1. Introduction to Info Systems & Info Technology CIS-110 Dr. Samir Tartir 2013/2014 First Semester

2. Class Section: 1 Lecture Times: –STT 10:10-11:00 Rooms (for now): –414 Slides are on ecourse: –http://ecourse.philadelphia.edu.johttp://ecourse.philadelphia.edu.jo

3. Lecturer Instructor: Dr. Samir Tartir Office: IT 303 Office Hours: STT 11-12, MW: TBA E-mail: startir@philadelphia.edu.jo Website –http://www.philadelphia.edu.jo/academics/startir/http://www.philadelphia.edu.jo/academics/startir/ Facebook: –www.facebook.com/groups/drsamirtartirwww.facebook.com/groups/drsamirtartir

5. Textbook Title: “Using Information Technology”. 10 th Edition, 2013 Authors: Brian K. Williams & Stacey C. Sawyer Publisher: McGraw- Hill/Irwin

6. Course Description This course provides an introduction to info systems and info technology development concepts and application software. Identifies the basic types of business info systems, the major steps of the system development process Explains how info is used by organizations and how IT improves quality, timeliness and competitive advantage.

7. Course Contents The Information Age. HW & SW. DB and Warehouses. Networks. e-Commerce. MIS and Decision support systems. System Development.

8. Grading First exam: 20% Second exam: 20% Projects & HW & Quizzes: 20% Final exam: 40%

9. Late and Cheating Policies All assignments are due by 11:59 PM 10% penalty for each late day Zero points if late by more than 5 days Proper documentation needed for health- related excuses Cheating cases handed over to academic honesty department –Minimum penalty: Failing the class

10. Use of Electronic Devices Laptops –Only for note taking or training on class material, can be asked to turn in notes. Phones/Tablets etc –Must always be silent or turned off while in class –First time a warning, second you’ll be asked to leave class. –Only in emergencies Others –Should be turned off