MIS 202 FALL 2015 Microcomputers in Business

CLASS OVERVIEW Instructor: Pat Paulson, Somsen 304, Office hours listed on website , Lync: Grading in D2L: Course Web site: Check web sites periodically for updates! You are expected to read the Course Policy, Course Technology and Course Standards pages on the course1 website.Course PolicyCourse Technology Course Standards PGP MIS 2022

CLASS FORMAT Course1 website contains all class info! Face to Face  Class in Somsen 301 Online-synchronous  View live with Adobe ConnectAdobe Connect Online-asynchronous  View class recordings with Adobe Connect Physical class attendance required PGP MIS 2023

BASIC TECHNOLOGY Laptop External Monitor Adobe Connect –web conferencing, class recordings Headset PGP MIS 2024

PROFESSOR’S BACKGROUND Attorney Mechanical Engineer Operations Manager Business Systems Consultant MIS Professor Business Systems Developer PGP MIS 2025

COURSE1 WEBSITE Course policy and syllabus Assignments Hints occasionally Important announcements PGP MIS 2026

COURSE DESCRIPTION-CATALOG An introduction to some of the more commonly used software packages for business decision-making. Spreadsheet, business graphics, database and integrated software are introduced. PGP MIS 2027

COURSE DESCRIPTION Students learn the value of laptops, network resources and the Internet to organizations Students are exposed to a sampling of the latest business program applications Students learn the importance of business applications in problem solving PGP MIS 2028

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION Software familiarization Appropriate software application Creating business software ‘toolbox’ PGP MIS 2029

SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS Adobe Connect Dreamweaver, OneNote, Word, Outlook, Web Camera Microsoft Online Learning PowerPoint, MovieMaker Skype, LinkedIn Excel, Access, MapPoint Google Drive, Google Earth VMware, Zip Files,.ISO images PGP MIS 20210

COURSE OBJECTIVES 1.Single application problem solving 2.Multiple application familiarity 3.Multi-application problem solving Goal: when confronted with a problem be able to create an efficient, effective solution using applications. PGP MIS 20211

ANALYZE SITUATION Business objective- solve problems Tools- your mind and computer applications Methodology  Define problem  Create solution  Implement computer application(s) PGP MIS 20212

COURSE MATERIALS No book Microsoft Online Learning, web-based  14 courses available (subject to change, no charge)  Strongly suggest using Internet Explorer when viewing website Lynda.com  Just in Time videos Web resources Software application help files! PGP MIS 20213

SOFTWARE BEYOND BASE IMAGE Available from Control PanelControl Panel  Dreamweaver CC  Microsoft Skype Available from DreamSpark Premium  MapPoint Available from ‘WSU On the Hub’  VMware-Workstation(PC)  VMware-Fusion(Mac) No charge Learn to install software PGP MIS 20214

SOFTWARE BEYOND BASE IMAGE Available on the Internet, or Web Based  Adobe Connect Plug-In  Skype/Lync  Lynda.com  Google-Drive, Gmail, Earth, YouTube PGP MIS 20215

FILES-CLASS STORAGE Chapter Examples, other files available by selecting  Start>Run then type in: \\store\classes\ \ReadOnly Learn to use VPNVPN PGP MIS 20216

CLASS INFO Somsen 301 Have laptop, power supply, patch cord every day Use external monitor Questions? First use Google, then D2L Discussions  Then contact professor via or Microsoft Skype PGP MIS 20217

PARTICIPATION Active engagement in problem solving Counts towards grade Assignments, projects and exams will contain material discussed in class Attendance: required PGP MIS 362Intro-18

ASSIGNMENTS Exercises and Problems  To focus on and hone required skills  Learn applications by doing No ing assignments, no print outs Late work penalized PGP MIS 20219

ASSIGNMENTS Use JIT to ‘learn’ software Graded, results ed to student Questions- use D2L Discussions PGP MIS 20220

QUIZZES Learn to install required software Must be done by certain date Log into D2L to complete the quiz after software is successfully installed PGP MIS 20221

EXAMS Before midterm and final make sure that you have WSU network access and that you can connect to class storage. Why? Exam files are found here! Midterm off-campus? Remember to check VPN! Final-must be on –campus in Somsen 301 PGP MIS 20222

MIDTERMS Test knowledge of software Short answer, possibly essay Hands on problems Open book, open notes, timed Online-D2L No make up exam! Do not have to be in Somsen 301 PGP MIS 20223

FINAL Same format as mid-terms, but 2 hours Cumulative, test knowledge of business applications Open book, open notes Laptop required In D2L Must be in Somsen 301 PGP MIS 20224

POLICY ON COLLABORATION You are permitted to work together on Assignments, problems. However… During exams you are on your own, including doing hands-on problems. Therefore… It behooves you to actually do the work! PGP MIS 20225

GRADING Grading is based on:  5%Participation  5%Quizzes  45%Assignments  20%Midterms (10% each)  25%Final PGP MIS 20226

FINAL GRADE Based on 100 total points A 90% or greater B 80 to 89% C 70 to 79% D 60 to 69% F less than 59% PGP MIS 20227

GRADING Late assignments are penalized! No extra credit No make-up exams! Point loss for spelling and grammar Professor Paulson does not give out grades Students earn grades! PGP MIS 20228

ENJOY THIS COURSE? Like learning new software applications and problem solving? Consider MIS major or minor Consider joining MISA Attend MISA events Have questions about advising, scholarships, internships, careers, graduate school… Contact me at your convenience PGP MIS 20229