1. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/20041 BA 4320 Desktop Computing with Applications Introduction Instructor: Richard Fisher Text: Principles of Web Design, second edition by Joel Sklar, 2003 Course Technology, Inc. an International Thomson Publishing Company (ISBN 0-619-01526-8)

2. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/20042 Welcome to BA 4320 Desktop Computing with Applications Student Professionals ! (with some enthusiasm)

3. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/20043 Agenda l Course History l Course Objective l Course Mechanics l Components l The Grand Tour

4. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/20044 Course History l Work History – 25 + years industry experience – High Tech companies – Web, Planning & Analysis, Systems and Finance l Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling - Sp 93 l Graduate Class Prototype - SP 96 l Implemented BA 4320 in Fall 96

5. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/20045 Course History l Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling - Sp 93 –DOS - Quattro Pro –12 Students with color computer projection –Included industry project with Clicks –Objective: Learn what to do this neat stuff Make an A

6. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/20046 Course History - BA 4395 l Advanced Features Covered: Graphics Computer Presentations Style Presentations Data Base Multiple Worksheet Advanced Functions Spreadsheet Design & Layout

7. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/20047 Course History - BA 4395 l Analysis, Planning & Forecasting Recreation of P&L and Balance Sheet Variance Analysis Demand Forecasting Zero Based Budgeting Manpower Planning Space Planning Project Planning

8. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/20048 Course History - MAS 8341 l Lab Class - 20 students l Used Intermediate skills MS Office book l Worked HTML, Word, Excel, & Access as discrete subjects l Model project came last and was limited in scope l Limited Success... (speed of slowest)

9. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/20049 Course History - BA 4320 l First classes in Fall 96 l Implemented as one of 4 MIS courses required for the new Accounting / MIS –No longer required course l All individual (no group) assignments l Students keep signing up for course !!!

10. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/200410 Agenda l Course History è Course Objective l Course Mechanics l Components l The Grand Tour

11. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/200411 Course Objective

12. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/200412 Remember this ?.....

13. Why learn this computer stuff?

14. To make sure you’re in this picture!

15. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/200415 Course Objective l Develop web publishing skills l Develop an understanding of Business Processes l Use of microcomputer applications for the development of effective business solutions. l Emphasis is places on using the WWW and applications working together to increase productivity in a business environment. l Gain confidence in computer skills

16. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/200416 Course Objective l Teach a multi-functional approach to business solutions (focus on solutions) l Improve personal PC & Web productivity l Produce solid deliverables l Learn how to use this neat stuff

17. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/200417 Agenda l Course History l Course Objective è Course Mechanics l Components l The Grand Tour

18. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/200418 Course Mechanics l Presentation Methodology l Use of the Internet l Class size (about 30) l Group projects or workgroups ??? l Reaction

19. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/200419 Agenda l Course History l Course Objective l Course Mechanics è Components l The Grand Tour

20. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/200420 Components l Business Modeling (Processes) l Web Site Design l Project Management???

21. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/200421 Business Modeling Business Modeling l Real world business modeling and planning l Uses Excel, Word and PowerPoint to build an assumption driven Decision Support System l Basic deliverables are a 1 year business model, a BOD presentation, and a Narrative l Individual components l (not too rigorous)

22. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/200422 Web Design l Learn HTML skills to build effective pages l Effectively use graphics, typography, color, and navigation l Focus on developing a clean, functional site l Students learn some graphics (buttons, clipart & transparent gifs) l Web resume design

23. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/200423 Agenda l Course History l Course Objective l Course Mechanics l Components è The Grand Tour

24. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/200424 The Grand Tour l http://www.utdallas.edu/~rfisher (see BA 4320)

25. Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/200425 Desktop Computing with Applications Introduction Questions?