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Winter 2009 CCT225H5: Information Systems (DEM)

Meeting Time:     Tuesday 9-11 am SE 1142
Office Hours:     Tuesday 11-12 pm CCIT 3010
Email:            max.evans (at) utoronto (dot) ca

Course Ran from: Jan. 6, 2009 to Apr. 17, 2009

Supervising Teaching Assistant:
Catalin Bidian, BSc, MIE, MISt 
Email: catalin.bidian (at) utoronto (dot) ca

Course Description: This course has been designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the role of computers and communication systems in modern organizations. Unlike programming courses, the focus here is on the application of computer-based systems to support information requirements for problem solving and managerial decision-making. Topics include concepts of information, humans as information processors, survey of hardware and software applications, and an introduction to information system analysis and design.

Course Website: University of Toronto Portal

Lecture Description:
This course focuses on the use and impact of information systems (IS) in business today.

The four main goals of the course are:
1.    Give an overview of information systems
2.    Understand how they are developed and used within organizations
3.    Understand their strategic importance at both the organizational and user levels
4.    Give a general orientation to how information systems will impact you within an organization and a first look at some of the technology

The relationship between business processes and information systems is critical to the successful implementation and use of information systems. Although this is not a programming or hands-on technology course we will be looking at some of the ways that business processes and data are modeled in addition to examining the nature of information systems and strategies. The use of IS is ubiquitous in organizations in the public and private sectors today, and anyone working in or for an organization will benefit from the materials in this course.

Methodology: Lectures, workshops, class discussions, assignments, presentations, and guest speakers (when possible)

Course Readings: Management Information Systems for the Information Age, 3rd Canadian Edition / Haag, Cummings, McCubbrey, Pinsonneault, and Donovan, 2006
Available in the bookstore. There may be assigned cases or other readings, which I will hand out in class.

Assignments and Grading:
Data Modeling Assignment    10%
Term Test    25%
Final Exam    30%
Group Project Proposal    5%
Group Project Interim Report    10%
Final Group Project Written Report    15%
Group Project Presentation Slides (includes self and peer assessment)    5%

Class Participation: All readings are required, and each student should prepare for every class. Informed discussion is important for the success of the class. Please be prepared to participate fully.

Procedures and Rules
Re-marking: Assignments can be submitted for remark up to one month after they have been returned. Students must indicate their reasons for requesting a remark and they are reminded that remarks may result in marks being changed in any direction, not simply upwards.

Late Assignments: Assignments must be handed in at the beginning of the class on the date that they are due. Late assignments will be accepted but the final assignment grade will be reduced by 5% per day or part of a day between the date of submission and the due date.

Academic Misconduct: Students should note that copying, plagiarizing, or other forms of academic misconduct will not be tolerated. Any student caught engaging in such activities will be subject to academic discipline ranging from a mark of zero on the assignment, test or examination to dismissal from the university as outlined in the academic handbook. Any student abating or otherwise assisting in such misconduct will also be subject to academic penalties.

Missed Term Tests: If a student is unable to write a term test due to conflict with religious observances, then they should notify the instructor in writing no less than two weeks in advance. If the religious observance is not one of those noted in the University regulations then supporting documentation will be required. If a student is unable to write a term test due to medical reasons, then they must provide an appropriate medical certificate at the earliest possible opportunity.

Use of Turnitin.com: Turnitin.com will be used to assist in the evaluation of the originality of the term project. Instructions for use of the Turnitin.com website will be provided at a later date. The goal of this practice is to provide a high enough likelihood of discovery of any plagiarism to increase the cost/benefit ratio beyond the point where it is useful to engage in plagiarism. Note that Turnitin.com is a tool which will assist in detecting plagiarism, but the instructor will employ “independent professional judgment in, and assume responsibility for, determining whether a text has been plagiarized or not.” In conformance to University policy the following statement is included in the syllabus: “Students agree that by taking this course all required papers may be subject to submission for textual similarity review to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted papers will be included as source documents in the Turnitin.com reference database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such papers. The terms that apply to the University’s use of the Turnitin.com service are described on the Turnitin.com web site.”

Dropping / Adding Course: Please check the last date to drop the course from your academic record. Be aware that there are financial implications to dropping courses late. Enrollment matters and degree requirements are handled by the registrar, and so are fees. Direct program questions go to the CCIT Office.

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