IST 221 - Information Systems in Organization
Spring 2003
Howard Paul, BU 332, (216) 687-3685, paul@cis.csuohio.edu
http://cis.csuohio.edu/~paul/221.html
Objective: Introduces concepts of information technology, covering both hardware and software. Also
introduces roles of information in an organization, information as a resource, and how information
systems manage organizational information. Contents include basic computer hardware; O/S
functions, file mgt.; basic network components; procedural versus nonprocedural programming,
object oriented programming; types of Information Systems; IS planning, IS career paths. Personal
productivity software such as spreadsheets and statistical analysis tools are used to enhance business
problem solving.
Textbooks: Management Information Systems, 7th Ed., by Laudon & Laudon, PrenticeHall, 2002. 0-13-033066-3.
Prerequisite: IST 203 Co-requisite: OMS 201
Last Day to Drop: Jan 24, F (without "W" grade) or Mar 28, F (with "W" grade).
Final Exam Date: May 8, Thursday, 1:00-3:00 pm
Course Grade: The course grade is based on a student's overall performance through the entire
semester. The relative weights for the final grade are distributed among the following:
Examinations and quizzes
50%
Projects and assignments
50%
The instructor may increase the weights for “Projects and assignments” and may also take
attendance into consideration in assigning grades.
Homework Policy: All homework and assignments are due in class on the specified date. All
assignments must be individually and independently completed and must represent the effort of the
student turning in the assignment. Should two or more students turn in substantially the same
solution or program, in the judgment of the instructor, the solution will be considered a group
effort. Both or all involved in a group effort homework will receive a zero grade for that
homework/assignment. A student turning in a group effort homework/assignment more than once
will automatically receive a "F" grade for the course.
Late Assignments: An assignment is to be turned in at the beginning of class on the day it is due.
An assignment turned in later than the due date will be penalized 10% of the total possible points
for the assignment for each day late (excluding weekends and University Holidays). No late
assignment will be accepted after the assignment is graded and returned.
Make-Up Exam Policy: Make-up examinations will be given only in case of serious need and only
when the instructor is notified prior to the examination time. If this is not done, the grade is
automatically zero for that examination. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the
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instructor for arranging a make-up time. Written verification for the student's inability to take an
exam will be required.
Course Schedule: The schedule of topics and their order of coverage is given below. The
timetable is for guidance only and may vary to some extent in individual classes.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Topic
Description
Chapter
1
Managing the Digital Firm
1
2
Information Systems in the Enterprise
2
3
Information Systems, Organizations, Management, and Strategy
3
4
The Digital Firm: Electronic Commerce and Electronic Business
4
5
Managing Hardware Assets
5
6
Managing Software Assets
6
7
Managing Data Resources
7
8
Telecommunications and Networks
8
9
The Internet and the New Information Technology Infrastructure
9
10
Redesigning the Organization with Information Systems
10
11
Understanding the Business Value of Systems and Managing
Change
11
12
Managing Knowledge
12
13
Enhancing Management Decision making for the Digital Firm
13
14
Information Systems Security and Control
14
15
Ethical and Social Impact of Information Systems
15
16
Managing International Information Systems
16
March 8, 2016
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