Syllabus

Week One: The Role of Information Systems |

  | Details | Due | Points |

Objectives | 1.1  Describe the people, organizational, and technological components of an information system.1.2  Identify enterprise systems and their use in business.1.3  Explain the function of information systems in business.1.4  Explain how information systems help organizations use synergies, core competencies, and network-based strategies to achieve competitive advantage. |   |   |

Course Preparation | Read the course description and objectives.Read the instructor’s biography and post your own. |   |   |

Reading | Read Ch. 1 (pp. 5–17) of Essentials of Management Information Systems. |   |   |

Reading | Read Ch. 2 (pp. 41–76) of Essentials of Management Information Systems. |   |   |

Reading | Read Ch. 3 (pp. 94–112) of Essentials of Management Information Systems. |   |   |

Reading | Read Ch. 4 of Essentials of Management Information Systems. |   |   |

Reading | Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Reading. |   |   |

Participation | Participate in class discussion. |   | 10 |

Discussion Questions | Respond to weekly discussion questions. | Day 2, Day 4 | 10 |

CheckPointInformation System Business Problem Dimensions | Resource: Ch. 1 (pp. 5–17) of Essentials of Management Information SystemsConsider the following questions and provide substantive responses of at least 150 words per question.           What are the three dimensions of business problems? Provide examples of each.         What is the difference between IT and information systems? Describe some functions of information systems. | Day 5 | 50 |

Week Two: IT Infrastructure: Hardware and Software |

  | Details | Due | Points |

Objectives | 2   2.1  Identify the components of IT infrastructure.2.2  List the major computer hardware, data storage, and input and output technologies used in business.2.3  Identify the major types of computer software used in business. |   |   |

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