Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Luke Reese
Data Scientist, Adjunct Professor
Management Information Systems
Office Hours: Sundays@ 6pm or by email appointment
Phone: 405-317-9608
Email: lukemreese@ou.edu
Live Session: Thursdays 7:00-9:00 pm (Central)
Zoom link: https://oklahoma.zoom.us/j/96824263123?pwd=bytYSVpLajl4a0pwRC9iSTBPNUhsQT09&from=addon
Passcode: 71601803
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to provide a framework for understanding and tools to enable the use of information systems in an organization. We will cover five major topics:
- Basics of Information Systems
- Data and Information
- Python Programming Basics
- Business Analytics
- Emerging Technology
Assumed Prior Knowledge
This course assumes no prior knowledge. However, if you have experience working in a business and interacting with technology assets or technology workers then you will likely find the course material more relatable and relevant.
Course Materials
Technology
Register for Databricks Community Edition: https://community.cloud.databricks.com/
Register for Databricks University Alliance course: Databricks University Alliance Registration.pdf
Books
Kim, G., Behr, K. & Spafford, G. (2014). The Phoenix Project : A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win. Portland, Oregon: IT Revolution Press.
- Audiobook highly recommended
Tiwana, A. (2017). IT Strategy for Non-IT Managers: Becoming and Engaged Contributor to Corporate IT Decisions. The MIT Press.
Additional information in the RESOURCES: Course Materials page
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Discussion Posts |
|
32 |
| Lab Assignments |
|
28 |
| Quizzes |
|
32 |
| Group Project |
|
8 |
| Total | 100 |
Scale
Grading will be based on a standard scale: (A=90+, B=80+, C=70+, D=60+, F=60-)
Course Components
Discussion Posts
Covers weekly reading material.
Initial Response (250 words or more); due at 11:59pm 4 days after Live Session
At least 2 additional replies to your peers or instructor (100 words or more); due by the next Live Session.
At least 3 "Likes" on classmates' posts or replies.
You must post your initial response before you will see your classmates' responses.
Lab Assignments
Technical activity to get familiar with modern data technology necessary to perform data analysis.
Quizzes
Covers the previous lecture materials (including supplementary material) and assigned reading.
Group Project
Collaborate to put together and present an end-to-end data visualization project. Live presentation and PowerPoint due by end of last Live Session.
Course Policies
Communication
Email preferred for sensitive topics: lukemreese@ou.edu
Teams preferred for technical troubleshooting: Microsoft Teams channel
Late Policy
You are expected to actively participate in Live Sessions and deliver assignments on time.
If you must miss a class, you will be expected to watch the live session recording and complete assignments by the due date.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Course Catalog
Search the OU Course Catalogue.
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.
The University of Oklahoma has an Academic Misconduct Code that governs student academic performance in and out of the classroom. The Academic Misconduct Code can be reviewed online at http://www.ou.edu/integrity
Academic misconduct is defined as “any act that improperly affects the evaluation of a student’s academic performance or achievement”. All work assigned in this course is to be completed individually (unless otherwise stated). The steps and procedures as outlined in the Academic Misconduct Code will be followed in all cases of academic misconduct in this class.
MIS Division’s Guidelines provides the following guidelines for dealing with Academic Misconduct:
- All academic misconduct will be reported using the following form: http://www.ou.edu/content/dam/integrity/docs/academic-misconduct-report.pdf. Please read this form carefully so that you understand the potential penalties.
- The instructor will decide whether the misconduct is an Admonition or Violation of the Academic Integrity Code.
- When an instance of academic misconduct occurs on a homework or similar assignment and the instructor categorizes this as Admonition, a grade of zero will be recorded and deduction equal to the value of the assignment will be applied.
- When an instance of academic misconduct occurs on an exam assignment and the instructor categorizes this as Admonition, a grade of zero will be recorded.
- When an instance of academic misconduct occurs on an exam assignment and the instructor categorizes this as Violation of the Academic Integrity Code, no grade penalty shall be imposed until the student is officially found responsible for violating the Academic Integrity Code. Until this occurs, and “N” shall be filed as the student’s final course grade. If established, a violation results in a grade penalty and a University penalty.
- Faculty may choose to impose greater grade penalties than those recommended above by the MIS Division.
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 prior to receiving accommodations in this course.
If you have a disability and you would like to make a request for 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 prior to 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 in 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.
Copyright Syllabus Statement for In-Person or Online Courses
Sessions of this course may be recorded or live-streamed. These recordings are the intellectual property of the individual faculty member and may not be shared or reproduced without the explicit, written consent of the faculty member. In addition, privacy rights of others such as students, guest lecturers, and providers of copyrighted material displayed in the recording may be of concern. Students may not share any course recordings with individuals not enrolled in the class or upload them to any other online environment.
Attendance Policy
A temporary university policy has been established to protect the OU community by ensuring that students who are ill or required to isolate feel encouraged to remain at home. Missing a class session or other class activity due to illness or isolation will not result in a penalty for the absence, and the student will not be asked to provide formal documentation from a healthcare provider to excuse the absence. This policy is based on all students and faculty adhering to the principles of integrity, honesty, and concern for others.
Students who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, including cough, fever, shortness of breath, muscle pain, headache, chills, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea or who have been in close contact with others who have symptoms should:
- Remain at home to protect others
- Ensure that any needed screening has been conducted (COVID-19 Screening and Reporting Tool) and any needed treatment obtained
- Contact the instructor prior to absence or inability to participate, if possible, and provide an honest report of the reason for which you cannot attend class or complete a course activity
- Continue to complete coursework to the extent possible, using Canvas, zoom, and other online tools
- Submit assignments electronically to the extent possible and as directed by the instructor
- Communicate with the instructor to arrange modifications to deadlines or work requirements or reschedule exams or other important course activities, when it is necessary
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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