• Required Textbook: Experiencing MIS, by David Kroenke
  
  
• Recommended Reference: Sabin, W., The Gregg Reference Manual, 10th ed., New York: Glencoe McGraw-Hill, 2005. (This text will be used in all management courses.)
  
  
• Supplies: Blank CD's or flash drive (recommended) for storing case study and project files.

Week	Chapter
1	Chapter 1: IS in the Life of Business Professionals
2	Chapter 2: Business Processes, Information, and Information Systems
3	Chapter 3: Organizational Strategy, Information Systems, and Competitive Advantage
4-5	Chapter 4: Hardware and Software
6	Chapter 5: Database Processing
7	Chapter 6: Data Communications
8	Chapter 7: Competitive Advantage with Information Systems within Organizations
9	Chapter 11: Information Systems Management
10	Chapter 12: Information Security Management
11	The International Dimension
12-14	Information Systems Project
15	Final Exam

1. Exhibit an adequate information system vocabulary. (I, II, IV, V)
2. Demonstrate an adequate knowledge of information system design, evaluation, and acquisition. (I, III, IV, V)
3. Demonstrate an adequate knowledge of how to use an information system to support organizational objectives. (I, II, III, V)

1. Practice elements of the work ethic such as professionalism, preparedness, punctuality, honesty, cooperation, dependability, contribution, effectiveness, good manners, etc. (social/behavioral sciences outcome; transitional strategy)
   
   
2. Implement partial solutions at the intermediate level to real-world management information system case study using spreadsheet, database and Web page development software. (communication outcome, mathematical outcome, technological literacy outcome, transitional strategy, active learning strategy)
   
   
3. As part of a team, research, write and give a professional business presentation of a major information systems plan for a simulated company. (communication outcome, humanities outcome, social/behavioral sciences outcome, history outcome, mathematical outcome, technological literacy outcome, transitional strategy, active learning strategy)
   
   
4. Communicate in-person and by email weekly with the instructor and/or teammates. (communication outcome, active learning strategy)

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

1. Apply the systems development life cycle to a simulated business information system. (A,B,C)
2. Evaluate the need for a computer-based information system. (A,B,C)
3. Write user-based computer system specifications. (A,B,C)
4. Design a basic information system. (A,B,C)
5. Write request for proposal. (A,B)
6. Evaluate the different system designs. (A,B,C)
7. Select one system design. (A,B)
8. Justify purchase of selected information systems to management. (A,B)
9. Describe the impact the Internet and World Wide Web have on business information systems. (A,B,C).
10. Discuss the impact telecommunications has had on business information systems. (A,B,C)
11. Describe how information systems support various business functions, including accounting, finance, human resource management, marketing, and production and operations management. (A,B,C)
12. Identify and evaluate several major trends in the types, use, and management of information systems networks. (A, B, C)
13. Evaluate several types of electronic office communications. (A, B, C)
14. Compare types of reporting available in an information system. (A,B,C)
15. Identify and explain the major activities of transaction processing systems. (A,B,C)
16. Evaluate the capabilities of a decision support system and an executive information system. (A,B,C)
17. Identify the present and future impacts of artificial intelligence on business operations and management. (A,B,C)
18. Explain the major components of an expert system. (A,B,C)
19. Evaluate the effect of information systems on society. (A,C)
20. Describe information system security considerations. (A,B,C)

1. Testing Procedure:
   This information will be provided in full detail via syllabus supplement by the instructor. A minimum of 2 exams is recommended for this course.
   
   
2. Laboratory Expectations:
   Students will implement partial solutions to information system needs posed in assigned case studies as homework during the first 9 weeks of class using spreadsheet, database, and web-browser software. The instructor will demonstrate the techniques necessary to implement these solutions during scheduled lecture time.
   
   
3. Field Work:
   Student will do a major team project. The details of this project will be provided by the instructor.
   
   
4. Other Evaluation Methods:
   Class participation, in-class group work and homework will also comprise the final grade for the course. Each instructor must provide full details during the first week of class via a syllabus supplement.
   
   
5. Grading Scale:

   92 - 100	A
   89 - 91	B+
   82 - 88	B
   79 - 81	C+
   72 - 78	C
   65 - 71	D
   Below 65	F

1. Attendance Policy:
   Pellissippi State Technical Community College expects students to attend all scheduled instructional activities. As a minimum, students in all courses must be present for at least 75 percent of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in order to receive credit for the course. [NOTE: No differentiation is noted for excused/unexcused absences. These will be treated as an absence.]
   
   
2. Academic Dishonesty:
   Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed through the regular Pellissippi State procedures as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to assign an F or a zero for the exercise or examination or to assign an F in the course.
   
   
3. Computer Usage Guidelines:
   College-owned or –operated computing resources are provided for use by students of Pellissippi State. All students are responsible for the usage of Pellissippi State's computing resources in an effective, efficient, ethical and lawful manner.
   
   
4. Accommodation for Disabilities:
   If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please inform the instructor immediately. Please see the instructor privately after class or in his/her office. Students must present a current accommodation plan from a staff member in Services for Students with Disabilities (SSWD) in order to receive accommodations in this course. Services for Students with Disabilities may be contacted by going to Goins 127 or 131 or by phone: 694-6751(Voice/TTY) or 539-7153.