1. Management Information Systems Dr. Eric Breimer

2. Course Syllabus CSIS-114: Management Information Systems (Spring 2008) Lecture: Wednesday and Friday, 9:20-10:15AM, RB 328 Lab Section M3: Monday, 9:20-10:20AM, RB 330 Lab Section 10T: Tuesday, 3:10PM - 5:10PM, RB 330

3. Instructor Dr. Eric Breimer ebreimer@siena.edu RB 311 Office Hours Mon, Tue & Wed 1:30-2:30 PM Wed & Fri 10:15-11:15 AM

4. Website http://www.cs.siena.edu/ ~ebreimer/courses/csis-114-s08/ OR Do a Google Search on “Eric Breimer” and click CSIS-114 link

5. Textbook Management Information Systems (Custom Edition) by James A. O'Brien and George Marakas Only available in book store.

6. Goal Help students be successful in their careers by providing a framework for understanding information systems and how they benefit businesses and their customers. Increase technical vocabulary Understand how spreadsheets and databases can be used to help solve real management problems.

7. Topics Information Systems in Business Attributes of Information Organizational Structures Using Information Technology for Strategic Advantage Technical Foundations of Database Management Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Electronic Commerce Systems Decision Support & Expert Systems Security, Ethical, and Societal Challenges of IT

8. Grading 30% Exams 25% Labs 20% Final Exam 20% Project 5% Attendance & Participation

9. Letter grades A93.0 or higher and 90.0 or higher on the final exam A- 90.0 or higher B+87.0 or higher B83.0 or higher B-80.0 or higher C+77.0 or higher C73.0 or higher C-70.0 or higher D+67.0 or higher D63.0 or higher D-60.0 or higher Flower than 60.0

10. Lecture Attendance & Participation (5%) If I notice excessive absence or lateness during lecture, I will lower your attendance grade. If you answer questions or ask questions, your grade will go up.

11. Labs (25%) 11 lab activities during the semester. Some of the labs will include a brief lecture or presentation followed by discussion. Most labs will include a computer activity Student should work in pairs on computer activities. Some labs will conclude with an individual online quiz.

12. Lab Attendance All labs have a participation component that can not be made-up…that is why there is a penalty. Missing 1 lab  2% penalty on your final average. Missing 2 labs  5% total penalty Missing 3 labs  10% total penalty

13. Making up labs If you are absence from lab, you must still complete the lab activity and the lab quiz on your own. Otherwise, you will receive a zero on the lab. Each lab is worth about 2.4% Entirely missing one lab will result in a 2.4% loss from the zero and a 2% attendance penalty if the absence was not excused (5% total).

14. Excused Absences If a serious emergency or medical issue arises, students can be excused from lab, i.e., no attendance penalty but you still have to complete the lab on your own. For illness or medical emergencies, students WILL have to show documentation (a doctor's note or equivalent). For family emergencies, funerals, or other serious commitments, student should contact student affairs or the counseling center.

15. Attendance Policy A student is expected to attend every class and laboratory for which he or she has registered. Be aware of the following penalties: 5% penalty toward final average for excessive absence, lateness, etc. during lecture. In addition: 2% for the first unexcused lab absence, 5% total for the second 10% total for the third. Students will receive a zero on any missed exam (unexcused).

16. Exams (30%) Two exams given during the semester. Check the online schedule for exam dates.

17. Final Exam (20%) There is a mandatory final exam in this course. You must earn 90% or higher on the final exam to earn an A in the course.

18. Project (20%) Students will work in groups of three on a research project, which will include a report and presentation. The report and presentation together are worth 20% of your final grade.

19. Academic Integrity Cheating on a report or an exam will result in an automatic grade of zero. In addition, you will receive a letter grade reduction on your final grade for the semester. If you are caught cheating a second time, you will automatically fail the course and a formal letter describing your misconduct will be send to the academic affairs office.