Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer
Intro1: Overview and Syllabus
Professor Catherine Dwyer
Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer
Agenda
Welcome What is IS112? Contacting your instructor Locating online resources Review of syllabus, texts, assignments, and
course policies How to do well in this class
Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer
Welcome to IS112
Although we may never meet in person, we will all get to know each other through this online class
There is much more discussion required in an online class
You will have much more direct contact (albeit electronic) with both your instructor and your fellow students
Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer
Contacting your instructor
When: questions!!! This is complex material, you need to ask questions– Preferred method: post to the discussion board
Or private concerns – use email [email protected] or AIM instant messenger– Go to Blackboard to find my screen name– Feel free to contact me whenever you see me
online
Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer
What is IS112?
Review of the hardware and software components of modern computing systems
– Processor, memory, internal and external communications, and storage
– Operating systems, systems and application software, tools for software development
IS112 also emphasizes research and evaluation skills for investigating new technology
– This is required to keep current in a fast moving field
Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer
Resources for WWW IS112
My web site: http://csis.pace.edu/~dwyer Contains copies of the syllabus, course
documents, and PowerPoint slides Blackboard site: http://blackboard.pace.edu Contains details of weekly assignments,
discussion forums, exams, and digital drop box for submitting assignments
Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer
Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer
Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer
Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer
Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer
IS112 Textbooks
Required text: Burd, Stephen D. Systems Architecture: Hardware and Software in Business Information Systems, 4th edition
Recommended text: White, Ron. How Computers Work, 6th Edition
Online readings: will be assigned throughout the semester
Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer
Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer
Discussion Board (20 %)
Most important part of online course Only by actively engaging in discussion,
question and answer, back and forth, will you master this material
You must participate at least twice each week (more is better!)
Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer
Your contributions
Each contribution must be substantial – clearly demonstrate your understanding of the material
Need to explain in your own words, copying from the text teaches you nothing
You need to grapple with and synthesize the material
Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer
Homework and papers
Homework (20 %) assigned frequently Will consist of short papers, answers to
questions, posting to discussion forum Final term paper (15 %) will be a research
paper on a new technology (details will be posted later in the semester
Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer
Exams
Midterm (20 %) and final (25 %) Both exams will be totally online, consisting of short-
answer, objective type questions Midterm will cover chapters 1-4 and the Model
Machine Final will cover chapters 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, and 12 Practice questions for both exams will be available to
study from
Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer
Grading
Homework and assignments – 20 pts Term paper - 15 pts Discussion board – 20 pts Midterm – 20 pts Final - 25 pts
Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer
Class Policies
Academic honesty – all students are expect to adhere to the Statement of Responsibilities
Grades for all assignments will be posted to the Blackboard Gradebook
Rules for withdrawal are the same for all other classes
Active and appropriate participation in the discussion board are essential for success in the class
Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer
How can I do well in this class?
Key is keeping up with readings and actively participating in the discussion board
Set up a work schedule for this class Use your instructor – should expect to have
more direct contact with your instructor than a typical face to face class
Ask questions when you don’t understand
Fall 2004 WWW IS112 Prof. Dwyer
Next presentation
The second presentation will review the material located on the Blackboard site
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