ST.
GREGORY’S UNIVERSITY
COURSE
SYLLABUS for Fall 2000
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COURSE |
Topics in Information Technology, CS 3423-1 |
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TIME/LOCATION |
MWF 1:00-1:50, Room 308 |
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PREREQUISITE |
Junior standing |
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INSTRUCTOR |
Mrs. Connie Farthing |
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OFFICE/PHONE |
Room 442b, 878-5150 |
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OFFICE HOURS |
MWF 12:00-1:00 or by appointment |
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E-MAIL |
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM OFFICIAL BULLETIN
A
general survey of allowing students to explore up-to-the-minute issues in
information technology. Credits will
vary from one to four hours.
OBJECTIVES
These objectives can only be achieved through joint effort.
We will work to stimulate your interest and learning in these areas, but you
will be expected to display initiative and a program of self-study as well. In
that sense, a complementary objective of the course is to provide you with an
environment that will encourage and reward your own intellectual effort, while
simultaneously maintaining rigorous standards that identify those who are
motivated to pursue excellence in their own educational preparation for a
business career.
ACADEMIC
HONESTY
Students are advised that cheating and plagiarism are not
tolerated at St. Gregory’s University.
Students are expected to abide by the University's academic regulations
and policy and are responsible for awareness of the University's definition of
these activities. The consequences of violating the academic honesty standard
may include a grade of "0" on the assignment/exam, a grade of
"F" in the course, and, possibly, expulsion from the University.
REQUIRED TEXT AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS TO BE PURCHASED BY
STUDENT
Principles of Information Systems, Ralph M. Stair and George W.
Reynolds. Fourth Edition Cambridge Ma. Course Technology, 1999. ISBN 0-7500-1079-X
INTERNET RESOURCES
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http://www.course.com |
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http://www.microsoft.com |
ATTENDANCE POLICY
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Attendance
is recorded and reported. However, attendance does not add points to the grade.
Students should be aware that research shows a strong correlation between
attendance and course grade. Absence will not be considered an excuse for
submitting assignments late.
·
Lack
of attendance will not automatically drop or withdraw a student from class.
Students have the responsibility of processing a "Drop" from any
class. Note: Most F's result from students ceasing to attend the class
without processing a "Drop" slip.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT AND STUDENT EVALUATION
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Exams |
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30% |
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Paper |
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30 |
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Presentation |
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30 |
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Attendance |
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10 |
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Total points |
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100% |
EXAMINATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
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If any
exam question is left unattempted, the value of that question will be subtracted
from the exam score.
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Being
prepared and present for the exams and presentations is your responsibility.
The exam and presentation will be given on schedule. Mark your calendars now.
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A
make-up exam will not be given. If the exam is missed, your total points
possible will be adjusted accordingly.
HOMEWORK
Each homework assignment must be e-mailed. It is your
responsibility to see that the e-mail was received. Late homework will not
be accepted.
COURSE OUTLINE
The schedule is flexible. Much material is required. It is
not possible for an instructor to cover all the course material without student
independent study. As students are interested in a particular topic or as test
scores warrant review, more time will be spent on a chapter, or as may be required.
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Week |
Ch |
Topic |
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1 |
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Introduction and Syllabus |
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1 |
Introduction to Information |
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2 |
2 |
Information Systems in Organizations |
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Presentation and Discussion |
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3 |
3 |
Hardware |
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Presentation and Discussion |
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4 |
4 |
Software |
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Presentation and Discussion |
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5 |
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Networking |
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Presentation and Discussion |
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6 |
6 |
Telecommunications and Networks |
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Presentation and Discussion |
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7 |
7 |
The Internet |
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Presentation and Discussion |
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8 |
7 |
Intranets |
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Presentation and Discussion |
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9 |
8 |
Electronic Commerce |
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Presentation and Discussion |
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10 |
10 |
Decision Support Systems |
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Presentation and Discussion |
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11 |
11 |
Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems |
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Presentation and Discussion |
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12 |
5 |
Database Systems |
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Presentation and Discussion |
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13 |
12 |
Systems Development |
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Presentation and Discussion |
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14 |
13 |
Systems Design, Implementation |
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Presentation and Discussion |
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15 |
14 |
Security |
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Presentation and Discussion |
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16 |
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Group project |
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