Course Syllabus

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Information Technology MIS101 helps students understand technical concepts underlying current and future developments in information technology. There will be a special emphasis on computer hardware, computer software and networks. Students will also gain some hands-on exposure to powerful, high-level tools for making computers do amazing things, without the need for conventional programming languages. Since MIS101 is an introductory course, no knowledge of how computers work or are programmed is assumed.	Course Description
Instructor:  Hashem Alaidaros	Teaching Staff
Sunday 9-10:30 am, 2:40 - 4 pm Tuesday 9 - 10:30, 3:30 - 4 pm Other than office hours, the instructor may be contacted by appointment. Email is strongly encouraged!	Office hours
Lecture notes are Microsoft PowerPoint slides used by the instructor during lectures. They are fairly  comprehensive (typically between 20-30 slides per lecture) but not detailed. Student should refer to the book and write comments and whatever written on the board during class. Suggested study strategy: write your comments during lecture and read the notes carefully after class. Student should download the slides and be prepared prior to class.	Material
Books + Notes Course Books / References K. Laudon, J. Laudon, Management Information Systems, Pearson, 12th Edition 2011.	Course Books / References
Wall mounted lecture board and computer data show	Teaching Aids
This is a course about Information Technology and several assignments require use of a PC. Students can use either their own PC or the facilities of the college lab.	Computer facilities

Evaluation:

Student performance will be evaluated during and after completion of the course according to the following breakdown:

Quizzes, Assignment	20
Test 1 + Test 2	20
Mid Term	20
Final Exam	40
TOTAL	100

Three quizzes will be given to student and graded. Assignments are due in class during the due dates. In special circumstances (e.g., illness, holidays) we'll try to be accommodating, if you make arrangements with us in advance. 

Late assignments will be penalized by 10% per 24 hours if you have not made arrangements in advance, and will not be accepted at all 48 hours after the time due.

There are several ways to earn "Class Contribution" points. First and foremost is to come prepared for class, ask questions that other students want to know the answer to, and give clear, brief answers to questions I ask. Second is to be quiet and concentrated in the class.