XBIS/220 Introduction to Computer Application and Systems (UOP)

Week One: Information Systems and Word Processing Tools

Details

Due

Points

Objectives

1.1  Describe ethical issues related to information technology.

Course Preparation

Read the course description and objectives.

Read the instructor’s biography and post your own.

Day 1

Reading

Read Ch. 1 of Introduction to Information Systems.

Read Ch. 2 of Introduction to Information Systems.

Read Ch. 3 of Introduction to Information Systems.

Read Technology Guide 1 of Introduction to Information Systems

Read Ch. 1 for Word in Microsoft® Office 2010.

Read Ch. 2 for Word in Microsoft® Office 2010.

Participation

Participate in class discussion.

Discussion Questions

Respond to weekly discussion questions.

CheckPoint

Information Technology Acts Paper

Select two of the following acts to research:

 ·         Do Not Call Implementation Act,

200

Day 4

Week Two: Information Systems and Word Processing Tools

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2.1  Explain the benefits of information systems in the work environment.

2.2  Use word processing tools to communicate business objectives.

Using Word Processing Tools

Write a 250-word summary about the capabilities of Microsoft® Word that you were unaware of before completing this week’s readings. Include how you might use them in a professional capacity in the future.

Format your summary consistent with APA guidelines. There’s no need for additional APA formatting such as a title page nor page headers: only double spacing and references if used.

Post as an MS Word document. Attach your CheckPoint in the “Assignments” link on eCampus, not in the Individual forum. Please be sure to select the correct location for your post within the “Assignments” section.

Information Systems Proposal

Resource: Table 2.2 in Introduction to Information Systems

Scenario: Imagine that you and a business partner are considering starting a small, brick-and-mortar, nostalgic record store. Your friend does not have much experience with information systems or technology, and needs a basic understanding of the different types of information systems available to businesses.

Write a proposal of the types of information systems that would work well for your chosen business, and their benefits and drawbacks. The proposal must explain five types of information systems. See Table 2.2 in Introduction to Information Systems.

Include the following in your summary using the features of Microsoft® Word:

·         A table

of contents

·         A table

·         A minimum of two styles

·         An image

·         Either a bulleted or numbered list

Post as an MS Word document. Attach your Assignment in the “Assignments” link on eCampus, not in the Individual forum. Please be sure to select the correct location for your post within the “Assignments” section.

Day 6

120

Week Three:

Databases

, Network Applications, and E-Business

3   

3.1  Describe how databases are used in the work environment.

Read Ch. 4 of Introduction to Information Systems.

Read Ch. 5of Introduction to Information Systems

Read Ch. 6 of Introduction to Information Systems.

Read Ch. 9 of Introduction to Information Systems.

Read TechnologyGuide 2 of Introduction to Information Systems.

Review Ch. 1 for Access® in Microsoft® Office 2010.

Resource: Ch. 4–6 of Introduction to Information Systems.

Write a 350-word summary describingtwo of the most popular database vendors in the marketplace. Answer the following questions:

·         What are the pros and cons of each vendor?

·         What are some issues you would consider in making the decision to select a database vendor for an organization you work for?

 Format your summary consistent with APA guidelines. There’s no need for additional APA formatting such as a title page nor page headers: only double spacing and references if used. Post as an MS Word document. Attach your CheckPoint in the “Assignments” link on eCampus, not in the Individual forum. Please be sure to select the correct location for your post within the “Assignments” section.

Week Four: Databases, Network Applications, and E-Business

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4.1  Compare types of electronic commerce.

4.2  Explain the benefits of collaborationtools in the work environment.

Types of Electronic Commerce Activity

Resources: Types of Electronic Commerce Activity

Complete the Types of Electronic Commerce Activity located in Week Four of the student website.

Take a screen shot of the completed activity

 Post as an MS Word document. Attach your CheckPoint in the “Assignments” link on eCampus, not in the Individual forum. Please be sure to select the correct location for your post within the “Assignments” section.

Efficiency and Collaboration Proposal

Resources: Ch. 1 & 2 of Excel® in Microsoft® Office 2010.

Scenario: Imagine you are an employee of Party Plates, a company that manufactures decorative paper plates and napkins for special events. Your team has been assigned a new project. The president of your company has tasked you with improving the efficiency of the current information systems used in the sales department, because the current systems are somewhat antiquated.

Your organization is currently using Microsoft® Excel® to track all personnel data, but would like to migrate to a relational database like Microsoft® Access®. You have also been tasked with identifying potential collaborative software that may improve internal communications and help streamline some of the work processes for the sales department.

Prepare a 350- to 700-word proposal addressing the potential implementation of new information systems in your organization.

·         Explain the usefulness of converting data currently held in Microsoft® Excel® spreadsheets into a relational database using Microsoft® Access®.

·         Describe the benefits of using Microsoft® Access® in the work environment. 

·         Include suggestions for the future use of collaborative software and how it can help the sales department improve communications and streamline work processes.

Format your proposal consistent with APA guidelines. There’s no need for additional APA formatting such as a title page nor page headers: only double spacing and references if used.

 Post as an MS Word document. Attach your Assignment in the “Assignments” link on eCampus, not in the Individual forum. Please be sure to select the correct location for your post within the “Assignments” section.

180

Week Five: Wireless Technology and Spreadsheets

5   

5.1  Describe how wireless technologies are used in the work environment.

Read Ch. 7of Introduction to Information Systems.

Read Ch. 8 of Introduction to Information Systems.

Read Ch. 11 of Introduction to Information Systems.

Read Technical Guide 3 of Introduction to Information Systems.

Review Ch. 2 of Excel® in Microsoft® Office 2010.

Wireless Technology in the Work Place

Write a 250-word summary describing ways that smart phones that incorporate wireless technologies have changed how business is done.

 Format your summary consistent with APA guidelines. There’s no need for additional APA formatting such as a title page nor page headers: only double spacing and references if used. Post as an MS Word document. Attach your CheckPoint in the “Assignments” link on eCampus, not in the Individual forum. Please be sure to select the correct location for your post within the “Assignments” section.

Week Six: Wireless Technology and Spreadsheets

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6.1  Use spreadsheets in business situations.

Wireless Technologies Proposal

Resources: Ch. 1- 2, 7-8, &11 for Excel® in Microsoft® Office 2010.

Scenario: The president of Party Plates has requested a new proposal from your team. She would like information on wireless technologies and how they might be used in the organization. 

Write a 350- to 700-word proposal discussing wireless technologies.

Include the following in your proposal:

·         Your recommendation of at least two wireless technologies that would be beneficial to implement in the Party Plates organization

·         The pros and cons for incorporating these two wireless technologies in the organization

·         A justification for the decision, and the risks of using wireless technologies in the department

·         A spreadsheet to track hardware or software requirements of your proposed wireless technologies, including the associated costs

Include the following in your spreadsheet using the features of Microsoft® Excel®:

·         The SUM function to give a cost estimate of equipment needed

·         The date function

·         An additional math or statistical function of your choice

 Format your proposal consistent with APA guidelines. There’s no need for additional APA formatting such as a title page nor page headers: only double spacing and references if used. 

Post your Assignment in the “Assignments” link on eCampus, not in the Individual forum. Please be sure to select the correct location for your post within the “Assignments” section.

Week Seven: Systems Development Life Cycle and

Presentation Tools

7   

7.1  Describe the systems development life cycle.

Read Ch. 12 of Introduction to Information Systems.

Read Technical Guide 4 of Introduction to Information Systems.

Review Ch. 1 for PowerPoint® in Microsoft® Office 2010.

Review Ch. 2 for PowerPoint® in Microsoft® Office 2010.

Systems Life Cycle

The readings for this week mention six stages of the systems development life cycle. There are other models, however, that contain more than these six stages

Research some of these other systems development life cycle models.

Write a 350- to 700-word summary in which you describe similarities and differences of the additional stages.

 Format your summary consistent with APA guidelines. There’s no need for additional APA formatting such as a title page nor page headers: only double spacing and references if used. Post as an MS Word document. Attach your CheckPoint in the “Assignments” link on eCampus, not in the Individual forum. Please be sure to select the correct location for your post within the “Assignments” section.

Week Eight: Systems Development Life Cycle and Presentation Tools

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8.1  Use presentation tools to communicate business objectives.

Research and choose three presentation tools available in the marketplace.

Write a 350-word paper in which you identify how they are used and any advantages and disadvantages to using them.

 Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. There’s no need for additional APA formatting such as a title page nor page headers: only double spacing and references if used. Post as an MS Word document. Attach your CheckPoint in the “Assignments” link on eCampus, not in the Individual forum. Please be sure to select the correct location for your post within the “Assignments” section.

Non-graded Activities and Preparation

Social Media and Networking Presentation

(Preparation)

Begin working on the Social Media and Networking Presentation due in Week Nine.

Week Nine: The Internet and Emerging Technologies

9   

9.1  Explain the benefits of emerging technologies in the work environment.

9.2  Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of social networking.

Read Ch. 5 ofIntroduction to Information Systems.

Read Technical Guide 5 of Introduction to Information Systems

Capstone Discussion Question

Respond to the capstone discussion question.

·         Whatdo you predict will be the most influential emerging technology for business over the next five years? Why do you think this?

Scenario: Imagine that you have been hired as a consultant for a university that wants to leverage social media and networking technologies to encourage the collaboration of students, and improve their overall sense of community. The president of the university also needs to know what the system development life cycle is, and how you intend on bringing social networking tools to life within this cycle.

Analyze how the university might integrate at least two social media and networking technologies to accomplish their goals. Your analysis must cover the advantages and disadvantages of social networking.

Develop a 10- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that you will present to the university president translating the critical details of your proposal.

Include the following in your presentation using the features of Microsoft® PowerPoint®:

·         A slide template

·         Slide layouts

·         Themes

·         At least one animation example

·         At least one media object example

 Post your Assignment in the “Assignments” link on eCampus, not in the Individual forum. Please be sure to select the correct location for your post within the “Assignments” section.

Day 7