Information Systems

BIS 601

Contents
 Contact Information
 Methods of Communication
 Course Description Course Essentials
 Textbook
 Additional Materials Contact Information
 Course Objectives Denise McBride
 Methodology [email protected]
 Grading Scale  Emails will receive a response within 24 hours.
 Assignments, exams and  When sending emails, include the name (BIS 601) and
hands-on exercises the word “online” in the subject of the email to receive a timely
 Weekly assignments response. Emails must be written in a professional format and
 Assignment Due dates structure.
 Completing and submitting
assignments
 Keys to success in this course
Methods of Communication
 Quizzes Announcements will be posted once a week in Blackboard,
 Academic dishonesty or as needed. Feedback for assignments will also be in
 Expectations Blackboard. Other personal communication will be done
 Support services through email.
 Center information

Course Description
Introduction to the development and use of Information Systems (IS) in organizations, contemporary IS
issues, and the use of software to solve business problems.

Textbook
Management Information Systems,
Kenneth C. Laudon, Jane P. Laudon, 15th Edition, Pearson
ISBN 9780134639994 – MyMISLab with eText Access Card

MyMISLab (Only buy separately if you have the book.)

MyMISLab with eText Access Card
ISBN 9780134639994

Recommended – Writing & Speaking for Business,

William H. Baker, Matthew J. Baker, 4th Edition,
BYU Academic Publishing
ISBN 9781611650211

NOTE - This book will be required for BIS 605 – Communication in Professional Context
Additional Material Required
This class will be utilizing products from the Microsoft Office 2016 (Word, Excel, and Access). Microsoft
Office 2016 is available for free for students on the Office of Information
Technology website. Go to www.cmich.edu and search for Office 365 for the
installation instructions. If you do not have the basic understanding of Excel or
Access, go to the Getting Started folder in Blackboard and review the videos.

Blackboard (Bb) - Blackboard is a course management system available at

http://blackboard.cmich.edu or through the student portal.

MyMISLab - This lab will be accessed through Blackboard.

Course Objectives
The purpose of the course is to gain an understanding of information systems concepts and software
skills to solve business problems.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

 Explain the purpose and role of the information systems
function in organizations.
 Distinguish various types of information systems and identify
how these technologies can be applied to help organizations
reach their goals.
 Evaluate different information systems alternatives, including
custom development, outsourcing, and purchased software.
 Identify and analyze social, ethical, legal, and security issues
involved with the use of information systems.
 Apply spreadsheet, database and other business software skills
to solve business problems.

Methodology
First-year students in the Master of Science in
Information Systems (MSIS) Program are required
to take this course. This course is a 600 level
because of the rigor of the analyses, and the depth
of the topics. Your participation and contributions
are necessary for you to be successful in this
course. Students are expected to take an active
role. Various instructional methods will be used
such as quizzes, case studies, and software
assignments. My role is to facilitate your growth as
you learn concepts of information systems and
read, reflect, and analyze each chapter of the required textbook.
 Grading Scale Assignments, Quizzes and Hands-
0n Exercises
94 – 100 % A
90 – 93 A- Student Information Form 10 points
87 – 89 B+
84 – 86 B Weekly Quizzes 150 points
80 – 83 B- Weekly Case Studies 450 points
77 – 79 C+
74 – 76 C Weekly Hands-on Projects 350 points
Below 74 E
Total Possible 960 points

The instructor reserves the right to change the content, schedule, grading, and format of this course as
needed to accomplish course objectives. If changes are necessary, you will be given reasonable notice
using the announcements in Blackboard.

Weekly Assignments
Other than Week 8 which ends on Friday at 11:59 PM, Weeks 1-7 start on Monday and end on Sunday at
11:59 PM in this course. Course assignments or tasks are due by the end of the assigned week unless
otherwise specified and announced. U.S. Eastern Time

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Week Topics Readings Tasks Due
Getting  Getting Started Syllabus &  Complete and submit the Student
Started Tutorials Information Form by the first day of the
class
 Access Pearson's MyMISLab
 Review the course syllabus and outline
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 View the Blackboard tutorials
 Read the instructor information
 Read the tutorials to learn more about the
Microsoft applications and improve your
skills
1  Information Systems Chapter 1  Read textbook Chapters 1 & 2
in Global Business and 2  Go to "OABC Format" read the information
Today  View the videos
 Global B-business  Complete and submit the Week 1 Case
and Collaboration Assignment
 Complete Week 1 Hands-On MIS Projects:
1-9, 2-10
 Take the Week 1 Quiz
2  Information Chapter 3  Read textbook Chapters 3 & 4
Systems, and 4  Complete and submit the Week 2 Case
Organizations, and Assignment
Strategy  Complete Week 2 Hands-On MIS Project 3-
10
 Take the Week 2 Quiz
  Ethical and Social
Issues in
Information Systems
3  IT Infrastructure and Chapter 5  Read textbook Chapters 5 & 6
Emerging and 6  View the videos
Technologies  Complete and submit the Week 3 Case
 Foundations of Assignment
Business  Complete the Week 3 Hands-On MIS
Intelligence: Project 6-10
Databases and  Take the Week 3 Quiz
Information
Management
4  Telecommunications Chapter 7  Read textbook Chapters 7 & 8
, the Internet, and and 8  View the videos
Wireless Technology  Complete and submit the Week 4 Case
 Securing Assignment
Information Systems  Complete the Week 4 Hands-On MIS
Project 8-10
 Take the Week 4 Quiz
5  Achieving Chapter 9  Read textbook Chapters 9 & 10
Operational and 10  View the videos
Excellence and  Complete and submit the Week 5 Case
Customer Intimacy: Assignment
Enterprise  Complete the Week 5 Hands-On Project 9-
Applications 10
 E-commerce: Digital  Take the Week 5 Quiz
Markets, Digital
Goods
6  Managing Chapter 11  Read textbook Chapters 11 & 12
Knowledge and 12  View the videos
 Enhancing Decision  Complete and submit the Week 6 Case
Making Assignment
 Complete the Week 6 Hands-on MIS
Projects: 11-10, 12-10
 Take the Week 6 Quiz
7  Building Information Chapter 13  Read textbook Chapters 13 & 14
Systems and 14  View the videos
 Managing Projects  Complete and submit the Week 7 Case
Assignment
 Complete the Week 7 Hands-On MIS
Projects: 13-11, 14-10
 Take the Week 7 Quiz
8  Managing Global Chapter 15  Read textbook Chapter 15
Systems  View the video
 Complete and submit the Week 8 Case
Assignment
 Complete the Week 8 Hands-On MIS
Project: 15-9
 Take the Week 8 Quiz
Quizzes
The quizzes will cover the material from the text. They are given in an online format using Blackboard
and are open book. Quizzes can only be made up by obtaining the permission of the instructor BEFORE
the scheduled quiz. You must have a valid excuse that is approved by the instructor. If allowed to take a
missed exam, it must be completed within 24 hours of the original exam time.

Assignment Due Dates (Deadlines)

Some cultures perceive deadlines as approximate, but most workplaces in the U.S. and other Western
countries place a high value on deadlines, and a failure to meet them can have disastrous consequences.
Late papers and homework assignments will not be accepted. Extreme, well-documented circumstances
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doctor’s note, a 24-hour extension may be given. If given, all missed work
must be completed within 24 hours. No extra credit is offered for this class.
All students have the same grading opportunities. It is your choice to take the
opportunities or not. Once an assignment has been graded, there will be no
further opportunities to correct and resubmit for a higher grade as all grades
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If you have any questions about a grade you receive on an assignment, you
must request a review within 5 days of that grade being entered into
Blackboard. Once a grade has been available on Blackboard for more than 5 days, that grade is final and
will not be altered. This rule is in place to maintain consistency in grading between all students.

Completing and Submitting Assignments

Students are expected to use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage in all work completed
for this course. Submissions must be uploaded using the following steps:
 Complete the executive summaries using Word. Complete the hands-on exercises (decision
making) as directed in the textbook.
 Go to the Weekly Materials & Task section of Blackboard. Click on the
Week you are submitting your work. Click Browse My Computer to
upload assignments.
 Verify that your assignment has been submitted by selecting “My
Grades” and locating the assignment and grade column. A green
exclamation mark is an indication the submission was uploaded
correctly. An “in progress” icon appears if you have submitted
incorrectly or clicked “save” rather than “submit.” Try to resubmit. If
you continue to have this issue, call the Help Desk at 989-774-3662.

Keys to Success in this Course

 Read carefully and follow the instructions.
o The syllabus and other materials posted on the course Bb site.
o The assigned chapters and assignments (case studies and decision-making
opportunities).
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  Do not underestimate the level of difficulty and amount of work required. You will not do well if
you place the coursework at the bottom of your priority list.
 Do not procrastinate. If you try to complete the work at the last minute, its quality will suffer, as
will your grade. You will not pass this course if you wait to contact me about the material you
don’t understand.
 Proofread and edit your work carefully. As the course progresses, students will be held
accountable for an increasing number of aspects of effective writing, e.g., content, style,
organization, and formatting.

Academic Dishonesty
The CMU bulletin states “In the academic community, the high-value placed on truth implies a
corresponding intolerance of scholastic dishonesty. Written or other work which students submit must
be the product of their own efforts and must be consistent with appropriate standards of academic and
professional ethics. Academic dishonesty, which includes cheating, plagiarism, and other forms of
dishonest or unethical behavior is prohibited.” In cases that involve the above instances of academic
dishonesty, the student’s grade and status in the course are left to the discretion of the instructor.
These are serious offenses that involve serious consequences. All written submissions will be checked
for plagiarism using SafeAssign, which is part of Blackboard.

Support Services
Library Research and Instruction Services
You have full access to the services and resources of the CMU Library. The library's Documents on
Demand office will obtain copies of the books and journal articles for you. The library's website:
https://library.cmich.edu for more information.
Reference librarian contact information:
 By email: [email protected]
 By online form: http://libguides.cmich.edu/askalibrarianform
 By phone: (989) 774-3470

Documents on Demand office contact information:

 By email: [email protected]
 By online form: https://illiad.cmich.edu/
 By phone: (989) 774-3022.

Writing Center
The CMU Writing Center is a free online service for all CMU students, providing help with grammar,
citations, bibliographies, drafts, and editing of academic papers. Suggestions and feedback are typically
provided within two business days. For additional information and to submit work, visit
https://www.cmich.edu/global/writingcenter/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.cmich.edu/global/writingcenter/Pages/submission.aspx

Student Disability Services

CMU provides individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in educational
programs, activities, and services. Students with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in
class activities or meet course requirements should contact Student Disability Services at (800) 950-
1144, extension 3018 or email [email protected], at least 4 weeks before registering for class. Students
may find additional ADA information and forms at
https://www.cmich.edu/ess/studentaffairs/SDS/Pages/default.aspx
 Center Information
CMU Online
(800) 688-4268 or (989) 774-1129

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Fax (989) 774-1998

Email [email protected]

Website www.global.cmich.edu/CMUOnline

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Online Resources
CMU Computer Help Desk
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Pre-Class Checklist

http://www.global.cmich.edu/cmuonline/checklist.aspx

Drop/Withdrawal Policy: http://global.cmich.edu/courses/drop-withdraw.aspx