MIS2020—Business Information Systems
Supplemental Cluster Syllabus
Prof. Vic Matta Copeland
228
matta@ohio.edu
740-593-0656
Prof. Hao Lou
Copeland 226
lou@ohio.edu
740-593-1799
Prof. Wayne Huang
Copeland 210
lou@ohio.edu
740-593-1801
Hours:
T: 10:30-11:30 am,
W: 9:30 am-11:30 am,
and by appt.
Hours:
M & W 12 – 2 pm
and by appt.
Hours:
M & W 9:30-11:30 am
and by appt.
Description
This is the survey course of Management Information Systems (MIS) for College of Business
students. The class provides a broad view of MIS by integrating business and Information
Systems (IS) perspectives. It focuses on the multitude of current information systems types,
associated issues, and impacts on individuals, organizations and business in general.
Course Materials
Business Driven Technology, 5th Edition
Paige Baltzan
Loose-leaf color version with selected chapters
Includes Connect Plus Access Card,
ISBN-10:
0077760689
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Copyright: 2013
Purchase locally, or online at:
http://shop.mcgraw-hill.com/mhshop/productDetails?isbn=0077760689
The course will be delivered through OU’s BlackBoard (Bb) Learning Management System and
can be found at http://blackboard.ohio.edu.
MIS2020 Syllabus, Page 2
Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Define and understand MIS
1. Define information systems (IS) and the IS triangle.
2. Identify various roles, career paths and opportunities in IS.
3. Depict IT and IS architectures (ES, CS, BI).
Understand the role of IS in Organizational Strategy
4. Evaluate the use of IS for Organizational Strategy and Competitive
Advantage.
5. Discuss how Business Process Management (BPM) adds business value.
6. Describe how Organizational Strategy determines IS structure.
Understand the role of Enterprise IS in business
7. Explain the purpose of Enterprise IS in business (ERP, SCM & CRM).
8. Define and assess the use of Business Intelligence (BI), Knowledge
Management (KM) and e-Commerce.
9. Describe and apply principles contemporary Social and Collaboration
Systems (Web 2.0 and Social Networking).
Apply principles of Information Systems Management
10. Explain and apply principles of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
as a problem solving approach.
11. Identify and utilize basic Project Management Principles.
12. Implement best practices in Consulting.
Understand
Remember
Remember
Analyze
Analyze
Analyze
Understand
Understand
Apply
Apply
Apply
Apply
Evaluation
Assignments are designed to assess the course learning objectives and reinforce student
learning for each objective. Below is a brief description of each of the evaluation components
and associated points. Evaluation components are as follows:
Grading Scale
93.3%
A
80.0%
B66.7%
D+
90.0%
A76.7%
C+
63.3%
D
86.7%
B+
73.3%
C
60.0%
D83.3%
B
70.0%
CPoint Distribution: 600 points total
240 pts.
– 12 Quizzes, 20 points each
100 - 150 pts. – 10 Homework Assignments, 10 - 15 points each
50 pts.
– Hot Topic Facilitation (team grade)
50 pts.
– Final Exam (Individual Assessment)
50 pts.
– Engagement (class attendance, participation and professional conduct)
490 - 540 pts. - TOTAL
Final Grade
The final grade will be calculated based on the following calculation:
1. 60% x (MIS2020 course percentage) +
2. 40% x (Total of Projects percentage): P1 (13%) + P2 (10%) + P3 (17%) = 40%
MIS2020 Syllabus, Page 3
Course Components
Course Schedule
MIS 2020 is a part of a complex integrated cluster of courses that needs to flex to dynamic
needs of the integrated experience. As a result the schedule can change and is therefore not
printed. Please use BlackBoard (Bb) for the most up-to-date version of our schedule.
Chapter Readings and Homework Assignments
Chapter readings are assigned for each class session, which typically covers one chapter in the
textbook at a time. The class sessions touch on key points, may involve a case discussion, and
are then followed by a quiz on that chapter. Therefore, readings are necessary for complete
coverage and understanding of the content. All chapter homework assignments are due
according to our MIS 2020 Course Schedule as published on Bb, no exceptions! Furthermore, all
assignments require individual effort, are to represent your own work and must be in your own
words. While you are encouraged to work with one another on assignments, it does not mean
that you can have someone else do your assignments for you, or copy their work. Any
duplicated assignments will be considered evidence of cheating (Please see the Academic
Conduct section of this Syllabus).
Quizzes
Quizzes are designed to reinforce concepts presented in the assigned readings and from the inclass discussions/activities, and are conducted at each class session. Each quiz will be in the
form of multiple choice questions and will be administered online via Bb. All quizzes are
password protected and must be taken in our assigned computer lab/classroom at the assigned
date/time. In addition, there will also be a comprehensive final exam.
Final Exam (Individual Assessment)
The final exam is comprehensive, and will be in the form of multiple choice questions delivered
through Bb, just like the quizzes. The final exam will be delivered in your assigned labs.
Hot Topics
There will be eight hot topics in all. Each team will present on a hot topic assigned to them, and
facilitate a class discussion, on which the team will be graded (30 points for the presentation
and 20 points for the class facilitation). All students will receive a reading related to the hot
topic on which they will be quizzed.
Engagement
Attendance for class is required. If you miss a class it is your responsibility to make up the work.
All absences will require a make-up activity for taking a quiz late, provided that it is done within
a week. All homework assignments are cannot be made up, and must be done per the
schedule, since they are not dependent on coming to class. Most importantly, students are
expected to contribute to the learning process by participating in class discussions and
activities. Each engagement grade will depend on the quality of your class contributions and
your professional behavior in the class. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a
responsible and professional manner while engaging in class related activities. Merely attending
every class session will NOT result in your receiving all possible points for this category if you
never contribute to our discussions/activities!
MIS2020 Syllabus, Page 4
Academic Conduct
The most important principle of this class is academic integrity. Instances of its violation (e.g.
academic dishonesty, cheating, etc.) will result in a minimum penalty of a failing grade for that
assignment, a penalty of two to four times the point value of the assignment as a reduction in
your prior earned scores, and may also include a failing grade for the course, reporting of the
incident to OU’s Student Judiciaries Office and possible expulsion from the university. Cheating
is considered to be a very serious offense. Cheating also includes the sharing of quiz and/or
exam passwords, questions, potential answers, etc. All Ohio University policies for academic
conduct will apply to this course. Complete details of Ohio University’s policies are available at:
http://www.ohio.edu/students/handbook. All quizzes and exams are administered to assess
your own individual understanding of the material. Therefore, they are administered as closedbook, closed-notes, and no other web pages and/or files may be open while the quizzes are
being administered. At no time is any student allowed to use a language translator, either
online or hand-held, without the express written permission of the instructor.
Disability Policy
Every reasonable attempt will be made to remove any physical barrier, which may hamper the
ability of an individual to learn in this classroom. Anyone who has a physical or learning
limitation that would impact attendance, preparation, participation, or timely completion of
assignments should feel welcome to discuss this limitation with the professor. The College of
Business and its faculty are committed to helping meet your individual needs and to supporting
your efforts for a quality education. Details of university services and policies are available on
http://www.ohio.edu/equity.
Religious Holidays
In the case of any conflicts due to religious events, please notify the instructor well in advance
of the event to allow for appropriate planning and handling of deliverables that may be due.