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Computer Science Discussion Board

Introduction to Information Sciences and Systems

Course Description

This course examines the design, selection, implementation and management of enterprise Business solutions. The focus is on identifying critical business processes and envisioning how technology can be developed to provide solutions which generate competitive advantage Students learn how applying frameworks and strategies around the Business Process and Organization Strategy provide a competitive advantage. Topics include MIS and IT fundamentals, Information Systems Management and Using Enterprise Business Applications for competitive advantage. The course also includes a component for Technical Writing for Information Systems. (Formerly BMIS 200)

Rationale

This course is one of two cornerstone classes for future Information Systems, Information Technology, and Computer Science professionals. This course focuses on the tools and technologies that comprise information systems as well as the strategies for employing technology to achieve competitive advantage in business. The course provides an introduction to topics that are taught in subsequent computing classes, such as systems analysis and design, project management, web development, database design and development, networking, hardware and software, programming, human-computer interaction, and technical writing.

I. Prerequisites

Prerequisites: MATH 110 (Minimum grade of C) (May be taken as a corequisite)

II. Required Resource Purchase

The resource below is provided in the course at no cost to the student. However, if the student prefers a physical copy of the resource, he or she may purchase it through the Liberty University Online bookstore , MBS Direct. The purchase of physical copies is optional.

Stair, Ralph. (2018). Principles of Information Systems (13rd ed.) Boston MA: Cengage Learning.

Disclaimer: The above resource provides information consistent with the latest research regarding the subject area. Liberty University does not necessarily endorse specific personal, religious, philosophical, or political positions found in this resource.

III. Additional Materials for Learning

A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment

B. Internet access (broadband recommended)

C. Blackboard recommended browsers

D. Microsoft Word and Outlook

E. Wireshark (Download instructions are provided within the course.)

F. Adobe Muse (Download instructions are provided within the course.)

IV. Measurable Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

A. Integrate the relevance of course material and the use of technology into a biblical worldview.

B. Differentiate between the disciplines of Information Systems, Information Technology, and Computer Science.

C. Describe how Information Systems and Information Technology can be used to create competitive advantage for businesses.

D. Develop elements of applications for information systems.

V. Course Requirements and Assignments

A. Textbook readings and lecture presentations/notes

B. Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1.

C. Discussion Board Forums (3)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be a minimum of 300 words, contain 2 citations, and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be a minimum of 100 words and include 1 citation. Sources must be documented in current APA format.

D. Labs (5)

The student will complete 1 lab during each module/week for which a Discussion Board Forum is not assigned. The labs will include a combination of Wireshark, SQL, Excel, Adobe Muse Website development, and UML—Flow Chart diagramming, These activities that reinforce the materials presented in each module/week.

E. Quizzes (10)

These quizzes will be open-book/open-notes and will consist of 15 true/false and multiple-choice questions. The student will have 15 minutes to complete each quiz.

F. Weekly Essays (7)

Essay question covering some topic in that chapter reading. These essays will be open-book/open-notes and will consist of 1 (one) question. These part will be timed at 20 minutes and contain at least one reference from outside the textbook. Sources must be documented in current APA format.

Format is a critical element in the essays. Be sure your essays are complete and have the following elements:

· Introduction paragraph

· Body paragraph(s)

· Conclusion (summary) paragraph

· APA reference (citations)

· Accurate spelling and grammar

G. Mid-Term Exam

This cumulative exam including all the reading material covered in modules 1 through 4. This will be open-book/open-notes and will consist of 55 true/false and multiple-choice questions. The student will have 60 minutes to complete the exam.

H. Final Exam

This cumulative exam including all reading material covered in Modules 5 through 8. This will be open-book/open-notes and will consist of 75 true/false and multiple-choice questions. The student will have 90 minutes to complete the exam.

VI. Course Grading and Policies

A. Points

Course Requirements Checklist

10

Discussion Board Forums (3 at 40 pts ea)

120

Labs (5 at 50 pts ea)

250

Quizzes (10 at 30 pts ea)

Weekly Essay Questions (7 @ 10 pts ea)

300

70

Mid-Term Exam

110

Final Exam

150

Total

1010

B. Scale

A = 900–1010 B = 800–899 C = 700–799 D = 600–699 F = 0–599

C. Late Assignment Policy

Course Assignments, including discussion boards, exams, and other graded assignments, should be submitted on time.

If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email.

Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:

1. Late assignments submitted within one week after the due date will receive a 10% deduction.

2. Assignments submitted more than one week and less than 2 weeks late will receive a 20% deduction.

3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted.

4. Group projects, including group discussion board threads and/or replies, and assignments will not be accepted after the due date.

Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis.

D. Quizzes/Tests/Exams

For timed quizzes/tests/exams, the student is required to complete the quiz/test/exam within the assigned time. For the student who exceeds this time limit, a penalty of 1 point will be deducted for each minute, or part thereof, he/she exceeds the assigned time limit.

E. Disability Assistance

Students with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Online’s Office of Disability Accommodation Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu to make arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be found at www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport.