Review the course syllabus and answer these questions:

1. What are the most important takeaways from this course?
2. What are the primary ways that you are graded? What do you think qualifies as A-level and B-level work?
3. What questions do you have about the syllabus?

 

and simple programming. Course Learning Outcomes: By then end of the course, students should be able to: Identify, discuss, and apply basic information systems concepts as applied to business operations and management on a local and global level; Identify, diagram, and evaluate the major components of a computer system, including hardware, software, operating systems, and operating environments, as they apply to information systems; Identify and propose computer-based information systems from a management perspective; Explain the interdependence and functionality of the hardware and software components of information systems and work with the Management Information Systems staff to make technical decisions; . . Program Learning Outcomes addressed by the course: Analyze, determine requirements, design, and evaluate the kind of information systems that can help achieve business goals, as well as evaluate the feasibility and optimal implementation of such systems; . Compare and contrast the value of emerging technologies; Articulate and justify the need for data security and system security; Build secure, reliable, and accurate software systems using programming and database skills; Manage, secure, analyze, and use organizational data resources-always conscious of fair and ethical usage standards-to create value for key stakeholders; Manage technology projects through the product (often software and data-related) development lifecycle; Assess the impact and strategic value of emerging technologies; Apply systems thinking and design thinking skills across a broad range of industries and environments; and Solve problems, think critically, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and make ethical decisions. How is this course relevant for IS professionals? . Identify and outline privacy and ethical issues raised by the global use of information systems; and Assess and explain how to utilize large-scale computer applications systems to assist with business management and operations. Understand, at a high level, how software is written. 1