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ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS
The assignments consist of two quizzes, assignment quiz 1 (It covers the first half of the
syllabus) and
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2. Information Technology Concepts
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Thomson Course Technology. (Indian Edition)
Ref 2:
O’Brien, J. (2005).
Introduction to information systems.
12
th
Edition: Tata
McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited.
Online References:
Ref 3:
http://www.icta.lk
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DETAILED SYLLABUS
1 An Introduction to Information Systems (ISs) (7 hrs)
Instructional Objectiv
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Distinguish data from information
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Describe the characteristics used to evaluate the quality of information
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Identify system concepts
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Differentiate various
types of systems
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Name the components of an information system
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Briefly explain the activities of an IS
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Recognize the components of a computer based information system
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List out the basic types of business information systems
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 Identify the role of IS in business and the management challenges
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Describe the importance of studying information systems
Material /Sub Topics
1.1 Information Concepts
1.1.1 Data vs. Information (Ref 1: pg.5-7)
1.1.2 The Characteristics of Valuable Information (Ref 1: pg.708)
1.1.3 The Value of Information (Ref 1: pg.8-9)
1.2 System and Modeling Concepts
1.2.1 System Components and Concepts (Ref 1: pg.8)
1.2.2 System Performance and Standards (Ref 1: pg.11)
1.2.3 System Variables and Parameters (Student Manual)
1.2.4 Modeling a System (Student Manual)
1.3 Information System
1.3.1 What is an Information System (Ref 1: pg.11; Ref 2: pg.22)
1.3.2 Main Components of an Information System (Ref 1: pg.11-12)
1.3.3 Computer Based Information Systems
1.3.3.1 Hardware (Ref 1: pg.13; Ref 2: pg.26)
1.3.3.2 Software (Ref 1: pg.14; Ref 2: pg.26)
1.3.3.3 Databases (Ref 1: pg.14; Ref 2: pg.26)
1.3.3.4 Telecommunications, Networks and the Internet (Ref 1: pg.14-15)
1.3.3.5 People (Ref 1: pg.16; Ref 2: pg.25)
1.3.3.6 Procedures (Ref 1: pg.16)* (*in Ref 2 procedures are mentioned under
software)
1.3.4 Activities of an Information System (Ref 2: pg.27)
1.3.5 Trends in Business Information Systems (Ref 2: pg.10)
1.4 The Role of Information Systems
in Business and Managerial Challenges
1.4.1 The Fundamental Role of IS in Business (Ref 2: pg.8)
1.4.1.1 Information Systems in Functional Areas of Business (Ref 1: pg.30)
1.4.1.2 Information Systems in Different industries (Ref 1: pg.30)
1.4.2 Managerial Challenges of IT (student manual)
1.5 Importance of Learning Information System
1.5.1 Computer and Information Systems Literacy (Ref 1: pg.28-30)
1.5.2 Information Systems Careers (Ref 1: pg.63-69)
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2 Information Technology Concepts (8 hrs)
Instructional Objectives
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Identify the role of the CPU and memory in a computer system
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Identify secondary storage devices and briefly describe access methods, capacity of
secondary storage
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Discuss the functionality and importance of input output devices
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Identify types of computer systems
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Discuss how application software can support personal, workgroup and enterprise
business objectives
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Discuss the pros and cons of basic types of application software
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Outline the overall evolution of programming languages with respect to five generations
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Identify key issues and trends of software that have an impact on organisations and
individuals
Material /Sub Topics
2.1 Hardware: Input, Processing and Output Devices
2.1.1 Overview of Hardware of a Computer System (Ref 1: pg.83)
2.1.2 The Central Processing Unit (CPU) (Ref 1: pg.84-85)
2.1.3 Memory (Ref 1: pg. 87-89)
2.1.4 Secondary Storage (Ref 1: pg. 92)
2.1.4.1 Magnetic Tape (Ref 1: pg.93; Ref 2: pg.92)
2.1.4.2 Magnetic Disks (Ref 1: pg.93-94; Ref 2: pg.90-92)
2.1.4.3 Optical Disks (Ref 1 : 96; Ref 2: pg.92-94)
2.1.5 Input Devices (Ref 1: pg.100-106; Ref 2: pg.80-85)
2.1.6 Output Devices (Ref 1: pg.106-109; Ref 2: pg.86-87)
2.2 Types of Computer Systems
2.2.1 Single-User Systems (Ref 1: pg.110-113)
2.2.2 Multiuser Systems (Ref 1: pg. 113-114)
2.3 Application Software
2.3.1 Overview of Application Software
2.3.2 Types of Application Software (Ref 1: pg.146-147)
2.3.3 Functions of Application Software
2.3.3.1 Personal Application Software (Ref 1: pg.147-153; Ref 2: pg.106-111)
2.3.3.2 Work Group Application Software (Ref 1: pg.154)
2.3.3.3 Enterprise Application Software (Ref 1: pg.154-155)
2.3.3.4 Application Software for Decision Support and Specialised Purpose
(Ref 1: pg.155)
2.4 Programming Languages
2.4.1 Overview
2.4.2 The Evolution of Programming Languages (Ref 1: pg.157)
2.4.3 Selecting a Programming Language (Student Manual)**
2.4.4 Programming (Ref 2: pg.129-130)
2.4.4.1 Language Translators (Ref 2: pg. 130)
2.4.4.2 Programming Tools (Ref 2: pg. 130)
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2.5 Software Issues and Trends
2.5.1 Software Bugs (Ref 1: pg.160)
2.5.2
g.179-181)
3.2 Data Modeling and The Relational Database Approach
3.2.1 Data Modeling (Ref 1: pg.181-182; Ref 2: pg.160-163)
3.2.2 The Relational Database Model (Ref 1: pg.182-183)
3.2.2.1 Manipulating Data (Ref 1: pg.183-184)
3.2.2.2 Data Cleanup (Ref 1: pg.185-186)
3.2.3 Brief Comparison of Database Models (see student manual)
3.3 Database Management Systems
3.3.1 Overview of Database Types (Ref 1: pg.187-188)
3.3.2 Providing a User View (Ref 1: pg.188)
3.3.3 Creating and Modifying the Database (Ref 1: pg.188-190)
3.3.4 Storing and Retrieving Data (Ref 1: pg.190)
3.3.5 Manipulating Data and Generating Reports (Ref 1: pg.191-193)
3.3.6 Database Administration (Ref 1: pg.193-194)
3.3.7 Popular Database Management Systems (Ref 1: pg.194)
3.3.8 Special Purpose Database Systems (Ref 1: pg.195)
3.3.9 Selecting a Database Management System (Ref 1: pg.195-196)
3.3.10 Using Databases with Other Software (Ref 1: pg.196)
3.4 Database Applications
3.4.1 Linking the Company Database to the Internet (Ref 1: pg.196-197)
3.4.2 Data Warehouses, Data Marts and Data Mining (Ref 1: pg.197-201; Ref 2:
pg.143-146)
3.4.3 Business Intelligence (Ref 1: pg.202)
3.4.4 Distributed Databases (Ref 1: pg.202-204; Ref 2: pg.142-143)
3.4.5 Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) (Ref 1: pg.204; Ref 2: pg.300)
3.4.6 Object Oriented Database Management Systems (OODBMS) and Object
Relational Database Management Systems (ORDBMS) (Ref 1: pg.206; Ref 2:
pg. 157)
3.4.7 Visual, Audio and Other Databases (Ref 1: pg.206-207)
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4 Organizations and Information Systems (6 hrs)
Instructional Objectives
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Define the terms, organizational structure and culture
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Define the term competitive advantage
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Describe how organizations are using In
formation Systems to gain competitive
advantage
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Describe the role of the network in an organisation
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Identify some of the network trends and business value they generate
Material /Sub Topics
4.1 Business Organisations
4.1.1 Organizational Structure (Ref 1: pg.46-48)
4.1.2 Organizational Culture and Change (Ref 1: pg.49-50)
4.2 Competitive Advantage and St
rategic Information Systems
4.2.1 Introduction to Competitive Advantage (Ref 1: pg. 56) (student manual)
4.2.2 Competitive Forces and Strategies (Ref 2: pg.40-41; Ref 1: pg.57-58)
4.2.3 Use of IT to Support Competitive Strategies (Ref 2: pg.42-44)
4.2.4 The Value Chain and Strategic IS (Ref 2: pg.44-45)
4.2.5 Other Strategic Uses of IT
4.2.5.1 Building a Customer Focused Business (Ref 2: pg.48-49)
4.2.5.2 Reengineering Business Processes (Ref 2: pg.50-51)
4.2.5.3 Improve Agility (Ref 2: pg.52-54)
4.2.5.4 Develop Virtual Organisations (Ref 2: pg.54-55)
4.2.5.5 Improve Knowledge Creation (Ref 2: pg.56-57)
4.3 Role of networks in organizations (see student manual)
4.3.1 Communication Networks and the business value they generate
4.4.1 Business value of telecommunication networks (see student manual)
4.4.2 Business value of the Internet (Ref 2: pg.174-177)
4.4.3 Business value of Intranets (Ref 2: pg.178-179)
4.4.4 Business value of Extranets (Ref 2: pg.180-181)
5 Business Information Systems (10 hrs)
Instructional Objectives
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Identify basic activities and business objec
tives common to all transaction processing
systems (TPSs)
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Describe some key control and management issues associated with a TPS
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Identify the inputs and outputs for the transaction processing systems associated with
order processing, purchasing and accounting business process
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Define the term MIS (Management Information System)
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Distinguish the difference between a TPS and a MIS
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Describe the inputs and outputs associated with different types of MIS
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List and discuss the important characteri
stics of DSSs (Decision Support Systems)
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Identify and describe the basic components of a DSS
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Discuss the use of GSS (Group Support Systems) and ESS (Executive Support
Systems)
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Define the term Artificial Intelligence and identify its major application areas
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List the characteristics a
nd components of an expert system