1. IS231: Information Systems-2 Course Overview
Lecture 0: Course Overview
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2. Course Objectives
Understand how information systems are enabling new forms of commerce between individuals, organizations, and governments.
Be aware of emerging technologies that enable new forms of communication, collaboration, and partnering.
Briefly understand the basics of how various types of information systems provide the information needed to gain business intelligence to support the decision making for the different levels and functions of the organization.
Understand how enterprise systems foster stronger relationships with customers and suppliers and how these systems are widely used to enforce organizational structures and processes.
Understand how organizations develop and acquire information systems and technologies.
Understand how to secure information systems resources, focusing on both human and technological safeguards
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3. Assessment Dues Due date Marks LECTURES (60%) Quiz 1( 5 % )
Week 4 - Sun 8/10/2017 5
Mid1 ( 15 %)
Week 7 - Sun 22/10/2017 15
Quiz 2( 5 % )
Week 10 - Sun 12/11/2017
Mid2 ( 15 % )
Week 12 – Sun 26/11/2017
 15
Project ( 20 % )
Week 14 20
FINAL (40%)
Final ( 40 % )
After week 15 40
Total
100
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4. Main Reference Text Book:
“Fundamentals of Information Systems”, by George Reynolds and Ralph M. Stair, 7th Edition, Course Technology, Cengage Learning.
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5. Course Contact Information
You will find your instructor’s contact information in the course’s website
Make an appointment by to see me except during consultation time
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6. Course Website You will find : You have to check the website daily
Announcements
Lectures
Homework
Assignments and projects
Grades
Instructors information
You have to check the website daily
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7. Course Communication Use Email if you want to ask any question
BUT you have to include your name, ID, and section No and should be sent from your PNU to get a reply
Questions are encouraged during lectures
Raising hands
Discussion/collaboration (not copying) among students are encouraged
Group study
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8. Exam Rules Quiz , Midterm , and Homework 12-Oct-1812-Oct-18
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9. Quiz Exam Rules
Students who are absent on Quiz exam day due to any reasons will get ZERO
Not allowed to duplicate quiz1 mark for quiz 2 Or quiz2 mark for quiz1. Each one will be marked separately.
You can review your Quiz paper during the consultation hours within one week from releasing the marks.
You have to attend the quiz with your section ONLY.
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10. Midterm Exam Rules
Exams will cover materials from the textbook, as well as material presented in the class.
You can review your midterm paper during the consultation hours within one (1) week from releasing the marks.
Students who are absent on Midterm exam day due to illness are required to bring a signed medical excuse letter.
It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor if the midterm exam was missed within one (1) week following the scheduled exam date
You have to attend the Midterm with your section ONLY.
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11. Makeup Exam Rules Make-up Exam will be on week 14.
Make-up exams will be offered for valid reasons ONLY signed by the head of the department.
Make-up exams may be different from regular exams in content and format ( Longer and more theoretical)
Students who are absent on Make-up exam day due to any reasons will get ZERO
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12. Homework and Project Rules
No late submissions AT ALL !!
Copying from previous sheets or another student will result in a ZERO mark for all involved students
Make sure you participate in all project phases ( Discussion)
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13. Important Information
Attendance will be taken by the end of the class. If you are absent for a reason it is your responsibility to submit your sick leave by the next class.
You have to check your attendance regularly.
Student will not be allowed to enter the final exam if the proportion of unexcused absence from lectures and practical lessons is 25%. ( حرمان )
عدد ساعات الاتصال للمقرر
الإنذار الأول 10%
الإنذار الثاني 20%
الحرمان 25%
أربع ساعات أسبوعياً
6 أو أكثر
12 أو أكثر
15  أو أكثر
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14. Important Information
Please bring along your lecture material every class (Hard copy or soft copy). You have to take note during the lecture.
Talking during the lectures is not allowed.
Give RESPECT , Get RESPECT
Mobiles are not allowed to be used in class at all. Therefore, please keep it off or silent during class time.
Not allowed to take picture AT ALL.
No Food or drinks inside the class.
Return your seat and clean your desk when leaving.
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15. Good Luck 
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