1. IS112 Computer Organization and Programming Professor Catherine Dwyer Fall 2003

2. IS112 - Computer Organization Agenda Introductions Syllabus Class Schedule Blackboard web site Technical knowledge and the IS professional Assignment for next class

3. IS112 - Computer Organization Catherine Dwyer Lecturer IS Dept. Full time since Fall 2000 Other classes taught: CS121, CS122, CIS101, IS112 (now), IS223, IS323, IS396E (Java), IS660Z(Programming Games Using VB) Lead developer for Web Assisted CIS101 (2002) Revision Chair for IS Undergraduate curriculum (2003) Co-author with Dr. Jeanine Meyer of Programming Games With Visual Basic, Course Technology, 2001

4. IS112 - Computer Organization My IS Background MS in CS (Pace), enrolled in IS PhD program at NJIT Two daughters, 12th and 6th grade Prior Experience: Programmer/Analyst at NYC investment bank, Technology Coordinator at Graphics Design Firm Husband journalist with The New York Times Hobbies: reading, bike riding, swimming, cooking You?

5. IS112 - Computer Organization Syllabus and schedule Overview of course requirements and assignments CS/IS Student Statement of Responsibilities

6. IS112 - Computer Organization Assignments and Grading Regular homework (based on readings and class discussion) Team presentation (simple machine) Research paper and presentation Midterm and final

7. IS112 - Computer Organization Blackboard 6.0 Link is at http://blackboard.pace.eduhttp://blackboard.pace.edu Your login is beginning of Pace e-mail address (drop the @pace.edu) Password is social security number with no dashes and no spaces Find your email ID at http://studentit.pace.edu http://studentit.pace.edu

8. IS112 - Computer Organization What if it doesn’t work? Access class documents at http://csis.pace.edu/~dwyer http://csis.pace.edu/~dwyer Send e-mail to doit@pace.edu describing in detail your sign-on problemdoit@pace.edu CC: to me at cdwyer@pace.educdwyer@pace.edu

9. IS112 - Computer Organization IS112 & Blackboard Reading schedule & list of assignments Submit homework Discussion forums Online reading assignments If Blackboard is unavailable documents can be obtained at http://csis.pace.edu/~dwyer http://csis.pace.edu/~dwyer

10. IS112 - Computer Organization Your Pace Student e-mail All e-mail from me will go to your Pace student e-mail account To access your student e-mail go to http://stmail.pace.edu/ http://stmail.pace.edu/ Use mail forwarding if you use another e-mail account Include your FULL NAME in all e-mails sent to your professors Go to http://studentit.pace.edu/ for help with e-mailhttp://studentit.pace.edu/

11. IS112 - Computer Organization Role of IS Professional Research, recommend, develop, install, configure, and maintain information technology (IT) based solutions to business and organizational needs

12. IS112 - Computer Organization Examples of IT Solutions Two case studies: Webvan Walmart

13. IS112 - Computer Organization Conclusions IT essential to success of modern organizations Can make or break a company Poor choices lead to bankruptcy Wise choices enhance competitive edge

14. IS112 - Computer Organization IS Professional Role Good advice is crucial This requires Complete understanding of fundamental business goals of your company Current and complete knowledge of potential technical solutions

15. IS112 - Computer Organization Walmart vs. Webvan Do online readings (Blackboard, Assignments week 01) Analyze why one IT solution was a spectacular success, while the other was a colossal failure Prepare to discuss your opinion next class

16. IS112 - Computer Organization BS and BBA IS Curriculum How does IS 112 fit into IS curriculum? What should you get out of taking IS 112?

17. IS112 - Computer Organization IS 112 Course Goals Students will develop technical research, analysis, and communication skills Research – where/how to find information? Analysis – is information unbiased and accurate? Communication – organize and synthesize your findings and present to a non- technical audience

18. IS112 - Computer Organization IS Accreditation National IS organization has created criteria and standards for an IS degree Document available at http://www.is2002.orghttp://www.is2002.org Accredited programs provide higher quality and consistency Pace was first program in US to obtain accreditation

19. IS112 - Computer Organization IS’2002.4 Description (IS112) Covers hardware/software technology background in order to understand tradeoffs in computer architecture within a business environment IS professional: understand business requirements, research technology options, describe and recommend solutions

20. IS112 - Computer Organization IS 2002.4 Topics Hardware: CPU architecture, memory, registers, addressing modes, busses, instruction sets, multi processors versus single processors; peripheral devices: hard disks, CDs, video display monitors, device controllers, input/output; operating systems functions and types; operating system modules: processes, process management, memory and file system management; examples of hardware architectures; examples of operating systems; installation and configuration of multiuser operating systems.

21. IS112 - Computer Organization Homework Week 01 online readings Post to “Welcome” forum in Discussion Board

22. IS112 - Computer Organization Next class Your analysis of Walmart vs. Webvan Information requirements for IS professional Evaluating Internet based research Chapter 01 in Burd text