BUSA 2030 Information Systems for Business

This course will provide students with a foundation for using information technology systems in an academic environment and will prepare students for further studies of information technology in upper division business courses. The course will provide instruction in the basics of component hardware, operating system manipulation, common productivity software programs, common graphics programs, HTML development, and use of digital media peripherals. Capabilities and risks associated with Internet-based media will be explored and use of Internet-based research tools will be emphasized. The course will emphasize use of spreadsheet software for analysis and modeling in the business environment. Concepts essential in database design and programming will be introduced.

Registration Name

Info Systems for Business

Lecture Hours

Lab Hours

Credits

Prerequisite

none

Offered

Athens: Spring, Demorest: Fall and Spring; Online: Fall

Student Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate mastery of basic computer technology concepts and terminology.
Identify components and explain workings of common hardware, software, and networking systems, and the World Wide Web.
Based on industry standards, demonstrate significant mastery of common productivity (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation) software.
Explain “best practices” in using productivity software in academic and work settings.
Construct simple models using computer-based tools to solve problems.
Use computer tools to manage and interpret data.
Critically assess information sources available via the Internet.
Conduct effective research using electronic information resources including Internet search engines and bibliographic databases.
Identify and explain salient characteristics of file types (productivity, graphics, media, system) common in day-to-day computer use.
Select and manipulate computer graphics tools appropriate for various tasks.
Create simple HTML documents.
Explain “best practices” in maintaining a safe, reliable, and robust personal computing environment.
Recognize and discuss ethical issues inherent in day-to-day computer use.