1. Management Information Systems Professor Pat Paulson

2.  Office: Somsen 304  Physical classroom: Somsen 301  Virtual classroom: https://connect.shot.smsu.edu/class https://connect.shot.smsu.edu/class  Course Website: http://course1.winona.edu/ppaulson/mis362 http://course1.winona.edu/ppaulson/mis362  Exams, grading in D2L: https://winona.ims.mnscu.edu/ https://winona.ims.mnscu.edu/  Office hours: on websitewebsite  Virtual office: https://connect.shot.smsu.edu/eprofessor/ https://connect.shot.smsu.edu/eprofessor/ PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 2

3.  Required:Ebook ◦ Principles of Information Systems, 12th Edition by Stair & Reynolds optional: paper copy (purchased concurrently with eBook at WSU bookstore) ◦ Recommended: sign up for the 3 week limited trial first, in case you drop class  Read Trade Magazines to keep currentTrade Magazines  Use the Internet for research-Wikipedia  Optional, no charge: IT Academy,MOLL, Lynda.com PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 3

4.  Mechanical Engineer  Patent Attorney  Manufacturing Manager  Attorney  Business Systems Consultant  Professor  Business Systems Developer PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 4

5.  Course1 Website-Syllabus, Assignments, Projects, Recordings  D2L-Grading, Discussions, Midterm, Final  eBook- Reading Material, Assignments, Quizzes, Homework  Adobe Connect-web conferencing, class recordings PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 5

6.  An introduction to the basic concepts of Management Information System design, implementation and control. Application of computer-based MIS and decision models to business and management situations and problems. PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 6

7.  Investigate MIS fundamentals  Examine design, implementation, control, evaluation, and strategic use of modern, computer-based information systems  Apply concepts to business data processing, office automation, information reporting, and decision making PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 7

8.  Emphasize the managerial and strategic aspects of information technology PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 8

9.  Hands-on application of business software and course concepts  Some of the software to be used ◦ Excel PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 9

10.  Terminology- explain the meaning of terms used to describe common techniques and concepts in business information systems PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 10

11.  Skill- use and apply microcomputer communication systems, web conferencing, spreadsheet, graphics and database software applications PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 11

12.  Advanced information systems concepts- learn how electronic data interchange (EDI), telecommunications, and future directions of computer-based information systems(XML) are used in business and management PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 12

13.  Behavioral and organizational issues- identify and suggest appropriate responses to managerial and organizational issues stemming from development, implementation, and use of computer-based information systems PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 13

14.  International issues- become aware of challenges in implementing international information systems, including economic and cultural differences PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 14

15.  Social and ethical issues- become sensitive to the major social and ethical issues involved in the development and use of information technology PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 15

16.  Chapters 1 to 14 ◦ Chapter per week ◦ ICE, Assignment due on Saturday at 8am ◦ Quiz, problem due on Monday at 5pm, except Labor Day ◦ PowerPoint presentations are in class storage at: T:\20163001929J\ReadOnly or \\winona.edu\dfs\Community\20163001929J\ReadOnly PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 16

17.  Read Chapter-hard copy or ebook  Do Aplia homework problem  Chapter Quiz, Problem due Monday 5pm  Maximum 3 attempts at a quiz  Your grade is the highest of your attempts  You are ENCOURAGED to work together on quizzes  Quizzes, midterm and final share same question library, use quizzes to study for Midterm and Final. PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 17

18.  To focus on and hone required skills  To stimulate class discussions aimed at deepening your understanding of the material  Publish answers on your website  Hands-On activity focused on software tools  Due by 8am Saturday of week assigned PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 18

19.  Create and maintain a website to complete assignments  Dreamweaver is website software  Separate instructions for Mac and PC PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 19

20.  Assist knowledge worker  Emphasize use of software to solve business problems  Typically Excel, Access, Outlook, dual monitors or some technology issue PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 20

21.  Choose mentor  Prepare questions  Email mentor and professor  Interview mentor  Create report PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 21

22.  Active engagement in problem solving  Counts towards grade  Attendance: highly recommended-in class, web conferencing, D2L discussion boards, using Adobe recordings. PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 22

23.  Test knowledge of basic concepts  Hands on problems using Excel PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 23

24.  Cumulative, test Management Information System knowledge  Hands on problem using Excel PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 24

25.  You are permitted to work together on Assignments, Projects. However…  During exams you are on your own, including doing hands-on problems in Excel. Therefore…  It behooves you to actually do the work! PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 25

26.  10% Chapter quizzes, Aplia homework in D2L  35% Assignments, In Class Exercises-ICE  5% Meaningful participation  15% Projects (P1-5%; P2-5%; P3-5%)  10% Midterm  25% Final PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 26

27.  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 362 Int ro- 27

28.  Late Assignments are not accepted!  A pattern of being late with assignment or project submissions will result in the loss of at least a letter grade.  Poor spelling/grammar will be penalized! ◦ Up to 10% of item grade ◦ Make use of the Writing CenterWriting Center  No extra credit, no make-up exams!  Professor Paulson does not give out grades  Students earn grades! PgP MIS 362 Int ro- 28

29.  Enjoy learning new software applications and problem solving? Consider MIS major or minor  Feel free to join MISA, the MIS student organization  Have questions about advising, scholarships, internships, careers, graduate school…  Contact me at your convenience PgP MIS 36229