Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer Intro1: Overview and Syllabus Professor Catherine Dwyer

Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer Agenda Welcome What is IS112? Contacting your instructor Locating online resources Review of syllabus, texts, assignments, and course policies How to do well in this class

Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer Welcome to IS112 Although we may never meet in person, we will all get to know each other through this online class There is much more discussion required in an online class You will have much more direct contact (albeit electronic) with both your instructor and your fellow students

Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer Contacting your instructor When: questions!!! This is complex material, you need to ask questions – Preferred method: post to the discussion board Or private concerns – use or AIM instant messenger – Go to Blackboard to find my screen name – Feel free to contact me whenever you see me online

Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer What is IS112? Review of the hardware and software components of modern computing systems – Processor, memory, internal and external communications, and storage – Operating systems, systems and application software, tools for software development IS112 also emphasizes research and evaluation skills for investigating new technology – This is required to keep current in a fast moving field

Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer Resources for WWW IS112 My web site: Contains copies of the syllabus, course documents, and PowerPoint slides Blackboard site: Contains details of weekly assignments, discussion forums, exams, and digital drop box for submitting assignments

Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer

IS112 Textbooks Required text: Burd, Stephen D. Systems Architecture: Hardware and Software in Business Information Systems, 4 th edition Recommended text: White, Ron. How Computers Work, 6th Edition Online readings: will be assigned throughout the semester

Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer

Discussion Board (20 %) Most important part of online course Only by actively engaging in discussion, question and answer, back and forth, will you master this material You must participate at least twice each week (more is better!)

Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer Your contributions Each contribution must be substantial – clearly demonstrate your understanding of the material Need to explain in your own words, copying from the text teaches you nothing You need to grapple with and synthesize the material

Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer Homework and papers Homework (20 %) assigned frequently Will consist of short papers, answers to questions, posting to discussion forum Final term paper (15 %) will be a research paper on a new technology (details will be posted later in the semester

Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer Exams Midterm (20 %) and final (25 %) Both exams will be totally online, consisting of short- answer, objective type questions Midterm will cover chapters 1-4 and the Model Machine Final will cover chapters 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, and 12 Practice questions for both exams will be available to study from

Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer Grading Homework and assignments – 20 pts Term paper - 15 pts Discussion board – 20 pts Midterm – 20 pts Final - 25 pts

Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer Class Policies Academic honesty – all students are expect to adhere to the Statement of Responsibilities Grades for all assignments will be posted to the Blackboard Gradebook Rules for withdrawal are the same for all other classes Active and appropriate participation in the discussion board are essential for success in the class

Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer How can I do well in this class? Key is keeping up with readings and actively participating in the discussion board Set up a work schedule for this class Use your instructor – should expect to have more direct contact with your instructor than a typical face to face class Ask questions when you don’t understand

Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer Next presentation The second presentation will review the material located on the Blackboard site