MIS 342 Fall 2013 Advanced Business Computer Applications Professor Pat Paulson

Advice Understanding databases is a key skill Data, information critically important to orgs. Learn as much as you can about them Remember, I get inquiries for students good at database management, if you are not doing the work, your name is not mentioned PgP MIS 342 Access2

Class Overview Office: Somsen 325 Physical classroom: Somsen 301 Virtual classroom: Course Web Site: Exams, grading, class recordings in D2L: Office hours: on websitewebsite PgP MIS 342 Access3

My Background Patent Attorney Mechanical Engineer Operations Manager Business Systems Consultant Professor PgP MIS 342 Access4

Class materials Course1 Website-Syllabus, Assignments, Projects, Presentations D2L-Grading, Discussions, Midterm, Final Book-Reading Material, Exercises Tegrity-Class recordings Adobe Connect-web conferencing PgP MIS 342 Access Intr o-5

Course Description-Catalog The focus of this course is on the development and management of business database systems. It provides the theoretical concepts as well as practical approaches to planning, development, test and documentation of business database systems. Project planning and control approach is used to relate database administration to information systems management. Students are required to develop, implement, and evaluate a business database system. PgP MIS 342 Access6

Course Description-1 Investigate database fundamentals Design, implementation, control, evaluation, and strategic use of modern, computer-based information systems-mainly Access2010, but also MS SQL server and MySQL Apply concepts to business data processing, office automation, information reporting, and decision-making PgP MIS 342 Access7

Objectives Terminology- multiple words for same concept  Skill- learn by doing!  Social and ethical issues- security and privacy matters PgP MIS 342 Access8

Materials eBook or paper copy Microsoft Access 2010 Comprehensive by Adamski, Finnegan, all Chapters You are expected to read the material in the book and do exercises PgP MIS 342 Access9

Note on Macbooks! Access 2013, Expression Web only available on Windows. MacBooks not recommended for this class-if you insist you must install VMware Fusion and a Windows 7 virtual machine. No additional time given. VMware will slow you down. Recommend- switch to a PC! HP Elitebook Must sign acknowledgement. PgP MIS 31210

Always Bring Your Power Supply! PgP MIS342 Access11 On battery power CPU slows down, degrading performance! Ref: Intel SpeedStep.

PC Maintenance Reboot on campus, once a day Ensure latest updates are applied PgP MIS342 Access12

Grading Based on: Assignments(on Course1 website) Projects Midterms Participation & Attendance (ICE-In Class Exercises, viewing class recordings ) Final Exam PgP MIS 342 Access13

Assignments To focus on and hone required skills To prepare for class discussions aimed at deepening your understanding of the material To use concept maps as a learning aid Assignments to be posted on students’ web site Handwritten or ed assignments unacceptable! PgP MIS 342 Access14

Project 1 Assignment Website- Develop and maintain website at Laptop Learning Lab STARS in Somsen 207 Expression Web 4 PgP MIS 342 Access15

Project 2 Business Application- Research and work on a business application First Rule-Do No Harm! Done in groups or individually Work with local businesses Real world experience PgP MIS 342 Access16

Project 3 SQL Server Upsize Access database to SQL Server Create Access front end MySQL5 Create an ODBC connection Connect Access database to MySQL5 Create Access front end-queries and reports Done with VMware- Workstation or Fusion PgP MIS 342 Access17

Midterms Test knowledge of basic concepts Hands-on test Open book, open notes One on Level 1(chapters 1-4) One on Level 2(chapters 5-8) PgP MIS 342 Access18

Attendance & Participation Attendance: highly recommended Exams, assignments and projects will contain material discussed in class, but not in the textbook Attendance and participation, or lack thereof, is a factor in grading Electronic attendance will be used Electronic attendance Tegrity recordings, ICE, D2L discussion boards PgP MIS 342 Access19

Final Cumulative, Chapters 1-12, Test database systems knowledge Hands-on Open book, open notes PgP MIS 342 Access20

Policy on Collaboration You are permitted to work together on assignments and ICE. However… During exams you are on your own, including doing hands- on problems in Access Therefore… It behooves you to actually do the work! PgP MIS 342 Access21

Grading Grading Available on D2LWebsite: Contact Tech Support for assistance PgP MIS 342 Access22

Grading Breakdown Grade is weighted!! 35% Assignments (10) 25% Projects (P1-5%, P2-10%, P3-15%) 10% Midterms (5% each) 5% Attendance and Participation, ICE… 25% Final Exam PgP MIS 342 Access23

Final Grade Based on 100 total points A 90% or greater B 80 to 89.99% C 70 to 79.99% D 60 to 69.99% F less than 59.99% PgP MIS 342 Access24

Grading Late assignments not accepted! No extra credit or make-up exams! Professor Paulson does not give out grades - Students earn grades! PgP MIS 342 Access25

ENJOY This Course? Like learning about databases and problem solving? Consider MIS major or minor Consider joining MISA, the MIS student organization Attend MISA events-Deloitte, Microsoft… Have questions about advising, scholarships, internships, careers, graduate school… Contact me at your convenience PgP MIS 342 Access26