COURSE DESCRIPTION

Applications of computerized systems in business organizations. Basic concepts of computer organization, data processing systems, decision support systems and systems analysis. The lab portion of the class consists of hands-on problem solving using software applications including spreadsheets and databases.

This course is articulated with SDSU IDS 180 and covers the same material which is presented in that course.

This is a 4 unit class comprised of 48 hours of study and 48 hours of lab assignments using your computer.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. Describe the differences between various types of information systems, and explain the importance of determining information system requirements for all management levels.
2. Use the system development life cycle to describe how information systems are use to solve business problems.
3. Describe and provide examples of how the computer revolution has affected the way business is conducted in the modern era.
4. Investigate and apply effective hardware and software techniques for solving information system problems.
5. Describe the components and functions of computer systems, including both hardware and software.
6. Describe the advances in networking, data communications, and the Internet, and explain how they affect the way business is conducted.
7. Identify and use information technology tools to solve various business problems.
8. Use modern productivity tools (i.e. spreadsheet, database) or custom programs to solve business problems.
9. Describe the ethical and social implications of using information technology within the context of the information systems industry.

View Course Requirements - (Student Responsibilities, Assignments, Grading)

Required Text & Materials - (available in the college bookstore )

• View Required Book and Training Software Information
• CAUTION: Book store policy will not allow returns if book bundles are opened!

Software

If you are using a computer from an off-campus location you will need the following software installed on your system.

• Operating System - Windows XP or Windows Vista
  CIS students can purchase Windows XP Pro and Windows Vista Business at a 90% discount from the MSDNAA program.
   
• Applications
  Microsoft Access 2007 & Microsoft Excel 2007
  A fully functional Trial version of Office 2007 is included in the book bundle. A full unlimited copy of Access 2007 is free to students via the MSDNAA program.
  You must use the software listed above to complete the class assignments. Previous versions of Office will lack features required to complete assignments in this class.
• Myitlab - This software is bundled with the text books. See the required book information page.

Other Requirements

• Storage to backup your work such as a USB Pen Drive 64MB or larger (about $10 - requires a USB port)
• Reliable computer
• Reliable Internet connection
• Reliable email account
• A backup plan to use when you have a problem with your system
• See the additional requirements for online students listed in the orientation

Tutoring

• To support your efforts to succeed in this class, I refer you to Supervised Tutoring services that are available. Please refer to the online class schedule listings for available sections.  All Supervised Tutoring sections are free. You need only enroll to receive services - no units or grades are given.

The legal stuff
This course adheres to the policies outlined in the Cuyamaca College catalog. For further information, see the Academic Policies stated in the catalog.

 Updated 08/25/08