Syllabus

INDR 481 (01) INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Spring 2021

1. Course Information

Instructor: Mehmet Gönen, mehmetgonen@ku.edu.tr

KU Credits: 3.00
ECTS Credits: 6.00
Prerequisite(s):
Class Location & Meeting - Monday, Wednesday 10:00-11:15
Times:
PS (Yes/No): No
DS (Yes/No): No
Lab (Yes/No): No
Language of Instruction: English
Office Hours: Google Meet (https://meet.google.com/tux-bkzg-ugi) Monday, Wednesday
8:30 - 9:45
Teaching Assistant(s):
E-Mail Phone Office - Office Hours
•Ayyüce Begüm AYYUCEBEKTAS17@
Bektaş KU.EDU.TR
•Waseem Akhtar WAKHTAR19@KU.
EDU.TR
•Aymen Mohammed AKHALEEL18@KU.
Khaleel EDU.TR

2. Course Description

Introduction to technological and conceptual aspects of informationsystems; data and information modeling
systems, design and analysis of modular information systems, workflow modeling and project management
methodology, models for information systems process development and implementation, post-
implementation of IT systems, information systems examples including materials requirement planning,
enterprise resource planning and supply chain management.

3. Course Overview

The main objective of this course is to provide an introduction to the field of information systems, and an
understanding of the role and the potential impact of information systems within organizations. We also aim
to familiarize the students with the current technology and the models used for the organization of data as
well as the use of information in transaction processing, management and decision-making. Additional
objectives are: to demonstrate the use and value of information systems in various industries; to discuss
the role of information in globalization, outsourcing and supply chaining, to discuss how information
technology has been reshaping business practices and the factors contributing to the current trends.

4. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

CLO # Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to…
gain an understanding of the role of information systems as a competitive advantage in
1
organizations.
2 gain an overview of the underlying technology for information systems, i.e., a basic
 understanding on hardware, software and networking.
gain knowledge and hands-on experience in organization of data, database management,
3
design and implementation of a database, queries and reports.
gain knowledge in topics such as the internet and e-commerce, decision support systems,
4
management information systems and specialized business information systems.

5. Assessment Methods

Method Description Weight %

Midterm Exam Midterm 1 20.00
Midterm Exam Midterm 2 20.00
Midterm Exam Midterm 3 20.00
Final Exam Final 40.00
Total: 100.00

6. Instructional Material and Learning Resources

• Fundamentals of Information Systems, Edition: 9 (ISBN: 978-1337097536)

Author: R. M. Stair and G. W. Reynolds
Publisher: Cengage Learning (Year: 2018)
Material Type: Textbook
Material Status: Required

• Active Use of Course Page on Blackboard: https://ku.blackboard.com/

• KOLT Tutoring: No Service Available

7. Course Schedule

Meeting Times Subject

FEB 15 An Introduction to Information Systems in Organizations (Chapter 1)
FEB 17 An Introduction to Information Systems in Organizations (Chapter 1)
FEB 22 Hardware and Software (Chapter 2)
FEB 24 Hardware and Software (Chapter 2)
MAR 01 Database System and Big Data (Chapter 3)
MAR 03 Database System and Big Data (Chapter 3)
MAR 08 Installing MySQL Server and MySQL Workbench
MAR 10 Introduction to Data, Databases, and SQL
MAR 15 Reading Data from Databases with SQL
MAR 17 Reading Data from Databases with SQL
MAR 22 Reading Data from Databases with SQL
MAR 24 Creating Tables and Manipulating Data with SQL
MAR 29 Creating Tables and Manipulating Data with SQL
MAR 31 Manipulating Schema with SQL
APR 05 NO LECTURE
APR 07 NO LECTURE
APR 12 Joining Relational Data Between Tables in SQL
APR 14 Joining Relational Data Between Tables in SQL
APR 19 SQL Calculating, Aggregating, and Other Functions
APR 21 Securing and Maintaining a MySQL Database
APR 26 Networks and Cloud Computing (Chapter 4)
APR 28 Networks and Cloud Computing (Chapter 4)
MAY 03 Electronic Commerce and Enterprise Systems (Chapter 5)
MAY 05 Electronic Commerce and Enterprise Systems (Chapter 5)
MAY 10 NO LECTURE
MAY 12 NO LECTURE
MAY 17 Business Intelligence and Analytics (Chapter 6)
MAY 19 NO LECTURE
MAY 24 Knowledge Management and Specialized Information Systems (Chapter 7)
MAY 26 Knowledge Management and Specialized Information Systems (Chapter 7)

8. Student Code of Conduct and Academic Grievance Procedure

Student Code of Conduct

Statement on Academic Honesty with Emphasis on Plagiarism

Academic Grievance Procedure

9. Course Policies

10. Other