COURSE SYLLABUS:                   CAPP 340 - Computer  Applications  In  Management

 Prerequisites:     IFSM 201 or an equivalent.  CAPP 100F and CAPP 100G seminars.
Credit:                   Three (3) semester hours Via Distance Education.

 Instructor:           Wendy Davis-Gruber
Dates/Times:        Term II -I II , 3 Nov 98 - 5 Mar 99

Textbook:             Introduction to Information Systems, Eight Edition, James A. Obrien,
                               Irwin Press, 1997,

Requirements:   Email, Internet access, Web Browser

Course Description:

This course covers applications of computers in management and the opportunities provided for more effective performance.  This course enhances student abilities with database systems and electronic spreadsheet packages begun in the prerequisite courses.  During the course students will apply a DBMS and a spreadsheet package to solve real world cases.
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Objectives: You  should have a  working knowledge of the following by the end of  this course:

  * Business Computer Software
  * Business Telecommunications
  * Database Management System Uses
  * Spreadsheet Usage in solving business problems
  * Management Support Systems
  * Decision making and modeling techniques, characteristics for business oriented mathematical models

Grades will be based on:

 Students are required to have the following for successful participation in the course:

  a.  Reliable e-mail - This is our primary means of communication !
  b.  Internet Access
  c.  Web Access and browser

Student Projects:  Students will spreadsheet and database management system software to complete a project based on a business scenario.  This can be their current work place or some other business or based on a case study.  The project  involves using the above software to improve management decision making and the automation of specific management tasks.  Students can propose specific solutions for their workplace by sending me a project prospectus or can create a project based on a case study using a set of suggested guidelines.

Students will need to “attend class regularly”.  This can be interpreted as checking your email at a minimum of twice a week.  Neglecting to collect your mail is not an excuse for missed assignments or deadlines. Please note that this course is not an independent study class.

Assignment deadlines must be adhered to.  Assignments handed in after the posted deadline will be penalized by 10%.   Students are expected to complete all assignments individually unless prior arrangements have been made for group projects or the assignment requires group work. Any form of academic dishonesty will result in a failing grade for that assignment.
 
It is expected that students participate in class discussion.  Your comments are important.  It also shows me you’ve been doing the reading !  “Lurking” about is discouraged.   Be active, this is your class.
 
Your final exam will be given during the week of Feb 15th, 1999.  It will be proctored at your nearest Education Center by a UMUC representative.

Your first week's assignments:

1. Get your text. Start reading.
2. Get your e-mail account organized.
3. Find out your nearest Education Center's address for the proctored final exam
4. Figuring out how to download files from the list server at Heidelberg - This will be know as our Forum!

Additional Information:

  I can be contacted via the following media:

    email -   wdavisgr@faculty.ed.umuc.edu
 
    post:     W. Davis-Gruber
                   Leighton Ed. Center
                   Unit 26229
                   APO AE 09244

Ms Davis-Gruber earned her Masters in Systems Management - Information Systems and Logistics from the University of Southern California.  In addition to university teaching, academic administration, and management, Ms. Davis-Gruber has over eighteen years experience in computer-based information systems.  She currently conducts courses in Computer Studies and Business Management for UMUC, both in the classroom and via the Distance Education program. She joined the European Division in 1990.
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