DSCI 320 - Management Information Systems - Fall 2014
Professor:
Email:
Kenneth Longshaw
Kalongsh@CofC.edu
Classroom:
Phone:
TCFE 304
803-325-4697
Section:
02 / 06
Meeting Times: Section 02 - Mon and Wed - 4:00-5:15pm
Section 06 - Mon and Wed - 5:30-6:45pm
Office Hours:
By appointment
Course Description
Survey of transaction processing systems, management information systems, and decision support systems.
Introduction of systems analysis concepts and methodologies for information system design and development.
System development projects will be required.
Prerequisites
Junior standing; ACCT 203, ACCT 204; DSCI 232; MATH 104 or 250
Required Text and Course Materials
Business Driven Information Systems, 4th Edition, Baltzan, McGraw-Hill, 2014 (ISBN: 9780073376899)
Learning Goals
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Students will become versed in the concepts of information systems including basic computer concepts,
terminology, and database concepts. Students will also learn to communicate and discuss technology in the
context of a business environment.
QUANTITATIVE FLUENCY
Students will gain basic computer knowledge in addition to experience and training with Microsoft Access
which they will use to relate technology to business scenarios to facilitate information gathering for business
decision making.
GLOBAL AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY
Throughout the course, students will gain an understanding of the responsibility and ethics that comes with
management of and access to business information systems. Current ethical issues will be discussed along with
corporate responsibility of those issues in relation to corporate policy and governance.
INTELLECTUAL INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY
An understanding of database concepts and how technology facilitates business process will give the student
the ability to solve structured business problems. Emerging technologies will also be discussed and how they
can enhance existing business processes further.
SYNTHESIS
Students will understand the basics of database systems and how technology facilitates business process in
order to understand how to develop, evaluate, implement, and improve management information systems.
Coursework
CONCEPT EXAMS - Exams will be multiple formats including multiple choice, short answer, etc and pull
material from the lectures and book.
SOFTWARE EXAMS – Software exams will test your proficiency in Microsoft Access and understanding of
database concepts, covering the functionality introduced in software lab work throughout the semester.
LABS – Lab work will expose students to database modeling and the functionality of Microsoft Access
QUIZES – Quizzes are short and will evaluate your knowledge of chapters and information from each lecture
Grading
EVALUTION
Exam 1 (Ch 1 – 4, Tech Basics)
Database Exam
Exam 2 (Ch 5 - 9)
Final Exam (ERP)
Quizzes/Lab work
20%
20%
20%
20%
20%
LETTER GRADE
>= 93
A
90-92.99
A86-89.99
B+
83-85.99
B
80-82.99
B76-79.99
C+
73-75.99
C
70-72.99
C66-69.99
D+
63-65.99
D
60-62.99
D< 60
F
Attendance Policy and Assignment Due Dates
Students not present for exams, quizzes, or lab work will automatically receive a zero for the assignment
unless otherwise specified by the professor (rare cases). Students are allowed to miss 4 days of class
without penalty. Each session of class missed after 4 days of absences will results in 5 points of the student’s
final grade being deducted. A portion of the material in the class is not in the book and cannot be covered
outside of class. For special exceptions, please see the professor when extenuating circumstances apply.
Quizzes and Lab Work
Quizzes take place at the beginning of class and last approximately 15 minutes. Quizzes are due at the end of
these 15 minutes and will not be accepted afterward. Lab work is due by the end of the class and is graded on a
PASS/FAIL basis in order to grade participation.
SNAP Students/Special Accommodations/Athletes
Students needing special accommodations should please see the professor within the first week of class and
present the professor with their Professor Notification Letter from the Center for Disability Services if
applicable.
College of Charleston Honor Code
Students can find the complete Honor Code and all related processes in the Student Handbook at
http://www.cofc.edu/studentaffairs/general_info/studenthandbook.html
Communication with the Professor Outside of Class
Teaching at CofC is my secondary profession and I am occupied with my primary profession during business
hours aside from class hours. As a result, my office hours are by appointment because I am not typically on
campus. However, if you need to reach me, I pay close attention to my email and phone during business hours.
Miscellaneous Policies
 All policies may be adjusted at any time at the professor’s discretion
 The professor will try to maintain the class schedule and objectives, but may need to make adjustments.
 No food or drinks allowed in the lab.
 Surprise extra credit events might happen.
 Use of the lab computers is prohibited during class, unless instructed by the professor. Each of the lab
computers is equipped with activity monitoring software, which links the student’s computer (screen and
all) to the professor’s at the front of the class. The professor will use this software to monitor lab computer
usage and reserves the right to publicly display any lab computer’s screen at any time to the rest of the
class. The professor also reserves the right to take control over any lab computer using this software at any
time during class. Therefore, ensure that any and all of your computer activity is only as instructed by me
Class Schedule
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Date
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Material
Intro – Syllabus Review
Technology Basics - Appendix A and B
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Review of Chap 1 – 4, Appendix A, B
Exam 1
Data Modeling – Appendix C
Data Modeling – Appendix C
Data Modeling – Appendix C
Data Modeling – Appendix C
Data Modeling – Appendix C
Database Review
Database Exam
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Last day to withdraw with a “W”
Chapter 9
Review of Chap 5 – 9
No Class - Fall Break
Review of Chap 5 – 9
Exam 2
ERP Intro
ERP
ERP
ERP
No Class – Thanksgiving Break
Last Day - ERP Review
Final Exam for Section 02 - 4-7pm
Final Exam for Section 06 - 4-7pm
Assignment Due
Technology Quiz
Chapter 1 Quiz
Chapter 2 Quiz
Chapter 3 Quiz
Chapter 4 Quiz
Exam 1
Technology Quiz
Lab Work
Lab Work
Lab Work
Lab Work
Database Exam
Chapter 5 Quiz
Chapter 6 Quiz
Chapter 7 Quiz
Chapter 8 Quiz
Chapter 9 Quiz
Exam 2
Lab Work
Lab Work
Lab Work
Final Exam for Section 02
Final Exam for Section 06