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Canyon College

COURSE SYLLABUS: Computer Techniques for Management Information Systems

Course Title: Department: Instructor:

CST429 - Computer Techniques for Management Information Systems Computer Science and Information Technology Gerald Evans, Ph.D. E-Mail | Vita

Required Text: Online Bookstore

Office XP Brief by Peter Norton (McGraw-Hill Technology Education) 4 edition
ISBN: 0078297893

Peter Norton's Computing Fundamentals by Peter Norton (McGraw-Hill/Irwin) 6th Edition
ISBN: 0072978473

Using Information Technology Complete Edition, by Brian K. Williams, Stacey Sawyer (McGraw-Hill/Irwin) 5th Edition
ISBN: 0072485558

Course Description:

This is a course in the study of Computer Techniques for Management Information Systems. The course continues the student’s interest and knowledge in Information Systems polices and the process emphasizing the formulation of an effective Computer Techniques. Topics Include: Layer, Networking and the Internet, Transmission Media, Local Area Networks, and Network Security.

The course will involve the student in several learning techniques to include reading, writing, lecture, Internet, and group and individual assignments. Students will be involved in class discussions as well as group projects inside and outside the classroom. This is not a course for the student who desires memorizing information, taking exams, and having little interaction with other students. Achieving an understanding of marketing and the skills needed in the workforce of tomorrow require that a student want to learn and be willing to put forth considerable effort.

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course the student should:

1. Understand the role and relationship of Computers to Business
2. Understand how the Computer Information function operates in Business Organizations for both profit and non-profit organizations.
3. Become a better-informed consumer.
4. Be able to make decisions both individually and as a team member.
5. Become aware of career opportunities in Computer Information Systems.
6. Be prepared for advanced study in Computer Information Systems.
7. Enhance their written and oral communication skills.

Instructional Methods:

The purpose of this class is to provide the student with an understanding of the essential elements of Computer Techniques for Management Information Systems in the business environment. Thus student analyses of reading assignments, class discussion, simulation, presentations and research completed are the primary instructional methods and student participatory activities..

Assignment and Requirements:

Grading Scale:

90 - 100 80 - 89 70 - 79 60 - 69 Below 60

A B C D F

1. Assignments: will determine 25% of the student’s final grade. Each student will be responsible for submitting Assignments during the course of the semester.

2. Class Project: A class project will determine 25% of the student’s final grade. Each student will be responsible for completing research of an advertising campaign and presenting it. The project will be evaluated on accuracy in content, understanding, creativity, and application.

3. Examinations: During the course of the semester, there will be a Mid-Term and Final Examination which will determine 50% of the student’s final grade. Exams will be essay, multiple- choice, and true-false type questions.

Schedule of Meetings, Readings, Preparations, Exams, Articles, ETC.:

Tentative Schedule: The following schedule will be followed as closely as possible. If adjustments are necessary, the class will be notified of such changes. If the following schedule is not completed, the exam grade averages will be adjusted accordingly.

Session/Week #1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Introduction to Course Introduction, Application Layer,Transport Layer

Session/Week #2 Chapter 3

Network Layer, Physical Layer

Session/Week #3

Transmission Media

Session/Week #4

Midterm Exam: Contact Instructor

Session/Week #5 Lan Wan Technology

Lan and Wan Technology

Session/Week #6 Research Project #1

Provide a detailed written presentation on a Business Company that transmits data using LAN/WAN. Paper must be no less than 1000 words with examples and listed on the website with proper web address.

Session/Week #7 Telephone Networks and Cable Networks

Explain the difference between Telephone Networks and Cable Networks

Session/Week #8 Basic Concepts of Ethernet LANS

Project #2: Provide a written presentation on a Business Company that uses Networks, Cable and Ethernet LANS. Paper must be no less than 1000 words and listed on a web site.

Session/Week #9 Final Exam

Final Exam Contact Instructor.