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Spring 2016 1 | P a g e K201 Course Syllabus This Syllabus is NOT a contract and shall not be interpreted as such. This syllabus is a statement of the intent for the semester but may change when the situation warrants. All items including point distributions are subject to change at the discretion of the Director of Computer Skills. 1.0 Welcome, Course Goal and Learning Outcomes Welcome to K201! K201 is the first mandatory technology course in the Kelley School of Business’ Technology Foundations Series offered through the Communication, Professional, and Computer Skills area (CPCS). This course offers a rigorous introduction to the contemporary world of information technology and business problem solving. Here, we help prepare students for a rapidly changing world; a world where information technology (IT) plays an important role. We hope that you will find this course challenging and rewarding. Portions of this course may be subject to electronic proctoring. Video cameras may be used to monitor the room during student assessment activities, including but not limited to, exams, tests, and quizzes. Video recordings may be used to investigate or support disciplinary action. All access to and use of video equipment and recordings will follow applicable IU policies. K201 Course Goal Students who earn a B.S. in business will be able to use the tools of technology to organize and evaluate data in the service of business decision-making. K201 Learning Outcomes The specific learning outcomes for K201, which are articulated below, relate to goal 5 of the undergraduate business curriculum: Learning Goal 5: Quantitative Analysis and Modeling Systematically apply tools of quantitative analysis and modeling to make recommendations and business decisions. For a complete listing of the Bloomington Undergraduate Program Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), see the appendix at the end of this syllabus. Lecture Students who successfully complete K201 will develop an understanding of the importance, role, and impact of Information Systems in business. Students will demonstrate competency in this outcome by working in teams to conduct analyses on various aspects of a business and their competitive strategy involving Information Technology. Students will also demonstrate competence by completing two multiple choice and true/false exams. Lab Students who successfully complete K201 will be able to demonstrate the following outcomes: • Use relational database management software to organize, calculate, and analyze data to solve a given business problem. Students will demonstrate competence in this outcome by discussing and solving business problems in class, by working on individual projects to solve a business problem, and by completing a practical exam. • Use spreadsheet software to calculate and analyze data to solve a given business problem. Students will demonstrate competence in this outcome by discussing and solving business problems in class, by working on individual projects to solve a business problem, and by completing a practical exam.Spring 2016 2 | P a g e 1.1 Why this course is important The world is rapidly changing. Nowhere are these changes more evident than in the increasing importance of information in economic and social exchange. Research indicates that the majority of jobs in the United States will eventually be "information jobs" requiring a high degree of technical and analytical ability. Students will need a combination of technical skills, business skills, and hands-on experience to be competitive in this job market. As one expert put it, in this world of dramatic change, "the basic economic resource is and will be knowledge." This knowledge-the raw material of productivity and innovation-is not a static body of information or a set of facts to be memorized. Rather, it is the ability to access, assimilate, and apply information-a marriage of critical thinking and technological skills. 1.2 What this course is about Students will develop analytical and technical problem solving skills and be exposed to broad areas of business computing and the Information Technology (IT) industry. Both are critical to success in business. The technical skills that a student will acquire are meant to extend analytical ability. However, it takes more than technical skills to succeed in today's competitive world. As one business writer put it, "the new competitive business environment will reward people who have broad technical skills and mental agility." This course centers on just that. A lecture section focuses on the important conceptual issues and asks students to exercise and develop critical thinking and reasoning skills. A lab section focuses on practical problem-solving skills, using electronic communication tools, the spreadsheet and the database. If you are looking for a "learn-the-keystrokes" course, K201 is not for you. 2.0 Lecture – K201xPerience The lecture component of K201, named the K201xPerience, will predominately take place in an online environment with only a few classes occurring in person throughout the semester. The Online xPerience sessions will be hosted by your lecture instructor and will take place during your scheduled class time. These Online xPerience sessions can be attended from any computer with a high-speed internet connection. You may also use iDevices (e.g., iPod touch, iPhone, iPad), Android devices, and BlackBerry phones and tablets to attend and participate in these sessions. Simply search for “Adobe Connect” in the app stores. Please note that your ability to interact with the classroom will be limited if using a mobile device. All of the information you need for the K201 xPerience can be found in the K201 Lecture Canvas site. The items on the left include links to the Online Classroom, Assignments, and more. 2.1 Lecture Grades Your final grade will be determined in part by your performance in lecture (see section 7.0). Lecture grades are posted to your K201 Student Profile, located in the Navigation links of the Canvas site. You must check your Student Profile frequently and notify your lecture instructor of any errors within two weeks of posting. 2.1.2 Lecture Exams The lecture exams are administered during the lab portion of class using Canvas. The second exam is not cumulative. See the Canvas calendar for dates and times. The midterm and final will consist of 40 multiple choice and true/false


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