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Introduction to Info Systems & Info Technology CIS-110 Dr. Samir Tartir 2013/2014 First Semester Class • Section: 1 • Lecture Times: – STT 10:10-11:00 • Rooms (for now): – 414 • Slides are on ecourse: – http://ecourse.philadelphia.edu.jo Lecturer • • • • • Instructor: Dr. Samir Tartir Office: IT 303 Office Hours: STT 11-12, MW: TBA E-mail: [email protected] Website – http://www.philadelphia.edu.jo/academics/startir/ • Facebook: – www.facebook.com/groups/drsamirtartir Textbook • Title: “Using Information Technology”. • 10th Edition, 2013 • Authors: Brian K. Williams & Stacey C. Sawyer • Publisher: McGrawHill/Irwin Course Description • This course provides an introduction to info systems and info technology development concepts and application software. • Identifies the basic types of business info systems, the major steps of the system development process • Explains how info is used by organizations and how IT improves quality, timeliness and competitive advantage. Course Contents • • • • • • • The Information Age. HW & SW. DB and Warehouses. Networks. e-Commerce. MIS and Decision support systems. System Development. Grading • • • • First exam: 20% Second exam: 20% Projects & HW & Quizzes: 20% Final exam: 40% Late and Cheating Policies • • • • All assignments are due by 11:59 PM 10% penalty for each late day Zero points if late by more than 5 days Proper documentation needed for healthrelated excuses • Cheating cases handed over to academic honesty department – Minimum penalty: Failing the class Use of Electronic Devices • Laptops – Only for note taking or training on class material, can be asked to turn in notes. • Phones/Tablets etc – Must always be silent or turned off while in class – First time a warning, second you’ll be asked to leave class. – Only in emergencies • Others – Should be turned off