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UNIVERSITY of the
CUMBERLANDS
Syllabus University of the Cumberlands • Williamsburg, KY • School of Computer & Information Sciences
ITS – 832: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY
SUMMER B1– 2019 Section: 02 | 3 Credits | Start: 05/06/2019 to 06/27/2019
Meeting Times – 100% Online: Asynchronous
Lecture: n/a
Contact Information
Instructor: Dr. John Bosire, Ph.D.
Email: [email protected]
Office: Williamsburg, KY
Phone: 000-000-000
Office Hours: By Appointment Only
Description
ITS 832 – Information Technology in a Global Economy: This course covers theory, development and impacts of
national and international policy on IT. It explores how frequent shifts in public policy require IT businesses to
adjust rapidly to adhere to regulations. Students will develop sophisticated strategies to be able to adapt to the
changing environment including new technologies, global transfer and analysis. Upon completion of the course,
students will be able to (Outcomes):
• Develop an understanding of public policy and how it impacts IT from a business and development standpoint.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform analyses related to trade policy, standards, domestic and international regulatory policy, and the impacts of changes in policy on the IT structure of a business.
• Describe an example of: (1) a public policy that had a positive and negative impact on IT
• Discuss the current trends in the global IT arena ranging from technology, hardware, policy, software, and available services including out-sourcing.
• Define the activities and tools required to develop a sophisticated national and international strategy for IT.
• List and describe available tools to assist business organizations in the development of a competitive strategy.
• Understand how international and developing markets play an ever-changing role in IT; and integrate that understanding into an existing strategy to develop reasonable estimates of the effect of new products,
services and vendors.
• Describe an example of the effect of an emerging market on global IT competition.
Outcomes
The student will be able to:
• Summarize and demonstrate an understanding of eParticipation in policy-making in the
currently changing landscape due to trends in the freedom of information, the wisdom of
the crowds, open collaborations and the need for interdisciplinary research
• Demonstrate and differentiate a basic working knowledge of the three major theories of
structuration, instructional and actor-networks and their use
• Explain the basic knowledge and the significance of eParticipation in bridging the digital divide
in developing countries
• Summarize and discuss an understanding of the core competencies and capacities needed
by public managers and policy analysts to be able to lead the next generation of policy
informatics integration
• Demonstrate good understanding that digital divide remains formidable in scaling
information and communication technology (ICT)-enabled opportunities for effective
leadership and development in countries lagging behind
• Differentiate the scope of the evolving environment of policy-making, eParticipation, and the
impact of the digital divide in the developing countries
• Produce graduate level research papers and practice presentation methods as needed.
• Demonstrate an understanding and proper application of APA as it is applied to professional
writing
• Demonstrate skills in the use of common graduate program technologies – PowerPoint, Internet
Research (None Wikipedia resources), Library Resources, iLearn, Connections and SafeAssign.
Required Textbook
Policy Practice and Digital Science – Integrating Complex Systems, Social Simulation and
Public Administration in Policy Research
• Author: Marijn Janssen, Maria A. Wimmer, and Ameneh Deljoo
• Publisher: Springer
• Edition: Please Use Most Recent Edition
Deliverables
• Examinations – Mid-Term Exam (1 June 19) / Final Exam (26 June 19) = 30% of final grade (15% each)
• Research Paper (written) – Written Paper (22 June 19; 12 pp/double spaced; APA format) = 15% of final grade
• Quiz #1 – “Practical Connection Assignment” (11 May 19) – Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be
applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times
when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in
your field of study (5%)
• Quizzes #2 and #3 = 10% of the final grade at 5% each
• Online Engagement – 40% of the final grade (Online Class Attendance & Participation – No missed or late student responses)
Evaluation
1. Examinations: There are two examinations, a midterm and final exam for this course.
Exams are 25 questions (100 points/4 points per question). Both are a combination of
multiple choice, true/false, and fill in the blank. Each exam is worth 15% of the final grade;
for a total of 30% of the final grade for both exams. The Midterm Exam will cover Chapters
1-11, with the Final Exam covering Chapters 10-19 (both exams = 30%).
2. Research Paper: The course research paper is a formatted APA paper. It is 12 pages,
double spaced. Paper length requirement is 12 pages of content from Title Page through
References. The Research Paper is worth 15% of the final grade. The Final papers will contain
a title page, abstract, introduction/topic paragraph, summary/conclusion, and reference page.
Research paper topics are approved by the course instructor and can be on any course related
topic in the field of Information Technology, e-Participation, Policy-Making in a Complex
world, Organizational Decision-Making, ICT for Policy-Making, Challenges to Policy-Making
etc. (15%)
3. Quizzes: This class has 3 quizzes that must be completed and turned in on time as
instructed. These quizzes are due prior to the next week’s class and may be taken and posted
in the appropriate Forum area as instructed. Each quiz assignment will be graded using a 5-
point grading scale. Missed quizzes will not be re-taken unless otherwise with special
permission (15%).
4. (a). Attendance: To receive full credit, each student must attend class regularly, answer weekly instructor
questions in the forum topic, and then comment on the inputs from two other students. Each of these eight-
week online discussions are worth 40 points.
Although I am not looking for you to meet a specific word count, I am looking for well throughput and
interesting contributions to the conversations. Simply posting a link to a resource or letting your classmates
know that he/she did a “Great job!” will not result in full participation points. A substantive post is
generally greater than 100 words and introduces a new idea or is a meaningful response to another person's
post. When responding to another person's post, please either: 1) expand the thought, 2) add additional
insights, or 3) respectfully disagree and explain why. Learners are encouraged to collaborate in the
course discussion board to score maximum points in the class (40%). See below schedule:
Points Discussion Forum (DF) Scoring Criteria
0.0 No activity; did not respond to the forum and/or did not respond by the listed deadlines
1.0
point Provided meaningful feedback to 2 or more classmates but did not craft an original response
to the prompt
1.5 points Crafted an original response to the prompt but did not provide meaningful feedback to 2 or
more classmates
2.5 points Crafted an original response to the prompt and provided meaningful feedback to 2 or more
classmates
(b). Class Participation: To meet the requirement for enough contact time each week online, a
combination of chapter quizzes, instructor forum questions along with online discussions by and among
the students will surface. The students will be presented with one or two discussion questions for
response to the instructor and then comment on the inputs from two other students in the course.
5. Course Evaluation Survey: You will have the opportunity to evaluate the course several different
ways throughout the semester. You will have access to post your feedback to a forum through the
iLearn platform. The forum will remain open throughout the semester, and it will be monitored
regularly. Participation in the survey forum is entirely optional, normally at the last week of the
semester. Your experience and feedback are invaluable to our ability to improve the course for future
students.
Schedule
ITS-832: B1 – IT in a Global Economy Week Chapters Method
of
Instruct
ion
Assignments due
1 Chapters 1 – 3:
• Intro to policy-Making in the
digital age
• Educating public managers and policy
analysts in era of informatics
• The quality of social simulation: An
example from research policy
modeling
• Reading
• Discussions
• Presentatio n as
instructed
• Student introductions, and Discussion forum (DF)1.
• Respond to instructor discussion questions and 2 other students
with a constructive feedback
May 11th, 2019 Online Practical Connection Assignment:
(25 pts) = 5%
2 Chapters: 4 – 6:
• Policy making and modeling in a complex world
• From building a model to adaptive robust decision-making using systems modeling
• Features and added value of simulation models using different modelling
approaches supporting policy-making: A
Comparative analysis
•
• Reading
• Discussions
• Presentations as instructed
DF2:
Respond to instructor discussion questions
and 2 other students with
substantive/constructive feedback
3 Chapters 7 – 8:
• A Comparative analysis of tools and technologies for policy-making.
• Value Sensitive Design of complex product systems
• Reading
• Discussions
• Presentations as instructed
DF3
4 Chapters 9 – 11:
• Stakeholder engagement in policy development: Observations and lessons
from international experience
• Values in computational models revalued
• The psychological drivers of bureaucracy: Protecting the societal goals of an
organization
•
• Reading
• Discussions
• Presentatio ns as instructed
DF4
June 1st, 2019 Online Mid-Term Exam: 15%
June 1st, 2019
Online
Research Paper Topics due to the
Instructor
5 Chapters 12 – 14:
• Active and passive crowdsourcing in government
• Management of complex systems: Toward agent-based gaming for policy
• The role of microsimulation in the development of public policy
•
• Reading
• Discussions
• Presentations as instructed
DF5
6 Chapters 15 – 16:
• Visual decision support for policy making: Advancing policy analysis with
visualization
• Analysis of five policy cases in the field of energy policy
• Reading
• Discussions
• Presentations as instructed
DF6
June 15th, 2019 Online Quiz #2: 5%
7 Chapters 17 – 18:
• Challenges to policy-making in developing countries and the roles of
emerging tools, methods and instruments:
Experiences from Saint Petersburg
• Sustainable urban development, governance and policy: A comparative
overview of EU policies and projects
•
• Reading
• Discussions
• Presentations as instructed
DF7
June 22nd, 2019 Online Quiz #3: 5%
8 Chapter 19:
• e-Participation, simulation exercise and leadership training in Nigeria: Bridging
the digital divide
• Reading
• Discussions
• Presentations
as instructed
DF8
June 22nd, 2019 Online Final Research Paper Due (100 pts): 15%
June 26th, 2019 Online Final Exam Due (100 pts): 15%
June 27th, 2019 End of Summer B1 Term!
Overall Evaluation Criteria
A B C D F Grammar Free of most
grammatical
errors
Some
grammatical
mistakes but
generally
shows
successful
grammar usage
Frequent
grammatical
errors/lacks
appropriate
grammatical
knowledge for
current level
N/A
Did not complete
assignment
Overall Effect A strong
overall effect
with clear
communication
and peer-level
support
A good overall
effect with
support and
adequate
clarity
Paper struggles
overall, poor
overall effect,
and does not
give a coherent
message
N/A
Timeliness Assignment
on time
Assignment
turned in on
time
Assignment
turned in on
time
N/A
A letter grade will be assigned to each graded assignment, following the grading scale below:
A = 90% – 100%
B = 80% – 89.9%
C = 70% – 79.9%
F <69.9%
Please Note: Individual graded assignments with a score lower than 80% are acceptable; however, a student’s final
grade at the end of the semester must be 80% or higher to pass the course.
Course Policies
Statements of Understanding:
This class will adhere to a zero tolerance for using someone else’s work as your own. It will result
in course failure if written or verbal presentations are plagiarized. Any research paper is subject to
comparison with SafeAssign at the discretion of the instructor. Students are responsible for
reading, understanding, obeying, and respecting all academic policies. Added emphasis will be
placed upon academic progress policies appearing in the University of the Cumberlands Academic
Catalog applicable to each student’s curriculum and/or program of study.
Class participation is a key requirement to succeed in this course. Student participation in
discussions enriches each one’s knowledge and appreciation of the principles of organizational
policy-making, integration of modeling, major theories of structuration, institutional and actor-
network, and eParticipation, and how they can be applied to the work environment to bridge the
digital divide. Opportunities to participate include blackboard weekly forum thread discussions,
Q&A, reading chapter assignments, and timely work turned in by due date as requested by the
instructor. Untimely work will receive a markdown in points at the instructor’s discretion. The
instructor holds the right to adjust this syllabus and its contents in the best interest of the class and
course objectives.
Institutional Policies, and Academic Integrity
Please refer to the student handbook by using the below link to access the policies, grading, and the academic
policies as needed.
https://www.ucumberlands.edu/student-handbook
Grade Appeals:
For more information regarding grade appeals, and other related issues, please visit the link below:
www.ucumberlands.edu/appealsform
Academic Honesty Policy
The University of the Cumberlands is committed to the pursuit of truth and understanding, any act of
academic dishonesty is especially distressing and cannot be tolerated. In general, academic
dishonesty involves the abuse and misuse of information or people to gain an undeserved academic
advantage or evaluation. Academic dishonesty is unacceptable and is subject to a disciplinary
action. Students are encouraged to talk to instructors about any questions they may have regarding
how to properly credit others’ work, including paraphrasing, quoting, and citation formatting.
The University’s Academic Honesty Policy is published in academic catalogs:
Graduate:
https://www.ucumberlands.edu/student-handbook
Important Academic Resources
University Library: The University of the Cumberlands Library is dedicated to supporting the research needs and intellectual
pursuits of students throughout the University’s worldwide network. Library resources can be accessed
through the UC website, a link is located in the online course menu, or by directly visiting the link below:
http://www.ucumberlands.edu
http://inside.ucumberlands.edu/library/
Course Evaluations
At the end of this course, you will have the opportunity to provide feedback about your experience.
Your input is extremely valuable to the university, your instructor, and the department that offers this
course. Please provide your honest and thoughtful evaluation, as it helps the university to provide
the best experience possible for all of its student’s community.
Important Technology Information
IT Support:
The University of the Cumberlands provides all students, faculty, and staff with email accounts.
Should you have any technical questions or problems, qualified IT staff are available to provide you
with assistance. Please contact the Department of Information Technology. Students are expected to
activate their accounts and regularly check incoming University email. For more information and
guidance, please visit the link below
https://inside.ucumberlands.edu/it/
Student with Disabilities
Students who may have a disability meriting an academic accommodation should contact Mr. Jacob Ratliff, the
Disabilities Services Coordinator, in the Student Services Office. For accommodations to be awarded, a
student must complete an Accommodations Application and provide documentation of the disability to the
Disability Services Coordinator. Any accommodations for disabilities must be re-certified each semester by
the Academic Affairs Office before course adjustments are made by individual instructors.
