2012/2013
BA-1FIS Fundamentals of Information Systems, Module 1
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English Title
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Fundamentals of Information Systems, Module 1
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Language
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English
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Exam ECTS
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15
ECTS
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Type
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Mandatory
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Level
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Bachelor
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Duration
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Two Quarters
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Course period
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Autumn
1st and 2nd quarters
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Time Table
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Please see course schedule at e-Campus
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Study board
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Study Board for BA in Information Management
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Course coordinator
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Rony Medaglia
- Center for Applied Information and Communication Technology
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Main Category of the Course
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Last updated on 28-08-2012
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Learning objectives
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Upon completing the course, the student should:
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Be able to understand, define and explain what an information system is, and the elements that constitute an information system
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Be able to explain and reflect upon why information systems are essential to business and how information systems can be used in organisations
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Understand the basic technological framework for IS (such as hardware, software, databases and communication technologies)
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Account for required course reading in module 1
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Examination
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Fundamentals of Information Systems:
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Type of test
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Oral with Written Assignment
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Marking scale
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7-step scale
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Second examiner
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Second internal examiner
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Exam period
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December/January
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Aids
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Without preparation
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Duration
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20 Minutes
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- The examination is an individual oral examination in curriculum based on the 2nd quarter paper of max. 10 standard pages (22,750 taps), written in groups of four students.
- The assessment is based on the learning objectives and is made on the basis of an overall evaluation of the paper and the oral presentation.
- Internal examiner and second internal examiner.
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Course content
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Aim of the course
The course ‘Fundamentals of Information Systems’ is divided into two modules. Module 1 is taught in the first and second quarter. The second module is taught in the third quarter. The two modules constitute a foundation course that provides the necessary understanding of the definitions, concepts, and tools used in the IS field. Module 1 will focus on understanding and defining the notion of Information Systems, their relationship with business activities, and the technologies that provide the foundation for information systems. Further, the first module will gradually lead into more development and design-oriented readings in the second module.
Module 1 provides an introduction to information systems by examining what is an IS, what are the different types, and how do businesses use them. In addition, the module will examine the basic technologies which provide the technical foundation for information systems.
The workshops which run parallel to the lectures will be used to reinforce an understanding of areas covered in the lectures, provide students with skills of critical reflection and problem-solving, and prepare for the examination. Exercises, case studies and student presentations will be used for enhancing students’ understanding of the lecture material.
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Teaching methods
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Lectures and workshops.
Course readings
Students are required to read the assigned readings before each session. Any student who is not prepared to spend the required study time on the course can expect to fall behind quickly and perform poorly at the exam.
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Expected literature
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Laudon, K and Laudon, J. (2012) Management Information Systems, 12th Edition, Prentice Hall, ISBN-13: 9780132142854
Please check the complete list of course literature on CBS Learn
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Last updated on 28-08-2012
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