Georgia Gwinnett College ITEC 1201 Introduction to Information Systems Summer 2008 Course Information: Class Time: Mondays, Wednesdays 6:30 pm 9:00 pm Class Location: C1125 Contact Information: Instructor Name: Sonal Dekhane Office number: C2240 Cubicle: G Office phone: 678-407-5762 Cell phone: 678-516-6107 Email: sdekhane@ggc.usg.edu Course description: This course provides an introduction to information systems concepts. Areas of study include: database systems, business systems and system development life cycle. Course prerequisites: ITEC 1001 Course goals: Understand the key concepts of information systems (IS) and information technology (IT) Understand how IS and IT can be applied to gain competitive advantage in business Understand the role and impact of IS/IT on globalization Understand the role of application software in organizing data and demonstrate an ability to use such software Demonstrate the knowledge of web site development using application software. Understand the different information systems used to support business functions at an organization Understand the system development life cycle and its role in developing/supporting information systems Understand the importance of project management and demonstrate an ability to use project management software. Understand the security, ethics and privacy issues involved along with future emerging trends in technology Required text and supplies: Business Driven Technology Haag Baltzman Phillips
Second edition McGraw-Hill Irwin ISBN: 978-0-07-312368-4 Additional handouts will be provided if necessary. Grading policy: A=90-100% B=80-89% C=70-79% D=60-69% F=59% and below More information on other grades as specified in GGC catalog, page 14: www.ggc.usg.edu/apply/catalog.php W = indicates that a student was permitted to withdraw without penalty. Withdrawals without penalty will not be permitted after mid-semester except in cases of hardship as determined by the Registrar. WF = indicates withdrawal with penalty (0 quality points are factored into the grade-point average). WF may be assigned by an instructor prior to mid-semester if the student is not passing the course at the time of withdrawal. WF is also assigned for withdrawal after mid-semester (except for cases of hardship as determined by the Registrar). NOTE: THIS WILL AFFECT YOUR GRADE AND IN TURN MAY AFFECT YOUR HOPE SCHOLARSHIP Examinations: Two online tests 50% Database project 15% Web site development project 10% Quizzes, assignments 10% Lab exercises, participation 15% 100% Two tests will be conducted online, in class and will be objective. Quizzes, assignments and lab exercises require individual effort. Lab exercises are designed to help students acquire proficiency in personal productivity software. Quizzes will be used to reinforce the material discussed in class and will also include feedback questions regarding the students satisfaction with class structure and teaching techniques. Students response to feedback questions will not affect their grade. Lab exercises should be completed during class hours. Quizzes will also be
in-class, online. Class participation will require students to read material from the book or research material on the Internet prior to coming to the class and will also include in-class discussions. The purpose of this is to enhance the students oral communication skills. Written assignments will also be given periodically. These may require research beyond textbook. Projects will be used to allow the students to: Test their proficiency in personal productivity software covered in class and lab exercises Inculcate effective presentation and writing skills More details and specifications will be provided in class. NOTE: All work has to be done individually unless specified otherwise. All exams, tests, quizzes and lab exercises will be inclass, closed book, closed notes unless otherwise specified and will begin exactly at time specified. Latecomers and absentees will not be able to make up missed work. College Policies Regent s policy statement The University System of Georgia requires that all students enrolled in undergraduate degree programs in University System institutions (including Georgia Gwinnett College) successfully complete all parts of a competency examination in reading and English composition. This competency examination is commonly called "the Regents' Test", and it is free of charge. A student has two attempts to pass this test before accumulating 45 hours of collegiate credit. Please sign up for the Regents' Test when you enroll in English 1102. Do this in time to have two attempts before accumulating 45 credit hours! Americans with disabilities act statement If you are a student who is disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require assistance or support services, Please seek assistance through the Center for Disability Services. A CDS Counselor will coordinate those services. Equal opportunity statement No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age or disability, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by Georgia Gwinnett College. Affirmative action statement
Georgia Gwinnett College adheres to affirmative action policies designed to promote diversity and equal opportunity for all faculty and students. Academic respect The college exists to foster educational excellence. To this end, a classroom atmosphere that supports learning must be maintained. You are expected to be an active, attentive participant in the class. You are also expected to abide by class policies and procedures and to treat faculty and other students in a professional, respectful manner. Specifically you should silence your cell phone, turn off your music and refrain from text messaging or emailing during class. You are expected to be familiar with the student conduct code published in the Student Handbook. Honor Statement We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate the actions of those who do. School of Science and Technology Policies Attendance You are expected to attend every class. Failure to attend class will affect your grade. Special arrangements to take a regular exam early must be made in advance in writing. Early exams are available only at the instructor s discretion and only under extreme circumstances. IF an emergency arises and you miss an exam you MUST notify your instructor on the same DAY as the exam. Notification by email, text or phone message is acceptable. At the instructor s discretion, make-up work may have a different format or different content and different grading scheme from the regular assignment. Make-up work should be completed within two days of the original due date. Work missed due to unexcused absences will be given a grade of zero. Students who never attend a class by the end of the first two weeks of the term will be reported for non-attendance. Students who do not drop a class during the schedule adjustment period and are reported for nonattendance will be automatically dropped from that course. If you feel that you are unable to complete your courses due to illness or family emergency, contact the Registrar s Office or the Office of Enrollment Management to attempt to withdraw from your courses without penalty. As stated in the GGC Catalog: Students whose absences exceed twothirds of the total class meetings in a semester may be administratively
withdrawn from the course by the instructor. This includes excused and unexcused absences. A student administratively withdrawn from a course due to excessive absences may re-enroll for that course in a subsequent semester during which the course is offered. http://www.ggc.usg.edu/apply/catalog.php Course Changes: This course syllabus provides a general plan for this course. The professor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus, including changes to assignments, projects, examinations, etc., in order to accommodate the needs of the class as a whole and fulfill the goals of the course. Students should check WebCT regularly, as course changes will always be announced and recorded on the course WebCT site. Instructor/Course Policies Academic Integrity: Unless explicitly identified as group assignment / group project, students are expected to work individually. When help from other sources such as books, magazines, journals or the Internet has been taken proper citation needs to be provided. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated in this class at all. A charge of academic dishonesty will result in zero grade for the work under consideration and the final grade will also be affected (For example, if the student s final grade was A and the student is charged with academic dishonesty, the final grade awarded will be B). For more details on academic integrity please refer to GGC catalog, page 17. The catalog is available online at www.ggc.usg.edu/apply/catalog.php. The students are expected to read the details provided in the catalog regarding academic dishonesty. Office Hours: No office hours, but you are encouraged to make an appointment if you need help / advice or just want to chat. Email Policy: Use only your ggc email account. Emails from other personal accounts will not be answered. Email cannot be used as a tutorial. If you need help make an appointment, I will be more than happy to clear your doubts. Proper subject should be clearly stated in the email s subject line. Cell phone use: If you decide to send text messages or give me a call do so from M-F between 8:00am 6:00pm. Emails and text messages will be responded to within 24 hours. ITEC 1201 Schedule
Week Start Ch. 1. 9 1,2,3 2 3 4 11 16 18 23 25 30 Jul 2 B4, Web Services Lecture Topic Business Driven Technology, Identifying Competitive Advantages, Strategic Initiatives for Implementing Competitive Advantages Enterprise Architectures, Web Services (additional slides) Labs WebCT Discussion (online, no class) 14 E-Business FrontPage B6, B7 17, B14 B15, 15 July 7 11 5 Jul 9 6, 7 Information Security, Ethics, Privacy, Computer Forensics (additional handouts) Building Software to Support an Agile Organization, Systems Development Project Management, Creating Collaborative Partnerships Building a Customer-centric Organization - CRM Valuing Organizational Information, Storing Organizational Information- Databases MS Project Tests Test 1 (1,2,3,B4, Web Services, 14, B6, B7, 17, B14, B15, 15, Computer Forensics)
6 7 8 Jul 14, 16 Jul 21 July 23 July 28 Jul 30 Aug 2 18 8, 9 10 12, B10 Outsourcing in the 21 st century Accessing Organizational Information- Data warehouse, Enabling Organization- Decision Making Extending the Organization Supply Chain Management Integrating the Organization from End to End - ERP Access Excel decision making Database Project Test 2 (11,6,7,18,8,9,10,12,B10) NOTE: CHANGES MAY BE MADE TO THIS SCHEDULE AND THE REST OF THE SYLLABUS. THE STUDENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED IN ADVANCE OF ANY CHANGES Your Responsibility: Attend all classes on time Take notes and participate in class discussions Review material before every class Start working on assignments / projects from day ONE If you have a problem (any kind) TALK TO ME Interact with your class-mates and other students