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ACIS 1504

ACIS 1504. Introduction to Business Information Systems. Jean Lacoste. Instructor Contact Information: Pamplin 3076 on T/ Th 11:00-1:00 & 1:30-2:00 lacoste@vt.edu 231-9642. Today’s Objectives. Describe the Pamplin COB’s goals for this class.

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ACIS 1504

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  1. ACIS 1504 Introduction to Business Information Systems

  2. Jean Lacoste Instructor Contact Information: • Pamplin 3076 on T/Th 11:00-1:00 & 1:30-2:00 • lacoste@vt.edu • 231-9642

  3. Today’s Objectives • Describe the Pamplin COB’s goals for this class. • Identify resources recommended for success in this course including those that must be purchased as well as those that are provided free.

  4. MIS & You • The way we use technology changes how businesses compete. • As a future business leader, you don’t need to understand how the technology operates; you need to focus on the personal and business uses of technology

  5. Course Goals: Concepts & Tools Security Hardware & Software IS Basics Information Quality Types of IS Telecommu-nications Systems Development PowerPoint Functional, Crossfunctional & Interorganizational Database Processing & Design Spreadsheet Design E-commerce Access Excel Business Intelligence

  6. Where is the Class Website? • Access website via Scholar or directly • scholar.vt.edu • www.lacoste.pamplin.vt.edu/web1504/

  7. What’s on the Scholar Site?

  8. What’s on the Real Course Site? Everything

  9. How Will I be Graded? EXTRA CREDIT: The cumulative Final Exam can replace your lowest exam grade. Guest speaker attendance can add 2% to your final grade.

  10. How Will iClickers Be Used? • Class Participation & Feedback • Exam Answer Submission • Attendance

  11. How Do I Register My i-Clicker? • Class website • Required Resources • i-Clicker 2 • Register your i-Clicker now • Please register before Tuesday of Week 2

  12. What Should I Bring to Class?

  13. Where Can I Learn the Required PowerPoint Skills? • PowerPoint supplements (text & video) are available on the class website: • Required Resources • Supplemental Materials • PowerPoint Web Resources • Textbooks on Reserve at Newman Library Circulation Desk

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