2L Home Page once logged in

Choose Business Information Systems Section 01 Fall 2013 link

Click Content from Top Tabs.

To check the assignment, click Dropbox and click the assignment.

Click calendar to see due dates of items

REQUIRED OPERATING SYSTEM AND BROWSER SSU eLearning system supports for the following operating systems: Windows XP and Vista. You are required an Internet connection with a minimum connection speed of 28.8 kbps (kilobits per second) and Microsoft Internet Explorer, Version 6.0 or later, Firefox and Chrome. To check your browser version, click About from the Help menu. If you have an earlier version of one of this browser, you can download a newer version from the appropriate manufacturer's website: For Internet Explorer, go to http://www.microsoft.com.

ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE To view the online (PDF) version of the scanned materials, you need to download and install Adobe® Reader® using the website: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

TECHNICAL PROBLEMS  

If you have a problem with logging into on-campus computers, contact computer service helpdesk (201-0095) If our class link (Business Information Systems Section 01 Fall 2013) is not on your eLearning, contact your instructor at [email protected]

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ONLINE COURSES Time Demands and Expectations  As you might know, a traditional three-unit college course meets three hours per week for sixteen weeks. In addition, there is a rule of thumb for college work that you should spend two hours per week outside of class for every hour in class. You are not being told this to discourage you, but to encourage you to plan your time well for the course to do your work on time.  Online course gives students the flexibility to learn at any place, at any time, and at their own pace. However, because there are no face-to-face meetings for the course, it is easy to fall behind. Just like in a traditional classroom-based class where your presence is necessary to achieve success, your presence in your online classroom is important, too.  You should schedule time to work on the course in the same way as you would schedule a traditional class meeting. You should logon to the SSU eLearning system everyday to do your own studies and practices so that you can complete assignments, take quizzes & exams, participate in chat/discussion sessions, and check your class email or announcement. Access to the Internet  You must have access to the Internet. If you do not have a computer, the open computer labs such as in the Library and in the College of Business Administration are available to you. Student Expectations for Internet Services  Do not wait until the last minute to work on or submit quizzes, exams, and written assignments to the Assignment Tools. Contacting Your Instructor  Contact your instructor as soon as possible if you have any special needs, difficulties, or concerns about the course or personal matters. I want to help you to achieve your goals in taking this course.  When you have a personal problem, use the University email system to discuss with your instructor.  Course related questions should be posted to the Mail Tool in the SSU eLearning system.  Be patient when you email me. I plan to respond to emails within 48 hours (longer if I receive the message on a Friday).

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Online Weekly Course Schedule

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As you see in the Course Calendar, quizzes and assignments are due on specific dates. You, however, may complete your quizzes and assignments early, if you wish to do so.

Spelling and Grammar  When you send your assignments, emails to your instructor, and make you sure to proof-read your answers. I will take misspellings, informal language, and poor grammar very seriously. Assignments  All assignments are due at 6:00 pm on the dates assigned.  Make sure your name and assignment number appear in the upper-right corner.  No assignments will be accepted more than five days later. Late assignments will receive a 20% deduction of the points assigned for each day that they are late. Study and Practice Using Textbook Publisher's Website  The textbook publisher's Website is a good source you can use to practice your course material and test whether you have mastered it. Accessing to Publisher's Website  Click the textbook Website link on our class website, or here, which will open the Homepage as seen below  Click a chapter number in the chapter list bar you want to practice.

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Now click any link out of Self-Study Quiz list to open and to practice for your quizzes and/or exams.

Quizzes  Sometimes you will take quizzes. You will be able to find the quizzes in the Quizzes Tool of SSU eLearning. Exams  There will be four tests and one final exam in this class. You need to come to the designated classroom to take the test at the announced date/time. No online test will be given.  Study your textbook, lecture notes, and quizzes and practice self-study quiz on publisher’s Website.  Check eLearning regularly for any announcement. Also check Course Schedule.  Again, you should physically come to the classroom #122 at 6PM on the announced dates to take exams.  Bring your pencil. If a student misses a quiz/exam, he/she will get 0 for the quiz. There is no make-up quiz/exam. Students missing quiz/exam due to a pre-arranged, excused absence will be allowed to take the make-up quiz/exam within a week. Only official excuses will be accepted. Any uncoordinated, unexcused missed exam will result in a score of 0 for that quiz/exam. Note that there will be no make-up test for the final exam. Chatting/discussion Session & Participations  If you have any questions of the subject materials, come to the chatting/discussion sessions and ask of your instructor or your classmates about it.  Chatting session will be typically arranged between 2PM and 3PM on Monday and Wednesday. You are required to attend at least one chatting session per week.

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You are required to participate in the chatting session and discussion session to earn participation points.

Grading Rubric for Assignments  Meets deadline  Follows directions  Uses correct formulas  Answers show thought and understanding if applied Uses Appropriate "Netiquette"  Written assignments should include no grammatical and spelling errors Academic Dishonesty  If academic dishonesty (as defined in the Code of Student Conduct) is established, then the minimum penalty for the offending student will be a grade of ZERO for the assignment (as per university policy).  However, students should be apprised that the instructor may well assign a penalty grade of F for the semester and request that the student be expelled from the university.  In all cases, students are apprised that all incidents of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Office of the Dean of the COBA, the COBA Student Services Office (for inclusion in the student’s academic record) and to the Vice President for Student Affairs.  See 2010-2011 Student Handbook, Code of Student Ethics, page 43 for details.

Electronic Devices  Cellular phones, pagers, CD players, radios, and computers are prohibited during examinations.  All Electronic Devices must be turned off during the exam period. That is, receiving a call in class is prohibited.  Those found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to the consequences for academic dishonesty under the College of Business Administration Policy on Academic Dishonesty. Incomplete Grade:  Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without valid reason and documented evidence as described in the Student Handbook. In any case, for a student to receive an incomplete grade, he or she must be passing and must have completed a significant portion of the course. Student with Learning Disabilities Policy

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Savannah State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to students with documented disabilities, as required under federal law. The purpose of disability accommodation is to provide equal access to the academic material and equal access to demonstrate mastery of the material. Students with disabilities must meet all the academic requirements and standards of the class, including the attendance policy. If you have a disability and need accommodations, please contact Amelia CastilianMoore, Coordinator of Disability Services at (912) 358 3115 or [email protected]. The Office of Counseling and Disability Services is located in King Frazier 233. You will need to meet with Ms. Castilian-Moore, who can help you gather documentation of your disability or refer you to an appropriate resource for assessment. Once documentation of the disability is gathered and approved, Ms. Castilian-Moore will provide you with an Accommodation Letter, detailing the appropriate, approved accommodations, which you should present to me so we can discuss and implement your accommodations.

Problems  If you are having trouble with the course, please see me. I will be glad to discuss the materials and expectations of the course with you, but don't wait until the last week of the semester to do so. Instructor Help  Remember that your instructor is an advocate for your learning so doesn't hesitate to send an e-mail or visit to the office whenever you need your instructor's help.

IMPORTANT DATES Important Dates in Class @ COBA Room #122 @ 6PM  Aug. 12: First day of class  Aug. 28: Exam 1 - subject to change  Sep. 16: Exam 2 - subject to change  Oct. 2: Exam 3 - subject to change  Oct. 23: Exam 4 - subject to change  Nov. 18/20: presentation - subject to change  Nov. 18: Research paper submission due date  TBA: Final Exam GRADING DETERMINATION Letter grades will be determined using a standard percentage point evaluation as outlined below. However, the instructor reserves the right to adjust the grading policy. A 90%-100% B 80%-89% C 70%-79% D 60%-69% F Below 60% The final grade will be computed on the following weights: Assignments and Quizzes: 20% Term Project: 20% Tests: 60% Attendance and Participation: Extra up to 2%

ONLINE COURSE SCHEDULE Tentative Class Schedule Week 1

8/12

Week 2 Week 3

8/28

Week 4

8/30 9/2

Week 6

Course Introduction Chapter 1 MIS & You Chapter 2 Information Systems for Collaboration Exam 1 (Chapter 1 and 2) Chapter 3 Information Systems for Competitive Advantage Research paper topic submission due date (8/30/2013) Labor Day (no class) Chapter 4 Hardware and Software Chapter 4 Hardware and Software Exam 2 (Chapter 3 and 4) Chapter 5 Database Processing

Week 7

Lab: MS Access

Week 5 9/16

Week 8

10/2 10/3 – 10/4

Week 9

Exam 3 (Chapter 5) Fall Break (No Class) Chapter 6 Data Communication Mid-Term Grades due Last day to drop/withdraw w/o academic penalty Chapter 6 Data Communication

Week 10

Chapter 6A How the Internet Works

10/7 10/8

Week 11

10/23

Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 11/27-11/29 Final Exam

Exam 4 (Chapter 6 and 6A) Chapter 7 Information Systems Within Organizations Chapter 8 E-Commerce and Supply Chain Systems Chapter 8 E-Commerce and Supply Chain Systems Chapter 9 Business Intelligence Systems Research paper submission due date (11/18/2013) Presentation of research paper Thanksgiving Break (No Class)

TBA

** The schedule for class topics and exams are subject to change if necessary.