Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Prerequisites
MIT 5602 Management Information Systems
Course Materials
Required materials
- Provided in Canvas
Optional Reference Book
- G. Harvey, Excel 2016 for Dummies, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. [ISBN: 978-1119293439]
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Homework |
Data sets will be used to complete weekly homework assignments. |
50% |
| Exam | The final exam will consist of multiple-choice questions. | 30% |
| Participation | Students are encouraged to participate in Live Sessions and while working in groups as it will impact their final grade. | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90-100% | A |
| 80-89% | B |
| 70-79% | C |
| 60-69% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Course Components
Live Sessions
I believe we learn more through active engagement than passive observation. To this end, I strongly encourage participation. I encourage you to ask questions and interact with your classmates. This will liven up the class for all of us and allow me to assess your grasp of the material before we hit the test!
Each Monday from 7:00–9:00 pm (Central), I will host a virtual class in real-time. The sessions will focus on the learning objectives associated with the week's topic(s). During that time, I will answer your questions, demo techniques and processes that you will need, and explain instructions for upcoming homework. These sessions are provided for your benefit. I will record each session and post a link to the recording in case you are not able to join us in real-time.
Homework
The homework assignments are designed to allow you to practice applying the techniques and processes presented during the Live Sessions. The more effort you invest in these homework assignments, the better you will likely do on the test. Not mastering the material on homework assignments will return to haunt you during the test.
Exam
This exam is designed to assess your mastery of the content we covered in the first seven weeks of the course. This exam focuses on the conceptual material.
The exam is to be completed individually. You may not consult with any of your classmates or anyone outside the class. Any questions about the test need to be addressed solely to me and via email. If I can answer the question, I will provide the answer to the entire class.
Course Policies
Communication
You may have questions or feedback. Feel free to contact me. I can be available or through Canvas but prefer email. I usually respond within 24 hours during the workweek.
Late Policy
Given that the class is only eight weeks in length, and you are given four days to turn in homework and the take-home exam, submitting work late should be avoided unless under the most extreme of circumstances. If you do need to turn in work late, contact me immediately and not at the last moment. Lastly, there may be a penalty for late work.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Course Catalog
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Student Handbook
Please familiarize yourself with the OU Student Handbook.
Online Library
Access digital materials and other resources at OU Libraries.
Academic Misconduct
In addition to the course conduct policies outlined by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook.
It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the definitions, policies, and procedures concerning academic misconduct. The Student Code is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and is contained in the Student's Guide to Academic Integrity.
This site also defines misconduct, provides examples of prohibited conduct, and explains the sanctions available for those found guilty of misconduct.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found) by the student, except where words written by someone else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries.
Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities
The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who require accommodations in this course should contact their professor as early in the semester as possible.
Students with disabilities must be registered with the Disability Resource Center before receiving accommodations in this course.
If you have a disability and you would like to request reasonable accommodation, please see the Graduate Student Handbook or get in touch with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center.
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, modifications will be made where medically necessary and similar in scope to accommodations based on temporary disability. Learn more about the rights of pregnant and parenting students by consulting the FAQ sheets provided by the Institutional Equity Office.
Title IX Resources
For any concerns regarding gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking, or intimate partner violence, the University offers a variety of resources, including advocates on-call 24/7, counseling services, mutual no-contact orders, scheduling adjustments, and disciplinary sanctions against the perpetrator. Please contact the Sexual Misconduct Office at 405-325-2215 (8-5, M-F) or OU Advocates at 405-615-0013 (24/7) to learn more or to report an incident.
Religious Holidays
It is the policy of the University to excuse absences of students that result from religious observances and to provide for the rescheduling of examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays without penalty. It is the responsibility of the student to make alternate arrangements with the instructor at least one week before the actual date of the religious holiday.
Copyright Policy
It is illegal to download, upload, reproduce, or distribute any copyrighted material, in any form and any fashion, without permission from the copyright holder or his/her authorized agent. The University of Oklahoma expects all members of its community to comply fully with federal copyright laws. If such laws appear to have been violated by any user, the university reserves the right (1) to terminate that user’s access to some or all of the university’s computer systems and information resources and (2) to take additional disciplinary actions as deemed necessary or appropriate. Repeat offenders will be sanctioned and their privileges terminated.
Registration and Withdrawal
If you choose to withdraw from this course, you must complete the appropriate University form and turn the form in before the deadline. If you stop attending the course and doing the coursework without doing the required paperwork, your grade will be calculated with missed homework and examination grades entered as zero. This could result in receiving a grade of F in the course. Deadlines are shown in the Academic Calendar, which is available from the Office of the Registrar.
Student Grievances
In addition to any policies outlined related to submitting an informal or formal grievance by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook for more information about the process of submitting a formal grievance.
Course Summary:
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