Course Objectives:  

Students will:

• understand how information systems fit into organizations
• understand career opportunities in information systems
• understand basic computer technologies and their capabilities
• be able to use office productivity software to solve problems and create information from data

Course Procedures:

You are required to have a current UNCW computer account and you should frequently check your email on that account. Also, check this document (this web page) regularly.

We will be using a system called Entropy to keep your grades. You need to register with this system.

You will be uploading your project documentation as zip files. Instructions will be given in class.

Exam dates are on the Class Schedule. If you must miss an exam, contact me immediately. In an emergency, contact me as soon as possible. If I am not available, leave a message to document your attempt. Make-ups are at the professor's convenience and discretion. The form of the make-up may be oral, written, or a combination.

In addition to assignments, there are suggested exercises that you are expected to complete.

Any student caught cheating will be subject to the disciplinary provisions in the Student Handbook and Code of Student Life. Plagiarism is considered cheating. I encourage you to help your peers and seek help from them. However, you must not exchange files. Please READ this ethics statement.

Grading Policy:

Graded items are shown on the Class Schedule, and the actual assignments will be posted as links off of the Class Schedule.  Homework must be handed in at the beginning of the class period, and you must personally hand in your homework (you must attend to get credit.) Due dates will be posted on the Class Schedule. Quizzes may or may not be announced. The number of quizzes and homeworks is not set. However, the proportion of your grade from quizzes and homeworks will not change.

Grading Scale:

The grading scale for the class is shown in the table below. Note that the +/- system of grading is not used. Your grade will not be rounded up or down. In other words, 79.99% is a C. Perform on the graded items to achieve the grade you desire.

Attendance Policy:

Attendance will be taken daily. It will not directly affect your grade, but there is a strong correlation between attendance and performance in the course.

Participation:

Students are expected to participate to the level needed to perform well in the course. This includes class attendance, discussion and questions in class, interaction with other students, and seeking assistance when necessary to perform in the course.

Late Projects:

Projects must be uploaded before class begins. Projects up to 24 hours late will have a 30% penalty. Projects more than 24 hours late will receive a grade of zero.