Course Description: Computer terminology, hardware, software, operating systems, and information systems relating to the business environment will be covered. The course will also explore business applications of software, including spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, word processing, and business-oriented utilization of the Internet. Pre-requisite: E-Reading and Writing. Instructional Methodology: This course will have both lecture and lab each week. If the students are unable to finish the assigned lab work within the lab time, they will need to visit the CIS open labs.

Course Rationale: This course is designed to teach students the theoretical approach to information technology and management information systems within a business/computer science environment. Practical business computer applications will emphasize word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and electronic commerce of the Internet. Since this course is designed to transfer into a bachelor degree program, check with your degree plan as to what business computer courses the transferring college requires.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
•Simulations and Quizzes: They will be base in the technology lessons on the weekly basis.
•Projects/Assignments: They will be base in every technology lesson on the weekly basis.
•Application Assessments: These assessments will be base one in spreadsheets and the second one baseon word processing, databases, and presentation graphics applications. It may consist of multiplechoice/short answer questions, hands-on, simulation software, or use of the application software.

• Connect Quizzes via BBD (12 of them)20%
• Connect Major Exams (3 of them) #1 (Chapter 1 – 3 and Appendix A) 10%,#2 (Chapter 4 – 6 and Appendix C) 10%,#3 (Chapter 7 – 9 and Appendix B) 10%
• SimNet Application Skills Exam – (in person)15%
• SimNet Projects (16 of them) 35%

READINGS
Required Textbook (Do NOT purchase this! The cost is included in your tuition.)
Business Driven, Information Systems 6e
Author: Paige Baltzan
Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2018.
ISBN-13: 978-0073402987
We will also use Connect and SIMNet, online tools for assignments, quizzes and exams. These are NOT separate purchases. They are bundled with the book and covered by your tuition cost.

We will discuss chapters 1-9 and appendices A, B, and C.  There will be one quiz per chapter.  Additionally, three major exams will cover readings from this text.

COURSE SUBJECTS
Business Driven IS 6e, By Baltzan
Chapter 1 – Management Information Systems: Business Driven MIS
Chapter 2 – Decisions and Processes: Value Driven Business
Appendix A – Hardware and Software Basics
Chapter 3 – Ebusiness: Electronic Business Value
Chapter 4 – Ethics and Information Security: MIS Business Concerns
Chapter 5 – Infrastructures: Sustainable Technologies
Appendix C – Designing Databases
Chapter 6 – Data: Business Intelligence
Appendix B – Networks and Telecommunications
Chapter 7 – Networks: Mobile Business
Chapter 8 – Enterprise Applications: Business Communications
Chapter 9 – Systems Development and Project Management: Corporate
MS Office 2016 SIMbook – A Skills Approach
Word 2016:1 Lesson
Power Point 2016:1 Lesson
Excel 2016:10 Lessons

BCIS 1305 – COURSE SCHEDULE

Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes:
•Gain familiarity with the concepts and terminology used in the development, implementation and operation ofbusiness application systems.
•Explore various methods that Information Technology can be used to support existing businesses and strategies.
•Investigate emerging technology in shaping new processes, strategies and business models.
•Achieve hands-on experience with productivity/application software to enhance business activities.
•Accomplish projects utilizing business theories, Internet resources and computer technology.
•Work with simple design and development tasks for the main types of business information systems.
•Develop an advanced information technology skill, focusing on office productivity software with emphasis onspreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
•Develop advanced techniques for use in data analysis and decision-making using electronic spreadsheet anddatabases.

SCANS (Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills):
Refer to http://www.austincc.edu/cit/courses/scans.pdf for a complete definition and explanation of SCANS. The following list summarizes the SCANS competencies addressed in this particular course:
RESOURCES
1.1 Manages Time
INTERPERSONAL
2.1 Participates as a member of a team
2.6 Works with Cultural Diversity
INFORMATION
3.1 Acquires and Evaluates Information
3.2 Organizes and Maintains Information
3.3 Uses Computers to Process Information
SYSTEMS
4.1 Understands Systems
TECHNOLOGY
5.2 Applies Technology to Task
BASIC SKILLS
6.1 Reading
6.5 Listening
THINKING SKILLS
7.2 Decision Making
7.3 Problem Solving
7.4 Mental Visualization
7.5 Knowing How to Learn
7.6 Reasoning
PERSONAL SKILLS
8.1 Responsibility
8.2 Self-Esteem
8.3 Sociability
8.4 Self-Management
8.5 Integrity/Honesty