College of Business
Department of Information and Management Science
Information Systems in Business
Spring 1996

 

ISM 3004--Section 6
3:35-5:30 MW 212 RBA

Instructor: `Jon (Sean) Jasperson
Office: 336F RBB
Phone: 644-1861
E-Mail: jjasper@garnet.acns.fsu.edu

Information technology (IT) has forever changed how organizations conduct business. Many organizations have successfully integrated IT into their operations; for example, the American Airlines SABRE computerized reservation system has become the standard computer system used by many other airlines. Other organizations have been less successful; for example, the computerized settlement system undertaken by the International Stock Exchange (ISE) in London, which cost about a half a billion pounds sterling and was abandoned.

Through class discussions and case studies of actual organizations students will be exposed to examples of how IT can be used in a business setting. Specifically, this course will cover some ways the various functional areas of business, including accounting, marketing, finance, operations, and other areas benefit from the use of IT.

Students will be exposed to a variety of tools, including spreadsheet analysis and on-line database reference systems. Information systems concepts and principles used by organizations to help reduce costs, improve quality, and obtain a competitive advantage in the market place will be integrated throughout the course.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, successful students will be able to:

Course Materials

The following materials are required and will be used extensively throughout the course. The following materials are optional and can be used as supplemental materials if desired.

Grading

Students will be evaluated on three interim exams and a final exam, in addition to various homework assignments and quizzes. Exam scores will include scores from assignments and quizzes given throughout the semester. The weight of each element is as follow: 
Exam I              23%
Exam II             23%
Exam III            23%
Final Exam       31%
Total               100%
Course letter grades will be determined using the following scale: 
      Grade       Percentage
      A           93-100%
      A-          91-92%
      B+          88-90%
      B           83-87%
      B-          81-82%
      C+          78-80%
      C           73-77%
      C-          71-72%
      D+          68-70%
      D           63-67%
      D-          61-62%
      F           0-60%

Computer Lab

The College of Business (COB) has two undergraduate computer labs, located in rooms 225 and 222 RBB. For spring semester these labs are open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm and on Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The COB computer lab is not open on weekends. In addition, the labs periodically have reduced or limited hours (for example on holidays and during distinguished speaker series lectures). The student is responsible for being aware of the computer lab time changes. These time changes are posted on the door of the computer lab for several days prior to the scheduled alteration of lab hours. The unavailability of the computer lab cannot be used as an excuse for incomplete or late homework assignments.

There are other computer labs available on campus that are open during different hours. Students may use these computer labs to complete course assignments at their own discretion and subject to the conditions outlined under course policies below.

Course Policies

Readings and Tutorials
All students should complete assigned readings and tutorials before class, as indicated on the weekly schedule. This will enable students to be prepared for in-class quizzes and class participation.
Use of Other Computers for Completing Assignments
The primary locations for completing assignments are the two COB computer labs, as indicated above. Students may use other computers for their assignments. However, this does not mean that parts of the assignments do not have to be completed if the computer being used has a different configuration or different capabilities. The COB computer labs should be used to complete any part of the assignments that cannot be done on other computers.
Assignments and Quizzes
Assignments will be made at the end of most class periods. All assignments will be due in class one week after the assignment is made. Assignments will be collected in class at exactly 3:39 pm! Late assignments will not be accepted (i.e., assignments turned in after 3:39 pm on the day they are due will not be accepted). Assignments may be turned in early. Scores on the assignments will be included in the exam scores.

Quizzes will be given during the semester. Scores on the quizzes will be included in the examination scores.

Exams
Exams must be taken on the assigned date as indicated in the weekly schedule. Make-up exams will generally not be given. Exceptions will be made only in the most extreme conditions or situations. Exceptions require that the instructor be notified before the examination.

If a make-up exam is allowed, the exam will not be the same exam as the one given in class and will generally be much more difficult.

Attendance
Every student is expected to comply with the provisions of the FSU attendance policy contained in the General Bulletin. Since periodic attendance reports must be submitted on certain categories of students, such as FSU Athletes and those receiving VA financial assistance, attendance will be taken each class period by passing around an attendance sheet.

Students are required to attend the class section for which they are registered. Arbitrarily attending other sections, or taking quizzes or exams with other sections is NOT permitted. Students are responsible for all material covered in class. Each student is responsible to make arrangements with another student to get the notes missed due to absence.

Tardiness
Class will start promptly at the scheduled time and all students are expected to be in their seats at this time. Students are also expected to remain the entire class period. If unavoidable circumstances require you to leave class early, let the instructor know before class starts.
Student ID Cards
Each student is required to bring his or her student FSU CARD to each class. These cards may be checked for exams and quizzes.
Incomplete Grades
Incomplete grades will not be assigned.
Privacy of Grades
Scores and grades will be posted outside my office door, 336F RBB. These scores will be posted according to the last four digits of the student's social security number, unless otherwise requested by the student. Scores on individual exams and the final grades for the course will not be discussed over the phone.
Syllabus Changes
Any necessary syllabus changes will be announced in class. The student is responsible for making sure that he or she is aware of such changes.
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