Information Syst.& Technology

This course examines current trends in information systems and the impact these trends may have on work performance. Students will study the nature of information, such as timeliness, the structure of an information system, and methods for supporting individual information needs through the use of technology., Students will study information systems through lectures, duscussions, outside reading of scholarly publications, and independent exploration. Students will also participate in structured laboratories in which they extend their knowledge and problem-solving skills by completing exercises that will lead to the development of a personal information system. Exercises are designed to reinforce and complement lecture material., Organizations utilize computer-based technology to become productive, flexible and responsive to their constituencies. To understand how an organization utilizes technology, the student must first study systems theory and quality concepts as an introduction to information systems. Students will learn the concepts of files, data organization, and data manipulation. Students will study industry guidelines and will apply these concepts by creating a personal information system.