Information Systems UOG

Course Outline
Title Information Systems
Program Information Technology
Code IT-363
Session Spring 2018
Semester
Instructor Name Mr. Mubbashar Hussain mubbashar.hussain@uog.edu.pk
Designation Assistant Prof.
Category Information Technology (Supportive)
Prerequisite Fundamentals of Information Technology
Follow Up System Integration and Architecture, Human Computer Interaction and Information Systems Risk & Security
o Students have concepts of Information Technology.
Prerequisite
o Students have used Office Suite.
Skill/Knowledge/Understanding
o Concepts of programming language are essential for developing Project.
Credit Hours Theory/week:
Weight 3 Cr. Hrs.
Contact Hours 3 Hrs.
Lectures: 2
Duration 1.5 Hrs.
Aims and Objectives  To teach students concepts of Information Systems analysis, design, and success and management aspects
 They will also learn the management of the technical processes involved.
 Actual Case Studies will be central to the delivery of the unit.
 Recent, well-accepted, developments in all aspects of Information Systems development will also be covered and discussed.
 This course will facilitate students to understand the advanced concepts of information systems.
 The ultimate goal of this course is to develop effective, thinking, action-oriented employees by instilling them with principles to help
guide their decision making and actions.
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Learning Outcomes
Syllabus
Text Book/s
Reference Books/Material
Instructional Aids/Resources
Assessment Criteria
Recommendations
UOG
 Student will understand Information Systems and the requirements of an Information Systems
 Student will recognize the importance of an IS in an industry
 understanding of the differences between various types of information systems
 Student will learn importance of computer hardware and software for an IS
 Student will be familiar with database systems, telecommunications and networks
 Understand how information systems are developed
 Techniques will be covered to create and manage an Information Systems like Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing and
Maintenance
 Case studies will be provided to students for more better understanding latest IS trends
 Information Systems risk and securities will also be covered
 Understand the computer revolution and its impact on the way business is conducted
 Identify which information technology tools are used to solve various business problems.
 Develop proficiency solving business problems using modern productivity tools (e.g., spreadsheet, database) or creating custom
programs.
Topics: Introduction and Classification of Information Systems, Lifecycle of IS Projects, Major Taxonomies of Information Systems, IS
Strategies, Types of IS Strategies, Business Strategies and Types, Alignment of both Strategies, Information Systems success and Failure,
Critical Success Factors, Information Systems Project Evaluation, IS Feasibility Study and Types, Managing Information Systems Projects,
Structure of IS Projects, Managing Conflicts in Information Systems projects, Role of CIO, System Analysis of IS Projects, Design Issues in
IS, Coupling, Cohesion and Structured Charts, Team Composition, Detailed IS Design Issues, Advanced Design Issues, Measuring Project
Complexity, Prototype Approaches, Rapid Application Development (RAD), Case Studies.
A. Principles of Information Systems 10th edition by Ralph M. Stair, George W. Reynolds
B. Enterprise Information Systems, O Brien and Marakas, 13th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2007 C. J. DATES
C. System Analysis and Design, 7th edition, by Kendall &Kendall
D. Electronic Commerce by Gary P Schneider
 Windows Environment
 Microsoft Office and Visio
 Multimedia in Class Rooms as well as LCDs
 Photocopy Facility for Handouts/Case Studies
Sessional 25% Mid 25% Final 50% Total 100%
Quizzes and Test 10 Paper: 25 Paper 50
Assignments and Project 10
Presentation 05
Project is the compulsory part of this Course.
Marks division for sectional or project may vary on the basis of complexity of project or available time for project execution and
documentation.
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Week Lecture Topic Source Recommendations for Learning Activities

(Book-Chapter (Mention Assignments, Test, Quizzes, Practical, Case
No. Section Study, Projects, Lab Work or Reading Assignments)
No.)
 Discuss why it is important to study and understand
information systems
• Distribution of Course Outline
 Distinguish data from information and describe the • Discuss its objective
1 Text A-Ch1
characteristics used to evaluate the quality of data
 Name the components of an information system
and describe several system characteristics
 List the components of a computer-based
1 information system
 Identify the basic types of business information
systems and discuss who uses them, how they are
• Case Studies
2 used, and what kinds of benefits they deliver Text A-Ch1
 Describe some of the threats to security and privacy
that information systems and the Internet can pose
 Discuss the expanding role and benefits of
information systems in business and industry
 Identify the basic types of business information
systems and discuss who uses them, how they are
used, and what kinds of benefits they deliver
3 Text A-Ch1
 Specialized Business Information Systems:
Knowledge Management, Artificial Intelligence,
Expert Systems, and Virtual Reality
2  Identify the value-added processes in the supply
chain and describe the role of information systems
within them • Case Studies
4  Provide a clear definition of the terms Text A-Ch2 • Assignment 1
organizational structure, culture, and change and
discuss how they affect the implementation of
information systems
 Identify some of the strategies employed to lower
costs or improve service
 Define the term competitive advantage and discuss
how organizations are using information systems to
• Test
5 gain such an advantage Text A-Ch2
3  Discuss how organizations justify the need for
information systems
 Define the types of roles, functions, and careers
available in information systems
 Hardware: Input, Processing, and Output Devices • Case Studies
6  Hardware Components Text A-Ch3
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 Hardware: Input, Processing, and Output Devices

7 (Continued) Text A-Ch3
 Multiprocessing, Parallel Computing, etc…
 Identify and briefly describe the functions of the
two basic kinds of software
4
 Outline the role of the operating system and
• Quiz
identify the features of several popular operating • Case Studies
8 Text A-Ch4
systems
 Discuss how application software can support
personal, workgroup, and enterprise business
objectives
 Identify three basic approaches to developing
application software and discuss the pros and cons
of each
 Outline the overall evolution and importance of
9 Text A-Ch4
programming languages and clearly differentiate
among the generations of programming languages
5  Identify several key software issues and trends that
have an impact on organizations and individuals
 Define general data management concepts and
terms, highlighting the advantages of the database
• Case Studies
10 approach to data management Text A-Ch5
 Describe the relational database model and outline
its basic features
 Identify the common functions performed by all
database management systems and identify popular
11 user database management systems Text A-Ch5 • Test
 Identify and briefly discuss current database
applications
 Define the terms communications and
telecommunications and describe the components
of a telecommunications system
6
 Identify two broad categories of communications
• Case Studies
media and their associated characteristics
• Assignment 2
12  Identify several communications hardware devices Text A-Ch6
and discuss their function
 Name three types of telecommunications carriers
and discuss the services they provide
 Describe many of the benefits associated with a
telecommunications network
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 Define the term communications protocols and

identify several common ones
 Name three distributed processing alternatives and Text A-Ch6 • Project Announced
13
discuss their basic features
 List and describe several telecommunications
applications that organizations benefit from today
 Briefly describe how the Internet works, including
alternatives for connecting to it and the role of
Internet service providers
7  Describe the World Wide Web and the way it
works
 Explain the use of Web browsers, search engines, Text A-Ch7 • Case Studies
14 • Discussion on Project
and other Web tools
 Identify and briefly describe the applications
associated with the Internet and the Web
 Identify who is using the Web to conduct business
and discuss some of the pros and cons of Web
shopping
 Identify who is using the Web to conduct business
and discuss some of the pros and cons of Web
shopping
 Outline a process for creating Web content
 Describe Java and discuss its potential impact on Text A-Ch7
15
the software world
 Define the terms intranet and extranet and discuss
how organizations are using them
8
 Identify several issues associated with the use of
networks
 Describe the current status of various forms of e-
commerce, including B2B, B2C, and C2C
 Outline a multistage purchasing model that Text A-Ch8
• Case Studies
16
describes how e-commerce works
 Define m-commerce and identify some of its
unique challenges
 Identify several e-commerce and m-commerce
applications
 Identify several advantages associated with the use
of e-commerce and m-commerce Text A-Ch8
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 Organizations must define and execute a strategy to
be successful in e-commerce
 Outline the key components of a successful e-
commerce strategy
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 Identify the key components of technology

infrastructure that must be in place for e-commerce
9 18 and m-commerce to work Text A-Ch8 • Case Studies
 Discuss the key features of the electronic payment
systems needed to support e-commerce
 Identify the basic activities and business objectives
common to all transaction processing systems
 Identify key control and management issues
associated with transaction processing systems Text A-Ch9 • Project Finalized
19
 Describe the inputs, processing, and outputs for the
transaction processing systems associated with the
order processing, purchasing, and accounting
10
business functions
 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages
associated with the implementation of an enterprise
resource planning system Text A-Ch9 • Case Studies
20 • 1st Deliverable
 Identify the challenges multinational corporations
must face in planning, building, and operating their
TPSs
 Define the stages of decision making
 Discuss the importance of implementation and
monitoring in problem solving
21  Explain the uses of MISs and describe their inputs Text A-Ch9
and outputs
 Discuss information systems in the functional areas
of business organizations
11  List and discuss important characteristics of DSSs
that give them the potential to be effective
management support tools
 Identify and describe the basic components of a Text A-Ch10
• Project Presentation 1
22 DSS
 State the goals of a GSS and identify the
characteristics that distinguish it from a DSS
 Identify the fundamental uses of an ESS and list the
characteristics of such a system
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 Discuss the differences among data, information,

and knowledge
 Describe the role of the chief knowledge officer
(CKO)
 List some of the tools and techniques used in
knowledge management
 Define the term artificial intelligence and state the • Test
objective of developing artificial intelligence • Case Studies
23 Text A-Ch11
systems
 List the characteristics of intelligent behavior and
compare the performance of natural and artificial
intelligence systems for each of these
characteristics
 Identify the major components of the artificial
12
intelligence field and provide one example of each
type of system
 List the characteristics and basic components of
expert systems
 Identify at least three factors to consider in
evaluating the development of an expert system
 Outline and briefly explain the steps for developing
an expert system Text A-Ch11
24
 Identify the benefits associated with the use of
expert systems
 Define the term virtual reality and provide three
examples of virtual reality applications
 Discuss examples of specialized systems for
organizational and individual use
 Identify the key participants in the systems
development process and discuss their roles
 Define the term information systems planning and
list several reasons for initiating a systems project
 Discuss the key features, advantages, and • Quiz
13 disadvantages of the traditional, prototyping, rapid Text A-Ch12
25 • Case Studies
application development, and end-user systems
development life cycles
 Identify several factors that influence the success or
failure of a systems development project
 Discuss the use of CASE tools and the object-
oriented approach to systems development
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 State the purpose of systems investigation

 Discuss the importance of performance and cost
objectives
26
 State the purpose of systems analysis and discuss Text A-Ch12
some of the tools and techniques used in this phase
of systems development
 State the purpose of systems design and discuss the
differences between logical and physical systems
design
 Describe some considerations in design modeling Text A-Ch13 • 2nd Deliverable
27
and the diagrams used during object-oriented • Project Presentation 2
14 design
 Outline key considerations in interface design and
control and system security and control
 Define the term RFP and discuss how this
document is used to drive the acquisition of • Case Studies
28 hardware and software Text A-Ch13
• Test
 Describe the techniques used to make systems
selection evaluations
 State the purpose of systems implementation and
discuss the activities associated with this phase of
29 systems development Text A-Ch13
 List the advantages and disadvantages of
purchasing versus developing software
15
 Discuss the software development process and
some of the tools used in this process, including
object-oriented program development tools Text A-Ch13
30 Final Project Presentation
 State the importance of systems and software
maintenance and discuss the activities involved
 Describe the systems review process
 Describe some examples of waste and mistakes in
an IS environment, their causes, and possible
solutions
 Identify policies and procedures useful in
Text A-Ch14 • Quiz
eliminating waste and mistakes
16 31 • Case Studies
 Discuss the principles and limits of an individual’s
right to privacy
 Explain the types and effects of computer crime
 Identify specific measures to prevent computer
crime
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 List the important effects of computers on the work

environment
 Identify specific actions that must be taken to Text A-Ch14 • Revision
32
ensure the health and safety of employees
 Outline criteria for the ethical use of information
systems