Module Title :
Information Systems Management
Module Code :
BBA310, CM310, BEEE310, BEM310, BIT310
Course Objective
This course is designed to provide you with an overview of computer and
information systems concepts along with a working knowledge of some of
the most popular software tools currently available. Upon completion of
this course you will be well acquainted with basic computer terminology,
hardware and software components, communications technology, information
systems analysis and design, and issues arising out of the rapidly
evolving field of information systems.
Course Description
Topics covered include Introduction to computers, processing
data, interfacing with computers, storing information, network and data
communication, cyberspace and computers in business, information systems
and computer programs.
Course Requirement
There will be 9 multiple-choice exams and course assignments (Reaction
Papers). The objective is not to test your memorization skills but your
ability to readily assimilate information system management and then
apply the data and concepts to everyday problems and situations.
Course Assignments: Reaction Papers
The reaction paper is your opportunity to reflect and consider each
chapter presented in this course. It should contain your own thoughts,
reactions, opinions, areas of agreement or disagreement that you arrive
at as you progress through the course. It may be a reaction to something
you read in the text, or outside lecture material. The paper should be
hand-written in ink and a minimum of one page (front & back),
single-spaced.
All
papers must be submitted at the end of the course.
Grading
Procedure
Multiple-choice exams are valued at 70% of final grade; assignment is
30% of final grade.
Numeric Grades
|
Letter Grades
|
Editorial/Evaluation |
4.00 |
A |
Superior work at high
honors level produces publishable, professionally presentable
work |
3.00 |
B |
High quality work.
|
2.00 |
C |
Satisfactory work.
|
1.00 |
D |
Below average work.
|
0.00-0.99 |
F |
Failure. College-level
skills not demonstrated. |
|