1. ACIS 1504 Introduction to Business Information Systems

2. Jean Lacoste Instructor Contact Information: ▪ Pamplin 3076 on T/Th 11:00-1:00 & 1:30-2:00 ▪ lacoste@vt.edu ▪ 231-9642

3. Today’s Objectives ▪ Describe the Pamplin COB’s goals for this class. ▪ Identify resources recommended for success in this course including those that must be purchased as well as those that are provided free.

4. MIS & You ▪ The way we use technology changes how businesses compete. ▪ As a future business leader, you don’t need to understand how the technology operates; you need to focus on the personal and business uses of technology

5. Security Information Quality IS Basics E-commerce AccessExcel PowerPoint Types of IS Systems Development Database Processing & Design Spreadsheet Design Business Intelligence Functional, Crossfunctional & Interorganizational Telecommu- nications Hardware & Software

6. Business Analytics Information Analytics with Spreadsheets Data Storage with Databases

7. Where is the Class Website?  Access website via Scholar or directly › scholar.vt.edu › www.lacoste.pamplin.vt.edu/web1504/ www.lacoste.pamplin.vt.edu/web1504/

8. What’s on the Scholar Site?

9. What’s on the Real Course Site?

10. How Will I be Graded? EXTRA CREDIT: Bonus questions on each assignment Guest speaker attendance can add 2% to your final grade.

11. How Will iClickers Be Used? ▪ Class Participation & Feedback ▪ Exam Answer Submission ▪ Attendance

12. How Do I Register My i-Clicker? ▪ Class website ▪ Required Resources ▪ i-Clicker 2 ▪ Register your i-Clicker now ▪ Please register before Tuesday of Week 2

13. What Should I Bring to Class?

14. Where Can I Learn the Required PowerPoint Skills? ▪ PowerPoint supplements (text & video) are available on the class website: ▪ Required Resources ▪ Supplemental Materials ▪ PowerPoint Web Resources ▪ Textbooks on Reserve at Newman Library Circulation Desk