ISE 100: Introduction to Information Systems and Technologies

Fall 2004

Scope

This course provides an introduction to systems and development concepts, information technology, and application software. It explains how information is used in organizations and how IT enables improvement in quality, timeliness, and competitive advantage.

Course Material

Textbook: Fundamentals of Information Systems, Second Edition Ralph Stair, George Reynolds
Lecture Slides

Course Work

There will be three assignments. Each assignment will state whether it should be done individually or in pairs. The assignments will be posted online. You will have 7-10 days to submit the assignments. For group assignments, make sure that you write the names of the people in the group. Please turn in your assignments on the day they are due, right before class. The project will be done in pairs. Each group will prepare a project report and present the report in class (appr. 15 minutes). There will be two exams: a midterm and a final. These exams will cover the topics discussed in class. This class does not have a lab or a programming session.

Grading

Midterm 1	25%
Project	20%
Assignments	20%
Final	35%

Academic Integrity

Please read the university policy on cheating and what counts as cheating. Do not copy your answers from other sources (including friends, or books). If you think the answer to a question exists in a book, then read the section carefully and write down the answer in your own words. The same policy holds for the projects and the exams.