CIS 111
Fall 2008

Introductory course in the applications of information systems in business. Students will learn about Information Systems, hardware and software components, networks, ethics and security issues, ecommerce, and Web page design. Use of spreadsheet and database management software to create computer-based solutions to business problems.  

 

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:

Recognize basic computer terminology.

             2.  Define the use of computers in our information age.

             3.  Demonstrate ability to use email effectively.

             4.  Gather research data from the World Wide Web.

             5.  Demonstrate the ability to use Windows operating system.

             6.  Produce and format worksheets and charts.

             7.  Create and build databases.

             8.  Produce projects that integrate data created in various application programs.

             9.  Relate information technology to everyday life.

            10. Create and publish Web pages using HTML and XHTML markup languages.

11. Identify types of computer crime.

12. Recognize issues related to information accuracy, rights, and conduct.
 

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:

1.   Explain the concept of a network and its security issues, and identify hardware and software needed to create wired and wireless networks.

2.   Use a spreadsheet software package to solve common business problems through correct usage of formulas and functions, lists and data management, charts and printed reports.

3.   Use a database software package to solve common business problems through design and implementation of database objects.

4.   Create and publish Web pages using HTML and XHTML markup languages.

5.   Describe the types of computer security risks and issues surrounding information privacy and ethics.

Weekly quizzes are given in the classroom using the Blackboard Vista program. To get ready for the online portion of the class, you need to go through the Student Instructions located at http://online.orangecoastcollege.edu/ . From this page, click the link for "Preparing for Your Online Class" and learn how to set-up your Web browser using the "Browser Tune-up" (the link is the first bullet under item #1). This page will also show you how to make sure that you have the correct version of Java installed, and that you have all your Pop-Up Blockers turned off—two of the most important things to do in order to access your online classroom. Remember that your Pop-Up Blockers are in your browser settings, any toolbars you may have installed from Yahoo! or Google, and in any firewall software (e.g. Norton or McAfee).

You should also explore the Blackboard Vista Tutorials (the first bullet under item #4). These will get you acquainted with the Online Classroom environment. Please only go over the tutorials for Discussions and Assessments. After finishing the tutorials, you can access your course by logging into “MyOCC,” selecting the “Student” tab, clicking on the “My Courses” channel, and then selecting your course.  This will take you straight into your course. For step-by-step instructions, go  to http://online.orangecoastcollege.edu/ and click on “Starting Your Class.”

 

 You must have registered for your class in order to be able to see it in your course list. If you do not know your “MyOCC” login information, or have registered for the class but you do not see it in your course list, you need to either call or submit an online ticket to Technical Support. To do this, go to the same Online Central Page listed above and click on "Online Tech Support."

Two midterms and one final exam will be given during the semester. Review sessions will be one meeting prior to each exam. Make-up exams will not be given except under emergency circumstances.

 

Specific lab assignments and projects will be given to the students for each new topic introduced throughout the semester. The due dates will be announced at the beginning of each lecture. If computer assignments are handed in late, the grade will be affected (on a case-by-case basis.) No assignment will be accepted more than one week after its due date.

 

At the beginning of every lecture a sign up sheet is passed around for the students to sign. To understand the material in this course attendance in the lecture and the lab is a MUST!

1. Three 886-E  Scantron forms
2. Two 3.5" HD Diskettes, CDs, or any other removable storage media.

 

The final grade for this class is based on the following criteria:

The letter grades will be assigned at the end of the semester according to the following scale:

A: 90-100%;

B: 80-89%;

C: 70-79%;

D: 60-69%;

F: < 60%

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY WILL RESULT IN A GRADE OF "F" IN THE COURSE.