The notes of the week will be posted by the end of each week.
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DISC 3369 00337 (2:30-4pm MW, 170-MH) DISC 3369 00338 (4-5:30pm MW, 170-MH) Information Technology in Organizations Dr. Jaana Porra |
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TOPIC |
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WED JAN 21 |
Introduction |
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MON JAN 26 |
The Challenge of Information Systems (Chapter 1) NOTES (in HTML) NOTES (in text) |
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WED JAN 28 |
The Challenge of Information Systems NOTES (in HTML) NOTES (in text) |
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MON FEB 2 |
The Strategic Role of Information Systems (Chapter 2) NOTES (in HTML) NOTES (in text) |
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WED FEB 4 |
The Strategic Role of Information Systems (for notes, see above) |
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MON FEB 9 |
Information Systems, Organizations, and Business Processes(Chapter 3) NOTES (in HTML) NOTES (in text) |
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WED FEB 11 |
Window to Technology: "The Role of Telephone Companies in Global Corporate Networks" (Robert A. Lozano, Sr. Account Executive, MCI Systemhouse) (Chapter 9.1) |
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MON FEB 16 |
Information Systems, Organizations and Business Processes NOTES (in HTML) NOTES (in text) |
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WED FEB 18 |
Information Management, and Decision Making (Chapter 4) NOTES (in HTML) NOTES (in text) |
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MON FEB 23 |
Guest Lecture: "High Capacity Video and Audio Networks for Entertainment Industry" (Dr. Michael Parks) (Chapter 6.7) |
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WED FEB 25 |
Information Management, and Decision Making NOTES (in HTML) NOTES (in text) |
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MON MAR 2 |
Ethical and Social Impact of Information Systems (Chapter 5) NOTES (in HTML) NOTES (in text) |
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WED MAR 4 |
Ethical and Social Impact of Information Systems (for notes, see previous lecture) |
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MON MAR 9 |
Case Studies (Harvard Business School Case: Chrysler Corporation: JIT and EDI (A); Laudon & Laudon, pp. 182-187) NOTES (in HTML) NOTES (in text) |
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WED MAR 11 |
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SPRING BREAK |
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MON MAR 23 |
Midterm Prep |
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WED MAR 25 |
MIDTERM EXAM(in HTML) example questions |
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MON MAR 30 |
Midterm Overview |
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WED APR 1 |
Case Studies (Harvard Business School Case: Mrs. Field's Cookies) |
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MON APR 6 |
Case Studies (Harvard Business School Case: Open Market) |
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WED APR 8 |
Case Studies (Harvard Business School Case: Open Market) |
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MON APR 13 |
Case Studies (Harvard Business School Case: Otisline) |
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WED APR 15 |
Guest Lecture: "The Internet -- Issues and Challenges" (Dr. George Mickhail, University of Wollongong, Australia) |
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MON APR 20 |
Guest Lecture: "IT Sourcing" (Dr. Rudy Hirschheim) |
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WED APR 22 |
Guest Lecture: "Trends in IT Jobs" (Mr. James Delmonte, JDA Professional Services) |
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MON APR 27 |
Theme Lecture" Managing Large Corporations IT" (Ed McDonald, Chief Architect, Information Technology, Texaco Technology Division) |
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WED APR 29 |
The Role of the CIO and IT Function |
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MON MAY 4 |
The Internet (Chapter 10) |
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IMPORTANT DATES |
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MON JAN 19 |
Martin Luther King Jr. holiday |
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MON FEB 2 |
Last Day to Drop and receive a tuition refund |
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MON FEB 16 |
Last Day to Drop without receiving a grade |
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MON APR 6 |
Last Day to Drop |
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WED MAY 13 2-5PM FRI MAY 8 5-8PM |
FINAL EXAM DISC 3369 00337 (class meets 2:30-4pm MW, 170-MH) FINAL EXAM DISC 3369 00338 (class meets 4-5:30pm MW, 170-MH) |
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE:
DISC 3369 Information Systems in Organizations
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to information systems in organizations. Computers and information systems have an ever-expanding role in how corporations do business. The topics discussed during the course will give an organizational viewpoint to some of the central developments in this area.
COURSE MATERIAL:
Laudon, K.C., and Laudon, J.P (1996). Management Information Systems -- Organization and Technology (Fifth Edition). Prentice Hall.
Harvard Business School Case Studies:
Chrysler Corporation: JIT and EDI (A)
Mrs. Field's Cookies
Open Market, Inc.
Otisline
EXAMINATIONS:
Midterm: 30 multiple choice questions from Laudon and Laudon, and Harvard Business School Cases Cases.
Comprehensive Final: 30 multiple choice questions from Laudon and Laudon and Harvard Business School Cases.
MAKE UP EXAMINATIONS:
Make up examinations only for students with written notifications from their medical doctor citing the reason for the inability to participate in the scheduled exam.
GRADING:
Midterm 40% of the grade
Final 60% of the grade
OFFICE HOURS:
MON-WED 10-11:30am
You can also reach me by email:
jaana@bau.cba.uh.edu Please write "3369" on the "subject" field in the message for high priority processing.