Stephen F. Austin State University College of Business Department of General Business GBU 321 001 Information Technology Fall 2011 Contact Information: Office Hours: Dr. S. Ann Wilson, Chair & Associate Professor TR 1:30 2:00 & 3:15 5:00 229B McGee Business Building **other times by appointment** Phone: (936) 468-3103 e-mail address: wilsonsa@sfasu.edu Course Description: Information Technology Information system concepts including current and emerging issues of technology, software systems, telecommunications and the role of information systems used by management to address business and organizational needs. Examination of the systems development life cycle and the role of security, ethical, and privacy issues in systems. Prerequisite: CSC 121 or equivalent. Textbook: Baltzan, P. & Phillips, A., M: Information Systems, First Edition, 2011, with Connect. ISBN 9780077403546 Course Objectives: This course should enable you to: Discuss the importance of information and information technology within the context of the total organization and the information society in general. Identify changes occurring in the information environment and the evolving roles played by knowledge workers as they interface with technology and organizational procedures. Describe the subsystem and current technologies which make up organizational information systems. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the analysis and design of automated systems, with consideration of the human/social needs of the organization. Explain the critical role that information plays in the competition, global positioning, and quality assurance. Investigate topics related to information technology using various research channels. Effectively communicate orally, visually, and in writing about information technology topics. Topics Outline: Module 1: Business Driven Information Systems (Information Systems in Business; Strategic Decision Making; Ebusiness) Module 2: Essentials of Information Systems (Ethics and Information Security; Enterprise Architectures; Databases and Data Warehouses; Networks, Telecommunications, and Mobile Technology) Module 3: Enterprise Information Systems (Operations Management and Supply Chain Management; Customer Relationship Management and Business Intelligence; Enterprise Resource Planning and Collaboration Systems)
Module 4: Developing Information Systems (Systems Development and Project Management; Globalization, Innovation, and 21 st Century Organizational Trends) Course Methods: GBU 321-001 is a hybrid course using McGraw-Hill Connect and Blackboard. Team collaboration and the production of a final team report with presentation are required. Evaluation: Participation: Students are required to complete all assignments and meet all deadlines. NO late assignments will be accepted. Grading: All assignments will be graded on content, spelling, grammar, clarity, etc. Team Research and Report Presentation: At the end of the semester, teams will present a report based on an information technology topic that is researched and documented. Two team evaluations (one at midterm and one at the final) will be part of the team grades. Examinations: Four Blackboard (online) Module exams and a Final Exam will be given covering the content of the required readings in the course. Grading Procedure: McGraw-Hill Connect Assignments and Quizzes: Chapter and Appendix Assignments: 11 @ 30 points and 2 @ 20 points = 370 points (24% of total points) Module Quizzes: 3 @ 30 points and 1 @ 20 points = 110 points (7% of total points) Blackboard Assignments and Quizzes: Study Guides Chapters 1-12: = 155 points (10% of total points) Module Exams: 4 @130 points and Final Exam @ 100 points = 620 (40% of total points) Module Team Research/Team Final Paper: 4 @25 points, 1 @ 150 points = 250 points (16% of total points) Midterm and Final Team Evaluations: 2 @ 25 points = 50 points (3% of total points) Approximately total points: 1555 A = 89.5% 100% B = 79.5% - 89.4% C = 69.5% - 79.4% D = 59.5% - 69.4% F = below - 59.4%
Academic Ethics: Professional courtesy. This class will be conducted in a professional manner. This means: (1) Turn in assignments ON TIME, (2) Avoid profanity and/or offensive language in any communication with the class and professor, (3) Plagiarism is not acceptable. No points will be given to any assignment where plagiarism exists. Plagiarism includes copying information from another source (fellow student, magazine article, published text, online source, etc.) without citing the source of the information. Student Responsibilities: Clearly identify each assignment by labeling as follows: Your Name, Assignment Name (example: Online Article #1), Module #, date submitted. Scheduled exams, presentations, and assignments may not be made up unless an extenuating circumstance occurs. (Example: A serious illness verified by a doctor s note, personal or family emergency, official school business, with a note from appropriate campus representative). Program Learning Outcomes: Rusche College of Business Syllabus Addendum Program learning outcomes define the knowledge, skills, and abilities students are expected to demonstrate upon completion of an academic program. These learning outcomes are regularly assessed to determine student learning and to evaluate overall program effectiveness. You may access the program learning outcomes for your major and particular courses at http://cobweb.sfasu.edu/plo.html. General Student Policies: Academic Integrity (A-9.1) Academic integrity is a responsibility of all university faculty and students. Faculty members promote academic integrity in multiple ways including instruction on the components of academic honesty, as well as abiding by university policy on penalties for cheating and plagiarism. Definition of Academic Dishonesty Academic dishonesty includes both cheating and plagiarism. Cheating includes but is not limited to (1) using or attempting to use unauthorized materials to aid in achieving a better grade on a component of a class; (2) the falsification or invention of any information, including citations, on an assigned exercise; and/or (3) helping or attempting to help another in an act of cheating or plagiarism. Plagiarism is presenting the words or ideas of another person as if they were your own. Examples of plagiarism are (1) submitting an assignment as if it were one's own work when, in fact, it is at least partly the work of another; (2) submitting a work that has been purchased or otherwise obtained from an Internet source or another source; and (3) incorporating the words or ideas of an author into one's paper without giving the author due credit. Please read the complete policy at http://www.sfasu.edu/policies/academic_integrity.asp. Withheld Grades Semester Grades Policy (A-54) Ordinarily, at the discretion of the instructor of record and with the approval of the academic chair/director, a grade of WH will be assigned only if the student cannot complete the course work because of unavoidable circumstances. Students must complete the work within one calendar year from the end of the semester in which they receive a WH, or the grade automatically becomes an F. If students register for the same course
in future terms the WH will automatically become an F and will be counted as a repeated course for the purpose of computing the grade point average. Students with Disabilities To obtain disability related accommodations, alternate formats and/or auxiliary aids, students with disabilities must contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS), Human Services Building, and Room 325, 468-3004 / 468-1004 (TDD) as early as possible in the semester. Once verified, ODS will notify the course instructor and outline the accommodation and/or auxiliary aids to be provided. Failure to request services in a timely manner may delay your accommodations. For additional information, go to http://www.sfasu.edu/disabilityservices/. Acceptable Student Behavior Classroom behavior should not interfere with the instructor s ability to conduct the class or the ability of other students to learn from the instructional program (see the Student Conduct Code, policy D-34.1). Unacceptable or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Students who disrupt the learning environment may be asked to leave class and may be subject to judicial, academic, or other penalties. This prohibition applies to all instructional forums, including electronic, classroom, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc. The instructor shall have full discretion over what behavior is appropriate/inappropriate in the classroom. Students who do not attend class regularly or who perform poorly on class projects/exams may be referred to the Early Alert Program. This program provides students with recommendations for resources or other assistance that is available to help SFA students succeed. Disclaimer: This syllabus represents a best plan for the course; but, as with most plans, it is subject to change. Any changes in this syllabus will be announced to the class as necessary. GBU 321-001 Fall 2011 Assignments and Due Dates TEXTBOOK: Baltzan, P. & Phillips, A., M: Information Systems, First Edition, 2011, with Connect. ISBN 9780077403546 COURSE REQUIREMENTS: The first assignment is for you to assess your knowledge of hardware and software by completing an assignment for Appendix B in the textbook companion website, McGraw-Hill Connect. The remainder of the course is divided into 4 Modules of readings and assignments in McGraw-Hill Connect and Blackboard. There is also a final team paper that will be presented in class and a final exam will be online. (See Due Dates below).
All assignments and pretests in Blackboard and Connect as well as the module exam must be completed no later than the deadlines for each module. The course is divided into 4 Modules: 1. Module 1 - Chapter 1, Information Systems in Business - Chapter 2, Strategic Decision Making - Chapter 3, Ebusiness 2. Module 2 - Chapter 4, Ethics and Information Security - Chapter 5, Enterprise Architectures - Chapter 6, Databases and Data Warehouses - Chapter 7, Networks, Telecommunications, and Mobile Technology 3. Module 3 - Chapter 8, Operations Management and Supply Chain Management - Chapter 9, Customer Relationship Management and Business Intelligence - Chapter 10, Enterprise Resource Planning and Collaboration Systems 4. Module 4 - Chapter 11, Systems Development and Project Management - Chapter 12, Globalization, Innovation, and 21 st Century Organizational Trends MODULES 1-4 FINAL EXAM: There will be a comprehensive FINAL EXAM on Thursday December 15, 2011 1:00 3:00. DUE DATES: NOTE: All assignments are graded, none are optional. All module assignments in Blackboard and Connect as well as the module test must be completed no later than the following deadlines: Module 1 - September 27, 2011 Module 2 - October 25, 2011 Module 3 - November 17, 2011 Module 4 - December 1, 2011 Team Final Presentations December 3 or December 8, 2011 Team Final Evaluation December 15, 2011 Final Exam is scheduled for Thursday, December 15, 2011
GBU 321 001 Information Technology Tentative Fall 2011 Schedule TR 2:00 3:15 McGee Room 222 Dr. S. Ann Wilson, Chair & Associate Professor Date In-Class Activity Assignment for Next Class 8/30 Class Introduction Textbook MUST be purchased and brought to next class 9/1 Blackboard and Connect Introduction Read Chapter 1, pages 5 27 Complete Connect Appendix B Assignment 9/6 Chapter 1 Lecture & Discussion Review Chapter 1, pages 5 27 Complete Connect Assignment Chapter 1 9/8 Chapter 1 Discussion & Application Read Chapter 2, pages 28 55 9/13 Chapter 2 Lecture & Discussion Review Chapter 2, pages 28 55 Complete Connect Assignment Chapter 2 9/15 Chapter 2 Discussion & Application Read Chapter 3, pages 57 87 9/20 Chapter 3 Lecture & Discussion Review Chapter 3, pages 57 87 Complete Connect Assignment Chapter 3 Prepare Module 1 Team Presentation 9/22 Chapter 3 Discussion & Application Module 1 Team Presentations Complete Study Guides for Chapters 1 3 in Blackboard as a review for Module 1 Exam 9/27 Module 1 Exam Read Chapter 4, pages 89-115 9/29 Chapter 4 Lecture & Discussion Review Chapter 4, pages 89 115 Complete Connect Assignment Chapter 4 10/4 Chapter 4 Discussion & Application Read Chapter 5, pages 117 139 10/6 Chapter 5 Lecture & Discussion Review Chapter 5, pages 117 139 Complete Connect Assignment Chapter 5 10/11 Chapter 5 Discussion & Application Read Chapter 6, pages 141 163 10/13 Chapter 6 Lecture & Discussion Review Chapter 6, pages 141 163 Complete Connect Assignment Chapter 6 10/18 Chapter 6 Discussion & Application Read Chapter 7, pages 165 191 10/20 Chapter 7 Online Assignment Review Chapter 7, pages 165 191 Complete Connect Assignment Chapter 7 Prepare Module 2 Team Presentation Complete Study Guides for Chapters 4 7 in Blackboard as a review for Module 2 Exam 10/25 Module 2 Team Presentations Read Chapter 8, pages 193 215 Module 2 Exam 10/27 Chapter 8 Lecture & Discussion Review Chapter 8, pages 193 215 Complete Connect Assignment Chapter 8 11/1 Chapter 8 Discussion & Application Read Chapter 9, pages 217 243 11/3 Chapter 9 Lecture & Discussion Review Chapter 9, pages 217 243 Complete Connect Assignment Chapter 9 11/8 Chapter 9 Discussion & Application Read Chapter 10, pages 245 273 11/10 Chapter 10 Lecture & Discussion Review Chapter 10, pages 245 273 Complete Connect Assignment Chapter 10 Prepare Module 3 Team Presentation 11/15 Chapter 10 Discussion & Application Module 3 Team Presentations Complete Study Guides for Chapters 8 10 in Blackboard as a review for Module 3 Exam 11/17 Module 3 Exam Read Chapter 11, pages 275 299 Read Chapter 12, pages 300-325 11/22 Chapter 11 & 12 Lecture & Discussion 11/23-25 Thanksgiving Holidays Complete Connect Assignment Chapters 11 & 12 Prepare Module 4 Team Presentation Complete Study Guides for Chapters 11 & 12 in Blackboard as a review for Module 4 Exam 11/29 Chapters 11 & 12 Discussion & Application Module 4 Team Presentations 12/1 Module 4 Exam Prepare for Team Presentation 12/3 Team Presentations 12/8 Team Presentations Study Chapters 1 11 for Comprehensive Final Exam 12/15 Final Exam Thursday 1-3 HAVE A GREAT WINTER BREAK!