MISM 3303 – VC04
DR. FLORES – FALL 2014
WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
VIRTUAL CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
SYLLABUS
1. Wayland Baptist University, Virtual Campus, School of Business
2. Mission Statement: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging,
learning-focused, and distinctively Christian environment for professional success and service to God and
humankind.
3. Course: MISM 3303 – VC04, Information Systems Theory and Practice
4. Term: Fall 2014
5. Instructor: Jimmie Flores, PhD, PMP, CAPM, PMI- RMP, PMI-SP, SSBB, ITIL, SPHR, GPHR, Security+
6. Office Phone and email: 210.446.9350/jimmie.flores@wayland.wbu.edu
7. Office Hours, Building, and Location: Email me to schedule an appointment
8. Class Meeting Time and Location: Virtual Campus
9. Catalog Description: Organizational systems, planning, and decision process, and how information is used
for decision support in organizations. Quality and decision theory, information theory, and practice essential for
providing viable information to the organization. Concepts of Information Systems for competitive advantage,
data as a resource, Information Systems and Information Technology planning, re-engineering, project
management and development of systems, and end-user computing.
10. Prerequisites: COSC 2311
11. Required Textbook and Resources:
BOOK
AUTHOR ED
Introduction to Information
Systems, eBook
Rainer
5th
YEAR
PUBLISHER
2014
John Wiley
ISBN#
UPDATED
9781118802137 3/21/14
12. Optional Materials: Assigned as necessary
13. Course Outcome Competencies:

Describe what information is needed for an organization, the form the information needs to take, where to
locate the information, and what computer-based information tools are needed to build a business.

Explain how to use information strategically in order to succeed in business.

Explain how telecommunications and networks can be used to communicate more effectively.

Illustrate how data collected by organizations and knowledge gathered by its members can be organized
and stored efficiently so that useful information can be extracted in a timely manner.

Discuss various levels of management and their information needs.
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Explain how sharing of information across organizational boundaries are critical to organizational
success.

Discuss why and how artificial intelligence and expert systems are used in many business applications to
aid in decision making, especially in the solving of problems.

Show ways organizations develop new information systems.

Explain why the integrity of the data and the reliability of their information systems are so critical to an
organization’s success.

Identify appropriate responses to managerial and organizational issues stemming from development,
implementation, and use of computer-based information systems.

Discuss challenges in implementation of international information systems, including economic and
cultural differences.

Summarize major ethical and societal issues involved in development and use of information technology.
14. Attendance Requirements:
It is expected that students attend all regularly scheduled meeting dates. The class attendance is taken at 45
minutes after the start of class – any student arriving after that is considered absent from the class. Please note that
points are assigned for attending and participating in our class. For students arriving late or leaving early, only
partial points are earned. There is no make-up for missed attendance points. I understand that situations arise that
might prohibit you from making it to class, but understand the importance of meeting this obligation. We will
follow the WBU policy and guidance regarding multiple missed class periods. Please note that missing more than
one class period will result in at least a letter grade reduction.
15. Disability Statement:
“In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Wayland
Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in,
be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in
the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a
disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291- 3765.
Documentation of a disability must accompany any request for accommodations.”
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16: Course Requirements and Grading Criteria:
o
Attendance and Participation
10%
o
Learning Project – PowerPoint Presentation
20%
o
Midterm Exam
20%
o
Final Exam
20%
o
Quizzes
30%
TOTAL
100%
Grade achievement levels are as follows:
Grade
Range
A
B
C
D
F
90%+
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
0-59%
LEARNING PROJECT(PowerPoint Presentation):
Project Information:

Deliverable is a 10-15minute (maximum 15-slides) Presentation.

Minimum of 10 references in addition to the text book and must cite ALL references used.

Citation -Plagiarism will not be tolerated and will be penalized by a zero for the project. Make
sure you cite ALL references used including any ideas, concepts, and illustrations. Please use the
following APA formatting:
• Works cited – This is the source material you used to support your research project.
• Works consulted – You probably looked at many sources before you located usable material,
and you deserve credit for this research.
• Your work will be considered for credit for works consulted; list your preliminary sources as
consulted works.
• Your topic must be related to the content of the course and should be an intelligent well thought
out work. Do not wait until the last minute. If you are unsure if your topic would be an
acceptable work, please email me for approval. While topic pre-approval is not required it would
ensure full credit consideration on your work.
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17. Tentative Schedule: (Calendar, Topics, Assignments)
Week
1
MONDAY
Aug 18
2
MONDAY
Aug 25
3
MONDAY
Sep 01
4
MONDAY
Sep 08
5
MONDAY
Sep15
6
MONDAY
Sep22
7
MONDAY
Sep29
8
MONDAY
Oct 06
9
MONDAY
Oct 13
10
MONDAY
Oct 20
11
MONDAY
Oct 27
Activity
Orientation
Post Introductions to Discussion Board
Discussion Question
Read Chapters 1, 2 & 3
Class Discussion
Read Chapter 4
Quiz #1 (Chapters 1-3) Due Sep 07, 11:59pm
Class Discussion
Read Chapters 5 & 6
Read Chapters 7, 8 & 9
Midterm Exam (Chapters 4-7) Due Sep 21, 11:59pm
Class Discussion
Read Chapters 10 & 11
Class Discussion
Read Chapter 12 and 13
Quiz #2 (Chapters 8-10) Due Oct 05, 11:59pm
Read Chapter 13
Post your Learning Project Presentations in the thread
created in Course Content Area
Feedback will be provided for Learning Project
Presentations
OPEN WEEK – Prepare for Final Exam
Final Exam Due (Chapters 10-13) Due Oct 26,
11:59pm
Materials Covered
Class Familiarization
Syllabus
Chapters 1, 2 & 3
Chapter 4
Quiz #1 Due
Sep 07
Chapters 5 & 6
Chapters 7, 8 & 9
Midterm Exam Due
Sep 21
Chapters 10 & 11
Chapters 12 & 13
Quiz #2 Due
Oct 05
Chapter 13
Prep For Final Exam
Final Week
Final Exam Due
Oct 26
Summer Term Ends on Nov 01, 2014
Final Grades will be Posted
18. Additional information as desired by the faculty member:
General Information:
This syllabus contains a general overview of the course only. Once you have read and understood
everything contained in the syllabus, I will ask you to confirm with your signature.
Your confirmation will also confirm that you understand and will adhere to the following statement:
“This class will adhere to zero tolerance for using someone else’s work as your own.”
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TURNING IN ASSIGNMENTS:
All assignments will be turned in on the Blackboard Learning Platform. Students are to turn in assignments in the
same area where they downloaded any assignments/quizzes/exams.
POLICY ON INCOMPLETES:
Wayland's policy on giving grades of Incomplete in a course is outlined in the University's catalog. As a
supplement to that catalog, my policy is to assign a one-letter-grade reduction upon removal of the Incomplete.
The only exceptions to this are in the case of either documented absence from your home area because of
occupational requirements which makes Internet access impossible, or documented severe illness. Claims of not
having the time to finish, or mismanagement of that time will not be considered a valid excuse. There are 11
weeks in the term (not counting any breaks), giving you sufficient time to complete all requirements by the
assigned due dates. My advice is to work ahead whenever possible in order to minimize the effects of
unanticipated delays.
ONLINE CLASSROOM ACTIVITY/DISCUSSION:
Please make sure to participate in the classroom discussions. Your knowledge and experience is valued. Please
ensure you keep a positive and professional demeanor at all times. All students are expected to post an Initial
Posting to the Discussion Board and respond to 2 peers throughout the week. A minimum of 3 quality posts on 3
separate days will earn full credit. The first Discussion Activity is to Introduce Yourself due by the end of the day
before the next class meeting.
QUIZZES/MIDTERM/FINAL EXAM:
These assessments will be available on the Blackboard home page. Each assessment can only be taken once, and
are only available during the week they are due. Due dates are listed on the class schedule. The Final
Examination is comprehensive.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Internet references WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE in this course. ALL references will come from Professional
Journal articles and will be derived from the WBU Online Library.
STUDY HABITS:
Careful and timely reading and study as well as completion of all written assignments by the expected dates are
critical to your success in this course. Text readings will normally coincide with coverage of the material in
lessons. This will facilitate your active participation in class discussions. Please make sure to stay abreast with the
readings. You will perform much better on the exam if you have a clear idea of the topics.
MISCELLANEOUS:
You are encouraged to be "entrepreneurial" in your approach to the class, in your assignments, and in your class
presentations and interactions. Your observations or experiences, and how they might relate to the subject at hand,
have the potential to enhance all of the class sessions. Please share those of value so that you may be a resource to
all participants including me! You are also encouraged to employ the systems perspective and wear the
"manager's hat" in relating to the issues so that you will be able to think about them critically from multiple
dimensions.
A NOTE ON DROPPING THE COURSE:
If you drop the course, please let me know with an E-mail message. Very often I do not receive drop notices in a
timely manner, and sometimes not at all. Please help me to keep the class roll up to date.
MISM 3303 – VC04
DR. FLORES – FALL 2014
Jimmie Flores
PhD, DM, PMP, CAPM, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, SSBB, SPHR, GPHR, ITIL, Security+
210-446-9350
jimmie.flores@wayland.wbu.edu
OCCUPATION
Outside of my teaching responsibilities, I serve as an IT consultant to businesses across the United States. Further,
I conduct research on the subject of sports officiating.
Over the past two decades, I have held the following positions:
 Current:
o IT Consultant – Specialize in Project Management and Six Sigma
 USAA: IT Staff Analyst and Budget Coordinator, managing $11.5M IT budget
 Prudential Insurance & Investments: Agent (Group I, Series 6, & Series 63)
 University of St. Thomas: Director of Recruitment for the Adult Degree Completion Program
 Medical Clinic: Clinic Administrator
 Shell Oil Company: Revenue Accountant
EDUCATION
 Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Development
 Dissertation Research Question: What is the relationship between proactive coping and an
individual’s ability to remain poised under pressure?
 Doctor of Management in Information Systems and Technology
 M.A. in Human and Organizational Systems
 M.S. in Computer Information Technology
 M.S. in Management
 M.S. in Non-Profit Management
 M.B.A. in Finance, Marketing and Management
 M. Ed. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
 M.S. in Educational Technology
 B.B.A. in Corporate Financial Management
 Associates in General Studies
CERTIFICATIONS
 Project Management Professional (PMP)
 Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
 Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
 Certified Associate in Project Management
(PMI-CAPM)
 Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB)
 Senior Professional in Human Resources
(SPHR)
 Global Professional in Human Resources
(GPHR)
 Information Technology Infrastructure Library
(ITIL)
 Security+
OTHER INFORMATION
I recently completed a book called “How to Become a Proficient Online Learner.” Further, since August 2001, I
have taught online courses in the following disciplines: marketing, finance, accounting, management, MIS, CIS,
Internet, and software application.
My hobbies are exercising, reading motivational books, and traveling! Over the past few years, I have traveled to
Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, Greece,
Hungary, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Philippines, Uruguay, Venezuela,
and throughout the United States.