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CS507 : Information Systems

Course Overview

Course Synopsis

This course introduces the student to the area of computer-based information system. In this course you will study system types its components, SDLC and different models of SDLC. You will also study design methods, security, virus and threats to information system. In addition to these topics you will also learn risk management and E-commerce.

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course you should be able to:

  • Recognize the role and use of technology in business systems and operations
  • Explain the types of organizations and their structure
  • Identify and describe organizational structure and business processes within these structures.
  • Apply knowledge in the development of a suitable electronic file storage system for a business
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the process in systems design and development
  • Identify the fundamental principles of e-commerce and its application in business
  • Describe several generic business and personal applications of data communications technology
  • Implement information systems in industry.

Course Calendar

1 Defining Needs
2 Areas Covered
3 Organization and Information Requirement
4 Unique Attributes of Organization
5 Effects of Changes in Environment
6 System Vs Procedures
7 Types of System
8 What are Systems
Assignment No 1
9 Infrastructure
10 Support System
Quiz No 1
11 Online Analytical Processing
12 CBIS from Functional View Point
13 Financial Sector Application
14 Accounting & Financial Information Systems
15 Critical Decisions Making
16 Phases of decision-making process
17 Planning for System Development
Quiz 2
18 Systems Development Life Cycle
GDB
19 System Design
20 Incremental Model
21 Spiral Model
22 System Analysis
Mid Term
23 Analysis & Design Methods
24 Symbols
25 DFD’s
26 Entity Relationship Diagram
27 Object Oriented Analysis and Design
28 Critical Success Factor
29 Security of Information System
30 Threat Identification
Assignment No 2
31 Control Adjustment
32 Viruses
33 Antivirus software
34 Types of Controls
Quiz No 3
35 Audit trails and logs
36 Risk Management
37 Control Analysis
Quiz No 4
38 Business Continuity Planning
39 Web Security
40 Factors Encouraging Internet Attacks
41 E-commerce
42 Supply Chain Management
43 Enterprise Resource Planning
44 Change Management
45 Importance of ethics in IS
Final Exam
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