e-Commerce: Course Introduction
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ISM 4480
e-Commerce
Dr. Larry West
http://systems.bus.ucf.edu/lwest
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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e-Commerce: Course Introduction
Course Topics
• E-Commerce technologies
– Microsoft Active Server Pages (ASP.Net 3.5)
– Designing and implementing Internet-enabled business
applications
• Front end (customer)
• Back end (internal)
• Interorganizational
– Using VB components and objects in web projects
– Introduction to web services
– The business environment of the Internet
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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e-Commerce: Course Introduction
E-Commerce and You
• Many people only think of e-commerce as the sale of
products and services over the Internet
• Many business activities can be conducted or enhanced
using Internet and other technologies
• Developing eCommerce systems is now a normal task
for systems developers
• You will see that there is a lot of similarity between
developing conventional programs and developing ecommerce applications
• There are also some key differences
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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e-Commerce: Course Introduction
eCommerce Activities
• In 2008 in the US online consumer sales expanded by
14% to reach $255 billion
• In the same year B2B commerce expanded by 13% to
more than $3.8 trillion
• Of the 120 million US households 84 million (70%)
were online
– 72 million households (62%) had some sort of
broadband access
• What enables all of this commerce?
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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E-Commerce Examples
• Name some e-Commerce systems
• For each identify:
– Who owns the system
– Who uses the system
– What changes in business practices were required or
enabled by the system
– What investments are needed by all parties to use the
system
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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e-Commerce: Course Introduction
Prerequisites
• The following prerequisites are absolute and
unwaiverable:
– ISM 3253
– ISM 4212 (co-requisite)
• If you have not completed these prerequisites with a
grade of ‘C’ of better you should leave now—you will
be dropped (go ahead and leave now)
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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e-Commerce: Course Introduction
What Else You Need to Know
• Basic Windows techniques
– Editing
– File management
– VB Project management (file management)
• Introductory business courses or an understanding of
how a business organization works
• Teamwork skills
• Time and project management (getting things done)
• Strong SQL skills (or be a fast learner)
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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e-Commerce: Course Introduction
What’s Different About this Course
• To succeed in this course you must perform the same
tasks you will perform on the job as an MIS
professional
– Understand problems and design solutions
– Translate specifications from someone else into a
finished requirement
– Learn techniques with some learning on your own
– Recognize how to adapt techniques learned for one use
to another similar use
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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e-Commerce: Course Introduction
What’s Different About this Class (cont.)
• You have no right to a good grade in this class, even if
you show up every day
• You are responsible for understanding the material,
memorizing it just won’t work
• You are responsible for managing your efforts
– Backing up your projects
– Having time to coordinate with the instructor
– Planning time to study and complete the projects
• You must have time to use the lab or your own
computer for projects
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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e-Commerce: Course Introduction
What’s Different About this Course (cont.)
• While the class has lots of theory in it the theory is all
applied
• Your group project or code either works or it doesn’t
• Your answer is either right (it works) or its wrong (it
doesn’t)
• I will evaluate you as if you worked for me and your
work becomes part of what I give my boss
You are past the general background part
of your educations now
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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e-Commerce: Course Introduction
How to Succeed . . .
• Don’t see memorization as the goal
– Allow knowledge to embed itself through use
– Be able to recognize why a step is used or suggested
• Thoroughly understand the problem you are dealing
with — be able to solve it with pencil and paper before
you attempt to program the solution
• Allow adequate time to complete assignments
• Allow adequate time to get help from the instructor or
lab assistants when you are stuck
• Take the time to do it right the first time
• Coordinate with the instructor
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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e-Commerce: Course Introduction
How to Succeed (cont.)
• Master the key skills early by trying them
• Work effectively with your team
– Divide responsibility
– Keep each other informed
– Do your part on time and expect your team members to
do the same
• Get the fundamental skills under control early
– Practice
– Experiment
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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e-Commerce: Course Introduction
What I’m Assuming About You
• You understand basic systems development tasks
– Database design
– Program design
– Project and code documentation
– Working with files
• You have time in your schedule to complete the
assignments and work with your group
• You understand how to use e-mail and the Web or will
learn quickly
• You have access to computer and software—see web
site
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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e-Commerce: Course Introduction
What I’m Assuming About You (cont.)
• You understand programming and database
– Fundamentals of VB control structures
– VB functions and subroutines
• Parameter passing
• Function return values
– Relational database design and implementation
• Interpreting a DB design from its documentation
– Four fundamental SQL statements
• SELECT, UPDATE, DELETE, INSERT INTO
• You have experience debugging projects
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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What You Can Assume About Me
• I understand this material
• I won’t try to trick you
• I want you to succeed
• I will give you the grade you earn
• I will be available to you as described in the syllabus
except for announced absences
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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Grading
Points
Grade
Points
Grade
Points
Grade
92 +
A
80 +
B-
68 +
D+
89 +
A-
78 +
C+
62 +
D
87 +
B+
70 +
C
60 +
D-
82 +
B
69 +
C-
< 60
F
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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Last Semester's Grade Distribution
GRADE
Count
A
5
A-
6
B
8
B-
2
C+
3
C
5
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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e-Commerce: Course Introduction
Computer and Software Requirements
• It will be very difficult to complete course work using
computer labs
– CBA policy is for you to have access to your own
computer for completing class assignments
• You will need this software
– MS Visual Studio.Net 2008* (Not Express Edition)
– Microsoft SQL Server 2005* (Not Express Edition)
– Microsoft Word
– Windows XP Professional or Vista*
– Visio*
*Available from the MIS Department
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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Group Project
• The group project will be an intense and in-depth
experience
– Like your ISM 4212 project on steroids (if you had me)
– Choose your group carefully
– Start looking now for group members
– Failing to pass the project almost certainly means
failing to pass the course
– You must let me know of group dynamic or
performance problems early
• Assignment—read the project description on the course
page
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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e-Commerce: Course Introduction
Homework Assignments
• There are currently eight homework assignments
scheduled for the course
• These are designed to keep you up to speed on technical
skills
• Carry significant grade weight
• Short time frame for completion
• Individual work (no collaboration on homework—see
policy link in syllabus)
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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Admin Stuff
• Attendance
• About the textbooks and buying the software
• Using the Web Site
• Using e-mail
• Registering
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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e-Commerce: Course Introduction
Write this
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ISM 4480
e-Commerce
Dr. Larry West
http://systems.bus.ucf.edu/lwest
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
Dr. Lawrence West, Management Dept., University of Central Florida
lwest@bus.ucf.edu
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