Kishwaukee College Syllabus
Management Information Systems
CIS 123 · Online · REF #xxxx
3 Credit Hours, Spring 2005

Course Description:

This course presents a survey of the purpose and function of hardware, software, stored data, procedures, and personnel in a business information system for students intending to major in business.  Topics include basic systems analysis and design techniques, file processing, and database concepts; students will use PC applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentations) for business projects.  Three hours lecture/discussion a week.
Prerequisite: None.

Meeting Time and Place:

Instructor Information:

Required Text and Materials:

1. Oz, Effy Management Information Systems,  3^rd ed.  Course Technology © 2002.
2. Shelly, Cashman, Vermaat.  Microsoft Office^xp: Introductory Concepts and Techniques Shelly Cashman Series. Course Technology, © 2002.
3. access to a computer with Microsoft Office XP installed (including MS Access)
4. Internet access

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify and describe the operations of complex business information systems.
2. Utilize basic systems analysis and design techniques to solve case studies or management problems.
3. Use the principles of filing and database concepts to solve management problems involving a variety of computer systems and operating systems.
4. Analyze and evaluate business applications and prepare management information using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software packages on PCs.
5. Identify the function of computer hardware and software, data procedures, and personnel in a business information system and use those concepts or functions in solving case studies.
6. Identify computer concepts and explain how they relate to management information systems.
7. Identify and describe principles of data communications and Internet access methods.

If you have questions regarding the content of this class, feel free to schedule an appointment to discuss them.

Grading System:

Grading Scale:

Course Procedures:

1. All students enrolled in an online course must attend the on-campus course orientation or obtain a waiver from the instructor.
2. Students are expected to participate in the online course throughout the semester by keeping current with assignments, and by participating in online discussions and other online activities.
3. Use Office^xp (2002) Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint to complete your assignments.  Do not use any other version of these software titles or any other software. The textbooks contain directions specific to these versions. If you use other software to complete the assignments, you may be unprepared for the hands on exams.
4. Since most of your assignments will be completed using a computer, it is important that you back up your work on a regular basis. Lost or ruined disks are not acceptable excuse for missed deadlines. Occasionally, I may ask to use your back up disk to grade your work.
5. If you do not have a computer at home with the necessary software, you will need to use the computer lab.  The lab schedule should be posted outside the doors.  Food and beverages are not permitted in the lab.   Lab assistants are sometimes available to assist with technical problems.  However, they may not be able to help with questions about software operations and/or assignments.  The software covered in this class Microsoft Office^xp  (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) should be available in any computer lab or in the Learning Resources Center (Library) and the Learning Skills Center.  The Learning Skills Center is located in room A300 and provides specialized tutorial aid.  The Learning Skills Center also houses a computer lab which is available for limited student use and testing purposes.  For further information about the Learning Skills Center, call 825-2086 ext. 388.
6. The open lab schedule will be posted at the lab doors. The open lab has traditionally been open from 8:00am to 9:30pm Monday through Thursday, and from 8:00am to 4:00pm on Friday. Changes to that schedule and Saturday hours should be posted to the course web site. Please email the instructor if you do not see that information posted. Please note that food and beverages are not permitted in Kishwaukee's computer labs.
7. A familiarity with computers and the Windows operating system is expected.
8. Assignments are to be turned in on time. Assignments which are not turned in on time will not be accepted unless individual arrangements are made in advance with the instructor.
9. Cheating is wrong and can result in dire consequences. A student caught cheating is subject to any combination of the following consequences: a score of 0 for the work in question, a permanent lowering of grade in the course, a failing grade for the course, and/or referral to the Vice President of Student Services for further disciplinary action. If you can not complete an assignment, contact the instructor. Do NOT copy from another student. It is NOT permissible to work together and turn in the same work.
   Assignments which are deemed suspicious will be referred to another instructor or IT professional. If that third party decides that there are improbable similarities and cheating is likely, then cheating will be assumed. Absolute proof of cheating is not required for the instructor to take action.
10. Tests are to be taken at the dates and times specified. Failure to take a test at the scheduled time may result in a grade of 0 for that test. In the case of an emergency contact the instructor as soon as possible.
11. Students are expected to show respect toward other students and their work. Behavior inconsistent with this goal is NOT allowed in this course and is grounds for expulsion from the course.

Emergency Procedures:

1. Class cancellation due to inclement weather will be announced on local radio stations; CALL the college at (815) 825-2086 for the automated school cancellation information; or you may also check the Kishwaukee College website at www.kishwaukeecollege.edu.
2. Class cancellations due to instructor absence will be posted on the classroom door.
3. Please note that normal class cancellations due to school closings do NOT effect online classes - only your access to on-site resources. Also note that posting an instructor absence on the classroom door makes no sense in an online class. The preceding items are included because they are required to appear on every Kishwaukee College syllabus.

College Withdrawal Policy:

A "W" will not be given as a final grade. The student is responsible for officially withdrawing from the class according to procedures described in the college catalog. Any student that does not officially withdraw from the class will receive a letter grade.
Last date to withdraw is: April 22, 2005.

College Withdrawal Policy:

All course requirements must be completed by the end date for the course. If there are extenuating circumstances which merit granting a student more time to finish course requirements, an incomplete grade ("I") may be given. To receive an incomplete, an Incomplete Grade Contract Form must be completed and approved. If the requirements are not completed, the "I" may revert to an "F".

Graduation requirements for Transfer Degree Students:

There is one assessment requirement for graduates completing the Associate of Arts, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Engineering Science and/or the Associate of Science degrees. You are required to submit a Degree Portfolio. Exact portfolio dates can be found in the graduation requirements in the Kishwaukee College Portfolio Development Handout. Specific information will be provided after the application for graduation is processed.

Attendance Policy:

Class participation is strongly encouraged and part of the grade for this class depends on it. Since this is an online class, there is no graded attendance per se outside of participation and the timely completion of assignments and tests.

Copyright:

As a Kishwaukee College Student, you may have copyright software made available to you by the college for course use. Copyright law prohibits copying these materials. Violation of copyright laws can lead to prosecution for a criminal offense.

Tentative Weekly Schedule:

The tentative weekly schedule is available at sched123sp05.html. Changes to this schedule will be posted on the course home page and noted on the schedule.

Final Exam:

The final exam for this course is scheduled for the week of May 4 through May 9, 2005. It will be available at the Learning Skills Center or by appointment with the instructor.