- Description
BIS220
Introduction to Computer Application and Systems
Point Values for Course Assignments
| ASSIGNMENTS | Points |
| Individual (70%) | |
| Individual Assignment: Information Technology Acts Paper (Week 1) | 10 |
| Individual Assignment: Information Systems Proposal (Week 2) | 10 |
| Individual Assignment: Types of Electronic Commerce Activity (Week 3) | 2 |
| Individual Assignment: Social Media and Networking Presentation (Week 5) | 13 |
| QUIZ: Final Examination (Week 5) | 15 |
| Participation/Discussion Questions/Weekly Summaries (4 points per week) | 20 |
| Learning Team (30%) | |
| Leaning Team Reflection Summary (Week 2) | 2 |
| Learning Team Reflection Summary (Week 3) | 2 |
| Learning Team Efficiency and Collaboration Proposal (Week 3) | 10 |
| Learning Team Reflection Summary (Week 4) | 2 |
| Learning Team Wireless Technologies Proposal (Week 4) | 12 |
| Learning Team Reflection Summary (Week 5) | 2 |
| Total | 100 |
Week One
Learning Objectives
See Week 1 objectives listed in Course Materials.
Required Reading and Assignments
Read all messages in the Main Forum, the Course Materials forum, and the Chat Room forum.
Due Day 1 (Tuesday): Please check into the Main forum.
Due Day 2 (Wednesday): Post your biography to the Chat Room forum. Respond to each other’s biographies.
Due Day 2 (Wednesday): Discussion Question 1: Post your responses to the Week 1 Discussion Question One in the Main forum and begin responding to each other’s responses. Please post your responses in the DQ threads. Responses to each question should be at least 200-300 words.
Due Day 4 (Friday): Discussion Question 2: Post your responses to the Week 1 Discussion Question Two in the Main forum and begin responding to each other’s responses. Please post your responses in the DQ threads. Responses to each question should be at least 200-300 words.
Due Day 7 (Monday): Individual Information Technology Acts Paper. See table below for further directions. Post your assignment as a word attachment to the Assignment section of eCampus.
| Week One: Information Systems and Word Processing Tools | |||
| Details | Due | Points | |
| Objectives | 1.1 Explain the benefits of information systems in the work environment. 1.2 Describe ethical issues related to information technology. 1.3 Use word processing tools to communicate business objectives. | ||
| Readings | Read Ch. 1–3 & Technology Guide 1 of Introduction to Information Systems. Read Ch. 1 & 2 for Word in Microsoft® Office 2010. Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. | ||
| Participation | Participate in class discussion. | 2 | |
| Discussion Questions | Respond to weekly discussion questions. | DQ1 Day 2 (Wednesday) & DQ2 Day 4 (Friday) | 2 |
| Learning Team Instructions | Resources: Learning Team Charter Create the Learning Team Charter. | ||
| Individual Information Technology Acts Paper | Select two of the following acts to research:
· Do Not Call Implementation Act, 2003 · Controlling the Assault of Non-solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act, 2003 · Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), 2002 · Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act (US Patriot Act), 2001, renewed 2006 · Children’s Internet Protection Act, 2000 · Financial Services Modernization Act, 1999 · Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), 1998 · No Electronic Theft (NET) Act, 1997 · Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), 1996 · Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), 1991 · Video Privacy Protection Act, 1988 · Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, 1986 · Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 1986 · The Cable Communications Policy Act, 1984 · Electronic Funds Transfer Act, 1978 · Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 1974 · Fair Credit Reporting Act, 1970
Prepare a 350- to 1,050-word paper that answers the following question:
· What were the advances in information technology that resulted in new ethical issues necessitating the creation of each act?
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. | Day7 Monday | 10 |
Week Two
Learning Objectives
See Week 2 objectives listed in Course Materials.
Required Readings and Assignments
- Read section 2 of your e-text (click on the link under the subject heading readings on your rEsource page).
- Read all messages in the Main forum, the Course Materials forum, and the Chat Room
Due Day 2 (Wednesday): Discussion Question 1: Post your responses to the Week 2 Discussion Question One in the Main forum and begin responding to each other’s responses. Please post your responses in the DQ threads. Responses to each question should be at least 200-300 words.
Due Day 4 (Friday): Discussion Question 2: Post your responses to the Week 2 Discussion Question Two in the Main forum and begin responding to each other’s responses. Please post your responses in the DQ threads. Responses to each question should be at least 200-300 words.
Due Day 7 (Monday): Learning Team Reflection Summary. See table below for further directions.
Due Day 7 (Monday): Individual assignment: Information Systems Proposal. See table below for further directions.
| Week Two: Databases, Network Applications, and E-Business | |||
| Details | Due | Points | |
| Objectives | 2 2.1 Describe how databases are used in the work environment. 2.2 Explain the benefits of collaboration tools in the work environment. 2.3 Compare types of electronic commerce. | ||
| Readings | Read Ch. 4–6, 9, & Technology Guide 2 of Introduction to Information Systems. Review Ch. 1 for Access® in Microsoft® Office 2010. Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. | ||
| Participation | Participate in class discussion. | 2 | |
| Discussion Questions | Respond to weekly discussion questions. | DQ1 Day 2 (Wednesday) & DQ2 Day 4 (Friday) | 2 |
| Learning Team Reflection Summary | Collaborate with your learning team to discuss the previous week’s objectives.
Discuss what you learned, what could be applicable to your workplace or personal life, and how your knowledge has increased as a result of what you experienced through the learning activities in the previous week.
Submit your team summary of the discussion in a 1- to 2-page Microsoft® Word document. | Day7 Monday | 2 |
| Individual Information Systems Proposal | Resource: Table 2.2 in Introduction to Information Systems
Scenario: Imagine that you and a business partner are considering starting a small, brick & mortar, nostalgic record store. Your friend does not have much experience with information systems or technology, and needs a basic understanding of the different types of information systems available to businesses.
Write a proposal of the types of information systems that would work well for your chosen business, and their benefits and drawbacks. The summary must outline five types of information systems. See Table 2.2 in Introduction to Information Systems.
Include the following in your summary using the features of Microsoft® Word:
· A table of contents · A table · A minimum of two styles · An image · Either a bulleted or numbered list | Day7 Monday | 10 |
Week Three
Learning Objectives
See Week 3 objectives listed in the Course Materials.
Required Reading and Assignments
- Read section 3 of your e-text (click on the link under the subject heading readings on your rEsource page).
- Read all messages in the Main forum, the Course Materials forum, and the Chat Room
Due Day 2 (Wednesday): Discussion Question 1: Post your responses to the Week 3 Discussion Question One in the Main forum and begin responding to each other’s responses. Please post your responses in the DQ threads. Responses to each question should be at least 200-300 words.
Due Day 4 (Friday): Discussion Question 2: Post your responses to the Week 3 Discussion Question Two in the Main forum and begin responding to each other’s responses. Please post your responses in the DQ threads. Responses to each question should be at least 200-300 words.
Due Day 7 (Monday): Individual Assignment: Types of Electronic Commerce Activity. See table below for further directions
Due Day 7 (Monday): Learning Team Reflection Summary. See table below for further directions
Due Day 7 (Monday): Learning Team Efficiency and Collaboration Proposal. See table below for further directions
| Week Three: Wireless Technology and Spreadsheets | |||
| Details | Due | Points | |
| Objectives | 3 3.1 Describe how wireless technologies are used in the work environment. 3.2 Use spreadsheets in business situations. | ||
| Readings | Read Ch. 7, 8, & 11 & Technical Guide 3 of Introduction to Information Systems. Review Ch. 1 & 2 of Excel® in Microsoft® Office 2010. Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. | ||
| Participation | Participate in class discussion. | 2 | |
| Discussion Questions | Respond to weekly discussion questions. | DQ1 Day 2 (Wednesday) & DQ2 Day 4 (Friday) | 2 |
| Individual Types of Electronic Commerce Activity | Resources: Types of Electronic Commerce Activity Complete the Types of Electronic Commerce Activity. Take a screen shot of the completed activity, and submit it to your instructor in a Microsoft® Word document. | Day7 Monday | 2 |
| Learning Team Reflection Summary | Collaborate with your learning team to discuss the previous week’s objectives.
Discuss what you learned, what could be applicable to your workplace or personal life, and how your knowledge has increased as a result of what you experienced through the learning activities in the previous week.
Submit your team summary of the discussion in a 1- to 2-page Microsoft® Word document. | Day7 Monday | 2 |
| Learning Team Efficiency and Collaboration Proposal | Resources: Ch. 1 & 2 of Excel® in Microsoft® Office 2010.
Scenario: Imagine you are an employee of Party Plates, a company that manufactures decorative paper plates and napkins for special events. Your team has been assigned a new project. The president of your company has tasked you with improving the efficiency of the current information systems used in the sales department, because the current systems are somewhat antiquated. Your organization is currently using Microsoft® Excel® to track all personnel data, but would like to migrate to a relational database like Microsoft® Access®. You have also been tasked with identifying potential collaborative software that may improve internal communications and help streamline some of the work processes for the sales department.
Prepare a 350- to 700-word proposal addressing the potential implementation of new information systems in your organization.
Explain the usefulness of converting data currently held in Microsoft® Excel® spreadsheets into a relational database using Microsoft® Access®.
Describe the benefits of using Microsoft® Access® in the work environment.
Include suggestions for the future use of collaborative software and how it can help the sales department improve communications and streamline work processes.
Format your proposal consistent with APA guidelines. | Day7 Monday | 10 |
Week Four
Learning Objectives
See Week 4 objectives listed in the Course Materials.
Required Reading and Assignments
- Read section 4 of your e-text (click on the link under the subject heading readings on your rEsource page).
- Read all messages in the Main forum, the Course Materials forum, and the Chat Room
Due Day 2 (Wednesday): Discussion Question 1: Post your responses to the Week 4 Discussion Question One in the Main forum and begin responding to each other’s responses. Please post your responses in the DQ threads. Responses to each question should be at least 200-300 words.
Due Day 4 (Friday): Discussion Question 2: Post your responses to the Week 4 Discussion Question Two in the Main forum and begin responding to each other’s responses. Please post your responses in the DQ threads. Responses to each question should be at least 200-300 words.
Due Day 7 (Monday): Learning Team Reflection Summary. See table below for further directions
Due Day 7 (Monday): Learning Team Wireless Technologies Proposal. See table below for further directions
| Week Four: Systems Development Life Cycle and Presentation Tools | |||
| Details | Due | Points | |
| Objectives | 4 4.1 Describe the systems development life cycle. 4.2 Use presentation tools to communicate business objectives. | ||
| Readings | Read Ch. 12 & Technical Guide 4 of Introduction to Information Systems. Review Ch. 1 & 2 for PowerPoint® in Microsoft® Office 2010. Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. | ||
| Participation | Participate in class discussion. | 2 | |
| Discussion Questions | Respond to weekly discussion questions. | DQ1 Day 2 (Wednesday) & DQ2 Day 4 (Friday) | 2 |
| Learning Team Reflection Summary | Collaborate with your learning team to discuss the previous week’s objectives.
Discuss what you learned, what could be applicable to your workplace or personal life, and how your knowledge has increased as a result of what you experienced through the learning activities in the previous week.
Submit your team summary of the discussion in a 1- to 2-page Microsoft® Word document. | Day7 Monday | 2 |
| Learning Team Wireless Technologies Proposal | Resources: Ch. 1 & 2 for Excel® in Microsoft® Office 2010.
Scenario: The president of Party Plates has requested a new proposal from your team. She would like information on wireless technologies and how they might be used in your organization.
Write a 350- to 700-word proposal discussing wireless technologies.
Include the following in your proposal:
· Your recommendation of at least two wireless technologies that would be beneficial to implement in the Party Plates organization
· The pros and cons for incorporating these two wireless technologies in your organization
· A justification for the decision, and the risks of using wireless technologies in your department
· A spreadsheet to track hardware or software requirements of your proposed wireless technologies, including the associated costs
Include the following in your spreadsheet using the features of Microsoft® Excel®:
· Use the SUM function in your spreadsheet to give a cost estimate of equipment needed · The date function · An additional math or statistical function of your choice
Format your proposal consistent with APA guidelines.
Submit your proposal and spreadsheet as instructed by the facilitator. | Day7 Monday | 12 |
Week Five
Learning Objectives
See Week 5 objectives listed in the Course Materials.
Required Reading and Assignments
- Read section 5 of your e-text (click on the link under the subject heading readings on your rEsource page).
- Read all messages in the Main forum, the Course Materials forum, and the Chat Room
Due Day 2 (Wednesday): Discussion Question 1: Post your responses to the Week 5 Discussion Question One in the Main forum and begin responding to each other’s responses. Please post your responses in the DQ threads. Responses to each question should be at least 200-300 words.
Due Day 4 (Friday): Discussion Question 2: Post your responses to the Week 5 Discussion Question Two in the Main forum and begin responding to each other’s responses. Please post your responses in the DQ threads. Responses to each question should be at least 200-300 words.
Due Day 7 (Monday): QUIZ: Final Exam (15 points).
- Resources: Reading Materials
- Link will be available under Materials Tab of the Classroom. Scroll down to Week 5 Assessment section
- Link will be available from end of week four through the end of Week 5. Only one attempt is allowed, which is timed and must be completed in 3 hours.
Due Day 7: Learning Team Reflection Summary. See table below for further directions
Due Day 7: Individual Social Media and Networking Presentation. See table below for further directions
| Week Five: The Internet and Emerging Technologies | |||
| Details | Due | Points | |
| Objectives | 5 5.1 Explain the benefits of emerging technologies in the work environment. 5.2 Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of social networking. | ||
| Readings | Read Ch. 5 & Technical Guide 5 of Introduction to Information Systems. Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. | ||
| Participation | Participate in class discussion. | 2 | |
| Discussion Questions | Respond to weekly discussion questions. | DQ1 Day 2 (Wednesday) & DQ2 Day 4 (Friday) | 2 |
| Learning Team Reflection Summary | Collaborate with your learning team to discuss the previous week’s objectives.
Discuss what you learned, what could be applicable to your workplace or personal life, and how your knowledge has increased as a result of what you experienced through the learning activities in the previous week.
Submit your team summary of the discussion in a 1- to 2-page Microsoft® Word document. | Day7 Monday | 2 |
| Individual Final Exam | Click the link to the Final Examination on the student website available in Week Five.
Complete the Final Examination. You are allowed one attempt to complete the exam, which is timed and must be completed in 3 hours. Results are auto graded and sent to your instructor.
Note. Final Examination questions are adapted from Introduction to Information Systems. | Day7 Monday | 15 |
| Individual Social Media and Networking Presentation | Scenario: Imagine that you have been hired as a consultant for a university that wants to leverage social media and networking technologies to encourage the collaboration of students, and improve their overall sense of community.
Analyze how the university might integrate at least two social media and networking technologies to accomplish their goals. Your analysis must cover the advantages and disadvantages of social networking. The president of the university also needs to know what the system development life cycle is, and how you intend on bringing social networking tools to life within this cycle.
Translate the critical details of your proposal into a 10- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that you will present to the university president.
Include the following in your presentation using the features of Microsoft® PowerPoint®:
· A slide template · Slide layouts · Themes · At least one example of animation · At least one example of a media object
Submit your presentation as instructed by the facilitator. | Day7 Monday | 13 |