Business Information System

BIS0010

Introduction to Computers

in Business

Module Handbook

Autumn Term

2010/2011

Dr George Dafoulas

School of Computing Science

Contents

Contents 2

Module Summary/Introduction 3

Introduction 3

Contacting the Module Leader 3

Rationale Including Aims 3

Learning Outcomes 3

Assessment Scheme 4

Reading Materials 4

Core Texts 4

Additional texts 4

Book Purchase Suggestions 4

Study hours outside class contact 4

Brief Guide to Web-based Module Material 4

Coursework 5

Details of Coursework 5

Deadline for Submission of Coursework 5

Map of coursework deadlines by Programme – level 0, 1, or 2, or 3 or 4 5

Where to submit 6

Group Coursework 6

Electronic Receipt of Coursework - include if relevant with the address 6

Feedback to students on coursework 6

Sample Coursework Cover Page 8

Lecture Plan 9

Coursework Specification 10

Laboratory/Seminar Materials – Individual Coursework 11

CASE STUDY 1: MIDDLESEX EXPRESS DELIVERY 13

CASE STUDY 2: MILK DELIVERY SYSTEM 15

CASE STUDY 3: PHONE ORDER SERVICE 16

CASE STUDY 4: ELITE VEHICLE RENTALS LTD 17

CASE STUDY 5: LIFE-LONG LEARNING INSTITUTE 18

CASE STUDY 6: ROSE & POPPY ESTATE AGENTS 19

Laboratory/Seminar Materials – Group Coursework 20

GROUP CASE STUDY: CENTRAL PRIVATE HOSPITAL 21

Group Meetings Log 26

Useful Information 27

Feedback to Students on their work/progress 27

Oasis 27

Attendance Requirement 27

School Policy on passing all Components of Module 27

Academic Dishonesty 27

Plagiarism 28

Appeals 28

Examples of all Typical/Previous Examination Papers 28

24-7 28

Module Summary/Introduction

Introduction

This module gives the student a thorough grounding in, and practical experience of, a number of fundamental methods, techniques and tools of business computing. The module focuses on three main areas of business computing and more specifically issues relating to: Analysis,...