CGS 1301 - Introduction to Information Systems

College of Computer & Information Technology

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 47
Effective Term Spring 2016 (510)

Requisites

Prerequisite CGS 1100 with a minimum grade of C

Course Description

This course is designed to provide students with a framework to understand the role of Information Technology (IT) in business enterprises. The student will be introduced to IT and IT terminology and will be required to understand the business implications thereof. Real world examples including case studies, practical exercises, business models and research assignments will help the student comprehend the use of IT in the formulation of business strategies.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will define the scope, purpose and value of information systems in an organization by:
    1. describing the historical perspectives of computers in relation to information systems.
    2. identifying globalization and its relationship to Information Technology.
    3. describing Information Technology from a business strategy perspective.
    4. explaining how Information Technology can be used to secure a strategic advantage over competitors.
    5. explaining how information systems can be used to secure a strategic advantage over competitors.
  2. The student will apply use of Information Technology in decision making by:
    1. identifying the value of IT in an organization.
    2. comparing management models and strategic decision making processes.
    3. summarizing major management challenges in building and implementing effective IT systems.
    4. defining basic project management skills.
    5. evaluating the factors in the decision to outsource IT processes.
  3. The student will define Enterprise Information Systems as they relate to enhancing business intelligence and processes by:
    1. describing the historical perspectives and current trends in Enterprise Information Systems (EIS).
    2. explaining enterprise resource planning and its effect on internal business processes.
    3. identifying the concept of business intelligence and its three components.
    4. explaining the keys to successfully implementing EIS.
    5. describing the processes involved in utilizing EIS to improve inter-organizational processes and customer relationships.
  4. The student will apply the processes involved in developing Information Systems (IS) by:
    1. explaining the processes involved in making a business case for IT investments within an organization.
    2. describing the systems development life cycle and its phases.
    3. identifying the processes involved in acquiring external systems and outsourcing.
    4. defining the variety of network environments associated with Information Systems.
  5. The student will describe IT security by:
    1. defining computer crime and cyber crime and providing examples of each.
    2. explaining IS security from both a technology and human based protection perspective.
    3. applying the processes involved in developing, implementing, and managing an IS security plan.
  6. The student will identify the ethical issues associated with the integration of information systems into society by:
    1. discussing a variety of ethical issues and possible resolutions as related to Information Systems.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

Submitted as 1XX1, SCNS approved as 1301. C&I Approval: 01/20/2012, BOT Approval: 02/21/2012, Effective Term: Fall 2012 (460).
C&I Approval: 04/24/2015, BOT Approval: 06/16/2015, Effective Term: Spring 2016 (510)

Related Programs

  1. Computer Information Technology (CIT-AS) (640) (Active)