The schedule below outlines the topics we will be covering in this course, along with the associated time frames and assignments. All assignments are due at 11:59 PM (ET) on the last day of the timeframe listed below, unless otherwise noted.
Lesson 1: Introduction to IS
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Readings:
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- "Death by Information Overload" (Harvard Business Review, 2009, Vol. 87, Issue 9). You can also access this article by searching the Penn State University Library
- Select the tab for E-Journals and search for Harvard Business Review
- Select Business Source Premier, then search for the year (2009), and the Issue (Sept.)
- Scroll through the articles until you locate "Death by Information Overload".
- View the full text article as PDF or HTML
- View the Academic Integrity Module In Lesson 1 and complete the Academic Integrity Agreement. (Required)
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Assignments:
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- Developing a Blog
- Due Thursday by 11:59 P.M. (ET)
- SIMnet Registration
- Lesson 1 Quiz
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Lesson 2: IS as Socio-Technical Systems
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Readings:
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- None
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Assignments:
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- Introduction to Excel Basics
- Lesson 2 Quiz
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Lesson 3: Types of Information Systems
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Readings:
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- None
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Assignments:
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- Creating and Editing Charts
- Lesson 3 Quiz
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Lesson 4: System Development vs. Procurement
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Readings:
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- None
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Assignments:
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- Formatting, Organizing, and Getting Data
- Lesson 4 Quiz
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Lesson 5: IS/IT Project Management
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Readings:
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- Why Did Your Project Fail? (available in Penn State Library database)
- The Washington Post: The FBI's Upgrade That Wasn't (weblink)
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Assignments:
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- Data Compilation and Analysis in Excel
- Lesson 5 Quiz
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Lesson 6: How the Internet Works
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Readings:
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- None
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Assignments:
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- Updating Your Blog
- Working with Macros
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Lesson 7: Information Security
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Readings:
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- "Boss, I Think Someone Stole Our Customer Data" (Harvard Business Review, September 2007). You can also access this article by searching the Penn State University Library
- Select the tab for E-Journals and search for Harvard Business Review
- Select Business Source Premier, then search for the year (2007), and the issue (Sept)
- Scroll through the articles until you locate the title you're looking for.
- View the full text article as PDF or HTML.
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Assignments:
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- Exploring Data Analysis and Maps
- Lesson 6/7 Quiz
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Exam 1
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Readings:
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- None
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Assignments:
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- Exam 1: Part 1 and Part 2
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Lesson 8: Investigating Information Systems
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Readings:
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- None
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Assignments:
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- LionSearch Activity
- Summarize Blockchain Article Blog Post
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Lesson 9: Data, Business Intelligence, & Competitive Advantage
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Readings:
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- Personally selected research resources
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Assignments:
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- Introduction to Databases in Microsoft Access
- Lesson 9 Quiz
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Lesson 10: Open-Source Software & Cloud-Based Computing
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Readings:
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- "Good Data Won't Guarantee Good Decisions" (Harvard Business Review, April 2012). You can also access this article by searching the Penn State University Library
- Select the tab for E-Journals and search for Harvard Business Review
- Select Business Source Premier, then search for the year (2012), and the issue (April)
- Scroll through the articles until you locate "Good Data Won't Guarantee Good Decisions".
- View the full text article as PDF or HTML
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Assignments:
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- IBM Cloud Case Study Entry Blog
- Developing Forms and Reports in Microsoft Access
- Lesson 10 Quiz
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Lesson 11: Network Effects
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Readings:
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- None
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Assignments:
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- Lesson Learned Blog Post
- Templates, Advanced Relationships, and Macros
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Lesson 12: Social Media & Web 2.0
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Readings:
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- None
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Assignments:
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- Creating Advanced Forms in Microsoft Access
- Lesson 11/12 Quiz.
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Lesson 13: Search & Online Advertising
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Readings:
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- None
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Assignments:
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- Integrating Applications with Microsoft Access.
- Lesson 13 Quiz.
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Final Exam Part 1 (Microsoft Access Exercise)
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Readings:
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- None
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Assignments:
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- Final Exam: Part 1 Access Exercise
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Final Exam Period - Final Exam Part 2
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Readings:
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- None
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Assignments:
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- Complete Final Exam: Part 2.
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