Kennesaw State University
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Common Syllabus 2007
IT 3700 Information Technology Management
Course Description:	Management Information Systems course provides an overview of how Information Technology is impacting today’s business environment. The course also introduces students to advanced business tools that are useful in organizations.
Prerequisites:	CSIS 1001/2300, BISM 2100, or equivalent. Students taking this course are expected to have a working knowledge of Windows, e-mail, and basic Internet procedures. In particular, it is assumed that students have a practical, working knowledge of the four basic Windows applications: word processing, spreadsheet software, presentation software and database software. This means that the student can: · Create and correctly format a word processing document · Imbed tables, graphs and pictures into documents · Create spreadsheets, attendant charts and graphs · Create presentation slides · Create a simple database and perform a simple query against the database However, Students who feel that they need additional exposure to one of the MS Office applications may attend one or more free ITS workshops. In addition, ITS also offers testing to help students determine if they need additional training in a particular software package. Your instructor and the ITS web site can provide you with more information on these programs.
Textbook and Resources:	· Required Haag, S., Cummings, M., Phillips, A., Management Information Systems for the Information Age, Sixth Edition, The McGraw Hill Companies, 2007. · Software used: Windows 2000, or XP, Microsoft Office XP (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Notepad, Web Browser, e-mail, and Secure Shell Client or any other FTP product.
Learning Outcomes:	After completing the course, students will be able to: · Understand how computer information systems are used to support management’s information needs. · Understand the importance of capturing and distributing data/information supports the retention of organizational knowledge. · Articulate the organizational and societal impacts of data communications and Internet technologies. · Understand the processes involved in designing, implementing and maintaining an information system. · Articulate a position on various ethical issues regarding information systems and the Internet. · Understand how computing challenges impact the global organization. · Demonstrate skill in supporting, implementing and managing information systems using software tools. 1. Develop word processed IT supporting documents that include several formatting techniques and features. 2. Develop presentation materials that include various multi-media components. 3. Develop spreadsheet solutions that solve “what if” type analysis. 4. Develop database tables and insert data into a basic database structure. 5. Develop basic SQL queries and reports from a simple database.

Policies: Determined by each individual instructor.

Diversity Statement:

All courses offered by the Computer Science and Information Systems department will adhere to the KSU policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation.

Withdrawal Policy:

The last day to withdraw without academic penalty - as stated in the current academic calendar . Ceasing to attend class or oral notice thereof DOES NOT constitute official withdrawal from the course. Students who simply stop attending classes without officially withdrawing usually are assigned failing grades. Students wishing to withdraw after the scheduled change period (add/drop) must obtain and complete a withdrawal form from the Academic Services Department in the Registrar’s Office.

A new University Withdrawal policy is in effect Fall semester, 2004. Below is an excerpt from the catalog. For further details, please refer to Academic Policies at http://www.kennesaw.edu/academicaffairs/acadpubs/acadpub/ucat2005-06/i.academic_policies.pdf , page 42 or the 2004-2005 printed catalog.

“Students may withdraw from one or more courses anytime before the last three weeks of the semester. However, as of fall 2004, students will be allowed a maximum of eight total withdrawals if they enter KSU as a freshman. Transfer students will be allowed one withdrawal per fifteen credit hours attempted, for a maximum of eight. Students who choose to pursue a second degree at KSU will be allowed two additional withdrawals. Students who entered KSU before the fall of 2004 will be allowed one withdrawal per fifteen credit hours attempted for a maximum of eight after the institution of this policy. To withdraw they should complete an official withdrawal form in the Office of the Registrar. Students who officially withdraw from courses before mid-semester will receive a “W” in those courses and receive no credit. “

Email Policy:

The instructor guarantees replies to emails received from your Kennesaw email account (netid@students.kennesaw.edu) and mail messages sent through your specific Vista/WebCT course (http://vista.kennesaw.edu). Emails sent from other email domains may not reach the instructor's mailbox. In order to ensure receipt/responses to your email be sure that you communicate with the instructor via your Kennesaw email account or via Vista/WebCT.

Enrollment Policy:

Only those students who are enrolled in the class may attend lectures, receive assignments, take quizzes and exams, and receive a grade in the class. If a student is administratively withdrawn from this course, they will not be permitted to attend class nor will they receive any grade for the class.

Electronic Devices

In order to minimize the level of distraction, all beepers and cellular phones must be on quiet mode during class meeting times. Students who wish to use a computer/PDA for note taking need prior approval of the instructor since key clicks and other noises can distract other students. Recording of lectures by any method requires prior approval of the instructor. Students using a laptop in class should not check their email, browse the web, or in other way detract from the focus of the class.

Classroom Behavior

Students are reminded to conduct themselves in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provision. For more details, visit http://www.kennesaw.edu/academicaffairs/acadpubs/acadpub/ucat2005-06/w.general_pol.pdf. Students who are in violation of this policy will be asked to leave the classroom and may be subject to disciplinary action by the University.

Student Email and Web Account Access:

KSU uses a central authentication server that will allow one username and password to be used by all KSU users to access an increasing variety of applications (email, Vista/WebCT etc.) his unified network identification is referred to as your "NetID". The source for university-provided email and web space for students is located at http://students.kennesaw.edu .Students have access to this system once they have established their NetID. This system will provide email service through a web based interface, FTP and SFTP.

How to Activate your NetID:
To activate your NetID go to http://netid.kennesaw.eduand click on the "Sign up Now!" link. You will be asked to provide information to verify your identity and set your password. This password will only be for NetID enabled applications.

How to Look Up a NetID:
After you have activated your NetID, you can look up other users by logging into http://netid.kennesaw.edu and clicking on Directory Search.

How to Send Email:
For student email, your NetID in combination with the new email address would look like netid@students.kennesaw.edu .

Web Address:
For student web address, your NETID in combination with the new server address would look like http://students.kennesaw.edu/~netid.

If you have problems, please call the Service Desk at ext. 6999 or e-mail service@kennesaw.edu .

Resources:

Course Web Site:

The common course web site for IT 3700 can be found at KSU's Vista/WebCT (http://vista.kennesaw.edu). Numerous resources are available at the site, including an online syllabus, important announcements, links to useful Web pages, assignment guidelines, software applications, and PowerPoint presentations.

Vista/WebCT:

To login to Vista/WebCT, you will need to know your Vista/WebCT login ID and your PIN. Detailed instructions for determining your Vista/WebCT login can be found at http://online.kennesaw.edu/Vista/WebCT-help/index.html. Your password is your University PIN, which is your 6-digit birthdate if you haven't changed it.

There are 2 Vista/WebCT sites of interest for this course. First, the IT 3700 Common Web site contains helpful information for all sections.

Second, your instructor may also establish a Vista/WebCT site for your particular section of IT 3700. This site may contain due dates for assignments, classroom policies, and other information relevant to individual sections of IT 3700.

Note: You should forward your Vista/WebCT e-mail forwarded to your preferred e-mail address. Please note that instructors may not be able to respond to Vista/WebCT messages if you do not forward your e-mail to an external account. To do that, go to:Mail…Message Settings…Forward my mail to:

and enter your preferred e-mail address.

Computing in the Information Age Scholarship (CIAS):

Funded by the National Science Foundation, the Computing in the Information Age Scholarship (http://cias.kennesaw.edu) provides selected CSIS majors with $1,500 per semester. The purpose of the scholarship is to increase retention in the computing sciences by providing aid to high-achieving students with financial need, and involving them in scholarly activities with CSIS faculty.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (subject to change)

Week

Topic

Chapters

The Information Age in Which you Live

Computer Hardware and Software

XLM A

Network Basics

XLM E

The World Wide Web and the Internet

XLM B

Electronic Commerce
HTML Basics

XLM F

E-Portfolio

XLM I

Exam 1

Major Business Initiatives

Databases and Data Warehouses
Designing Databases and Entity-Relationship Diagramming

XLM C

Implementing a Database with Microsoft Access

XLM J

Decision Support and Artificial Intelligence

IT Infrastructures

Exam 2

Systems Development

Object Oriented Technologies

XLM G

Protecting People and Information

Computer Crime & Forensics

8
XLM H

Emerging Trends and Technologies

Exam 3

Finals

Presentations

Class Format:

The course is a combination of theory and practice. The course will include lecture, group activities, projects, presentations, and individual work. The course will include a few lab sessions. Students will implement, explore, and articulate managing information systems decisions using software and IS techniques.

Lecture Notes: All PowerPoint lectures are available on Common 3700 Vista/WebCT course.

Assignments: Instructors will determine due dates and submission methods for all assignments. Include hands-on exercises, labs, case studies, and in-class activities.

Quizzes: Quiz policies and to be determined by the individual instructor. Students can expect an quiz on each chapter material that is covered.

Group Assignment Requirements: Listed on Vista/WebCT

The group assignments portion of this class will focus on enhancing students’ skills in managing information systems using material presented in class and the five basic areas of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, HTML and presentations software. Each group will participate and produce a series of assignments that are based on an assigned company portfolio. The group will work together throughout the semester to solve and manage information systems issues for their particular company. It is the responsibility of the group to prepare, submit, and present the assignments for grading. All assignments will be graded as group deliverable.

Technology & Management Article Summaries / Extra Credit:

To remain current in management and the sciences, students must have an ongoing

commitment to read and articulate current issues that affect industry. These articles offer opportunities to learn and understand issues and benefits of technology within the workplace. To provide incentives for actively participating in keeping abreast of current issues, benefits, creativity, and social impacts currently happening in today’s business world, students will be able to earn up to four points of extra credit per semester. The earned points will be added to the student's final point average. To obtain the extra credit, students must complete the following steps:

Choose a current event article relating to Management and Information Technology.
Type a 1 – 2 page executive summary that articulates the main ideas of the article, explains the importance of the article and how it relates to IT 3700, and your opinion on the particular topic.
Provide proper citation information (APA or MLA).
Submit an e-mail to your instructor through Vista/WebCT. The title of the e-mail should read as follows:
"IT 3700/xx, Extra Credit Summary # – Your Name," where xx is the student's section number, and the student’s name is included in place of “Your Name.” Note that all e-mails sent to your instructor should include your name and section, or they may not be read/answered.
Post the summary and reference to the discussion board in your particular section.
Each extra credit summary should be submitted individually and can be submitted on a bi-weekly basis for a total of four.
The student must present the article to the class. Each instructor will schedule time accordingly. A student submitting an extra credit will not receive credit unless they present the article to the class. Presentations should be 5 - 7 minutes.

Guidelines:

Students must divide the technological articles approximately equally among the semester. In the fall and spring semesters, students can earn up to 1 point of extra credit per month. In the Summer, up to 2 points of extra credit may be earned per month. Each summary counts as 1 point added to the final average. A maximum of four points may be earned. To receive credit all requirements must be satisfied.

Instructor Absence: Determined by each individual instructor.

Computer Labs:

Please be aware of and follow all computer lab user policies.

Burruss Building

The labs on the fourth floor of the Burruss Building are open 7 days each week. See the schedule below. The Burruss labs are open most holidays however they are closed during most semester breaks. Be prepared to show your current student ID card upon entering the lab. The telephone number of the Burruss Building lab is 770-423-6110.

LAB HOURS:

Monday - Thursday	6:30 am - Midnight
Friday	6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday	7:30 am - 7:30 PM
Sunday	10:00am - Midnight

SUMMER HOURS:

Monday - Thursday	7:30 am - 11:30pm
Friday	7:30 am - 5:00 PM
Saturday	8:00 am - 6:00 PM
Sunday	12 noon - 10:00pm

Science and MathematicsBuilding

The lab in SC 228 of the Science and Mathematics Building is open as listed below. The telephone number of the Science and Mathematics Building lab is 770-499-3351.

Monday - Thursday	9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday	10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday	10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday	Closed

Owl Printing System:

The Owl Print system (student network printing/copying solution) is in place in the KSU library as well as all the open labs and lab/electronic classroom combinations across campus.
Students must have an OwlPrint card to use printing/copying services.

Assessment: (Tentative – Subject to Change)
Component	Weight	Description
In-Class/Participation	10%	Exercises, cases, chapter questions, class attendance
Group Assignments	30%	See assignment descriptions.
Individual e-portfolio	5%	See assignment descriptions.
Quizzes	10%	Short quizzes covering chapter material.
Test 1	15%	1^st exam over lectures, readings, and notes.
Test 2	15%	2^nd exam over lectures, readings, and notes.
Test 3	15%	Check the final examination schedule printed in the schedule of credit courses for the date and time of your section’s final examination.
Grade Evaluation
A	90% - 100%
B	89% - 80%
C	79% - 70%
D	69% - 60%
F	59% or below

Student Course Evaluation:

A standard questionnaire (described below) will be administered during the last two weeks of the semester in all classes. Additional questions developed by the college or instructor(s) may be included as well. It is important that each student provide meaningful feedback to the instructor(s) so that changes can be made in the course to continually improve its effectiveness. We value student feedback about the course, our teaching styles, and course materials, so as to improve our teaching and your learning. At a minimum, the following two questions will be asked: 1) Identify the aspects of the course that most contributed to your learning (include examples of specific materials, exercises and/or the faculty member's approach to teaching and mentoring), and 2) Identify the aspects of the course, if any, that might be improved (include examples of specific materials, exercises and/or the faculty member's approach to teaching and mentoring).

Acquiring Final Grades:

The final grades for this course will be posted to the student’s permanent record using the KSU Banner system. Students may acquire their final grades by accessing their Banner account online. Grades are no longer mailed to students. Students needing verification of grades or enrollment should request either an official transcript or an enrollment verification through the Office of the Registrar.

APA Documenting Examples:

All MSIS students are required to have a copy of the American Psychological Association (APA) Publication Manual, available in the KSU bookstore and elsewhere.

When any portion of another author's work is used, whether it be from a course textbook or outside work, including the World Wide Web, in whole, in part, or paraphrased, that work must be cited. Proper citation formats are provided on the reverse of this document. Failure to do so can result in Academic Misconduct Proceedings.
Acceptable Reference Formats (from North and Blade, 1998 (see below) reprinted with permission)

There are two components to a proper citation: the text citation and the reference or endnote. The text citation will usually consist of the author's or authors' last name(s) and the year of the publication. The endnote citation will read as follows:

Books

Last-name, First-initial. (Date). Book title. City, State: Publisher.

A reference for a single-author book:

North, M. M. (1996). Virtual reality techn

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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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