SYLLABUS FOR CIS 380 INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN ORGANIZATIONS

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Term:  Fall, 2005 (August 29 – December 5)

Instructor:   Kurt Jordan

Office:  514

Office Phone:  (219) 473-4290

E-mail:  kjordan@ccsj.edu

Office Hours: 

                Monday 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

                Tuesday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

                Wednesday 8:00 am - 9:00 am, 12 noon - 1:30 pm

                Friday 9:00 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

 

Course Time:  6:30pm - 9:30pm Friday

 

Course Description:  This course analyzes the roles of information systems in organizations and how they relate to organizational objectives and organizational structure. It also includes the concepts of systems, organization of a system, information flow nature of information systems, Management Information Systems (MIS), modeling, and graphics.

 

Prerequisites:  CIS 255, 125, 312 or 320

 

Textbooks:

Management Information Systems, Forth Edition, Oz, Course Technology, 0-619-21322-1

 

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

 

§         Explain the meaning of terms used to describe common techniques and concepts in business information systems

§         Successfully select, apply and use computer software to solve typical business problems

§         Describe the ways in which computers are and will be used in business and management

§         Work with teams on system development projects

§         Identify and suggest appropriate responses and solutions to managerial and organizational issues steming from development, implementation and use of computer-based information systems

§         Discuss economic, cultural and other challenges in the implementation of international information systems.

§         Explain the major social and ethical issues involved in the development and use of information technology

 

Learning Strategies: Active class participation is vital to this learning experience. You will be expected to come to class having read, and being prepared to discuss the assigned materials.

 

A short research paper (one or two pages) will be turned in the last week of classes. You will choose a current event related to information systems and write a brief report on the event.  The report should contain a brief description or explanation of the event, what impact it has or might have on information systems, and your opinions about the event. Topics must be approved in advance by the instructor.

 

Assessment:

 

Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes)                                                     60% of grade

Class participation/paper/assignments/attendance                   40% of grade

 

Grading Scale:

Grade

Points

A

100-92

A-

91-90

B+

89-88

B

87-82

B-

81-80

C+

79-78

C

77-72

C-

71-70

D+

69-68

D

67-62

D-

61-60

F

59 and below

 

Class Policy for Assignments:  Homework and assignments are due on the date indicated by the instructor. Late homework  and/or assignments will be marked 50% off after being graded.

 

Class Policy on Attendance:  Most of the information presented for learning will be through lecture discussions and assignments. Attendance will be taken each meeting for administrative and grading purposes. You are expected to attend every class. You are responsible for any material you miss.  Make-up exams will be given only if prior arrangements are made with the instructor. The instructor reserves the right to change these policies in extreme circumstances.

 

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: Please keep pagers and phones on silent notification.

 

Course Outline:

 

Week 1:                 Introduction to course        Chapters 1, 2

 

Week 2:                 Chapter 3

 

Week 3:                 Chapter 4
                                Paper topics due

 

Week 4:                 Chapter 5

 

Week 5:                 Chapter 6

 

Week 6:                 Chapter 7

 

Week 7:                 Chapter 8

                                Review for test

 

Week 8:                 Test on Chapters 1-8

 

Week 9:                 Chapters 9,10

 

Week 10:              Chapter 11

 

Week 11:              Chapter 12

 

Week 12:              Chapter 14

 

Week 13:              Holiday - no meeting

 

Week 14:              Chapters 15, 16

                                Paper due

                                Review for Final exam

 

Week 15:              Final exam on Chapter 9 - 16

 

Note: The instructor reserves the right to change the class schedule to accommodate unforeseen events.

 

Blackboard users:  Please note that if you are using Blackboard, change your password and email address.  If you cannot log onto Blackboard, contact computer services at x366.  Once in Blackboard if you have any problems accessing content or using Blackboard contact your instructor

 

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

 

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.

 

Please note: Calumet College of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.

 

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.).  All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore.  These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

 

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. The Registrar must receive written request for withdrawal by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

 

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).