Business Information Systems and Computing Tools
Fall 2009
Instructor: David Vampola
Office: 113 Snygg Hall
Email: vampola@cs. oswego. edu
Telephone: (315) 312-2685
Office Hours: Tuesday 4:00 - 5:20, Monday and Friday 9:30 - 10:15
And by appointment
Website: www.cs.oswego.edu/~vampola
Course Description:
An overview of computer information systems in which hardware, software, procedures, systems, and human resources are explored in relation to their integration and application in business and other segments of society. Information literacy will also be stressed. In addition, this course provides an overview of information systems and how they provide value in organizations by supporting organizational (or business) objectives. Discussion covers human aspects of computing, types of computer systems (including decision support systems) and the relationship of the general theory of systems to organizations.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able:
1) to give a basic explanation of how
a computer operates.
2) to obtain basic “information literacy”.
3) to explain the strengths and
limitations of computer technology in an business and organizational
setting.
4) to become adept at understanding
and using computer terminology in a business environment.
5) to be able to use basic software in
a business situation.
6) to understand and use information
management and resources, such as the World Wide Web
7) to explain the social and ethical
implications of computing in organizations.
8) to be able to define types and functions of business management systems, including e-commerce and decision support systems, and explain how they are used in organizations .
9) to describe how emerging areas (such
as artificial intelligence,theories of decision making and data
mining) are used in organizations and in business.
Prerequisites:
Students will be required to have/obtain an email account through the university.
Course Texts:
The following texts are available in
the university bookstore:
MAKE
SURE THAT YOU HAVE AN ACCESS NUMBER PACKAGED WITH
THE TEXT! YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO
THE LABS WITHOUT THIS!
Note: Additional readings will be assigned in the course as needed.
Evaluation:
Quizzes 5%
Exam # 1 15%
Exam # 2 20%
Lab assignments 15%
Course Assignments 15%
Final Examination 30%
Examinations and assignments will be
based upon material covered in class, as well as readings from the
textbook. It is expected that students will attend class regularly.
No make-up exams will be given without a
documented, legitimate excuse (such as a personal or family medical emergency). Assignments must be completed in a timely fashion. Late assignments will receive a reduction in grade.
Personal Responsibility:
It is expected that the student will
assume responsibility for his/her performance in the course. Hence,
it is incumbent on the student to bring any problems that he/she
might be having in completing the required course work to the
attention of the instructor as soon as possible. In addition, the
student should be aware of the Computer Science Department’s
policies on assignments and on cheating. Please read the policies
(which are attached to this syllabus) carefully.
Students with Disabilities:
Those students who need special
consideration for whatever reason should notify the Office of
Disability Services at the beginning of the semester.
Order of Topics/Readings:
1) "IS in the life of Business Professionals"
2) "Business Processes, Information and Information Systems"
3) "Organizational Strategy, Information Systems and Competitive Advantage"
4) "Hardware and Software"
5) "Spreadsheet software and data
modeling" (To be presented in lecture)
6) "Data Communication"
7) "E-Commerce and Web 2.0"
8) "Business Process Management"
9) "Business Intelligence and
Information Systems for Decision Making"
10) "Information Security"
11) "Information Systems Development"
12) "Information Systems Management"
PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL ALSO BE A UNIT
ON INFORMATION LITERACY