Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Business Information Systems

Today we will begin chapter 1 Information Systems in business.
As we discussed in class, I will be utilizing the resources available on the Companion site that accompanies the book that will be used in this class.

The name of the book is Business and Information Systems 2E by Robert C. Nickerson
isbn 1030894966

Please click the link below if you are interested in purchasing from Amazon. Note that there are other sites that also sell this book and it can the e-book version is also available. If you need assistance in ordering this book, I am willing to assist.
http://www.amazon.com/Business-Information-Systems-Robert-Nickerson/dp/0130894966

Having said that please click the link below to begin our lesson.


http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_nickerson_bis_2/47/12202/3123714.cw/index.html

Sunday, January 9, 2011

INTAKE January 2011

Hello and welcome to each and everyone.
I am Miss Cooper and this is “mscooperscorner”

Please take the time to become a follower of my blog as throughout this semester it will contain posts relevant to your classes.

*Class expectations
*Assignments and due dates
*Reminders
*Notices
*Projects
*Links to online class activities
*Links to interesting sites
*Trip details and any other information that may be relevant to my classes.

Information is Power and this is the place to confirm all the requirements for my classes. Be prepared!!

Below you will find 5 class lists, the class schedules and office hours for all the classes that I will be teaching this semester.

**CIS 120-1 BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS will be held in W11 at 8:00 am on Monday Wednesday and Friday

**CIS 120-2 BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS will be held in W11 at 1:00 pm on Monday Wednesday and Friday

**CIS 120-3 BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS will be held in W11 at 3:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday

**INT 211-1 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 11 will be held in W11 at 8:00 am on Tuesday and Thursday
**INT 211-2 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 11 will be held in W11 at 10:00 am on Monday Wednesday and Friday

My office hours are as follows:
Monday
9:00- 10:00
11:00 – 1:00

Tuesday
9:00-10:00

Wednesday
9:00- 10:00
11:00 – 1:00

Thursday
9:00-10:00

Friday
9:00- 10:00
11:00 – 1:00

Class List CIS 120-1

Aleman Karen 007414
Batty Nyssa 006386
Blanco Joaquin 007013
Bradley Larisa 007448
Canton Charles 007021
Cardona Christian 007024
Coye David 007047
Cuellar Anita 007051
Elliott Philip 007061
Everett Sharane 006474
Fairweather Mychal 007068
Flowers Josie 007073
Flowers Shanice 007074
Frazer Vannessa 007078
Gonzalez Janelie 007097
Hoare Sharina 007117
Lanza Demetrius 007136
Lara Noemi 07138
Magdaleno Leonie 007157
Pelayo Myra 007204
Peralta Iram 007205
Pitts Kevin 007215
Pren Lysette 007218
Singh Shaneekah 006958
Solis Tisha 007263
Vernon Destiny 007308
Witzil Felipe 007323

Class List CIS 120-2
Andrade Dasaev 006786
Arjonilla Adelita 006363
Bonilla Everson 007015
Bowman Kadan 007765
Chan Miguel 007037
Chang Richard 007038
Flowers Renae 007358
Gallaty Andrea 007082
Gonzalez Aaron 007096
Guemez Shanelie 007102
Habet Orlando 007783
Jones Tyra 007132
Kuylen Zeny 007134
Lizama Hugo 007146
Matus Antonio 007164
Mcnab Juliet 007169
Perez Ester 007208
Perez Hilberto 006613
Sagado Ramon 007244
Saul Hughette 007255
Valencia Gabrielle 007298
Wade Chester 007351

CIS 120-3

Almendarez Eseli 006972
Cocom Rigoberto 007042
Cruz Alyssa 007049
Fernandez Roberta 007069
Gordon Sandra 007336
Heredia Alyssa 007112
Lemus Ritzie 007140
Lightburn Davina 007144
Lopez Leticia 007149
Loza Mellissa 007152
Matus Vanessa 007165
Menzies Kara 007173
Musa Stefan 007181
Perriott Shana 007210
Roches Jacinto 007233
Rodriguez Leandra 007235
Rosalez Ashley 007241
Sanchez Heber 007248
Sanchez Shamika 007250
Sandoval Katrine 007252
Searle Kimberly 007256
Torres Anber 007281
Urbina Nyssa 007291
Vargas Kristy 007300
Vasquez Faith 007303
Vicente RLee 007309
Young Keisha 007329
Zetina Nicole 007334

INT 211-1

Arnold Kira 007423
Arnold Shantell 006983
Burgess Erienne 007745
Chan Adir 007036
Dawson Jovanni 007492
Ellis Kenna 007062
Flores Halima 007070
Fuller Danielle 007361
Garbutt Keneshia 007084
Jones Ashton 007556
Joseph Shanice 007558
Leslie Shandale 007143
Lui Liliana 007143
Mcgaughey Sarah 007167
Nah Ernesto 007182
Riverol Rebecca 007229
Rosado Jessica 007239
Samuels Nasha 006645
Santos Jordan 006647
Sharp Shakira 007259
Tillett Azalie 007276
WaightJones Tara 007314
Weir Danny 007368
Williams Iesha 007317

INT 211-2

Aragon Kimberly 006980
Argueta Catherine 006981
Baizar Heather 006997
Choc Pedro 007041
Ermeav Christiana 007063
Flores Tracey 007071
Foster Shaenie 007075
Guerra Pricilla 007103
Hertular Vanessa 007116
Hoy Sinead 007119
Juarez Nathan 007133
Martinez Ziollara 006559
McKay Sharyn 007594
Meza Kevin 006570
Morrison Vanessa 007179
Myvett Devon 006587
Nunez Haydee 007187
Nunez Michelle 007188
Osorto Ingrid 007193
Ottley Meisha 007194
Parham Genilee 007198
Pech Samir 007203
Perez Areli 007206
Pitts Andre 007214
Pren Lysette 007218
Ruiz James 007243
Sebastian Tasia 007258
Vargas Christian 007299
Vasquez Kyle 007304
Waight Elissa 007311
Williams Rodicia 007320
Williams Shaquille 007758
Zheng Christopher 007335

Please note the following:

**The prerequisite for INT 211 is C or better in INT 111.
**This means that if you have not taken INT 111 you need to withdraw.
**If you have taken INT 111 and did not earn C you need to withdraw.
**These classes require that you have access to a computer and the internet.
**You are responsible to keep yourself updated by using this blog and your engrade account.
**The school charges a lab fee and provides lab time so please make use of it.
**You are expected to be present to all classes if you are unable to do so please inform me via phone 629-9922, text 629-9922 , blog mscooperscorner.blogspot.com, email acooper.jc.sjc.edu.bz or note delivered to the office or to the lab assistant. An unexcused absence is not acceptable and I need to be informed before the absence not after the fact.
**Assignments are to be handed in on time and in the manner requested. If I ask for a printed copy I do not expect to receive a flash drive or an email.
No late assignments will be accepted.
In the highly unlikely event that some arrangement is made for the acceptance of a late assignment- there will be a reduction in the grade.
**Grades are placed online and can be viewed at www.engrade.com you will be required to create an account and monitor your grades frequently. If you have a query please forward the query by the end of the Month in which it falls. No changes will be made after the monthly reports have been issued and finalized.

That’s all for now, again welcome!!

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas

Be merry but be good!!

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

INT 111 Exam

Well it's here. TA DAA.. INT 111 sections 1-2-3 Exam is Thursday December 16th 2010.

INT 111.........2:00-4:00........W2-3

See you there!!

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Exam Schedule

It's a lovely morning, the start of a great weekend.
Don't waste it.. be productive and prepare for your exams.

Our schedule for this week is as follows:

Class............Time.............Room

Math 101.......11:00-1:30.......R3-4
INT 111.........2:00-4:00........W2-3

All of you by now are aware of the topics/objectives that will be assessed during exams and you have all the material you need to prepare.

Now it is up to you.

I want you all to be successful but that is really up to you
be good to yourself, give yourself a chance at a future...prepare.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

INT STUDY NOTES CHAPTER 6

The notes/questions for the past test on chapter 6 has been posted in your class folder.

INT 111-1; INT111-2 and INT 111-3 respectively

Please note that you are responsible to retrieve it and use it to prepare for your exams. I have not yet received the final exam schedule but as soon as I do I will relay that information to you.

The Exam is comprehensive and will consist of the following chapters

1-6 with emphasis on chapters 4-5 and 6

1 - 10%
2 - 10%
3 - 10%
4 - 20%
5 - 25%
6 - 25%

Note that this represents the theory component and is 60% of the exam grade.
the other 40% of the exam grade is the final project that is due on Monday by ten a.m.

Do not misunderstand the end of semester project as an option
it represents 40% of your exam grade.

Do a good job!!

I know you can.

Monday, December 6, 2010

December 06- Dec 10th 2010

SO oooo... We are on the last bit of the semester.
Last chance to get your act together.
Here is what we have for this week.

INT 111

Mon Introduce Chapter 7

Wed Discuss and explore web sites relating to topic.

Blog grade will be given

Issue take home test on Chapter 7 Due Friday by 10:00

Friday Review for Exam - Early projects will be accepted for
early bird points (5%)

Notice:

1.Blog will be checked this week
2.Project can be handed in on Friday for 5% extra
3.Projects are due on Monday.

Note:

I expect a professional proposal not an essay.
I expect to see the following properly presented
along with all corresponding documentation.

1. History/background of the Business

Type of business, location, service provided,
staffing, technology utilized, current challenges.

2. Definition of the challenge that you will be addressing.

3. Data Flow Diagram showing the
current way that the information is processed.

4. Proposed change.
Include all that you would like to change and how you intend to do it.
Remember it can include hardware, software, process, personnel, training,
upgrades or any combination.
Also include a data Flow diagram here.

5. Be realistic.
Locate and submit specifically what you recommend.
IE program, hardware, training package etc.
Remember to include price as well.

6.Conclude by stating why this change should be implemented,
how it will improve the business and the total cost of the implemented change.

Take this seriously it is good practice.

Math 101

You have been issued a review file. I expect you to complete each question in that file before coming to class on Tuesday. You have had the file for a week, so please do not try to tell me you did not do anything yet!!

Tuesday and Thursday I will have you work in pairs to complete it, this is to ensure that you get a second opportunity to review the material.

Please prepare for this exam as it will prove to be difficult if you have not acquired the required skills. I remind you...If you are unsuccessful in this class you will not be accepted into Math 103. Please prepare!!

Taa Daa ..That's all for this week.

I will be posting the exam schedule as soon as it becomes final.