FMIS 2201-5,6;11,12 Information Technology (IT) in Business
Fall Semester, 2009

SYLLABUS

FMIS 2201- 5, 6:   9:30 - 10:45am TTh, LSBE 118, Dr. Person
FMIS 2201-11,12:   8:00 -   9:15am TTh, ENGR 280, Dr. Person

Name of Course: FMIS 2201-5,6;11,12 Information Technology (IT) in Business (3 cr)
Term: Fall Semester, 2009
Room and Meeting Times:

FMIS 2201- 5, 6:   9:30 - 10:45am TTh, LSBE 118
FMIS 2201-11,12:   8:00 -   9:15am TTh, ENGR 280

Course Web Page: http://www.d.umn.edu/~hperson/2201/2201.htm (under construction)

UMD Catalog Description: (3 cr, A-F only)
Introduction to information technology (IT) concepts; computer hardware and software; use of personal productivity tools (spreadsheet, database, and presentation software); system development processes; Web technologies; applications of IT in business processes.

Name of Instructor: Henry B. Person, Ph.D.
Instructor's Home Page: http://www.d.umn.edu/~hperson/
Office Address: Finance and MIS Dept., LSBE 335 Dept. of Finance and MIS (FMIS)
Office Telephone: (218) 726-8559
Office Hours: 1:00 - 3:50 Wednesday; and by appointment.
    If the office door is *open*, then you are welcome to drop in without an appointment.
    If the office door is *closed*, then please come back later.
Email: hperson@d.umn.edu
    For faster response, use email subject FMIS 2201 (your own name here).
    If your email message subject is blank or suspicious your email message may not be read.
    Do not send email attachments to the instructor.
    Hands On Projects must be submitted as Web pages as specified in the project instructions.

• This required textbook can be purchased at the UMD Bookstore
  
  
  • "Business Driven Information Systems," 2nd edition, by Baltzan/Phillips
    (McGraw-Hill, 2009, custom publication, softbound, ISBN 0-0773-8209-9) for about $82.55
    (includes "Premium Content Access Card" to student Online Learning Center (OLC) at
    http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073376736/information_center_view0/table_of_contents.html )
    
  
  
• Note: As an alternative to the printed textbook, CourseSmart.com sells an eTextbook (digital) "online" version or "downloadable" version of our required text:
  
  • Business Driven Information Systems, 2nd Edition
    by Baltzan and Phillips
    Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
    Copyright Year: 2009
    Pages: 544
    Print ISBN-10: 0-073-37673-6 Print ISBN-13: 978-0-07-337673-8
    eText ISBN-10: 0-077-27113-0 eText ISBN-13: 978-0-07-727113-8
    Saleable Print ISBN-10: 0-077-30034-3 Saleable Print ISBN-13: 978-0-07-730034-0
    As of June 10, 2009, the student price of this eTextbook is $93.00 (180 day subscription) which is higher than our custom text.
    Students who purchase the eTextbook would also need to purchase "Premium Content Access" to student Online Learning Center (OLC) for an additional $10.00
    
    
  • For more information on eTextbooks you can go to CourseSmart.com - Help
    
    
• Note: If you shop the Web (e.g. Amazon.com or HalfPrice.com etc.) for a new or used hardcopy of the text above, it is acceptable to substitute a new or used copy of the following hardback text for our custom "Business Driven Information Systems" text:
  
  "Business Driven Information Systems," 2nd edition, by Baltzan/Phillips
  McGraw-Hill/Irwin, Copyright 2009,2008
  ISBN-13: 978-0-07-337673-8, ISBN-10: 0-07-730034-3
  

Students are required to have access to the following computing resources:

• A live Internet connection (56K or better)
• Microsoft® Windows Vista (SP2), or Windows XP (SP3).
  Note: Microsoft® Windows 7RC (Release Candidate) has been working well for the instructor and is getting good press.
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6, 7, or 8.
• Microsoft® Excel 2007 (or Excel 2008 for Mac)
• Microsoft® Access 2007 (not included in Mac Office 2008)
  Note: Apple Mac users can set up their machines to run Windows and Office 2007, which does include Access 2007.
  Another alternative is to go to the LSBE 212 computer lab or check out an LSBE Loaner Laptop to run Access 2007.
• Microsoft® Power Point 2007 (or Power Point 2008 for Mac)

The University of Minnesota has entered into a campus agreement with Microsoft® to provide students with a choice of an upgrade to one version of Microsoft® Windows (XP or Vista), and one full version of a Microsoft® Office suite.

Go to http://msca.umn.edu and click on "Order Software" to log in with your UMD userid and UMD password, and order your CDs.
Please do not use the download option. The files are huge and download attempts have caused students a lot of grief.
Your student login will be screened to make sure you are properly enrolled with no holds on your records.
The student cost of the media is less than $12.
You can pick up your media at the UMD Bookstore Computer Corner soon after ordering online.

The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) laptop initiative requires all LSBE students enrolled beginning Fall 2008 to have a laptop, tablet, or netbook (Microsoft Windows- OR Apple-based system).

Note: The LSBE Technology Fee cannot be refunded.

Grading Criteria:

WebVista Exams over Microsoft® Windows and Office 2007: Excel, Access, and Power Point	20%
Hands On Projects	30%
WebVista Exams over Baltzan/Phillips: "Business Driven Information Systems (IS)" 2e	20%
Midterm Examination	15%
Final Examination	15%
Course Total:	100%

Letter grades will be assigned as follows:

0	thru	59	F
60	thru	66	D
67	thru	69	D+
70	thru	72	C-
73	thru	76	C
77	thru	79	C+
80	thru	82	B-
83	thru	86	B
87	thru	89	B+
90	thru	92	A-
93	thru	100	A

1. Students are responsible for information contained in the official syllabus (this document).
2. Under student conduct policies administered by the UMD Office of Student and Community Standards students are generally responsible for helping to maintain a healthy classroom learning environment.
   Distracting behaviors such as computer gaming and displays of offensive material such as porn or hate literature are prohibited in this class. Offensive behavior should be reported immediately to the instructor, who will give the offending student a choice to either stop the distracting behavior or else leave the classroom immediately.
   We have so little time to learn so much material so please help us all to use this learning opportunity wisely.
   
3. Assignment due dates and times are shown in this syllabus (this document). Assignment due dates will also be announced in class.
   Emailing the instructor to ask about an assignment due date is typically an admission that you were not attending class.
   However, if something in the syllabus is not clear please let the instructor know.
   Constructive feedback is sincerely appreciated.
4. Beginning Fall Semester 2008 all LSBE students should meet the LSBE Laptop Requirement.
5. To earn full credit for an assignment, it must be complete and correct on or before the due date and time.
6. Late assignments will not be accepted for grading without a reason, i.e. evidence that the student is dealing with a situation that is beyond his/her control (illness, death in the family, etc.).
   Statements such as "I was busy" or "I forgot" are merely excuses and are not reasons for accepting late work for grading.
7. Assignments are to be completed in an "open" (unscheduled) lab environment or on your own computer.
   There is no scheduled time in which you must attend the computer lab.
8. Students will take their midterm and final examinations with the section in which they are enrolled unless advance approval of the instructor is given.
9. Make-ups for in-class examinations require the instructor's approval in advance of the examination along with evidence that the student is dealing with circumstances that are beyond his/her control, i.e. a good reason (not just an excuse).
10. Make-ups for WebVista online examinations require the instructor's approval to obtain the makeup exam password to access a WebVista Makeup Exam.
    
11. A course grade of "incomplete" will not be given without advance approval of the instructor and a written, signed agreement with the student for removing the incomplete.
12. Students are responsible for abiding by the UMD Policy on the Appropriate Use of Information Technology.
13. The in-class final examination is required of all students.
14. The course is over at the end of the scheduled final examination period.
    Any grading issues regarding assignments or exams should be resolved before the final examination.
15. Use of recording devices such as audio or video recording during class meetings is prohibited without advance approval of the instructor.

• In this class, our use of Web technology will sometimes make students' names and U of M Internet IDs visible within the course website, but only to other students in the same class, and only in a secure, password-protected section of the course website. This should not increase the risk of identity theft or spamming for anyone in the class. However, if you have any concerns about the Web visibility of information, please contact me for further information.

Individuals who have any disability, either permanent or temporary, which might affect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the quarter. Adaptation of methods, materials, or testing may be made as required to provide for equitable participation. Please contact Penny Cragun at UMD Disability Services and Resources (DSR) Center.

1. File downloads and links to relevant Web pages at Dr. Person: FMIS 2201-3,4;5,6 Course Web Page
2. UMD Tutoring Center provides schedules for tutors for this course.
   You may email the Tutoring Center at tutoring@d.umn.edu or go to Solon Campus Center 40 for the tutor schedule.
3. UMD Information Technology Systems and Services (ITSS) Home Page has several links to help you use the computing resources at UMD.
4. UMD: ITSS: Computer Labs Quick Help shows location and availability of workstations in student computer labs.
5. UMD ITSS TechCenter | Kirby Plaza 165 | 726-8847 is a walk in technology help center for students.
   
6. Microsoft® Windows® Family for Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and other members of the Windows family of operating systems.
7. Microsoft® Office Online for Microsoft® Office 2010 and Office 2007 support.

WEEK 1

• Handout: FMIS 2201-5,6;11,12 IT in Business: "First Day Handout"
• In-Class: Call the roll, resolve any waiting list situations
• In-Class: Course introduction

• If you have never used Microsoft® Windows before, it is suggested that you take the Windows Tour.
  In Windows XP click the "Start" button, then select "Programs," select "Accessories" and then choose "Tour Windows XP."
  
  
• If you have never used a Web browser such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer before, it is suggested that you Study the following:
  In Windows XP select Start > Run > Programs > Internet Explorer and on the main menu select Help.
  Read these Help Topics: "Getting Started with Internet Explorer" and "Finding the Web pages you want"
  
  
• Important: Make sure that you know your UMD USERID and PASSWORD:
  All students were given a UMD userid and password to use during the UMD registration process.
  This information is to help those students who may have forgotten their UMD userid or password.
  
  If you forgot your USERID then go to any Web-capable PC, run a Web browser,
  go to the UMD Home Page at HTTP://WWW.D.UMN.EDU and click the People button.
  On the "Search for People at the University of Minnesota" screen select "Search by Name"
  enter your own name and click the Search button.
  Your USERID displays as the first part (up to 8 characters) of the "Email Address" field before the @ sign.
  
  If you know your userid but forgot your PASSWORD then
  call the UMD HELP desk at extension 8847 and ask for a new password.
  Your password will then be reset and you will be given a new password.
  
  
• Read: the official syllabus (this document), particularly the policies section above.
  All students enrolled in this course are responsible for the information contained in the official syllabus (this document).
  New information will be added to this syllabus in the recent updates section above.
  If you choose to print the current draft of this syllabus it is about 15 pages.
  
  
• In-Class: Course introduction; Syllabus; Policies and Assignments

WEEK 2

• In-Class: Hardware Support and Software at UMD: ITSS
  
• In-Class: LSBE Laptop Requirement
  
• In-Class: Email: UMD Internet Mail: Login Page; UMD ITSS: Software: Mulberry 3.1.6 Secure; Mozilla Thunderbird 2; Microsoft Outlook 2007
  Note: Mulberry is being phased out of use and will not be available after December 2009.

• University of Minnesota Campus Agreement Software for UMD Students
  Software is ordered online and media is picked up at the UMD Bookstore (download is NOT recommended)
  
• In-Class: Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 7RC, Vista, and XP; Apple Mac 10.4 (Tiger), 10.5 (Leopard), and "Snow Leopard"
  
• Exercise: search for and download a free Windows or Apple Mac Quick Reference Card
  
• Help: How to run Windows on an Apple Mac; go to UMD Tech Services at KPlz 165 and ask about Apple Bootcamp, Parallels, and VMware

WEEK 3

• In-Class: Web Browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6,7,8; Mozilla Firefox 2,3; Apple Safari 3,4; Google Chrome
• In-Class: Web Browser Settings, especially for WebVista

• Suggested: search for and download a free Office 2007 Quick Reference Card
  
• In-Class: Begin work on Hands On Project: Excel 2007 #1

WEEK 4

• In-Class: Continue work on Hands On Project: Excel 2007 #1

Preparation: To prepare for this quiz read the Baltzan and Phillips 2e Plug-In B1 "Business Basics" on pages 276-293.
You will have 25 minutes to answer the 25 multiple choice questions on this quiz.
You may retake this quiz a second time if you wish.
If you do take this quiz a second time your grade will be the *average* of your two quiz scores.
So study *before* you take this quiz the first time.

Required: Log in to MyU at http://myu.umn.edu
on the MyU main page click the "My Courses" tab
in the courses you are taking click the FMIS 2201 WebVista link for your section
open the "Web Vista Exams for Grade" folder
and take the Test - BASICS

• In-Class: Continue work on Hands On Project: Excel 2007 #1

Preparation: To prepare for this quiz read the Baltzan and Phillips 2e
Plug-In B2 "Business Process" on pages 298 - 316.
You will have 25 minutes to answer the 25 multiple choice questions on this quiz.
You may retake this quiz a second time if you wish.
If you do take this quiz a second time your grade will be the *average* of your two quiz scores.
So study *before* you take this quiz the first time.

Required: Log in to MyU at http://myu.umn.edu
on the MyU main page click the "My Courses" tab
in the courses you are taking click the FMIS 2201 WebVista link for your section
open the "Web Vista Exams for Grade" folder
and take the Test - __to be announced__

WEEK 5

• In-Class: Finish work on Hands On Project: Excel 2007 #1 including SFTP project results to the UMD Web server for grading

• In-Class: Begin work on Hands On Project: Excel 2007 #2

See the instructions for doing this project on the web at URL
http://www.d.umn.edu/~hperson/2201/pvt/HandsOnProjectE1_EB.htm (password protected)

Preparation: To prepare for this quiz read the Baltzan and Phillips 2e
Technology Plug-In T2: "Basic Skills Using Excel"
in the Online Learning Center (OLC) at
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073376736/information_center_view0/table_of_contents.html

Required: Log in to MyU at http://myu.umn.edu
on the MyU main page click the "My Courses" tab
in the courses you are taking click the FMIS 2201 WebVista link for your section
open the "Web Vista Exams for Grade" folder
and take the Office 2007 -- Test E1
You will have 30 minutes to answer the 30 multiple choice questions on this quiz.
You may retake this quiz a second time if you wish.
If you do take this quiz a second time your grade will be the *average* of your two quiz scores.
So study *before* you take this quiz the first time.

WEEK 6

• In-Class: Finish work on Hands On Project: Excel 2007 #2 including SFTP to the UMD Web server for grading

See the instructions for doing this project on the web at URL
http://www.d.umn.edu/~hperson/2201/pvt/HandsOnProjectE2_DH.htm (password protected)

Preparation: To prepare for this quiz read the Baltzan and Phillips 2e
Technology Plug-In T3: "Problem Solving Using Excel 2007"
in the Online Learning Center (OLC) at
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073376736/information_center_view0/table_of_contents.html

Required: Log in to MyU at http://myu.umn.edu on the MyU main page click the "My Courses" tab
on the courses you are taking page click the FMIS 2201 WebVista link for your section
open the "Web Vista Exams for Grade" folder
and take the Office 2007 -- Test Excel E2

WEEK 7

• In-Class: Begin work on Hands On Project: Excel 2007 #3

See the instructions for doing "Hands On Excel Project #3: My FMIS Scorecard" on the web at URL
http://www.d.umn.edu/~hperson/2201/pvt/HandsOnExcel2007_3_MS_v2.htm (password protected)

• In-Class: Finish work on Hands On Project: Excel 2007 #3 including SFTP to the UMD Web server for grading

WEEK 8

Preparation: To prepare for this quiz read the Baltzan and Phillips 2e
Technology Plug-In T4: "Decision Making Using Excel 2007"
in the Online Learning Center (OLC) at
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073376736/information_center_view0/table_of_contents.html

Required: Log in to MyU at http://myu.umn.edu on the MyU main page click the "My Courses" tab
in the courses you are taking click the FMIS 2201 WebVista link for your section
open the "Web Vista Exams for Grade" folder
and take the Office 2007 -- Test Excel E3

• Arrive in class on time, and bring a soft lead pencil and a good eraser.
  
  
• Format: 60 Multiple Choice questions
  
  
• Coverage: Baltzan and Phillips (2e):

  Office 2007 Technology Plug-In T2 "Basic Skills Using Excel 2007

  Web Vista Office 2007 - Test E1

  Hands On Excel 2007 Project #1

  Office 2007 Technology Plug-In T3 "Problem Solving Using Excel 2007

  Web Vista Office 2007 - Test E2

  Hands On Excel 2007 Project #2

  Office 2007 Technology Plug-In T4 "Decision Making Using Excel 2007

  Web Vista Office 2007 - Test E3

  Hands On Excel 2007 Project #3

• Learning and Review resources: see the daily assignments above.

WEEK 9

• Suggested Excercise: search for and download a free Power Point 2007 Quick Reference
  
  
• In-Class: Introduction to Power Point 2007
  
• In-Class: Begin work on Hands On Project: Power Point 2007

• In-Class: continue work on Hands On Project: Power Point 2007

WEEK 10

• Use this class time to work on Hands On Project: Power Point 2007

• In-Class: finish work on Hands On Project: Power Point 2007 including SFTP to the UMD Web server for grading

See the instructions for doing this assignment on the web at URL
http://www.d.umn.edu/~hperson/2201/pvt/HandsOnPPT2007.htm (password protected)

WEEK 11

• Suggested Exercise: search for and download a free Access 2007 Quick Reference Card
  
  
• In Class: Introduction to Microsoft Office Access 2007 for database management
  
  
• Learning Resource: download example of raw data in Excel 97-2003 file format (password protected)
  
  
• Learning Resource: download example of Microsoft Access 2007 database (password protected)
  
  

Preparation: To prepare for this quiz read the Baltzan and Phillips 2e
Technology Plug-In T6: "Basic Skills Using Access 2007"
in the Online Learning Center (OLC) at
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073376736/information_center_view0/table_of_contents.html

Required: Log in to MyU at http://myu.umn.edu on the MyU main page click the "My Courses" tab
in the courses you are taking click the FMIS 2201 WebVista link for your section
open the "Web Vista Exams for Grade" folder
and take the Office 2007 -- Test Access A1

• Read: Baltzan/Phillips: Business Driven Information Systems
  Chapter 1: "Information Systems in Business" pages 1 - 40.
  

Required: Log in to MyU at http://myu.umn.edu on the MyU main page click the "My Courses" tab
in the courses you are taking click the FMIS 2201 WebVista link for your section
open the Fundamentals of Information Systems folder
then take the Test - IS1

WEEK 12

• Read: Baltzan/Phillips: Business Driven Information Systems
  Chapter 2: "Strategic Decision Making" pages 42 - 83.
  

Required: Log in to MyU at http://myu.umn.edu on the MyU main page click the "My Courses" tab
in the courses you are taking click the FMIS 2201 WebVista link for your section
open the Fundamentals of Information Systems folder
then take the Test - IS2

WEEK 13

• Read: Baltzan/Phillips: Business Driven Information Systems
  Chapter 3: "Ebusiness" pages 84 - 127.
  

• Read: Baltzan/Phillips: Business Driven Information Systems
  Chapter 4: "Ethics and Information Security" pages 130 - 166.
  

Required: Log in to MyU at http://myu.umn.edu on the MyU main page click the "My Courses" tab
in the courses you are taking click the FMIS 2201 WebVista link for your section
open the Fundamentals of Information Systems folder
then take the Test - IS3

Required: Log in to MyU at http://myu.umn.edu on the MyU main page click the "My Courses" tab
in the courses you are taking click the FMIS 2201 WebVista link for your section
open the Fundamentals of Information Systems folder
then take the Test - IS4

WEEK 14

• Read: Baltzan/Phillips: Business Driven Information Systems
  Chapter 5: "Enterprise Architectures" pages 167 - 199.
  

• Read: Baltzan/Phillips: Business Driven Information Systems
  Chapter 11: "Systems Development and Project Management" pages 398 - 434.
  
  
• In-Class: Course Evaluations

Required: Log in to MyU at http://myu.umn.edu on the MyU main page click the "My Courses" tab
in the courses you are taking click the FMIS 2201 WebVista link for your section
open the Fundamentals of Information Systems folder
then take the Test - IS5

Required: Log in to MyU at http://myu.umn.edu on the MyU main page click the "My Courses" tab
in the courses you are taking click the FMIS 2201 WebVista link for your section
open the Fundamentals of Information Systems folder
then take the Test - IS6

WEEK 15

• Last Day of Regular Classes for Fall Semester 2009
• If we are on schedule there will not be a class meeting today so that students can study for final exams.

• Final Examination Time and Place:
  • FMIS 2201- 5, 6: 9:30-10:45 TTh section final is at 10:00 - 11:55am, Friday, December 18, 2009, in LSBE 118
    
    
  • FMIS 2201-11,12: 8:00- 9:15 TTh section final is at 10:00 - 11:55am, Thursday, December 17, 2009, in ENGR 280
    
• Final Examination Format: about 100 True/False and Multiple Choice questions.
  
  
• Final Examination Coverage: Business Driven Info Systems: Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 11.
  
  
• Learning and Review resources: see the daily assignments above.
  
  
• Take the final exam with the section in which you are enrolled.
  
  
• Arrive on time, and bring a soft lead pencil.
  
  
• If you have three or more finals on the same day you can contact the instructor to request a final with the other section.
  
• The course is over at the end of the scheduled final examination period.
  Any grading issues regarding previous assignments or exams should be resolved before the final examination.