Welcome to MIS2101, Information Systems in Organizations. We will not be using Canvas for this class. Instead we’ll be using this site which is hosted by Community.MIS.Temple.Edu. This site is built on WordPress, a world class open-source blogging tool. As part of completing the assignments in MIS2101 you will gain some experience with WordPress and other technologies.
We will explore the systems which organizations use to create their digital products, including the platforms which these systems are built upon and the API ecosystem by which systems extend their reach and capability. We will discuss cybersecurity including the risks and responses that surround our digital products. Finally, in this Age of Software, students will be introduced to the creation of software by learning the basics of programming in JavaScript.
This site is a guide to all of the required course materials including the syllabus, links to the assigned readings, links to assigned videos, in-class activities, assignments and access to your grades (via gradebook) for the course. Listen carefully to your instructor for any updates & announcements made in class and/or on this site. It is important that you check this site regularly!
Learning outcomes
- Learn to apply a core body of MIS specific knowledge to business situations and problems.
- Develop critical thinking skills through the analysis of business processes and the MIS systems that support them.
- Develop quantitative reasoning skills by assessing the impact investments in MIS systems have on a business.
- Develop visual communications skills while learning to model business processes, the information required to perform these processes, and the systems that support these processes
Course requirements
- A Fox Laptop is required for this course, see the Fox Laptop Policy for minimum specifications.
- Fox Laptop Support is available. You are responsible for attending all classes with a fully functional Fox Laptop.
Course location and time
- Course name: MIS 2101
- Section number: 002
- Credit hours: 3
- Day and time: MWF
- Location: Alter Hall, A033
Preparation
Complete all of the assigned reading and watch all assigned videos prior to each weeks class. 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.
Participation
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 readings, watch the assigned videos and come prepared to engage the class in meaningful 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.
Classroom Experience
Class will be a mixture of class discussions and class activities. Do not expect to be taught the material in the assigned readings & videos. Our expectation is that you have completed the assigned readings, watched the assigned videos and are prepared to discuss the readings/videos intelligently. Engaging in class discussion is a key to your success; you will gain a deeper and more meaningful understanding of the core concepts. Not completing the assigned readings and/or watching the assigned videos will make it difficult for you to follow along with the class discussion; you will not get as much out of class and you will certainly find the exams more challenging. In-class activities provide the core of our activity based learning model. 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. Activity forms are accessed through the course site and you will receive an email copy of your submission. Each student must submit a completed form while in the classroom to receive credit for completing the activity. In-class Activities are graded based on displaying due diligence. Students will not be able to submit uncompleted or incomplete activities (you will not be able to submit the form). Student’s that are absent from class, do not submit their activity while in class or clearly had not done their due diligence will receive zero credit for the activity.
Important information
Disability
Any student who has a need for accommodation based on the impact of a documented disability, including special accommodations for access to technology resources and electronic instructional materials required for the course, should contact me privately to discuss the specific situation by the end of the second week of classes or as soon as practical. If you have not done so already, please contact Disability Resources and Services (DRS) at 215-204-1280 in 100 Ritter Annex to learn more about the resources available to you. I will work with DRS to coordinate reasonable accommodations for all students with documented disabilities.
Student and Faculty Academic Rights and Responsibilities
Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. Please review the university policy on Student and Faculty and Academic Rights and Responsibilities (Policy #03.70.02).
Technology Usage
The use of technology is an important aspect of this course. Please review the Temple University Technology Usage Policy.