BUS 3500
MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(Monday 5/17/2010)
Abdou Illia, Ph.D.
aillia@eiu.edu
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OBJECTIVES
 Course
overview (syllabus)
 Explain How class will be organized
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Why an IS course?
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IS no longer exclusive domain of tech savvy
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Information Systems used by all organizations
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Need for employees trained to use and manage
computer applications
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Course Objectives
Knowledge
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Explain the concept of a computer based
information systems including detailed knowledge
of the system components and how they evolved
and interact.
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Demonstrate an understanding of hardware and
software.
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Describe fundamental data communications and
telecommunications concepts.
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Explain types of data communication networks
typically found in businesses.
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Distinguish between types of information systems
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Course Objectives
Knowledge
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Understand and explain database
management system concept; functions,
uses, and types.
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Demonstrate an understanding of
computer security in today’s business
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Course Objectives
Skills
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Be able to participate in purchasing information
systems’ components
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Use a DBMS to create and manage databases:
tables, queries, forms, reports, etc.
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Required Text
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Essentials of Management Information
Systems, Kenneth Laudon & Jane
Laudon, Pearson Custom Publishing,
2009.
Book site: http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_laudon_essmis_8/
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Teaching Methods
Lectures
 Discussions
 Hands-on
 Exercises
 Summary questions
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Grading
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2 Exams:
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100 points each
Written
Cover subjects learned during previous weeks
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1 Final Exam:
150 points
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1 Exercise/Case Study
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1 MS Access Project
110 points
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3+ Access Labs
45 points
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Quizzes:
To be determined
50 points
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Grade calculation
Grades calculated by dividing amassed points by MAX
90-100%
A
80-89%
B
70-79%
C
60-69%
D
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Makeup
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No makeup Exams
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If absence excused, grade is calculated without missed
exam
Excused Absence REQUIRES written
verification
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Student responsible to provide documentation
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Due dates
Due dates on course calendar
 Responsible to make sure assignments
turned on time
 Assignments due:
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at class beginning for written assignments
By due day/time for online submissions
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Website / E-mail address
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http://www.eiu.edu/~a_illia/bus3500
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Syllabus
Class Notes
Assignments
Your E-mail address
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Required to receive class-related notices
Send me an e-mail (aillia@eiu.edu)
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Subject: BUS 3500 email list
Content: Your-First-Name Your-Last-Name
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Instructor Assistance
E-mail: aillia@eiu.edu
 Phone: 581-6391
 Office Hours:
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8:30-9:30 MTW
and by appointment
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