CIS 421-01 Management Information Systems (MIS)
FALL 2005
Instructor: Harold Ramcharan
Office Phone: 546-8521
Office: Graphics Building - Room #9 E-mail: Haroldrm@shawu.edu
Class Time: T/TH (2:30 PM 3:45 PM) Class Room: TUP 107
Consulting Hours: tba
Text: Management Information Systems for the Information Age:5th. Edition, McGraw-Hill Publishing by Haag & Cummings. ISBN: 0072458720
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior MIS or CS major
Course Objectives: The objective of the course is to enhance the student�s views of computer use, through the eyes of the manager. After the exposure to the material covered, student will acquire the tools of trade to deal with complex and changing field of business computing.
Course Description: This course provides the student with management orientation needed to become successful managers. As Systems Analyst, network specialist, or database administrators, they will apply the skills and knowledge as they work with managers in developing managerial systems.
Topics Discussed:
Chapter 1
The Information Age in Which you Live: Changing the Face of Business...... 1
Extended Learning Module A
Computer Hardware and Software.... 23
Chapter 2
Major Business Initiatives: Gaining Competitive Advantage with IT.............. 51
Extended Learning Module B
The World Wide Web and the Internet 69
Chapter 3
Databases and Data Warehouses: Building Business Intelligence. 85
Extended Learning Module C
Designing Databases and Entity-Relationship Diagramming 117
Chapter 4
Decision Support and Artificial Intelligence: Brainpower for Your Business 131
Extended Learning Module D
Decision Analysis with Spreadsheet Software.. 155
Chapter 5
Electronic Commerce: Strategies for the New Economy. 165
Extended Learning Module E
Network Basics...... 191
Chapter 6
Systems Development: Phases, Tools, and Techniques 211
Extended Learning Module F
Building a Web Page with HTML..... 243
Chapter 7
IT Infrastructures: Business-Driven Technology 259
Extended Learning Module G
Object-Oriented Technologies 279
Chapter 8
Protecting People and Information: Threats and Safeguards 297
Extended Learning Module H
Computer Crime and Forensics. 329
Chapter 9
Emerging Trends and Technologies: Business, People, and Technology Tomorrow 345
Extended Learning Module I
Building an E-Portfolio 367
Extended Learning Module J
Implementing a Database with Microsoft Access.... 377
Extended Learning Module K
Careers in Business.. 383
Tests: Tests will be given during the class period on the dates scheduled, and they will cover both the assigned reading and material covered in class. Make-up tests will not be given unless prior arrangements have been made.
Evaluation:
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Class Attendance & Homework |
20% |
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Tests &Quizzes |
40% |
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Final Examination + Term Project |
40% |
Grading Scale: 90 and above = A, 80-89 = B, 70-79 = C, 60-69 = D, Below 60 = F
Attendance policy: Shaw University attendance policy as described in the University current catalogue is incorporated by reference. The student assumes responsibilities for class attendance and tardiness. Consequences for non-attendance or tardiness are:
A) Loss of points on the assignments B) Withdrawal from class with falling grade C) Lowering of grade
To see Home Work click here: * Short Answer Questions = SAQ Short Question Answers = SQA Discussions Questions = DQ
REMARKS:
The professor reserves the right to alter any part of this syllabus without the consent of the students or school authorities.
Cell phones must be in silent mode during class period
Students are not permitted to surf the Internet or play with the mouse when lecture is in progress unless directed by the Professor. Violators will be seriously dealt with.