CIS 123 Online Spring 05 Schedule

Dates will be filled in when I obtain the academic calendar for Spring 2005. The entries in the assignments column will become links to details of the assignments (including rubrics, specific due dates, learning, objectives, etc.) as the material becomes available. The entries in the Topics column will become links to lecture notes for that particular topic.

Week Topics Assignments Readings
1 Orientation Orientation Discussion  
2 Creating and Editing a Word Document
Business Information Systems: An Overview
Word Asst #1
BIS Overview Quiz
WD 1.03 - 1.70
Oz: 1 - 39
3 Creating a Research Paper
Strategic Uses of Information Systems
Word Asst #2
Strategic Uses Discussion
WD 2.01 - 2.64
Oz: 40 - 75
4 Creating a Resume Using a Wizard and a Cover Letter with a Table
Information Systems in Business Functions
Word Asst #3
Business Functions Discussion
WD 3.01 - 3.66
Oz: 76 - 112
5 Creating a Worksheet and Embedded Chart
Information Technology in Business: Hardware and Software
Excel Asst #1
Hardware/Software Quiz
E 1.03 - 1.63
Oz: 113 - 209
6 Formulas, Functions, Formatting, and Web Queries
Telecommunications and Networks
Excel Asst #2
Telecom/Network Quiz
Exam #1
E 2.01 - 2.78
Oz: 210 - 253
7 What-If Analysis, Charting, and Working with Large Worksheets
E-Commerce
Excel Asst #3
E-Commerce Discussion
Final project assigned
E 3.01 - 3.79
Oz: 254 - 301
8 Creating a Database Using the Design and Datasheet Views
Data and Knowledge Management
Access Asst #1
Knowledge Management Quiz
A 1.03 - 1.62
Oz: 306 - 352
9 Querying a Database Using the Select Query Window
Managers and Their Information Needs
Access Asst #2
Management Quiz
Exam #2
A 2.01 - 2.48
Oz: 353 - 395
10 Maintaining a Database Using the Design and Update Features of Access
Planning Information Systems
Access Asst #3
Planning Discussion
A 3.01 - 3.58
Oz: 543 - 575
11 Using a Design Template and Text Slide Layout to Create a Presentation
Systems Development
PowerPoint Asst #1
Development Discussion
PP 1.03 - 1.76
Oz: 576 - 621
12 Using the Outline Tab and Clip Art to Create a Slide Show
Alternative Avenues for Systems Aquisition
PowerPoint Asst #2
Aquisition Discussion
Exam #3
PP 2.01 - 2.64
Oz: 622 - 659
13 Integrating Office XP Applications and the World Wide Web
Risks, Controls, and security Measures
Integration Asst #1
Security Discussion
I 1.01 - 1.48
Oz: 660 - 705
14 Organizing Information Technology Resources Organizing Quiz
Exam #4
Oz: 396 - 429
15 Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems AI Quiz Oz: 506 - 542
16   Final Exam
Final Project due