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This document provides information about the Fundamentals of Information Systems course offered at Arba Minch University. The course introduces students to fundamental IT concepts, hardware, software and teaches practical skills in Microsoft Office. It is a 5-credit course taught over 15 weeks covering topics like data/information, hardware/software fundamentals, and basic applications of word processing, spreadsheets and presentations. Students will be evaluated through tests, assignments, quizzes and a final exam. The course policies outline rules around attendance, late assignments and academic dishonesty.

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Arba Minch

This document provides information about the Fundamentals of Information Systems course offered at Arba Minch University. The course introduces students to fundamental IT concepts, hardware, software and teaches practical skills in Microsoft Office. It is a 5-credit course taught over 15 weeks covering topics like data/information, hardware/software fundamentals, and basic applications of word processing, spreadsheets and presentations. Students will be evaluated through tests, assignments, quizzes and a final exam. The course policies outline rules around attendance, late assignments and academic dishonesty.

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ARBA MINCH UNIVERSITY College of Business & Economics Department of Accounting & Finance Course Information Fundamentals of Information

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Course title Course code Module Name -Code EtCTS

Computing and quantitative method for Business- AcFnM1041


Lecture Tutorial Home Study Paper/ Assign. Presentation Assessment (continuous & final) Total hour CP/ EtCTScredits

48 Prerequisite

18

57

12

135

Instructors Information Full name & title Office location Email address Consultation hours Textbook TBA TBA TBA TBA Title Texts, Reading Author/s Edition Location at AGU library

Business Information Systems, Technology, Development & Management for the e-Business, Prentice Hall
Supplementary Readings

Bocij, Chaffey, Greasley & Hickey,

2003

Business Information Systems, Dryden Press ComputerScopeC omputers inbusiness, Sunday Business Post Technology Section, Irish Times and Irish Independent

Laudon & Laudon,,

Microsoft, Step by Step Word, Microsoft Press Microsoft, Step by Step Excel, Microsoft Press, Microsoft, Step by Step Powerpoint, Microsoft Press
Course Description/Objectives Course Description

To introduce students to the fundamental aspects of IT in business, including hardware, software, data storage technologies and the theoretical basis for understanding how systems work and interact.
To bring the students to a practical level of competency in business related IT tools, including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software. After successfully completing this course, the students should be able to:

Course Objectives

Explain the fundamental Information Technology (IT) concepts that underpin Business Information Systems. Explain the characteristics of different IT hardware configurations, in terms of processor, storage and input/output technologies. Describe different types of software as used by business. Be competent in the use of a computer, produce documents, design spreadsheets and make a presentation.
Weeks Outlines/Topics Detailed Course Content Activities
Teacher Students Time Required by Teacher Student

Readings

1-5

CHAPTER ONE: Fundamentals

of

Information Systems
1.1. Data and information 1.2. Attributes of Information, 1.3. Business Information, 1.4. Information and decision making
6-10

Hardware Software Fundamentals


CHAPTER TWO:

and

1.1. Hardware 1.2. Software Fundamentals


11-15 CHAPTER Three: Basic application software

1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4.

Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentation software Introduction to Internet

Project work and presentation Course Policies Classroom rules of conduct:- Turn off (or place on vibrate) your cell phones during class. Academic dishonesty:- Students found guilty of academic dishonesty such as, cheating, inventing false information or citations, plagiarism, and helping someone else commit an act of academic dishonesty will be assigned an appropriate academic penalty based on the Universitys academic rules and regulation. Attendance :- Students must attend class regularly. A minimum of 85% class attendance is mandatory if not the student shall NOT sit for final exam. - Excessive lateness may NOT be tolerated. Missed Exams and Late Assignments :Students are expected to take exams and submit assignments as scheduled. Make-up exams and submission of late assignments will only be permitted under extenuating circumstances.

Grading:Syllabus and schedule are subject to change with notice. Revised: March, 2013 Component Test 1 Test 2 Assignment 1 Assignment 2 Quiz 1 Quiz 2 Final Exam Weight 10% 10% 10% 10% 5% 5% 50% 100% Coverage Chapter 1 & 2 Chapter 3 & 4 Chapter 1 &2 Chapter 3 & 4

All chapters

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