SSST - Introduction to Information Systems for Economists

Introduction to Information Systems for Economists

Computer Science

Information Systems

Programme(s) where module is offered

Economics an Political Science

STATUS: (main,optional, Free Choice)

Main

FHEQ Level

Unit Value

6 ECTS

Semester taught

Autumn

Pre-Requisite Modules or Qualifications

Entrance exam

Module Code

CS 101

Module coordinator

Professor

Applicable From

2016

Educational Aims of the Module

The overall aim of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and pr inciples of information systems and Microsoft Office tools. In particular, it introduces the basic Information Technology (IT) concepts such as software, databases and networks.
The course will also introduce Internet research methods and skills which aim to structure how students search for information on the world wide web.
Furthermore the course will provide an understanding of the role and value of Information Systems (IS) in business, describes different types of IS and their functionalities, and the methods and tools used to develop and manage Information Systems in organisations.

Module Outline/Syllabus

Introduction: Information Systems and Systems in Organisations. Office tools in the workplace.
Information Technology Concepts: Hardware; Software; Data storage and retrieval; Telecommunications and Networks; the Internet, Intranets and Extranets.
Business Information Systems: E-Commerce; Transaction Processing (TP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; Decision Support Systems (DSS); Specialised Business Information Systems.
System Development: Focus on user driven systems development.
IS in Business and Society: Security, Privacy, and Ethical Issues

Student Engagement Hours

Type	Number per Term	Duration	Total Time
Lectures	1	1.5 hours	60 hours
Tutorials	3	1.5 hours	30 hours
Total Guided/Independent Learning Hours			90
Total Contact Hours			60
Total Engagement Hours			150

Assessment Method Summary

Type	Number Required	Duration / Length	Weighting	Timing / Submission Deadline
Final exam	1	180 minutes	50%	End of semester
Lab Exercises	1	90 minutes	10%	Week 10
Group Project and presentation	1	2,500 words	5%	Week 15
In class quizzes	2	90 minutes	15%	Weeks 4 and 13

Module Outcomes

Teaching and Learning Strategy:

Lectures on course material.
Practical demonstration of software and network components during lectures or Labs.
Lab exercises with appropriate tools and practice problems and exercises.
Group project enables students to develop communication and research skills and apply what they learn in the course to a practical problem
Practical demonstrations
Interactive lectures.
Tutorial exercises and discussions
Group project

Assessment Strategy

Weekly tutorial exercises
Mid Term and Final Exam
In-class continuous assessment test
Group project

Key Texts and/or other learning materials

Set text

Ralph Stair, George Reynolds, Principles of Information Systems, Eight Edition. Course Technology Incorporated, 2008,

Supplementary Materials

Various Microsoft Office Tutorial Books

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