Information Systems in Organizations

WEEK	DATES	TOPIC	DUE
1	8/27 – 8/29	Learning Outcomes Class Introduction Define MIS Describe Systems in Organizations Topics and Required Reading Acquiring Information Systems And Services (Article ends prior to “Managing Information Systems”) Systems Architecture Systems Analysis Required Viewing What is MIS? The Modern Organization System Systems Analysis & Systems Architecture Slide Decks Discussion 1.1 Discussion 1.2
2	9/3 – 9/5	Learning Outcomes Analyzing Organizations as Systems Modeling Processes with Swim Lanes Topics and Required Reading An Introduction to Swim Lane Diagrams Required Viewing Process Mapping with Swim Lane Diagrams Slide Deck Discussion 2.1
3	9/10 – 9/12	Learning Outcomes Explain the Digital Product Manager’s (DPM’s) role in solving problems for organizations Analyze, Synthesize and Evaluate data Identify how the DPM utilizes technology to enable organizations Illustrate how you will begin producing your own DPM tools Topics and Required Reading Max Labs Pre-Flight Required Viewing Digital Product Management Max’s Story Concepts of Max Labs Slide Deck Discussion 3.1 MaxLab Helpful Hints	Max Labs Pre-flight (due 9/10 before start of class)
4	9/17- 9/19	Learning Outcomes Discuss major functions of Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP) Be able to explain the basic capabilities and benefits of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems Topics and Required Reading What is ERP? 5 ERP Trends What is CRM? Missing the Most Important Part of CRM CRM vs. ERP: What’s the Difference? 3 CRM Use Cases Required Viewing What is ERP ERP Challenges and Benefits Slide Deck Discussion 4.1	Max Labs 1a/1b (due 9/17 before start of class)
5	9/24 – 9/26	Midterm Preparation Assess week 1-4 learning objectives Slide Deck Discussion 5.1 EXAM #1 – 9/26	Max Labs 2a/2b (due 9/24 before Start of Class)
6	10/1 – 10/3	Learning Outcomes Be able to explain what Data Analytics is Understand what makes some data “Big” Explain why companies like McDonalds and Disney World are making such big investments in data analytics. Understand what Supply Chain Management systems do, and why they are needed. Explain what RFID technology is, and what it can be used for. Topics and Required Reading What Is The Difference Between Data Analysis And Data Visualization? What is BI? Companies Are Failing in Their Efforts to Become Data-Driven Disney’s $1 Billion Bet on a Magical Wristband McDonald’s Bites on Big Data With $300 Million Acquisition How Companies Say They’re Using Big Data Required Viewing Data Analytics Big Data What is SCM? Slide Decks Discussion 6.1
7	10/8 – 10/10	Learning Outcomes Be able to explain what a platform is and the provide examples of business models that leverage platforms. Be able to explain cloud computing and the benefits it can offer an organization Recognize what an API is and demonstrate how they are leveraged in business Topics and Required Reading API Imperative How the API economy is igniting a cultural shift in businesses What are digital platforms? Product Managers for the Digital World What’s the difference between IaaS, Saas & PaaS? What is the Network Effect? Platform Businesses 9 types of software platforms Required Viewing The API Economy What is a Platform Cloud Computing Models Slide Deck Discussion 7.1	Learn IT #1 (due 10/8 before start of class)
8	10/15 – 10/17	Learning Outcomes Define Cybersecurity and identify examples of it’s impact on industry. Discuss protection risk needs of organizations. Describe the current state of Cybersecurity regulations. Topics and Required Reading What is threat modeling? Data Breaches John Deere’s Promotional USB Drive Hijacks Your Keyboard These are the worst corporate hackers of all time 5 Worst Data Hacks What is AI The Wired Guide to Artificial Intelligence Why Hospitals Are The Perfect Target For Ransomware Required Viewing 3 Types of AI Cybersecurity Concepts Cybersecurity: Vulnerability & Protection Case Study: Ransomware Cybersecurity Future & AI Slide Deck Discussion 8.1	Max Labs 3a/3b (due 10/14 at 11:59PM)
9	10/22 – 10/24	Midterm Preparation Assess week 5-8 learning objectives Slide Deck Discussion 9.1 EXAM #2 – 10/24	Cybersecurity/AI assignment (Due 10/21 at 11:59PM)
10	10/29 – 10/31	Learning Outcomes Be able to create a simple JavaScript program that prompts the user for input, stores the information in variables and displays output. Topics and Required Reading Chapter 1 – Hello, World – Chinnathambi Chapter 2 – Values and Variables – Chinnathambi Required Viewing An Introduction to Programming Values and Variables Operators Program in 3 easy steps Slide Decks Discussion 10.1.0 Discussion 10.1.1 Discussion 10.1.2	Watch Lynda.com video “The Importance of HTML” (Due 10/29 BEFORE start of class)
11	11/5 – 11/7	Learning Outcomes Be able to create a simple JavaScript program that manipulates numbers and strings. Topics and Required Reading Chapter 3 – Functions – Chinnathambi Required Viewing What exactly is a function Slide Deck Discussion 11.1	Complete Code Academy (Due 11/4 at 11:59PM)
12	11/12 – 11/14	Learning Outcomes Be able to create a simple JavaScript program that implements conditional logic as part of processing information. Topics and Required Reading Chapter 4 – Conditional Statements: If, Else, and Switch – Chinnathambi Required Viewing Logical Operations & Conditional Logic Slide Deck Discussion 12.1	Coding assignment #1 (due 11/11 at 11:59PM)
13	11/19 – 11/21	Learning Outcomes Topics and Required Reading Chapter 5 – Meet the Loops: For, While, and Do…While! – Chinnathambi Required Viewing Loops Fundamentals Slide Deck Discussion 13.1	Coding assignment #2 (due 11/20 11:59PM) This is a change !
14	12/3	Learning Outcomes Be able to create a simple JavaScript program explain the utilizes HTML and CSS to interact with the user. Required Viewing HTML, JavaScript & CSS Basics Slide Deck Discussion 14.1	Coding assignment #3 (due 12/4 11:59PM)
	12/5	Course Review and Reflection, Complete SFFs	Learn IT #2 (due 12/4 11:59PM)
	12/17	Exam # 3 – Held during finals week. Exam 3 Review Deck Tuesday 12/17 10:30-12:30	Tuesday 12/17 10:30-11:30 *******Bring your calculator plus a #2 pencil and eraser, (note: mobile phones are not an acceptable form of calculator).