MIS 202Spring2013
Microcomputers in Business
Class Overview
Instructor: Pat Paulson,Somsen325 457.5581Office hours listed on web siteE-mail, Office Communicator:[email protected] in D2L:https://winona.ims.mnscu.edu/Course Web site:http://course1.winona.edu/ppaulson/Check web sites periodically for updates!
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Class format
Course1 web site contains all class info!Face to FaceClass inSomsen301Online-synchronousView live withAdobe ConnectOnline-asynchronousView class recordings withTegrityUse in any combination
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Basic Technology
LaptopExternal MonitorAdobe Connect –web conferencingTegrity-class recordingsHeadset
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Background
AttorneyMechanical EngineerOperations ManagerBusiness Systems ConsultantMIS Professor
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Course1 Web Site
Course policy and syllabusAssignmentsHints occasionallyImportant announcements
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Course Description-Catalog
An introduction to some of the more commonly used software packages for business decision-making. Spreadsheet, business graphics, database and integrated software are introduced.
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Course Description
Students will learn what laptops and network resources can do for businessStudents will be exposed to a sampling of the latest business program applicationsStudents will learn the importance of business applications in problem solving
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Areas of Concentration
Software familiarizationAppropriate software applicationCreating business software ‘toolbox’
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Software Applications
Tegrity, Adobe ConnectDreamweaverOneNote, Word, Outlook, Web CameraPowerPoint,MovieMakerSkype, LinkedInExcel, Access,MapPointGoogle Docs, Google EarthVmWare, Zip Files, .ISO images
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Course Objectives
Single application problem solvingMultiple application familiarityMulti-application problem solvingGoal: when confronted with a business problem be able to create an efficient, effective solution using applications.
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Analyze Situation
Business objective- solve problemsTools- your mind and computer applicationsMethodologyDefine problemCreate solutionImplement computer application(s)
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Course Materials
NobookMeLB-Microsoft Electronic Learning for Business200+ courses available(subject to change, no charge)Atomic LearningJust in Time videosWeb resourcesSoftware application help files!
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Software Beyond Base Image
Available fromControl PanelDreamweaver CS5Office CommunicatorMapPointVMware-Workstation(PC) or Fusion (Mac)Learn to install software
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Software Beyond Base Image
Available on the Internet, or Web BasedAdobe ConnectTegritySkypeAtomic LearningGoogle-Documents, Gmail, Earth, YouTube
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Files-Class Storage
Chapter Examples, other files available by selectingStart>Runthen type in:\\store\classes\20135000520\ReadOnlyOr\\store\classes\20135001155\ReadOnlyLearn to useVPN
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Class Info
Somsen301, Adobe Connect or TegrityHave laptop, power supply, patch cord every dayUse external monitorQuestions? First use D2L DiscussionsThen contact via email or Office Communicator
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Participation
Active engagement in problem solvingCounts towards gradeAssignments, projects and exams will contain material discussed in class, but not in thetextbookSection 03, 11am- Android Tablet feedbackAttendance: highly recommended-in class or using recordings
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assignments
Exercises and ProblemsTo focus on and hone required skillsLearn applications by doingNoemailing assignments,no print outsLatework penalized
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assignments
Use JIT to ‘learn’ softwareGraded, results emailed to studentQuestions- use D2L Discussions
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Exams
Before midterm and final make sure that you have WSU network access and that you can connect toclass storage.Why? Exam files are found here!Off campus? Remember to check VPN!
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Midterms
Test knowledge of softwareShort answer, possibly essayHands on problemsOpen book, open notes, timedOnline-D2LNo make up exam!
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Final
Same format as mid-terms, but 2 hoursCumulative, test knowledge of business applicationsOpen book, open notesLaptop or computer requiredIn D2L
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Policy on Collaboration
You are permitted to work together on Assignments, problems. However…During exams you are on your own, including doing hands-on problems. Therefore…It behooves you to actually do the work!
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Grading
Grading is based on:5% Participation50% Assignments20% Midterms (10% each)25% Final
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Final Grade
Based on 100 total pointsA 90% or greaterB 80 to 89%C 70 to 79%D 60 to 69%F less than 59%
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Grading
Late assignments are penalized!No extra creditNo make-up exams!Point loss for spelling and grammarProfessor Paulson does not give out gradesStudents earn grades!
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ENJOY This Course?
Like learning new software applications and problem solving? Consider MIS major or minorConsider joining MISAAttend MISA eventsHave questions about advising, scholarships, internships, careers, graduate school…Contact me at your convenience
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