bism 3200 online course

(BISM 3200, MIS, Summer 2014, 3200-01)

Professor Contact Information Name:

Joseph C. Blankenship, D.Sc.

School:

Fairmont State University's School of Business, Department of Information Systems

Contact Information:

E-mail address: [email protected] or [email protected]

Telephone: (304) 367-4954

Office physical location:

Engineering and Technology Building-2nd floor-office 201F

Office hours: MTWR-7:00 PM to 09:00- PM Additional office hours by appointment

Class room and meeting time: online in Blackboard

Course Pre-requisites:

BISM 2200

Course Description

BISM 3200 this course focuses on the fundamentals associated with the management of information systems and technology in a dynamic business environment. Special emphasis is placed on managerial issues that are relevant to selection, application, and usage of computerized information systems in a business enterprise. Topics covered include the MIS framework, ethics, technology, information systems collaboration, decision-making, competitive advantage, telecommunications, databases, data communication, E-commerce, Supply Chain, and information systems management. PR: BISM 2200

Student Learning Objectives: • Each student will identify the concepts and terminology necessary for MIS.

o Assessed by Examinations • Each student will explain the components of the MIS framework.

o Assessed by Detailed written report • Each student will solve business problems in management information systems.

o Assessed by Essay questions based on case studies in MIS • Each student will design a variety of MIS systems.

o Assessed by Detailed written report • Each student will research and evaluate an information system related to their profession/major and report

their findings in writing. o Assessed by Final project

• Each student will demonstrate the ability to present professional-quality oral presentations o Assessed by formal presentations for individual assignments and class projects

Required Textbooks and Materials

Management Information Systems, Hagg-9th ed, McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 978-0-07-3376851

Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Project

Suggested Course Materials

Microsoft Office Suite of Tools 2010 or access to either of these suites of programs

Technical Requirements

Students will need access to a computer running MS Vista or MS XP to install and run MS Office 2010

Assignments & Academic Calendar

Week Module area of concentration Student Directions & Due Dates

1 The Information Age in Which you Live

Chapters 1

Open 5/18

Due 5/25,11:59 PM

2 Gaining Competitive Advantage Chapters 2,

Open 5/25, Due 6/1, 11:59 PM

3 Databases and Data Warehouses (BI) Chapters 3

Open 6/1, Due 6/8, 11:59 PM

4 Decision Support and Artificial Intelligence Chapters 4,

Open 6/8, Due 6/15, 11:59 PM

5 Electronic Commerce Chapters 5

Open 6/15, Due 6/22, 11:59 PM

6 Systems Development Chapters 6

Open 6/22, Due 6/29, 11:59 PM

7 Enterprise Infrastructure, Metrics, and Business Continuity Planning

Chapters 7-

Open 6/29, Due 7/6, 11:59 PM

8 Protecting People and Information Chapters 8-

Open 7/6, Due 7/13, 11:59 PM

9 Emerging Trends and Technologies Chapters 9

Open 7/13, Due 7/20, 11:59 PM

10

Exam week – This exam will cover all 9 Chapters of the textbook.

Final Exam

July 24

Grading Policy

Assignments and Assessments Include:

Item number Assignment Maximum points possible 1 Reading and written assignments 250 2 Discussions 250 3 Chapter Quizzes 250 4 Final Exam 150

Grading Scale:

Above 90% = A

Above 80% = B

Above 70% = C

Above 60% = D

60% or below = F

FSU, Information Systems-Department Policies and Instructor Course Policies:

Exam Policy

Make-up exams are not given. Students must complete all exams and quizzes by the due date. If an emergency does come up students must notify the instructor prior to the next class. The instructor will determine what steps will or will not be taken.

Extra credit is not given or accepted.

Assignment Submission

All assignments are expected to be submitted by the due date as posted in Blackboard. Late work will not be accepted. All assignments will be given and submitted through the assignment link inside of Blackboard Vista. Assignments will not be accepted or grade if any other method of submission is used. If an emergency occurs the instructor will decide the next steps and the number of maximum number points the assignment will be assigned. The maximum number of points for late assignments is 50% of the original maximum points possible.

Note: Students should consider that potential technology-related issues will occur with electronic submissions. Examples of these issues are personal or FSU system issues, Internet connection issues, and/or any other issue that prohibits successful submission of assignments. It is strongly recommended that students upload their assignment at least four hours prior to the actual posted deadline. (When using technology students should consider anything inside of four hours prior to when an assignment is due as the last minute.)

Mobile telephone and Electronic devices (PDA, Cell Telephone, ipad, netbook, etc.)

Mobile communication devises of any and all types/brands shall be set to silent mode and kept in a place that is not within the students view (example coat pocket, book bag, purse, etc.). If a student is discovered to be in a position to view and/or use their mobile devise that class period will be counted as an unexcused absent. If the discovery is made on the day of an exam or quiz the student will also receive a “0” on that exam and or quiz.

Cheating:

Students are not permitted to use prohibited materials, devices, or other resources (including people) to gain an academic advantage.

A minimum penalty for each offense is failure off the assignment or examination or failure in the course.

Examples of cheating behaviors include, but are not limited to:

• Copying another students’ work with or without their knowledge

• The use of unauthorized technologies or materials during exams (such as calculators, watches, cell phones, and PDAs) is forbidden

• The solicitation or distribution of information about exams from or to other students

• Misrepresenting your identity during an exam or during the attendance process

• Engaging in any other behavior that would violate the principles of academic and or professional integrity

• Allowing another student or person to represent you in a course

Resubmission: Students are not permitted to resubmit work that was produced for another class unless they are given written permission by their instructors.

Fabrication: Students are not permitted to falsify documents or data in their academic work.

Violation of ‘Fair Use’: Students who feature the original imagery of others in their work should ensure that they are familiar with and comply with the legal and artistic implications of this use. This includes knowledge of the concepts of ‘licensing,’ ‘copyright,’ fair use,’ and ‘public domain.’ Failure to comply is a violation of academic integrity.

IS Department Policy for Assigning an “Incomplete”

An "Incomplete" or “I” grade may be assigned only when students fail to complete a portion of work due to circumstances beyond their control such as missing an examination or final project. An "Incomplete" will not be given if students have not attended at least 10 weeks of class and completed 60% of the required course work with a passing grade. The amount of time allotted to the student to complete the missing work shall be determined by the instructor.

Email is the best way to communicate with the instructor when you are not in class. Students should send email communications to the professors FSU Blackboard email account.

Participants are required to log on to Blackboard regularly. A course minimum of once per day is required, but as discussions develop, you will probably log on more often (7 days a week). Course related information will be posted through Blackboard and the professor will assume you have read it.

You should expect to spend an average of 10-15 hours a week working on this course.

FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY:

The link below will assist you in locating the university wide policy statements. In addition, students may find other information that will aid in their understanding of the university policies:

http:/www.fairmontstate.edu/academicaffairs/syllabusstatements.asp

FSU developed a set of standard syllabus statements regarding Academic Integrity, Assessments, Disability Services, Copyright Notice, Student Expectations, and Fairmont State’s Core Values. These statements are to be included in all course syllabi. Alternatively, you may reference the following URL http://www.fairmontstate.edu/academicaffairs/syllabusstatements.asp.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS: In addition to the FSU syllabus statements above, the School of Business developed the following common syllabus statements to be used for all courses in the School of Business.

1. DISCLAIMER: IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Instructor may make modifications to the original course syllabus at any time. Always consult the revised, updated Syllabus in Blackboard Vista for the most accurate information. Policies detailed within this syllabus override any other policies and they will be used as the guide for this course. The descriptions and timelines contained within or referenced by this syllabus are subject to change at the sole discretion of the instructor.

2. ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance is necessary to the successful completion of a course of study and is an integral part of a student's educational experience. To encourge you to attend the following policies will be ineffect. Class attendance and participation are mandatory. Students are expected to attend all classes during the semester for the full class period. Excused Absences: Students may be excused from class with no penalty for participation in official Fairmont State activities. Students must arrange to take any exams prior to the event. Students are NOT excused from assigments or assignment due dates due to an official school activity. It remains the student’s responsibility to complete and submit all work on time.

i. The instructor is not permitted to require a doctor's excuse; however, the

student should be prepared to give a plausible account of the absence. ii. In cases where the student's grade is jeopardized by the instructor's ruling

that the absence is unexcused, the student may appeal for re-evaluation to

the Registrar. Before the class meets again, the student must petition the School Dean as determined by the Registrar to investigate the case and make a ruling. If the instructor's judgment is overruled, the instructor would then have the option of appealing to a School Committee. The School Committee's ruling is final.

iii. If the student does not request an evaluation of the absence by the instructor at the first class meeting following the absence, the student is regarded as having agreed that the absence was properly unexcused.

iv. In all cases, students must be present for all major examinations.

3. CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE AND CONDUCT: The School of Business expects students to behave in a professional manner in the classroom. Faculty members are responsible for effective management of the classroom environment to promote conditions that will enhance student learning. Students are expected to refrain from behavior that a reasonable person would view as substantially or repeatedly interfering with the conduct of a class. Examples could include persistently speaking without being recognized, cell phone calls, continuing with conversations distracting the class or, in extreme cases, resorting to physical threats or personal insults. Students who are disrupting the class will be warned that they are behaving inappropriately and if the conduct continues, they may be asked to leave the class.

This does not mean that students should not express their views and opinions in class.

Classroom etiquette expectations include: attending classes and paying attention; not coming to class late or leaving early; not talking with other classmates while the instructor or another student is speaking; not eating and drinking during class time; and turning off all electronic devices, including mp3 players, cell phones, pagers and beeper watches.

4. SOCIAL JUSTICE:

Students have the right to expect that faculty will be available, provide timely responses, and that faculty will not harass or humiliate or in any sense ‘put students down’ as they participate in class or ask or answer questions. Students also have the right to ask any appropriate questions of faculty to assist student understanding of the materials and to question any comments or answers instructors may offer, all without fear of harassment or retaliation. Finally, students have the right to expect that faculty will not discriminate against any student on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, age, or political beliefs - or any other basis. Faculty would appreciate the same courtesies from students.

5. TUTORING:

Peer tutoring is available to all Fairmont State students on the main Fairmont campus and at the Caperton Center. On the main campus tutoring is available through the Tutoring Office located in Jaynes Hall 207. Students at the Caperton Center should see the front

desk for help. Tutoring is provided for many classes by departmentally approved upper class students. Sessions are arranged to accommodate both the student and the tutor. Additionally, the Tutoring Office has drop-in hours for English and Math posted during which tutors are readily available. Furthermore, the Tutoring Center offers Supplemental Instruction for traditionally difficult courses available to all students. To request a tutor, please fill out a Tutor Request Form and return to the Tutoring Office.

General Guidelines for Written Reports and the Oral Presentation grading rubric that follow were developed by faculty in the School of Business in an attempt to standardize expectations for business students regarding written and oral communication.

General Guidelines for Written Reports – Additional Guidelines may be Provided with each Assignment

1. All assignments must be typed. Hand written or hand drawn components of your assignments will not be graded.

2. No maximum length for a paper is prescribed; however, author(s) should write concisely and should note that a significant element of the grade will be based on its purpose, and length relative to its content and the clarity of writing.

3. The manuscript should be typed, double-spaced throughout with wide margins on the left side of the paper only.

4. Tables and figures should be placed on separate sheets, with an indication in the text as to their appropriate placement. All tables and figures should be numbered consequently and should have an explanatory heading. All table columns should also have an explanatory heading.

5. The title of the paper should be typed on a separate sheet of paper. The author(s) name should be typed below the title; the course name, the nature of assignment and the date of submission should be stated.

6. An executive summary of your report should appear after the title page. It should be concise and should not exceed one page.

7. The third page of the assignment should have a table contents with appropriate reference to sections, subsections and their page numbers. Tables, exhibits and appendix must be included.

8. The paper should only begin on the fourth page and should not re-list the title or author(s). The paper should be divided into sections and subsections to aid readability.

9. The paper should have an introduction stating the nature/purpose of the paper. It should also contain the format or the structure adopted.

10. The second part of the paper should generally deal the subject matter of the paper. It should be divided into sections and subsections with appropriate headings.

11. You should provide summaries, conclusions and inferences at appropriate places in the paper.

12. References should be listed in the text as well as in a separate section at the end of the paper. You are expected to list your references in the professionally acceptable APA style.

13. You paper should be edited for grammar, spelling errors and consistency of style.

14. Use sturdy binding not likely to fall apart. Paper clips are not acceptable.

Oral Presentation Rubric Oral Communication: Expressing ideas clearly when communicating orally.

Levels of Achievement

Criteria Exemplary Proficient Marginal Unacceptable

Organization

1. Presentation is clear, logical and organized.

2. Listener can follow line of reasoning.

1. Presentation is generally clear and well organized.

2. A few minor points may be confusing.

1. Organization seems haphazard.

2. Listener can follow presentation with effort. Some arguments are not clear.

1. Logic of arguments is not made clear.

2. Listeners are confused.

Style/Delivery

1. Level of presentation is appropriate for the audience.

2. Speaker is clearly comfortable in front of the group and can be heard by all.

3. Presentation is paced for audience understanding.

4. Consults notes; none of the presentation is read

1. Level of presentation is generally appropriate.

2. The presenter seems slightly uncomfortable at times, and the audience occasionally has trouble hearing him/her.

3. Pacing is sometimes too fast or slow.

4. Minimal reading of information

1. Aspects of presentation are too elementary or too sophisticated for audience.

2. Presenter seems uncomfortable and can be heard only if listener is very attentive.

3. Pacing is too fast or too slow

4. Much of the information is read.

1. Presentation consistently is too elementary or too sophisticated for the audience.

2. Presenter is obviously anxious and cannot be heard.

3. There is no Pacing at all.

4. Information is read to audience

Use of Communication Aids (e.g., Transparencies, Slides, Posters, Handouts, Computer- Generated Materials)

1. Communication aids enhance the presentation. They are prepared in a professional manner.

2. Font on visuals is large enough to be seen by all.

3. Information is organized to maximize audience understanding.

4. Details are minimized so that main points stand out.

5. Design contributes to the presentation

1. Communication aids contribute to the quality of the presentation.

2. Font size is appropriate for reading.

3. Appropriate information is included.

4. Some material is not supported by visual aids.

5. Appropriate design for visual aids

1. Communication aids are poorly prepared or used inappropriately. Font is too small to be easily seen.

2. Too much information is included.

3. Unimportant material is highlighted.

4. Listeners may be confused.

5. Too many bells/whistles; inappropriate design

1. No communication aids are used, or they are so poorly prepared that they detract from the presentation.

Content: Depth of Content

1. Speaker provides an accurate and complete explanation of key concepts and theories, drawing upon relevant literature.

2. Applications of theory are included to illuminate issues.

1. For the most part, explanations of concepts and theories are accurate and complete.

2. Some helpful applications are included.

3. Listeners gain some

1. Explanations of concepts and/or theories are inaccurate or incomplete.

2. Little attempt is made to tie theory to practice.

3. Listeners gain little

1. No reference is made to concepts, literature or theory.

2. Listeners gain no new insights.

Levels of Achievement

Criteria Exemplary Proficient Marginal Unacceptable

3. Listeners gain new insights.

insights. from the presentation.

Content: Accuracy of Content

1. Information (names, facts, etc.) included in the presentation is consistently accurate.

1. No significant errors are made.

2. Listeners recognize any errors to be the result of nervousness or oversight.

1. Enough errors are made to distract a knowledgeable listener, but some information is accurate.

2. The presentation is useful if the listener can determine what information is reliable.

1. Information included is sufficiently inaccurate that the listener cannot depend on the presentation as a source of accurate information.

2. Listeners may have been misled.

Use of Language: Grammar and Word Choice

1. Sentences are complete and grammatical, and they flow together easily.

2. Words are chosen for their precise meaning.

1. For the most part, sentences are complete and grammatical, and they flow together easily.

2. With a few exceptions, words are chosen for their precise meaning.

1. Listeners can follow the presentation, but some grammatical errors and some sentences are incomplete/ halting.

2. Use of slang is evident and/or vocabulary is somewhat limited or inappropriate.

1. Listeners are so distracted by the presenter's apparent difficulty with grammar and appropriate vocabulary that they cannot focus on the ideas presented.

Use of Language: Freedom from Bias (e.g., Sexism, Racism, Ageism, Heterosexism, etc.)

1. Both oral language and body language are free from bias.

1. Oral language and body language are free from bias with one or two minor exceptions.

1. Oral language and/or body language includes some significant bias.

2. Listeners may be offended.

1. Oral language and/or body language frequently reflects bias.

2. Some, if not all, listeners will probably be offended.

Personal Appearance

1. Personal appearance is completely appropriate for the occasion and the audience.

1. For the most part, personal appearance is appropriate for the occasion and the audience.

1. Personal appearance is somewhat inappropriate for the occasion and audience.

1. Personal appearance is inappropriate for the occasion and audience.

Responsiveness to Audience: Verbal Interaction

1. Highly responsive to audience comments and needs.

2. Consistently clarifies, restates, and responds to questions.

3. Summarizes when needed.

1. Generally responsive to audience comments and needs.

2. Misses some opportunities for interaction.

3. Most of the time, clarifies, restates, and responds to questions, and summarizes when needed.

1. Reluctantly interacts with audience.

2. Responds to questions inadequately.

1. Avoids or discourages active audience participation.

2. Is not responsive to group.

Responsiveness 1. Body language reflects 1. Body language 1. Body language 1. Body language

Levels of Achievement

Criteria Exemplary Proficient Marginal Unacceptable

to Audience: Body Language

confidence and ease when interacting with audience.

reflects comfort when interacting with audience.

reflects some discomfort when interacting with audience.

reveals a reluctance to interact with audience.