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BA 471
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
Spring 2008
INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE HOURS: Tues
12-1 Weds 1-2
Thur 3-4 and by appointment
DESCRIPTION: Management Information Systems (3 credits; lecture 3 hours/week) Application of computers to solve business problems, with an emphasis on the development and use of business information systems. The course assumes each student is already a competent user of various computer-based application programs such as word processing database management systems, spreadsheets, and presentation graphics. PREREQ: BA 271, 275, 340, 350, 357, 390, and senior standing. This class is not open to students who have taken or are taking BA 370 or BA 378.
“Information technology
(IT) has been transforming business operations for decades, and the pace of
change is only increasing. To be successful in the "information
age," organizations will need people who are knowledgeable about both the
opportunities and the pitfalls associated with IT. BA 471 has been
designed to help OSU business students better understand IT, how organizations
may tap the potential benefits of IT, and reduce the risks associated with
IT. For an organization to thrive in today’s business environment,
managers and functional specialists in all areas – finance, accounting,
marketing, production and operations management, human resources, and
international business must perform their jobs effectively and
efficiently. The BA471 course helps students from different options
understand that IT plays a major role in supporting all organizational
personnel regardless of their functional areas. The course helps students
understand that IT provides the tools that enable all organizational personnel
to solve complex problems and to capitalize on opportunities that contribute to
the success of an organization.” --- Dr.
David Sullivan,
LEARNING OUTCOME:
Upon completion of this course you
should be able to:
- Conceptualize information systems as complexes of hardware and
software technologies.
- Provide a brief overview of programming languages, their
categories and current trends.
- Provide an overview of information successes and failures and
some of their causes.
- Convert between various number counting systems (decimal,
binary, octal, hexadecimal, etc.) and perform simple arithmetic
operations in these systems.
- Provide an overview of protocols, standards and
standard-setting agencies and organizations in IS.
- Explain the principles and role of Open Source Software and its
major players and representatives.
- Provide overviews and comments on a variety of special
information systems topics such as Business Intelligence, Geographic
Information Systems, operating systems, etc.
- Research, report and lead a class discussion on a special MIS
topic.
REQUIRED TEXT:
Principles of Information Systems, OSU Edition (7th) by Stair & Reynolds, Thomson.
READING ASSIGNMENTS & CHAPTER EXAMS:
A section of each chapter from the course text will be covered during class (see tentative class schedule). Be sure to complete the reading assignment before class and be prepared for class exercises, case study, and discussion during the lecture.
CLASSROOM
AGENDA -- Each class meeting will consist of:
·
Lecture
(instructor or guest lecturers)
·
Student
presentation—team
·
Case study
analysis (team) & written analysis (individual)
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Participate
in classroom discussions, case studies, projects, etc.
·
Complete (on
time) assigned readings from the textbook.
·
Participate
in a team analysis of assigned case study and assist the team documenter.
·
Make a team
presentation to the class.
·
Successfully
complete a midterm and final exam.
CLASS
PRESENTATIONS – See “BA 471 Student
Presentation” for details.
·
At Each Class Meeting č
o
A team of
three students will analyze, make a presentation, and lead the discussion on a
chapter topic (case study, group project, etc.).
CASE STUDY—See “BA 471 Case Study Report”
for details.
· At Each Class Meeting č A team of students will analyze an assigned case study. The team documenter will produce a written report, summarizing the team’s discussion and conclusions about the case.
APPROXIMATE DISTRIBUTION OF POINTS FOR FINAL GRADE & GRADE BREAKDOWN:
|
Case Study: (70) 22% Documenter (30) Other Team Members (4x5=20) All Team Mem (10x2=20) Presentation ( 25) 8 Midterm Exam (100) 31 Final Exam (125) 39 ( 320) 100 |
A B C D F |
92% 82 70 60 <60 |
-- TENTATIVE
CLASS SCHEDULE --
DATE |
READ before class |
|
TOPIC |
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31-Mar |
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INTRO:
Syllabus, current topics, etc. |
|
2-Apr |
|
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7-Apr |
Chap 1 1-16 |
|
An Intro to Information Systems |
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9-Apr |
Chap 1 16-44 |
|
An Intro to Information Systems |
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14-Apr |
Chap 2 48-56 |
|
Information Systems in Organizations |
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16-Apr |
Chap 2 56-85 |
|
Information Systems in Organizations |
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21-Apr |
Chap 3 89-100 |
|
Hardware: I,P,O Devices |
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23-Apr |
Chap 3 100-117 |
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Hardware: I,P,O Devices |
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28-Apr |
Chap 3
117-137 |
|
Hardware Demo |
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30-Apr
MIDTERM |
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5-May |
Chap 4
143-152 |
|
Software: Systems & Application |
|
7-May |
Chap 4
152-160 |
|
Software: Systems & Application |
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12-May |
Chap 4
160-188 |
|
Software: Systems & Application |
|
14-May |
Chap 5
193-205 |
|
Organizing Data & Information |
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19-May |
Chap 5
205-220 |
|
Organizing Data & Information |
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21-May |
Chap 5
220-238 |
|
Organizing Data & Information |
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26-May |
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28-May |
Chap 6
241-273 |
|
Telecommunications & Networks |
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2-Jun |
Chap 6
273-291 |
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Telecommunications & Networks |
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4-Jun |
WRAP-UP |
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WRAP-UP |
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Jun 9-13
Finals Week |
Final: Weds,
June 11, 2:00-3:50pm |
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Exams, Schedules, & Attendance
·
Attendance
is mandatory—participation in daily case study analyses is required.
·
Midterm Exam and Final Exam: No make-up exams will be given. Students will receive zero points
unless: there are extreme circumstances;
the instructor is notified in advance; and an acceptable written excuse
or official verification is presented prior to rescheduling. There is no alternate scheduled time
for the final exam. [Note: e.g., vacation plans and airline schedules
are not valid excuses.]
Important
Matters
·
Students with
Disabilities
Accommodations are collaborative efforts
between students, faculty and Disability Access Services (DAS). Students with accommodations
approved through DAS are responsible for contacting the faculty member in
charge of the course prior to or during the first week of the term to discuss
accommodations. Students who believe they are eligible for accommodations but
who have not yet obtained approval through DAS should contact DAS immediately
at 737-4098.
·
Student Conduct
Be sure to review the university policy academic issues and student conduct č http://oregonstate.edu/admin/stucon/achon.htm
Note:
If you have not had your COB picture taken or if it is “out-dated”, be
sure to have it taken by the COB electronic photo staff, before the end of the
first week of classes. They are located in the COB Computer Lab,
basement of Bexell Hall.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This syllabus is a guide, not a contract, and therefore may be changed
as necessary. If changes are made, I
will announce and discuss them in class.