Jordan University of Science & Technology Faculty of Computer & Information Technology Department of Computer Information Systems Year: 2010/2011 Semester: Second( Semester) Course Information Course Title Information Systems Course Number Prerequisites Course Website CIS 230 CIS 200 http://www.cis.just.edu.jo/people/faculty/ismail/cis230_new/ Instructor Dr Ismail Hmeidi Office Location Ph Level Office Phone 7201000 Office Hours Ext 23400 10 -11 TU, TH & by appointment hmeidi@just.edu.jo -mail Teaching Assistant Text Book Title Information Systems Essentials Author(s) Ralph M Stair , George W Reynolds Publisher McGraw Hill Year 2010 Edition Book Website References Fifth Edition http://www.cengage.com/international   Information Systems , the foundation of E-Business ,Steven Alter ,3 rd Edition Information Systems ,Success in the 21st Century , Uma G Gupta Assessment Policy Assessment Type Expected Due Date Weight First Exam TBA 20% Second Exam TBA 20% Final Exam TBA 40% Quizzes TBA TBA 15% Case Study Total 5% 100% Catalog Description This course is to present a core of Information Systems principles with which every Is student should be familiar, such as: An introduction to information Systems in organizations Hardware and Software: systems and application software Database systems and business intelligence Telecommunication, the internet, intranets, and extranets Electronic and mobile commerce and expert systems, and information and decision support systems Course Objectives Weights Presents basic concepts necessary to understand systems (10%) and business information systems ( 10%) The use of information systems to add value to the organization is strongly influenced by organizational (10%) structure, culture, and change Hardware component of computer-based information (10%) system (10%) Software functions organizing data and information, describes basic concepts (10%) that are essential to understanding the key functions in, and impacts of, data storage and database management systems (10%) Telecommunications and Networks, describes basic (10%) concepts and components of networks used for data communications (10%) The Internet, Intranets, and Extranets, covers the Internet (10%) and its use and effects Introduce the students to E-commerce Identify the basic activities and business objectives common to all transaction processing systems 10.Discusses information systems used for decision-making and problem solving in business, including management information systems and decision support systems Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students should Related Objective The expected achieved outcome Reference  Distinguish data from information and describe the Chapter characteristics used to evaluate the value of data Identify the basic types of business information systems and discuss who uses them, how they are used, and what kinds of benefits they deliver Identify the major steps of the systems development process and state the goal of each Identify the value-added processes in the supply chain and describe the role of information systems within them Identify some of the strategies employed to lower costs or improve service Define the term competitive advantage and discuss how organizations are using information systems to gain such an advantage Define the types of roles, functions, and careers available in information systems         Identify and discuss the role of the essential Chapter hardware components of a computer system Identify the characteristics of and discuss the usage of various classes of single-user and multiuser computer systems Identify and briefly describe the functions of the two basic kinds of software Outline the role of the operating system and identify the features of several popular operating systems Discuss how application software can support personal, workgroup, and enterprise business objectives Identify three basic approaches to developing application software and discuss the pros and cons of each Outline the overall evolution and importance of programming languages and clearly differentiate among the generations of programming languages Identify several key software issues and trends that have an impact on organizations and individuals              Define general data management concepts and Chapter terms, highlighting the advantages of the database approach to data management Describe the relational database model and outline its basic features Identify the common functions performed by all database management systems, and identify popular database management systems Identify and briefly discuss current database applications Identify and describe the fundamental Chapter components of a telecommunications system including media and hardware devices Identify several network types and describe the uses and limitations of each Name three basic processing alternatives for organizations that require two or more computer systems and discuss their fundamental features Briefly describe how the Internet works, including alternatives for connecting to it and the role of Internet service providers Describe how the World Wide Web works and the use of Web browsers, search engines, and other Web tools Identify and briefly describe several applications associated with the Internet and the Web Outline a process and identify tools used to create Web content Define the terms intranet and extranet and discuss how organizations are using them Identify several issues associated with the use of networks Describe the current status of various forms of ecommerce, including B2B, B2C, C2C, and m-commerce Identify several e-commerce and m-commerce applications Identify several advantages associated with the use of ecommerce and m-commerce Chapter Identify the key components of technology infrastructure that must be in place for e-commerce and m-commerce to work Discuss the key features of the electronic payment systems needed to support e-commerce and m-commerce Identify the basic activities and business objectives common to all transaction processing systems Identify key control and management issues associated with transaction processing systems Discuss the advantages and disadvantages associated with the implementation of an enterprise resource planning system Identify the challenges multinational corporations must face in planning, building, and operating their TPSs Define the stages of decision making + 10 Discuss the importance of implementation and monitoring in problem solving Explain the uses of MIS and describe their inputs and outputs Discuss information systems in the functional areas of business organizations List and discuss important characteristics of DSSs that give them the potential to be effective management support tools Identify and describe the basic components of a DSS State the goals of a GSS and identify the characteristics that distinguish it from a DSS Identify the fundamental uses of an ESS and list the characteristics of such a system Discuss the differences among data, information, and knowledge Describe the role of the chief knowledge officer (CKO) List some of the tools and techniques used in knowledge management Define the term artificial intelligence and state the objective of developing artificial intelligence systems List the characteristics of intelligent behavior and compare the performance of natural and artificial intelligence systems for each of these characteristics Identify the major components of the artificial intelligence field and provide one example of each type of system List the characteristics and basic components of expert systems Identify at least three factors to consider in evaluating the development of an expert system Outline and briefly explain the steps for developing an expert system Identify the benefits associated with the use of expert systems Define the term virtual reality and provide three examples of virtual reality applications Discuss examples of specialized systems for organizational and individual use Teaching & Learning Methods  Class lectures, lecture notes, and case study are designed to achieve the course objectives  You should read the assigned chapters before class, complete assignments on time, participate in class and whatever it takes for you to grasp this material Ask questions Ask lots of questions  You are responsible for all material covered in the class  Please communicate any concerns or issues as soon as practical either in class, by phone or by Email  The web page is a primary communication vehicle Lecture notes will be available before each class It will contain homework assignments, study guides, and important instructions Course Content Week Topics Chapter in Text PART 1: Information Systems in Perspective 1-3  Course Introduction  An Introduction Organizations to Information Systems in PART 2: Technology 4-5  Hardware and Software 6-7  Database Systems and Business Intelligence 8-10  Telecommunications, The Internet, Intranets, and Extranets Part 3: Business Information Systerms 11-12  Electronic and Mobile Commerce and Enterprise Systems 12-13  Information and Decision Support Systems 14-15  Knowledge Management Information Systems and Specialized Part 4: Systems Development and Social Issues 16  Systems Development Part 5: Information Systems in Business and Society 17  The personal and Social Impact pf Computers Additional Notes Homework's  No Homework's Exams  The format for the exams is generally Multiple-choice ( on   To make sure you pass the exams, you should the b Quizzes Grades will not be given out via e-mail Makeup Exams   line ) Makeup exam should not be given unless there is a valid excuse Arrangements to take an exam at a time different than the one scheduled MUST be made prior to the scheduled exam time Drop Date  Cheating    Last day to drop the course is before the twelve (12th) week of the current semester Cheating or copying from neighbor on exam, quiz, or homework is an illegal and unethical activity Standard JUST policy will be applied All graded assignments must be your own work (your own words)  Some of the assignments (programming or homework) may be graded orally Additional Notes (Continue) Attendance     Excellent attendance is expected JUST policy requires the faculty member to assign ZERO grade (35) if a student misses 10% of the classes that are not excused Sign-in sheets will be circulated If you miss class, it is your responsibility to find out about any announcements or assignments you may have missed Workload  Average work-load student should expect to spend is hours/week Graded Exams  Instructor should return exam papers graded to students not after the week after the exam date.( On line Exam) Participation  Participation in, and contribution to class discussions will affect your final grade positively Raise your hand if you have any question Making any kind of disruption and (side talks) in the class will affect you negatively  Free Lab  No Lab Case Study  A team of students is expected to submit a case  In Class presentation  Make backups of all of your work Finally   This includes any assignment and project materials you and your group produce Copy files onto or floppy disks and photocopy diagrams and other materials to share with your group ... transaction processing systems 10.Discusses information systems used for decision-making and problem solving in business, including management information systems and decision support systems Learning... 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