{"id":8,"date":"2017-10-31T07:42:56","date_gmt":"2017-10-31T11:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/mis3580sec001s2018\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2019-01-09T11:38:48","modified_gmt":"2019-01-09T16:38:48","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/mis2101sec006s2019\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to MIS2101, Information Systems in Organizations.\u00a0 We will not be using Canvas for this class.\u00a0 Instead we\u2019ll be using this site which is hosted by Community.MIS.Temple.Edu.\u00a0 This site is built on WordPress, a world class open-source blogging tool.\u00a0 As part of completing the assignments in MIS2101 you will gain some experience with WordPress and other technologies.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike most intro courses, this course has no required textbook.\u00a0 The\u00a0traditional textbook has been replaced by a collection of readings and videos that are freely available over the Internet.\u00a0\u00a0Another way you will find this class very different than most classes you will take at any university is that this class is\u00a0\u201cactivity based\u201d.\u00a0 With this type of class there is far less traditional lecture.\u00a0\u00a0We will used the\u00a0time that is freed up from lectures to\u00a0complete in-class activities that help students develop a\u00a0deeper and more genuine understanding of the material that is discussed during our class discussions.<\/p>\n<p>On this site you will find all of the required course materials including the syllabus, links to the assigned readings, links to assigned videos, assignments and access to your grades for the course.\u00a0 In addition announcements will be made in class and\/or on this site so it is important that you check this site regularly for announcements.<\/p>\n<h1>Course description<\/h1>\n<p>Information Systems in Organizations introduces students to core concepts of management information systems. Students learn to identify and analyze organizational systems and processes using techniques including conceptual diagramming, process decomposition, and data modeling; gain experience in identifying and using multiple types of systems used by organizations ranging from start-ups to global enterprises; and, analyze consumer information systems to understand multiple approaches to systems architecture, the power of network effects and platforms, and the importance of digital identity management. Ethical issues in use of information systems and the role of systems in business careers are also covered.<\/p>\n<h1>Learning Outcomes<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn to apply a core body of MIS specific knowledge to business situations and problems.<\/li>\n<li>Develop critical thinking skills through the analysis of business processes and the MIS systems that support them.<\/li>\n<li>Develop quantitative reasoning skills by assessing the impact investments in MIS systems have on a business.<\/li>\n<li>Develop visual communications skills while learning to model business processes, the information required to perform these processes, and the systems that support these processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Course Schedule<\/h1>\n<p>MIS2101 Section 006<br \/>\nCRN: 27704<br \/>\nM\/W\/F\u00a04:00 &#8211; 4:50 PM in Alter Hall Room 0A033<\/p>\n<p>Pre-requisite: None<\/p>\n<div class=\"art-postcontent clearfix\">\n<h2>Participation<\/h2>\n<p>This course applies an activity based learning model which relies heavily on your active participation in the classroom. You are expected to complete the assigned\u00a0readings, watch the assigned videos\u00a0and come prepared to engage the class in\u00a0meaningful conversation and activities. You are encouraged to use your knowledge and experiences to build, test, and modify your own concepts through dialogues with the instructor and fellow students. Much of your learning will occur as you prepare for and participation in discussions about the course material. The course material has been carefully chosen to bring the real world into class discussion while also illustrating fundamental concepts.<\/p>\n<h2>Class<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"art-postcontent clearfix\">Class will be a mixture of class discussions and class activities.\u00a0 Do not expect to be taught the material in the assigned readings.\u00a0 We will assume that you have completed the assigned readings, watched the assigned videos\u00a0and are prepared to discuss the readings\/videos intelligently.\u00a0 Through this discussion you will gain a deeper and more meaningful understanding of the core concepts.\u00a0 If you do not complete the assigned readings and watch the assigned videos\u00a0you will have trouble following along with the class discussion;\u00a0 you will not get as much out of class and you may find the exams more challenging. In-class activities provide the core of our activity based learning model.\u00a0 These activities are designed to be completed in 50 minutes or less and help a student develop a more genuine understanding of the class materials.\u00a0Each activity has a corresponding worksheet.\u00a0 Each student <strong>must<\/strong> hand in a completed worksheet to receive credit for completing the activity. Worksheets are graded based on displaying due diligence. If the student hands in a completed worksheet and has clearly been engaged in the activity they receive full credit. If a student is absent from class, does not hand in a worksheet or clearly had not done their due diligence, they receive zero credit for the activity. \u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"art-postcontent clearfix\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"art-postcontent clearfix\">Preparation for Class<\/h2>\n<div class=\"art-postcontent clearfix\">Complete all of the assigned reading and watch all assigned videos. Students are strongly encouraged to create their own study guide from the readings and the videos which they will use during both in-class discussions and in preparation for exams.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to MIS2101, Information Systems in Organizations.\u00a0 We will not be using Canvas for this class.\u00a0 Instead we\u2019ll be using this site which is hosted by Community.MIS.Temple.Edu.\u00a0 This site is built on WordPress, a world class open-source blogging tool.\u00a0 As part of completing the assignments in MIS2101 you will gain some experience with WordPress and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-8","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","5":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/mis2101sec006s2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/mis2101sec006s2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/mis2101sec006s2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/mis2101sec006s2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/mis2101sec006s2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/mis2101sec006s2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":387,"href":"https:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/mis2101sec006s2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8\/revisions\/387"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/mis2101sec006s2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}