University of Santo Tomas College of Commerce and Business Administration

COURSE SYLLABUS FOR SCHOOLYEAR: 2009-20010 SEMESTER: First

Course Title: Course No.: Credit Unit: Course Facilitator:

Introduction Systems

To

Information

School year: Semester: Prerequisite: Class Schedule:

2009-2010 First None

Comp 1 - Lec 2 Units (2 Hours A Week)

Course Description:
A competency based course, provides the student a broad understanding on the rudiments of an Information System. Focus is on the different foundation concepts, technology, application, development & management of information systems. The students are expected to demonstrate competencies in the management of information systems used in organizations and determine the competitive impact in business.

Major Competency:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, technology, application, development and managements of Information Systems and recognizing its impact in a changing global business environment.

Course Objectives: 1.
2. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the importance of studying information systems and its impact in a changing global business environment. Demonstrate the ability to access, retrieve and disseminate information using information technology. Engage in a reflective analysis of critical issues, problems and trends in computing that influences todays business. Emulate the successful implementation of the different strategies in information systems. Demonstrate skills in identifying the different components of a computer system.

3. 4.
5.

Value Objectives:
1. 2. 3. 4. Employ proper netiquette when conducting business over the internet. Apply analytical skills in relational database using data modeling technique. Communicate effectively in oral and written form. Develop skills in evaluating web contents. 5. Develop skills in securing information systems against internal and external attacks.

Course Outline:
Objectives Demonstrate understanding on the basic concepts of Information System Analyze the information systems in society, business and industry Identify the global challenges in information system Content Unit I Overview A. An Introduction to Information Systems Information Concepts System Concepts What is an Information System? Business Information Systems Systems Development Information Systems in Society, Business, and Industry Global Challenges in Information Systems B. Information Systems in Organizations Organizations and Information Systems Victims of Technology Performance-Based Information Systems Careers in Information Systems Unit II Information Technology Concepts A. Hardware Computer Systems Processing and Memory Devices Secondary Storage Input and Output Devices Computer System types, Time allotment 2 hrs

Establish the significance of information systems in organizations Identify the different careers in information systems

2 hrs

Discuss the functions of hardware element and its inner workings

3 hrs

Selection, and Upgrading Distinguish between Systems and Application Software B. Software Systems Software Application Software Programming Languages Software Issues and Trends C. Organizing Data and Information Data Management Data Modeling and the Relational Database Model Database Management Systems Database Applications D. Telecommunications and Networks An Overview of Telecommunications Networks and Distributed Processing Telecommunications and Network Applications E. The Internet, Intranets, and Extranets Uses and Functions of the Internet The World Wide Web Internet and Web Applications Intranets and Extranets Net Issues -PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONUnit III Business Information Systems A. Electronic and Mobile Commerce An Introduction to Electronic Commerce An Introduction to Mobile Commerce Electronic and Mobile Commerce Applications Threats to Electronic and Mobile 2 hrs

Determine the techniques of data modeling Discuss how data is organize and manage

5 hrs

Demonstrate understanding on the different network concepts Discuss the applications of telecommunications and networks

2 hrs

2 hrs

Establish the importance of the internet in business to be globally competitive

Demonstrate understanding on the concepts of Business Information Systems Identify the threats to electronic and mobile commerce Analyze the strategies needed for successful

3 hrs

e-commerce Evaluate the different tasks required to support E-commerce and Measure

Commerce Strategies for Successful E-Commerce Technology Infrastructure required to Support E-Commerce and M-Commerce B. Enterprise Systems Transaction Processing Systems and Enterprise Resource Planning Transaction Processing Activities Retailers Turn to Smart Carts Control and Management Issues Traditional Transaction Processing Applications ERP, Supply Chain Management, and CRM International Issues Associated with Enterprise Systems

3 hrs

Analyze the concepts of enterprise systems Examine the international issues associated with enterprise systems Identify the functional aspects of the Management Information System Discuss the various systems related to information and decision Analyze the components of a decision support systems

3 hrs

C. Information and Decision Support Systems Decision Making and Problem Solving An Overview of Management Information Systems Functional Aspects of the MIS An Overview of Decision Support Systems Components of a Decision Support System Group Support Systems Executive Support System D. Knowledge Management and Specialized Information Systems Knowledge Management Systems An Overview of Artificial Intelligence

3 hrs

Demonstrate understanding on the concepts of management

information systems Discuss the artificial intelligence as it relates to knowledge management and specialized information systems Distinguish between concrete and virtual reality

An Overview of Expert Systems Virtual Reality Other Specialized Systems

FINAL EXAMINATION -

Instructional Learning Methodology and Strategy:

Course References:
Basic Readings: Stair, Ralph and Reynolds, George. Principles of Information Systems (8th Ed.). Boston, Massachusetts: Thomson Course Technology. 2008. Norton, Peter.Introduction to Computers. (4th Ed.), McGraw Hill, 2000. Websites: www.howstuffworks.com www.whatis.com http://eleap.ust.edu.ph Instructional Media:

LCD Computer

Grading System:
Class Standing 50 %

Assignment ___ Seatwork ___ Quizzes ___ 50 %

Examination Prelims Finals

FG = (Prelims * .5) + (Finals * .5)

Prepared by: Ronald Fernandez Approved by: Asst. Prof. Jaime Nuevo