Syllabus-IS3150 - Introduction To Information Systems-Seattle University (Su)
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Human Resource ManagementIS 3150 Introduction to Information Systems
Spring 2021
1. Course Detail
Professor: Dr. Misuk Lee
Office: Pigott 413
Email: [email protected]
Class Meetings: Wednesday (and certain Mondays), 10:55 AM - 12:20 PM, on Zoom
Office Hours: By appointment. You can sign up for an appointment on Canvas.
Website: All assignments and class materials will be posted on Canvas.
2. Course Objective
This course provides the undergraduate business majors with understanding of the many
complexities of managing technology in today’s organizations. You will learn to think crit-
ically about how information systems are transforming business and how they impact your
day-to-day life and career. I plan to cover the following topics:
– Information Systems Overview: We discuss the critical role of information systems
in business today, the perspectives of information systems and information technology,
and types of business information systems.
– Information Technology Infrastructure: This topic provides the technical foun-
dation for understanding information systems by examining hardware, software, and
databases technologies.
– Key System Applications: We examine the core information system applications
businesses are using today, including enterprise systems (systems for supply chain man-
agement, customer relationship management, and ERP systems) and business intelli-
gence systems.
– Information Systems Analysis and Design: We learn how to use the knowledge
acquired in the previous topics to analyze and design information system solutions to
business problems. This topic answers the key question of this course; How can I develop
a solution to an information system problem that provides business benefits?
The focus of the class will be to interactively discuss contemporary topics of information
systems. The methodology will include lecture, in-class exercise, group discussion, minicase
studies, and group project.
3. Texts
– (Recommended) Laudon and Laudon, Essentials of MIS 12/E, Pearson, ISBN-10: 0134238249
ISBN-13: 978-0134238241
– Excel Reference
* MOS 2016 Study Guide for Microsoft Excel, ISBN:978-0-7356-9943-4
* Microsoft Office Excel 2016 Core Certification Guide, ISBN:978-1-55332-473-7
– Reading materials:
* Systems analysis and design in a changing world (Chapter 1) : https://www.
cengagebrain.com.au/content/9781133830313.pdf, Also available to download
on Canvas
4. Course Format and Zoom Meetings
This course contains both synchronous and asynchronous components. You need to
read weekly lecture materials, watch pre-recorded lecture videos, and submit weekly quizzes.
In order to deepen the knowledge and practice key IT skills, we will meet over Zoom every
Wednesday (and on certain Mondays) and do class exercises (individual IT practice or group
work).
Unless otherwise announced, we will be having Zoom meetings on Wednesday (10:55 am -
12:20 pm). You can find more information of the course zoom meetings on Canvas.
5. Assessment
– Two Exams: 50 %
– Excel Exam: 10 %
– Final Group project: 20 %
– Class Exercises/Class Exercises/Excel Labse: 15 %
– Quizzes: 5%
6. Grade
Final grades will be assigned based on the following rubric:
– 95.0 to 100 : A, 90.0 to 94.9 : A-
– 85.0 to 89.9 : B+, 80.0 to 84.9 : B, 77.0 to 79.9 : B-
– 74.0 to 76.9 : C+, 70.0 to 73.9 : C, 67.0 to 69.9 : C-
– 64.0 to 66.9 : D+, 60.0 to 63.9 : D, 50.0 to 59.9 : D-
– <50 : F
7. Exams
Two non-cumulative exams will be administered on Canvas. Exams are open book, but you
should not consult anyone (your classmates, friends, family members,...). According to Settle
University’s Academic Integrity Policy (https://www.seattleu.edu/media/redhawk-service-center/
registrar/registrar-policies/Academic-Integrity-2011-3.pdf), examples of cheat-
ing include:
– Submitting work as ones own that has been substantially written by someone else
– Copying another persons work during an examination
– Allowing another person to copy ones work
– Sharing test materials with someone else
8. Excel Exam
All Albers undergraduate students are required to pass EXCEL Level I Certification (Mi-
crosoft Office Specialist exam 77-727) in order to progress in your BABA or BAE program.
You will be taking the exam within IS 3150.
You must register with Certiport.com and pay for an exam session prior to your test date. If
you have a disability that might affect your performance on this exam, you will need to apply
for an accommodation with Certiport. Approval will take at least two weeks (at least 10
business days). You may also need to contact [email protected] to arrange an extended
testing time.
For detailed information, please visit https://www.seattleu.edu/business/undergraduate/
excel-certification/.
9. Class Exercises and Assignments
During the weekly Zoom meetings, we will do class exercises. Class activities will be posted
weekly on Canvas. Each student will be required to read the weekly materials assigned, and
be prepared to work on the exercise contained. Class exercises will be in the following forms;
– Individual IT practice
– Group Case Study
You are required to do the assignment and submit it on Canvas. If it’s a group case study,
one or two groups will give a short informal presentation on each case study during the Zoom
class meeting. Also, I would give extra credits for exceptional class participation.
10. Excel Labs
For the preparation of the Excel certification exam, Excel assignments will be posted every
week. Reading the posted materials (PowerPoint file) and watching the lab videos, you need
to complete the weekly excel lab and submit it on Canvas. Note that excel labs will be graded
and counted toward the assignment component of your grade.
11. Final Group Project
Through the group project, you will gain experience in a process of information system
analysis and design. Each group will work on a systems analysis and design project. This
project is an integral part of the course, since it allows students to apply the concepts,
methodologies, and tools in the context of a real-world application. Each team will select a
real-world application. The project will be divided into three milestones.
– Milestone 1 : Project proposal
– Milestone 2 :You will design the system you proposed in Milestone 1. Initial draft of
your paper needs to be submitted. After submitting your draft, each team will have an
one-on-one meeting with me. I will review the draft with each team and, if necessary,
your paper needs to be revised.
– Milestone 3 : Final paper.
More details about the group project will be announced in class.
The prospect of working in teams carries with it the possibility that not all team members
will pull their fair share of the load. For this reason, there will be peer evaluations at
the end of the quarter after the final project is completed. You will rate yourself and your
team members on the relative contributions that were made in preparing and submitting your
group assignments and project. Individual evaluations are the property of the instructor and
will not be divulged to other team members - your confidentiality is assured. Your project
grade may be adjusted based on the peer evaluations.
12. Course Policy
– If you miss a test due to health issues for self or family and work-related emergency, you
will need to provide appropriate documentation.
– All assignments are to be turned in through Canvas.
– Late homework will be accepted but subjected to penalty of ten percent of the possible
points every calendar day up to three days.
13. Regrading
Regrade requests must be made in writing and attached to the exam. The request must
include a description of your objection and why you think your exam should have been
graded differently. If a test is submitted for regrading, I will regrade the entire test- so it is
possible to either gain or lose points. This policy does not apply to arithmetic errors.
14. Disability
If you have, or think you may have, a disability (including an invisible disability such as a
learning disability, a chronic health problem, or a mental health condition) that interferes
with your performance as a student in this class, you are encouraged to arrange support
services and/or accommodations through Disabilities Services staff located in Loyola 100,
(206) 296-5740. Disability-based adjustments to course expectations can be arranged only
through this process.
15. Academic Integrity
Seattle University is committed to the principle that academic honesty and integrity are
important values in the educational process. Academic dishonesty in any form is a serious
offense against the academic community. Acts of academic dishonesty will be addressed
according to the Seattle University Academic integrity Policy.
Academic Policies on Registrar website (https://www.seattleu.edu/redhawk-axis/academic-
policies/)
– Academic Integrity Policy
– Academic Grading Grievance Policy
– Professional Conduct Policy (only for those professional programs to which it applies)
If you are not sure whether a particular action is acceptable according to the Academic
Integrity Policy, you should check with your instructor before engaging in it.
16. Office of Institutional Equity
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits discrimination based
on sex in educational programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. This
prohibition includes sexual misconduct, which encompasses sexual harassment and sexual
violence. Seattle U remains committed to providing a safe and equitable learning, living,
and working environment. Seattle U offers emergency, medical, and other support resources,
as well as assistance with safety and support measures, to community members who have
experienced or been impacted by sexual misconduct.
Seattle U requires all faculty and staff to notify the University’s Title IX Coordinator if
they become aware of any incident of sexual misconduct experienced by a student. For more
information, please visit https://www.seattleu.edu/equity/. If you have any questions or
concerns, you may also directly contact the Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Institutional
Equity (email: [email protected]; phone: 206.296.2824) University Resources and Policies.
17. Notice Regarding Religious Accommodations
It is the policy of Seattle University to reasonably accommodate students who, due to the
observance of religious holidays, expect to be absent or endure a significant hardship during
certain days of their academic course or program. Please see, Policy on Religious Accommo-
dations for Students:
https://www.seattleu.edu/media/policies/Policy-on-Religious-Accommodations-for-Students—
FINAL.pdf
18. Academic Resources
- Library and Learning Commons (http://www.seattleu.edu/learningcommons/) (This in-
cludes: Learning Assistance Programs, Research [Library] Services, Writing Center, Math
Lab)
- Academic Integrity Tutorial (found on Canvas and SU Online)
19. Tentative Course Schedule (Attached Below)
19. Tentative Course Schedule 1
Week Topic Readings Assignment
1 Information systems overview Ch1 (1.1,1.2,1.4)
2 IT infrastructure HW/SW Ch5
3 SW, Database Ch5, Ch6
4 Database Ch6
5 Systems analysis and Design Ch12 Exam 1
6 Systems analysis and Design Ch12
7 Ethical Issues in Information Systems Ch4 Excel Exam
8 Enterprise Applications Ch9 Project proposal
9 Enterprise Applications Ch9 Exam 2
10 One-on-one meeting Final Group project
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Course schedule is subject to change without announcement.
