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Summer II,
2008-2009
Section 501 Monday/Wednesday, 6:00-9:15 p.m.;
Lewis Center 1208
Section 510: Online Learning
Susy S. Chan, Ph.D.( mailto:schan@cdm.depaul.edu;
312.362.8723; www.depaul.edu/~schan)
Office
Hours: Loop Campus Wednesday/Thursday 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. (CST 743)
COURSE
This course focuses on the interrelationships and methods used by
information systems groups to meet the information needs of enterprises.
The course starts with an examination of the basics of enterprises
information needs: the role of the value chain, the profit paradigm, and
information infrastructure flows are explored. Then attention turns role
of software methods, programming and security as supporting
technologies. Topics include enterprise systems, commerce systems,
project management, sourcing decisions, IT risk management, services and
operations performed. PREREQUISITE(S): IT 215 or SE 325.
A combination of teaching methods will be used in this course,
including lecture, class exercises, group presentation, and debate.
By
the end of the course the student will be able to:
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Analyze
the major business forces that influence IT usage in organizations,
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Analyze
the major business processes and information flows in organizations,
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Evaluate
the current IT conflicts and use critical thinking skills to argue
positions,
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Analyze
characteristics of the major IS professional competencies
REQUIREMENTS
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30% 3
Quizzes / Homework
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30% Individual Paper --
due August 10
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30% Final Paper -- Due
August 19-24
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10% Participation -- Attendance and
class/group discussion or discussion forum
(COL)*.
- Compliance to University Policy on Academic
Integrity. See policy at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/Resources/Students/index.html#aiDefine.
Violation will result in 0 point for the assignment (cannot be
substituted with rework or a higher score) or more severe penalty.
Violation for homework assignments will All references should be cited
properly. Consult the instructor if you have questions about how to cite
reference materials.
- No late submission or make-up quiz.
- Mandatory Class
Attendance. Because team work is essential for
this class, students who are absent for three or more classes (including
work related absence and illness) will have final letter grades reduced
automatically by one step (e.g., A --> A-).
READINGS & ONLINE RESOURCES
- All readings are posted on the CDM CourseOnline website.
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