Cis207 Syllabus

pic play Syllabus College of study Systems & engineering CIS/207 Version 3 schooling Systems Fundamentals Copyright 2012, 2011, 2010 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course introduces the fundamentals of computer establishments and the billet of breeding processing in todays melodic phrase environment. An overview is presented of information systems, systems development, operating systems and programming, database management, networking and telecommunications, and the network. Policies Faculty and savants will be held obligated for understanding and adhering to all policies contained in spite of appearance the following(a) two documents University policies You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of distributively class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you witness class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Rainer, R. K. , Jr. , & Cegielski, C. G. (2012). Introduction to information systems backing and transforming strain (4th ed. . Hoboken, NJ John Wiley & Sons. Turban, E. , & Volonino, L. (2011). Information engineering science for management better strategic and operational performance (8th ed. ). Hoboken, NJ John Wiley & Sons. All electronic materials are available on the student website. week One Information Systems Overview Details payable Points Objectives Identify the components and roles of information systems. Explain the system development liveliness cycle methodology. Explain the system development life cycle methodology. depict how IT systems enable and enhance the organization. Course Preparation shoot the course description and objectives. Review the Lear ning team Toolkit. Readings Read Ch. 1, Information Systems in the 2010s, of Information Technology for counseling amend Strategic and functional Performance. Read Ch. , IT Infrastructure and Support Systems, of Information Technology for caution Improving Strategic and operative Performance. Read Ch. , Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems, of Introduction to Information Systems Supporting and Transforming Business. Read Technology Guide 1, Hardware, of Introduction to Information Systems Supporting and Transforming Business. Read Technology Guide 2, Software, of Introduction to Information Systems Supporting and Transforming Business Read the workweek One Read Me First. Review articles effect in Electronic harbor Readings. liaison Post your biography to the appropriate Chat Room thread. Participate in class treatments on at least 4 of 7 days each week. Daily 4 do to weekly discussion question DQ (a). thorium Respond to weekly discussion question DQ (b). Saturday Post weekly personal unofficial (PS). Monday Review the Learning Team Toolkit. Learning Team Project Goal andPropose a brand-new system for Riordan Manufacturing to use to improve its credit line. Riordan is Final book of instructions one of the Virtual Organizations. A link to the Virtual Organizations stinker be found on the Power Point is student website. Due Monday of Wk5 expose a 7- to 10-page paper (2800 words minimum) and a 10- to 13-slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation of the project to be submitted in Week Five.The paper must include Final Paper is the following Due Monday of Wk5 An executive summary of the project, summarizing the rest of the material in the paper An identification of the business sector requirements use a BRD. A table define hardware/software changes to be implemented. A description of how th e proposed information system changes will enhance the existing processes. Process flow charts with supporting descriptions that articulate the business requirements in terms of specific processes or business development needs. single An individual college research paper is not assigned for the first week. Assignment Week Two Information Flow and Security Details Due Points Objectives Identify how information flows through an organization. Describe system components that enable information use. Identify the event of information security concerns on systems. Evaluate ethical situations in IT. Readings Read Technology Guide 1, Computer Hardware, of Introduction to Information Systems Supporting and Transforming Business. Read Ch. 3, Data, Text, and muniment Management, of Information Technology for Management Improving Strategic and Operational Performance. Read Ch. 4, Network Management and Mobility, of Informati on Technology for Management Improving Strategic and Operational Performance. Read Ch. 5, IT Security, Crime, Compliance and Continuity, of Information Technology for Management Improving Strategic and Operational Performance. Read Ch. 4, Global Ecology, Ethics, and Social Responsibility, of Information Technology for Management Improving Strategic and Operational Performance Read the Week Two Read Me First. Review articles found in Electronic Reserve Readings. Participation Participate in class discussions on at least 4 of 7 days each week. Daily 4 Respond to weekly discussion question DQ (a). thorium Respond to weekly discussion question DQ (b). Saturday Post weekly personal summary (PS). Monday Learning Team Instructions Create Team Charter (sample found in Course Materials Forum). Monday Begin working on proposal for new system. Create the first draft of the Executive Summary. Monday 4 Begin defining t he business requirements of the selected systems. Individual Write a 3-4-page (350 words avg. per page) college research paper identifying and describing Monday 10 Assignment how information systems support the business processes in an organization. Information Systems Paper Describe the business processes within your current place of employment or an organization with which you are familiar. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the information systems you have chosen to describe and how to improve those systems. step college research paper require at least 2 denotations cited. Week Three Web & Mobile Computing, Operating Systems, Applications Details Due Points Objectives Identify how the Internet and mobile devices impact information systems and organizations. Identify common computer application software used at personal and enterprise levels. Explain how information systems practice new technologies. Readings Read Ch. 6, E -Business and E-Commerce, of Information Technology for Management Improving Strategic and Operational Performance. Read Ch. 7, Mobile Computing and Commerce, of Information Technology for Management Improving Strategic and Operational Performance. Read Ch. 8, Web 2. and Social Media, of Information Technology for Management Improving Strategic and Operational Performance. Read Ch. 7, E-Business and E-Commerce, of Introduction to Information Systems Supporting and Transforming Business. Read the Week Three Read Me First. Review articles found in Electronic Reserve Readings. Participation Participate in class discussions on at least 4 of 7 days each week. Daily 4 Respond to weekly discussion question DQ (a). Thursday Respond to weekly discussion question DQ (b). Saturday Post weekly personal summary (PS). Monday Learning Team Instructions Continue working on new system proposal. Finalize business requirements (BRD) for selected systems. Monday 4 (Sample BRD is posted to the Course Materials Forum). Begin preparation of process flow charts and supporting descriptions. Begin preparation of Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. Continue update of the draft Executive Summary. Individual Write a 3-4 page (350 words avg. per page) college research paper describing the hardware andMonday 10 Assignment software used to support personal, workgroup, and enterprise computing within your current Hardware and Software organization, an organization with which you are familiar, or one that you can interview to College Paper gather the necessary information. NOTE college research papers require at least 2 references cited. Week Four Information System Usage in Organizations Details Due Points Objectives Identify types of systems and databases used in organizations. Explain how business requirements drive system use. Readings Read Ch. 9, Operational Planning and Control Systems, of Information Technology for Management Improving Strategic and Operational Performance. Read Ch. 10, Enterprise Information Systems, of Information Technology for Management Improving Strategic and Operational Performance. Read Ch. 11, Business Intelligence and Decision Support, of Information Technology for Management Improving Strategic and Operational Performance. Read Technology Guide 3, Emerging Types of Enterprise Computing, of Introduction to Information Systems Supporting and Transforming Business. Read Technology Guide 4, apt Systems, of Introduction to Information Systems Supporting and Transforming Business. Read the Week Four Read Me First. Review articles found in Electronic Reserve Readings. Participation Participate in class discussions on at least 4 of 7 days each week. Daily 4 Respond to weekly discussion question DQ (a). Thursday Respond to weekly discussion q uestion DQ (b). Saturday Post weekly personal summary (PS). Monday Learning Team Instructions Continue work on new system proposal. Finalize process flow charts and supporting descriptions. Monday 4 Identify and describe network security functions using a Network Security Doc. (NSD), take Monday by Riordan Manufacturing systems.Include the purpose of these security functions in your paper. Continue preparation of Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. Individual Write a 3-4 page (350 words avg. per page) college research paper analyzing the use of Monday 10 Assignment databases in your organization.Address the following in your paper Database Analysis College Paper Include what database applications are used Microsoft Access, DB2, Oracle, and other applications. Conclude by proposing improvements. For large organizations, restrict the scope of the paper to the department you work in. Substitution a previous employer or report o n databases used in the business world with examples. Include reference page. NOTE college research papers require at least 2 references cited. Week Five Networking, Telecommunications, and the Internet Details Due Points Objectives Identify factors affecting system acquisition. Explain how current IT systems are managed. Explain the role of strategic planning in IT. Identify security factors for conducting business using networks. Readings Read Ch. 12, IT Strategic Planning, of Information Technology for Management Improving Strategic and Operational Performance. Read Ch. 13, Business Process Management and Systems Development, of Information Technology for Management Improving Strategic and Operational Performance. Read Technology Guide 4, Basics of Telecommunications and Networks, of Introduction to Information Systems Supporting and Transforming Business. Read Ch. 4, Networks and Collaboration as Business Solu tions, of Information Technology for Management Improving Performance in the Digital Economy. Read the Week Five Read Me First. Review articles found in Electronic Reserve Readings. Participation Participate in class discussions on at least 4 of 7 days each week. Daily 4 Individual Respond to weekly discussion question DQ (a). Thursday Respond to weekly discussion question DQ (b). Saturday Post weekly personal summary (PS). Monday Learning Team stage the 7 to 10-page paper explaining the project proposal. Monday 10 System Proposal Paper and Presentation Submit the 10 to 13-slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. Monday 10 Contribution to Actively assist Team to prepare Project Paper & PowerPoint. Daily 10 Learning Team Download the Peer Evaluation Form from the Course Materials Forum (use only this form).Each student must fill out and post only the form minus the instruction page to their Individual Monday Forum. Individual Write a 2- to 3-page (700 words minimum total) memorandum that Monday 8 Assignment analyzes two Websites that sell books. Create a simple Microsoft Word Table to list at least Website Book vendor 10 books that are found on each site. List the Author, Title, Price found on Website-1, and Memorandum with Table embeddedon Website-2. Describe what conclusions can be made about the pricing.Also, describe the quality of the user interface on each Website and make a recommendation. The Memo can be (word account does not include addressed to any group you select. The table should be embedded within the paper not just table) attached to it. A reference page is required at the end of the memo. NOTE college memorandums require at least 2 references cited. Discussion Questions Week 1 DQ (a) What is a specific role an information system can play in an organization? What are three components of this system?How do they work in the enterprise? DQ (b) How can an IT system initially help a company advance, but later become a requirement for that business to stay competitive? Week 2 DQ (a) How is information used in the modern enterprise? How does this use affect IT systems? DQ(b) Why it is important to protect the information organizations use today? What are the basic elements in systems that help with this task? Week3 DQ (a) How are mobile devices, mobile computing, and social media changing how IT systems are used? What can organizations do to maximize foster and minimize risk when users use these devices? DQ (b) Why is new technology often disruptive for existing IT systems?What things can be done to prepare these systems for future technology ahead of time? Week 4 DQ (a) Describe three types of systems used in organizations. job the factors that normally lead to adopting the system and requirements that will likely compress its future growth of each type. DQ (b) Discuss an IT system that has transformed the way organizations in at least one field carry out w ork. Note what requirements drove the system to be developed and what requirements are likely to drive it to change in the future. Week 5 DQ (a) Discuss two major issues snarly with acquiring systems and two major issues commonly faced when maintaining them. Address how each can be minimized or overcome.DQ (b) Describe the effect of an organizations strategic planning on the IT systems it uses. Address how strategic planning simplifies and complicates IT system development and use. Copyright University of Phoenix is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their several(prenominal) companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. 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