Information Systems for Management
ISAM 3033, Summer 2014●Section 02, Class 10197
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:00 – 2:29 PM, SSB Room 2310/MIS Research Lab
Instructor
Dr. Mohammad A. Rob
Office: Student Services Building 3.202.09; Phone: (281) 283-3191; e-mail: rob@uhcl.edu
Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays: 2:30 PM-4 PM; and walk-ins & appointments
Course Web Site: https://mis.uhcl.edu/rob/
Required Textbooks
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Experiencing MIS, 4/E by David M. Kroenke (2013). Pearson Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-0-13296748-8
Microsoft Excel 2013: Complete by Shelly, Jones & Starks, Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-1-28516844-9
Microsoft Access 2013: Complete by Pratt & Last, Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-1-285-16907-1
One set of all three texts are on Reserve in the Library. There is a two-hour time limit for each
text.
One set of Microsoft Excel and Access texts are available for use in the Programming lab (SSB
3.201.01). Texts cannot be removed from this location. Provide the MIS TA with your student
ID card during usage.
Pre-requisite
A basic familiarity with computers, the Windows operating system, Access, and Excel is required to be
successful in this course.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
 describe information systems and how information relates to business processes
 explain the role of IS in support of organizational operations, decision making, and
competitiveness
 describe computer networks and data communications
 understand the benefits and implementation challenges related to enterprise
information systems
 explain the value of databases, data management and business intelligence in
organizations
 describe the systems development process
 list the sources and types of information security threats
 demonstrate technical competence on an objective test over technical skill and
information systems concepts
 demonstrate ability to develop business database and spreadsheet applications
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Course Description
The course covers a wide range of information systems topics including management of
information systems and using information systems for decision making and competitive
advantage. Further, it describes the IS topics of data communication and networking,
information security, databases, business intelligence, enterprise systems, and the systems
development process. Another component of the course includes development of
spreadsheet and database applications for reporting, problem solving, decision making and
the management of business operations.
Course Format
Lecture, discussion, quiz, test, and outside‐of‐class project assignments.
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw from Course
July 14, 2014
Method of Evaluation/Grading
Item
Weight (%)
Grading Scale
Attendance
10
A: 94-100 A-: 90-93
Assignments
30
B+: 87-89
B: 84-86
B-:80-83
Quizzes
10
C+: 77-79
C: 74-76
C-: 70-73
Midterm Exam
30
D+: 67-69
D: 64-66
D-: 60-63
Final Exam
30
F: 59 and below
Course Policies
Attendance
Attendance is required in this course. Missing a class will result in
failure to obtain the information and techniques required to complete
assigned projects and answer exam questions, and thereby negatively
affect the course grade.
15 Minute
In the unlikely event of instructor tardiness due to an unplanned delay
Rule
or urgent matter, students may leave without penalty 15 minutes
after class start time unless instructed otherwise by an MIS
department representative.
Late
Assignments received after their due dates and a 3-day grace period
Assignments are subject to penalties of 10 percent per day, including weekends
and holidays.
Exams
All exams are closed book and closed notes.
Missed
Opportunities to makeup missed exams are only granted for cases of
Exams
extreme and unusual circumstances (as judged by the instructor).
Otherwise missed exams will be assigned a grade of zero. The content
and format of makeup exams, if given, differ from normally scheduled
exams.
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Incompletes Grades of “incomplete” are not available in this course.
Assignments Assignments and projects are to be completed individually. That is,
& Projects
each student must submit his or her own work for grading. There are
no group projects in this course.
Securing
You are responsible for preventing the unauthorized copying of your
Your Work
work. Never allow a colleague to use a laptop or thumb drive that
contains your work.
Academic Honesty Policy
The Academic Honesty Policy at UHCL (found on the Dean of Students’ website, the
Faculty Handbook, the Student Handbook, the Senior Vice President and Provost’s
website, the Graduate Catalog, and the Undergraduate Catalog) states: Academic honesty
is the cornerstone of the academic integrity of the university. It is the foundation upon
which the student builds personal integrity and establishes a standard of personal
behavior. Because honesty and integrity are such important factors in the professional
community, you should be aware that failure to perform within the bounds of these
ethical standards is sufficient grounds to receive a grade of "F" in this course and be
recommended for suspension from UHCL. The Honesty Code of UHCL states "I will be
honest in all my academic activities and will not tolerate dishonesty."
Statement on Assessment
Guidelines in the School of Business state that:
“The School of Business may use assessment tools in this course and other courses for
curriculum evaluation. Educational Assessment is defined as the systematic collection,
interpretation, and use of information about student characteristics, educational
environments, learning outcomes and client satisfaction to improve program
effectiveness, student performance and professional success.
This assessment will be related to the learning objectives for each course and
individual student performance will be disaggregated relative to these objectives. This
disaggregated analysis will not impact student grades, but will provide faculty with
detailed information that will be used to improve courses, curriculum, and students’
performance.”
Special Academic Accommodations
If you will require special academic accommodations under the Americans with Disability
Act, Section 504, or other state or federal law, please contact the Disability Services Office
at (281) 283-2167 promptly. The University of Houston System guidelines state:
“The University of Houston System complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, pertaining to the
provision of reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids for students with a
disability. In accordance with Section 504 and ADA guidelines, each University within
the System strives to provide reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids to
students who request and require them. If you believe that you have a disability
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requiring an academic adjustments/auxiliary aid, please contact your University’s
student disability services center.”
6 Drop Rule
6 Drop Rule Limitation - Students who entered college for the first time in Fall 2007 or later should be
aware of the course drop limitation imposed by the Texas Legislature. Dropping this or any
other course between the first day of class and the census date for the semester/session does not
affect your 6 drop rule count. Dropping a course between the census date and the last day to drop a
class for the semester/session will count as one of your 6 permitted drops. You should take this into
consideration before dropping this or any other course. Visit www.uhcl.edu/records for more
information on the 6 drop rule and the census date information for the semester/session.
Excel and Access Assignments
Throughout the semester, the instructor will introduce and demonstrate in class, various
technical concepts in the Excel and Access portion of the course. However, the student is
responsible for practicing and completing the homework assignments outside the class
time. A student requiring assistance in Excel and Access should thoroughly review the
textbook tutorials, ask questions during the class so the instructor can
explain/clarify/demonstrate, seek help from Teaching Assistants in the BUS/MIS Lab or
seek help from the instructor in the instructor's office.
Quizzes
The course will include about 6 quizzes. A quiz can be administered at any time during the
class. The quiz questions will be based on the material covered during the preceding two
weeks, the Excel/Access homework just submitted or any specific topics announced by
the instructor for this purpose. There will be no make-up quizzes. A quiz missed due to
an unexcused absence will be assigned a zero grade. A quiz missed due to an excused
absence will be assigned the average quiz grade at the end of the semester. The lowest
quiz will be dropped at the end of the semester. May not have on in summer.
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Tentative Course Schedule (Subject to Change as Necessary)
Date-2014
June 3
June 5
June 10
June 12
June 17
June 19
June 24-26
July 1
July 3
July 8
Description/ Topic
Reading Kroenke
Reading: Excel/ Access
Homework Due
Syllabus Review
CE 5: Using Microsoft Access
AC Ch. 1: Intro. to Databases
Ch. 1: The Importance of MIS
CE 1: Collaboration Information Systems
AC Ch. 2: Database Queries
Ch. 2: Business Processes, Information, and
Information Systems
AC Ch. 3. Maintaining a Database (Database
Administration)
Ch. 3: Organizational Strategy, Information
Systems, and Competitive Advantage
AC Ch. 4. Creating Business Reports & Forms
See Left for appropriate
chapters for all weeks
Access Chap 1
Access Chap 2
Access Chap 3
AC 1 & 2: Lab 1
AC 68-69, AC 129-131
Access Chap 4
Ch. 4: Hardware and Software
Ch. 5: Database Processing
CE 4: Database Design
AC Ch. 5: Multi-table Forms
Ch. 6: Data Communication & Cloud
CE 7: Mobile Systems
Midterm Exam
Access Chap 5
MIS Text:
Chapters 1, 2, 4-6
EX Ch. 1: Creating a Worksheet
EX Ch. 2: Formulas, Functions and Formatting
(Payroll Application)
Ch. 7: Organizations and Information Systems
AC 3 & 4: Lab 1
AC 195-196, AC 256-259
MIS Text:
Chapter Extensions 4 & 5
Excel Chap 1
Excel Chap 2
July 10
July 15
July 17
July 22
July 24
July 29
July 31
Ch. 9: Business Intelligence Systems
CE 13: Reporting systems & OLAP
CE 14: Geographic Information Systems - GIS
EX Ch. 3: What-If Analysis (Financial Modeling
Application)
EX Ch4: Financial Functions (Loan Amortization
Application)
Ch. 10: Information Systems Development
CE 15: Systems development Project
Management
EX Ch. 5: Creating, Sorting and Query a Table
EX Ch. 6: Working with Multiple Worksheets
and Workbooks (Financial Consolidation
Application)
Ch. 12: Information Security Management
CE 18: International MIS
Final Exam
Excel Chap 3
Ex Ch. 1 & 2 Lab 2: In the Lab
EX 61-62, EX 125-127
Excel Chap 4
Excel Chap 5
Ex Ch. 3 & 4 Lab 2: In the Lab
EX 202-203, EX 268-270
Excel Chap 6
Ex Ch. 5 & 6 Lab 2: In the Lab
EX 339-341, EX 403-404
MIS Text:
Chapters 7, 9, 10, 12
MIS Text:
Chapter Extensions 3 & 6
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