BCOR 330-001 10554 Spring 2014 (Upd2) Information Systems Technology WVU - West Virginia University College of Business

s and Economics
Class
Instructor:

5:30pm 6:45pm

Eiesland Hall -D G24

Oran Alston, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems

(304)-293-8911 Oran.Alston@mail.wvu.edu 316 B & E Building College of Business and Economics West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506

Telephone: Email: Office:

Office Hours: Instructor Web Page:

Tues & Thurs 11:30am 2pm: Tues: and by appointment

Slides and handouts are at https://ecampus.wvu.edu

Required Student Educational Materials:

1) Textbook: Using MIS (6th Edition) (MyMISLab Series) Author(s): David M. Kroenke (REQUIRED) Title: USING MIS + MyMISLab/E-TEXT Value Edition: 6TH Publisher: Prentice Hall Copyright: 2013
2) Online Companion www.mymislab.com (REQUIRED) 3) IClicker for students (REQUIRED)

Obtaining your Text Book:

Your Text can come in various forms at various prices. You are not required to purchase it from the WVU bookstore.
You can also purchase your text and online companion at MyPearsonStore.com

Student Value Edition + MyMISLab

Print bound text + MyMISLab

MyMISLab access code with etext

Online Companion: www.mymislab.com (also required)

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http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com or call (888) 433-8435 Required Actions

It is your responsibility to check email and e-campus daily for adjustments in the course, course schedule and assignments You are expected to conduct yourself professionally in all classroom sessions and to come prepared to participate fully during class. If you miss class it is your responsibility to check with your peers and team members to determine what you missed.

Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify various types of information systems. Explain the value of information systems for organizations. Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate IT applications, such as spreadsheet software. Define the technical foundations of hardware, software, telecommunications, and data management. Compare and contrast the methods by which information systems are created. This course introduces students to the techniques and tools of Management Information Systems. Information systems and the strategies for managing them change very rapidly. Coverage is given to the latest information technologies, practices, and trends. In addition to the latest trends, enduring principles of IT practice and user development will be incorporated throughout the course. The text uses real-world examples providing skills and knowledge that are easily transferable to the business world. Exposure to IT development and technology use will be gained through Spreadsheet Assignments. Technology Assignments: Technology assignments (Excel) will be administered and submitted through the text online companion MyMIS Lab www.mymislab.com . This is required and is bundled with the text book. COURSE DESIGN: The course is divided into four major segments: 1) Why Information Systems. 2) Information Technology 3) Using IS for Competitive Advantage 4) Information Systems Management

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CLASS FORMAT: The format of this class is lecture, problem solving, and class participation/discussion. Lectures will be used to introduce new materials. It is assumed that you have read the assigned material and reviewed the problems for discussion beforehand. Asking and answering questions will improve your participation grade. ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance will be taken randomly several times throughout the semester. Attendance points will be given for the times that attendance is taken. These Points along with participation through Iclicker will be in-class homework. This will count toward your homework grade. GROUPS: It is imperative that you join a group on the 1ST DAY OF CLASS. If you are not a member of a group this will severely damage your grade and could result in failing the class. Attendance and Student Participation: Students are expected to read and keep abreast of business-related articles in the popular press (such as Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, Fortune, etc), the business sections of any local newspaper and/or various websites. Bringing up these issues in class in ways that enrich the quality of the class discussion will add to the quality of the classroom experience. Please do take phone calls during class sessions. Please do not text during the class. In class assignments and pop quizzes may periodically be given. These assignments may be used as an additional homework assignment, used to take attendance or serve as extra credit. o The purpose is to ensure that students are doing the required readings and giving quality participation o High quality classroom participation is an indicator that students are doing the required readings; hence, there is less of a need for pop-quizzes or in-class assignments when participation is high.

LATEASSIGNMENTS: No late assignments will be accepted. Assignments are due at the beginning of class.

There are no exceptions to this policy.

Ecampus and official grades: The grades posted in ecampus are for informational purposes only. The official grade book is the professors spreadsheet. Every attempt is made to sync ecapmus with the official grade book. DETERMINATION OF GRADE: The student will be evaluated based upon their accumulated total points, with a grade given based upon the following distribution: 98% and up 93.0% and up 90.0% and up 87.5% and up 83.0% and up 80.0% and up 77.5% and up 73.0% and up 70.0% and up 67.5% and up 63.0% and up 60.00% and up 59.99% and below A+ A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DF
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Homework (HW) MyMISLab assignments (approx. 5) - Individual Chapter Question (most chapters) - Individual In- Class Questions Attendance Tech Update (Group Assignment) Gem: (Group Assignment) Paper (Group Assignment) (TBD) Tests I Test II Final Exam; cumulative TOTAL Subject to change:

100

30 25 present 25 25 100 100 100 505

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Tech Update Presentation: (Group Assignment) Each student will join a group which will present a one tech update during the term. The student groups will cover their topic in a five to seven minute talk, no longer, using PowerPoint slides. This is similar to an informative story you might see on the evening news, or a funinnovative gadget/tech review you might see on YouTube. Grade breakdown for Tech Updates: Innovativeness: New and original. Cutting edge technology or issue. o and/or Relevance: If you choose a Government regulation or a firms Privacy Policy you will Graded on relevance Presentation: The manner, in which the assignment was presented, packaged and/or submitted: Readability of slides, clarity of spoken presentation, professional, clean, neat. Completeness: The degree to which all of the expected responses were included. Responsiveness: Ability to respond to questions from classmates and instructor Analysis: Ability to comment on and to assess the overall potential and limitations about the subject matter and tie it to the course. Added Value: Anything above the requirements that increases the assignment value, understanding, or distinguishes it from your peers work in a favorable manner.

Submission: via ecampus prior to the start of class o PowerPoint Slides Tech Update Paper (Group Assignment): Approximately 7- 8 paged detailed paper on your tech update presentation topic. The paper is NOT necessarily due at the time of the presentation. Based on the schedule, some groups may present their Tech Update Paper prior to their actual presentation. A rubric will be given for Paper expectations. Ideas for tech updates are anything that interests you, such as gaming technology, medical technology, artificial intelligence, military technology, software that you use on your part-time job or internship, and sports or fitness technology just to name a few. Also, Federal, state or local policies, laws and regulations regarding technology are great topics. The presentation should include advantages and disadvantages (the good, the bad, and the ugly) of this technology. Consider individual, organizational and societal impacts of this technology or policy. Best topics are those that have a high cool factor; do not be afraid to think out of the box when choosing a topic. Since there are a large number of students in the group, not all group members are required to present. However, since the presenters performance will reflect on your grade, it is incumbent upon you to ensure that they are prepared and will represent your group at a very high standard.

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Gem (Group) presentation will be about 2 minutes long followed by a question/answer session. The gem will be judged upon your presentation, and cogency of your choice. The gem will be graded on the following. Presentation: How your assignment is presented, packaged and attention to detail Analysis: Pros & Cons Clarity: logical train of thought Originality: the ability to demonstrate independent thought Added Value: Anything beyond the requirement that distinguishes your content from your peers Defense Quality: How well you defended your point of view

Gem Content: Your assignment is to give a very brief synopsis of chapter, and to critically consider which topic is most worthy of more detailed discussion. Select a topic that you consider to be very relevant, intriguing and/or valuable that you and your team consider it to be a gem. NOTE: This will be submitted via ecampus. Submit your detailed Presentation slides that would amount to about a 6 minute presentation. HOWEVER, in class, you will be asked to briefly discuss what you chose and why in 2 minutes or less! Thus you will focus primarily on your GEM in class. Technology Assignments: Throughout the term you will be assigned MS Excel (possibly MS Access) assignments through the MyMIS Lab online companion. This will give you exposure to IT development and technology that will be useful as a student and as a business professional. These assignments will be administered and submitted through the online companion MyMIS Lab. www.MyMISLab.com Tests and Final Exam: Three tests will be given during the term covering the material in the lectures, readings, discussions and textbook. Note: Some material covered in the lecture may not be in the text book. Also some material in the text book may not be covered in the lecture. A mix of multiple choice, short answer and essay will be used for the tests. The final exam is cumulative. Note: If you must miss an exam for severe illness or life-threatening injuries, you must notify the instructor via email in writing within 24 hours of the missed exam, or you will be given a zero. Make up exams are rarely given. There must be a serious situation such as a severe accident or a 911 emergency to qualify for a make-up exam. Make up exams are always far, far more difficult than the original, scheduled test because the student has been given extra time as compared to their peers in the class. Make up exams must be scheduled during the instructors office hours only. Only one makeup will be scheduled, if you miss that, you have a zero. All makeups must be taken within two weeks of the original test and/or at the convenience of the instructor. Pop Quizzes: I reserve the right to administer pop quizzes throughout the term. This will ensure that students are completing the reading assignments and paying attention in class. The quizzes will either be used an additional homework grade, attendance, or extra-credit. Instructor Access: My office hours are listed above. I am always happy to meet with you during these hours, or else by appointment at any time that is mutually convenient. I will attempt to respond to your emails within 48 business hours, Monday through Friday, and I am very accessible via email for questions and comments. Email communication is preferred over phone calls and will usually have a faster reply.

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Social Justice. West Virginia University is committed to social justice. I concur with that commitment and expect to maintain a positive learning environment based upon open communication, mutual respect, and nondiscrimination. Our University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, color, or national origin. Any suggestions as to how to further such a positive and open environment in this class will be appreciated and given serious consideration. If you are a person with a disability and anticipate needing any type of accommodation in order to participate in this class, please advise me and make appropriate arrangements with Disability Services (304-293-6700). Extra Credit: There may be an opportunity for additional extra credit for participating in WVU approved faculty research projects. If these opportunities arise, this will be announced by the professor. There are also Extra Credit opportunity through the B&E Lecture Series. Note: There is no guarantee this type of extra-credit is available and you should not count on it to raise your grade. Academic Dishonesty: The integrity of the classes offered by any academic institution solidifies the foundation of its mission and cannot be sacrificed to expediency, ignorance, or blatant fraud. Therefore, I will enforce rigorous standards of academic integrity in all aspects and assignments of this course. For the detailed policy of West Virginia University regarding the definitions of acts considered to fall under academic dishonesty and possible ensuing sanctions, please see the Student Conduct Code at http://www.arc.wvu.edu/rightsc.html Should you have any questions about possibly improper research citations or references, or any other activity that may be interpreted as an attempt at academic dishonesty, please see me before the assignment is due to discuss the matter. You must ensure that all work is either your original thinking or it has been appropriately cited. There are no variations to this policy by this instructor. Any academic dishonesty results in automatic course failure.

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Schedule is subject to change Upd 2

Week Week Of Topics Tues. Why MIS? 1. 09 JAN Course Intro (Class Starts 9 Jan) 2. 14 JAN The Importance of MIS 3. 21 JAN Collaboration Information Systems

Tech = Tech update EOC End of Chapter MyMISLab

Chapter Exams / Assignments Readings Form Groups Tech Group 1, 2 Gem Group 20, 19 Tech Group 3, 4 GEM Groups 18, 17 EOC Chapter 2 Tech Group 5, 6 GEM Groups 16, 15 EOC Chapter 3 Tech Group 7. 8 GEM Groups 14, 13 MyMISLab #1 EOC Chapter 4 Tech Group 9, 10 GEM Groups 12, 11 EOC Chapter 5 MyMISLab #2 Tech Group 11, 12 GEM Group 10, 9 EOC Chapter 6 Tech Group 13, 14 GEM Group 8, 7 MyMISLab #3 Tech Group 15 GEM Group 6, 21 5 (Ch. 9) EOC Chapter 8 Spring Break Tech Group 2, 16 Tech Group 21 MyISLab #4 EXAM II

Ch. 1 Ch. 2

Information Technology 4. 28 JAN Strategy and Information Systems 5. 04 FEB Hardware and Software

Ch. 3 Ch. 4

6. 11 FEB 7. 18 FEB

Exam 1 (Tues.) Data Processing

Ch. 5

8.

Data Communication and the Cloud

Ch. 6

9. 25 FEB

Using IS for Competitive Advantage Structured Processes and Information Systems Social Media Information Systems Business Intelligence Systems Spring Break Review & TBA

Ch. 7

10. 04 MAR

Ch. 8 Ch. 9

11. 11 MAR 12. 18 MAR

13. 25 MAR

EXAM II Possibly administered online through ecampus

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 Information Systems Management 14. 1 APR Information Security Management Ch. 12

Tech Group 17, 18 Gem Group 4, 3 MyMISLab #5 Tech Group 19, 20 Gem Group 1 EOC Chapter 11 MyMISLab #6

15. 8 APR

Business Process and IS Development Information Systems Management Course Review Final Exam (Cumulative)

Ch. 10 Ch. 11

16. 15 APR 17. 22 APR

Ch. 9 Ch. 11

Note: End of chapter questions are due on Tuesday of each week prior to class via ecampus MyMISLab assignments are conducted within MyMISLab

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