mis 202 spring 2014
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MIS 202SPRING 2014
Microcomputers in Business
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CLASS OVERVIEW Instructor: Pat Paulson, Somsen 325
457.5581 Office hours listed on web site E-mail, Lync: ppaulson@winona.edu Grading in D2L:
https://winona.ims.mnscu.edu/ Course Web site:
http://course1.winona.edu/ppaulson/ Check web sites periodically for
updates!
CLASS FORMAT Course1 website contains all class info!
Face to FaceClass in Somsen 301
Online-synchronousView live with Adobe Connect
Online-asynchronousView class recordings with Tegrity
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BASIC TECHNOLOGY
Laptop External Monitor Adobe Connect –web conferencing Tegrity-class recordings Headset
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PROFESSOR’S BACKGROUND Attorney Mechanical Engineer Operations Manager Business Systems Consultant MIS Professor
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COURSE1 WEBSITE Course policy and syllabus Assignments Hints occasionally Important 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 learn the value of laptops,
network resources and the Internet for organizations
Students are exposed to a sampling of the latest business program applications
Students learn the importance of business applications in problem solving
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AREAS OF CONCENTRATION Software familiarization Appropriate software application Creating business software ‘toolbox’
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SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS Tegrity, Adobe Connect Expression Web, OneNote, Word,
Outlook, Web Camera PowerPoint, MovieMaker Skype, LinkedIn Excel, Access, MapPoint Google Drive, Google Earth VMware, Zip Files, .ISO images
COURSE OBJECTIVES1. Single application problem solving2. Multiple application familiarity3. Multi-application problem solving
Goal: when confronted with a problem be able to create an efficient, effective solution using applications.
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ANALYZE SITUATION Business objective- solve problems Tools- your mind and computer
applications Methodology
Define problemCreate solution Implement computer application(s)
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COURSE MATERIALS No book MeLB-Microsoft Electronic Learning for
Business200+ courses available (subject to change, no
charge) Lynda.com
Just in Time videos Web resources Software application help files!
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SOFTWARE BEYOND BASE IMAGE Available from Control Panel
Microsoft LyncMapPointVMware-Workstation(PC)
Available from DreamSpark PremiumExpression WebMapPoint
Learn to install software
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SOFTWARE BEYOND BASE IMAGE Available on the Internet, or Web Based
Adobe Connect TegritySkypeLynda.comGoogle-Drive, Gmail, Earth, YouTube
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FILES-CLASS STORAGE Chapter Examples, other files available
by selectingStart>Run then type in:
\\store\classes\20145002033\ReadOnly
Learn to use VPN
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CLASS INFO Somsen 301 Have laptop, power supply, patch cord
every day Use external monitor Questions? First use D2L Discussions
Then contact via email or Microsoft Lync
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PARTICIPATION Active engagement in problem solving Counts towards grade Assignments, projects and exams will
contain material discussed in class, but not in the textbook
Attendance: required
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ASSIGNMENTS Exercises and Problems
To focus on and hone required skillsLearn applications by doing
No emailing assignments, no print outs Late work penalized
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ASSIGNMENTS Use JIT to ‘learn’ software Graded, results emailed to student Questions- use D2L Discussions
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QUIZZES Learn to install required software Must be done by certain date Log into D2L to complete the quiz after
software is successfully installed
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EXAMS Before midterm and final make sure that
you have WSU network access and that you can connect to class storage.
Why? Exam files are found here! Midterm off-campus? Remember to
check VPN! Final-must be on –campus in Somsen
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MIDTERMS Test knowledge of software Short answer, possibly essay Hands on problems Open book, open notes, timed Online-D2L No make up exam!
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FINAL Same format as mid-terms, but 2 hours Cumulative, test knowledge of business
applications Open book, open notes Laptop required In D2L Must be in Somsen 301
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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% Participation5% Quizzes45% Assignments20% Midterms (10% each)25% Final
FINAL GRADE Based on 100 total points A 90% or greater B 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 credit No make-up exams! Point loss for spelling and grammar
Professor Paulson does not give out grades
Students earn grades!
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ENJOY THIS COURSE? Like learning new software applications
and problem solving? Consider MIS major or minor
Consider joining MISA Attend MISA events Have questions about advising,
scholarships, internships, careers, graduate school…
Contact me at your convenience
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