An overview of Computer Information Systems. This survey course introduces computer hardware, software. Procedures, systems, human resources, and explores their integration and application in business and in other segments of society. The fundamentals of computer problem solving and programming in a higher-level programming language are discussed and applied.
 | Intelligent usage of computers |
| Understanding of the basics of computer information systems |
| Usage of computer information procedures and data manipulation in computer information systems |
| Understanding of the complexity of programming |
| An understanding of computer applications in various segments of society |
| Introduction to Computer-based Information Systems |
 | Functions of an Information System |
| Elements of a CIS |
| Why study Information System |
| Hardware: Input, Processing, Output and Storage Devices |
| Computer system components |
| Processing hardware |
| Secondary storage hardware |
| I/O hardware |
| Software:Systems and Applications Packages |
| Systems software |
| Applications software |
| Programming languages |
| Types of communications media |
| Telecommunications devices |
| Communications software and protocols |
| Network configurations and classifications |
| Business Information Systems |
| Transaction Processing Systems(TPS) |
| Management Information Systems (MIS) |
| Decision Support Systems (DSS) |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
| Systems Development |
| Computer Problem Solving and Programming |
| Introduction to Visual Basic Programming |
| Building an Application |
| Working with Intrinsic Controls and Active X Controls |
| Multiple Forms, Dialogs, Debugging and EXEs |
| Computer crime |
| Issues and Trends at school and home |
| Business trends and information System Effects |
| Homework/lab assignments | 40 % |
One out of two midterm exams |
25 % |
| Final Exam (Comprehensive) | 35 % |
Total |
100 % |
| Bonus points (Attendance): 2 % (1.5% for Day Class) deduction for each missing class. See the Policies section below for details. | 4 % |
92 - 100 % |
A |
90 - < 92 % |
A- |
88 - < 90 % |
B+ |
82 - < 88 % |
B |
80 - < 82 % |
B- |
78 - < 80 % |
C+ |
72 - < 78 % |
C |
70 - < 72 % |
C- |
68 - < 70 % |
D+ |
62 - < 68 % |
D |
60 - < 62 % |
D- |
< 60 % |
F |
You will be awarded with 4 % bonus points for perfect attendance, which corresponds to two (three for day class)no-penalty absences. If you have a death in the family, car problem, illness, vacation, business trip or anything else that keeps you from attending class, you use your two no-penalty absences. Beyond two(three for day class) absences, each class missed will result in 2(1.5 for day class) points being subtracted from your course grade. No exceptions will be made for anybody for any reason. For example, if you would have earned an 87% for the course but you missed 3 (4 for day class) times, your final grade would become 85% (85.5% for day class). Do not bother to call in, leave a note or e-mail me if you miss class because no exceptions will be made to anybody for any reason. If the college closes due to a snowstorm or other emergency, these days will not count against your absences. Arriving in class 30(20 for day class) or more minutes late will count as an absence.
Makeup material from missed lectures is the studentĄŻs responsibility. The student is responsible for being aware of all announcements made during his/her absence. Doctor must verify extended medical absence and missed assignments are due the day you come back from absence.
Homework/Lab: Students are expected to hand in all of their homework and lab projects at the beginning of the class on the assigned day. There will be one extra homework assignment given. Missing one assignment or one low grade will not influence your semester average. No assignment will be accepted late. Doctor must verify extended medical absence and missed assignments are due the day you come back from absence.
Midterm Exams: Two mid-exams will be given, with the higher exam grade out of two being used in the calculation of your semester grade. Missing one exam, or making one low grade, will not influence your semester average, as your final average will be determined using the other grade. If you are pleased with your first exam grade, you do not have to take the second midterm exam. No make-up exams will be given.
Final Exam: A comprehensive final exam will be given. No make-up exam will be given.
Academic Honesty: Students are expected to complete all exams and specified assignments without aid. Examination or project assignments which, in the determination of the instructor, have been copied will not be graded. You are not allowed to use classroom computers for other than lecture related applications in class.
Stair, Ralph. An Introduction to Information Systems. 1997. Course Technology - ITP.
Shelly, Gary, Cashman, Thomas and Repede, John. Microsoft Visual Basic 6: Introductory Concepts and Techniques . 1999. Course Technology ? ITP.
Disks: 5-6 high density 3.5" floppy disks to work on the IBM PCĄŻs in the lab (and elsewhere) to accomplish a series of assignments.
Parsons, June Jamrich and Oja, Dan. Computer Concepts. Third Edition. Course Technology ? ITP