Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Rajendra “Raj” Singh’s research and teaching interests include health information technology, healthcare operations, business analytics, digital innovation, business process transformation, and strategic use of technology. Previously, he taught at the Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. He has published in journals such as Management Information Systems Quarterly, the Journal of Management Information Systems, the European Journal of Information Systems, the Journal of the Association for Information Systems, Information and Organization, and Health Services Research. He received his doctoral degree in computer information systems from Georgia State University in 2011. Before joining academia, he worked for more than 14 years as a production engineer, business process analyst, software quality consultant, and project manager.
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Prerequisites
MIT 5602, or concurrent enrollment.
Course Materials
There is no assigned textbook for this course. We will instead be using articles, presentations, and other reading materials that will be available on Canvas. You are expected to review the materials prior to the relevant class. We will be using a free medical record system, DrChrono electronic medical record system, for hands-on activities using sample patient records.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Points | Points/Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Session Participation | Participation in Live Session activities or completion of a make-up assignment. | 7 @ 10 pts each | 10% |
| Discussions | Responses to the Live Session presentations and content. | 6 @ 10 pts each | 20% |
| Assignments | Individual assignments analyzing healthcare IT and presenting findings. | 4 @ 10 pts each | 30% |
| Activity | Complete a healthcare process script using an electronic medical record system, and write a reflection on the system's functionality. | 10 pts | 10% |
| Health Data Visualization Project, Part I | Team-created visualization and presentation of provided healthcare data. | 20 pts | 15% |
| Health Data Visualization Project, Part II | Teams create an infographic with their visualization and presentation aimed toward a public policy audience. Individuals complete a peer analysis in response to team presentations. | 26 pts | 15% |
| Total | 196 pts | 100% |
Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90–100% | A |
| 80–89% | B |
| 70–79% | C |
| 60–69% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Course Components
Live Session Participation
I expect you to attend our Live Sessions each week to participate in our discussions and activities. You earn course participation points by attending the Live Session, which will cover exciting and important content relevant to this course. If you do not attend a Live Session for the week, then you can complete a make-up activity to receive participation points for that week.
Assignments
Individuals will create an 8-10 slide presentation each week from weeks 2-5 with a provided PowerPoint slide deck on an assigned topic. Student presenters will be randomly selected by the instructor during every Live Session to share their work, and every student will present once during the course.
Activity
Complete a healthcare process script based on assigned roles in the DrChrono electronic medical record system. You will review all the functionality and then create a written reflection on the functionality and usability of the system.
Health Data Visualization Project
Teams will analyze data about adverse reactions to vaccinations and create a visualization based on your findings. Your task is to make sense of what this data tells us, determine trends, and present us with what hospitals/healthcare professionals should do to address these concerns. Each team receives the same data set. Teams will present their visualization during the second-to-last Live Session. Then, teams will conduct research to determine potential challenges with addressing the problems you discovered in your data analysis. Teams will create a one-page infographic in addition to the presentation for an audience of policymakers, hospital administrators, and other public stakeholders that includes your data visualization, findings, and recommendations during the last Live Session.
Course Policies
Communication
Students are welcome to communicate with me. Email is the preferred mode of communication. I will try to respond to all emails within 48 hours.
All emails sent by me will be sent to the email registered in your name at the University of Oklahoma. If you wish to also receive course emails at another email address, go to your profile in Canvas and you can add 1 or more alternate emails to your account.
Feedback
You can expect feedback and grades on activities and assignments within one week of the deadline. Please allow 24 hours after grades have been posted to discuss assignment feedback.
Late Policy
Except in extremely rare circumstances (e.g., documented proof of hospitalization, etc.), no late submissions will be accepted.
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.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Land Acknowledgement
Long before the University of Oklahoma was established, the land on which the University now resides was the traditional home of the “Hasinais” Caddo Nation and “Kirikirʔi:s” Wichita & Affiliated Tribes.
We acknowledge this territory once also served as a hunting ground, trade exchange point, and migration route for the Apache, Comanche, Kiowa, and Osage nations. Today, 39 tribal nations dwell in the state of Oklahoma as a result of settler and colonial policies that were designed to assimilate Native people.
The University of Oklahoma recognizes the historical connection our university has with its indigenous community. We acknowledge, honor, and respect the diverse Indigenous peoples connected to this land. We fully recognize, support, and advocate for the sovereign rights of all of Oklahoma’s 39 tribal nations. This acknowledgment is aligned with our university’s core value of creating a diverse and inclusive community. It is an institutional responsibility to recognize and acknowledge the people, culture, and history that make up our entire OU Community.
Course Catalog
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Student Handbook
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Student Support Services
OU offers a variety of services to support students. For more information, please refer to the Student Support Module in your Orientation course.
Online Library
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Copyright Statement and Privacy Information
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, the 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.
Academic Integrity
As a member of the OU community, it is your responsibility to protect your educational investment by knowing and following the rules. 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.
Academic honesty is incredibly important in this course. Cheating is strictly prohibited at the University of Oklahoma because it devalues the degree you are working hard to get. Should you know of someone else engaging in academic misconduct, please report it to your instructor or directly to the Office of Academic Integrity. Your instructor has a professional obligation to report 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.
Religious Observance
It is the policy of the University to excuse the absences of students that result from religious observances and to reschedule examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays, without penalty. [See Faculty Handbook 3.15.2].
Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities
The Accessibility and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is committed to supporting students with disabilities to ensure that they are able to enjoy equal access to all components of their education. This includes your academics, housing, and community events. Please review OU's Accessibility Policy.
If you are experiencing a disability or a mental/medical health condition that has a significant impact on one or more life functions, you can receive accommodations to provide equal access. Possible disabilities include but are not limited to learning disabilities, AD(H)D, mental health, and chronic health. Additionally, we support students with temporary medical conditions (broken wrist, shoulder surgery, etc.) and pregnancy.
To discuss potential accommodations, please contact the ADRC at 730 College Avenue, (phone) 405-325-3852, or adrc@ou.edu.
Title IX Resources
Anyone who has been impacted by gender-based violence, including dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, harassment, and sexual assault, deserves access to resources so that they are supported personally and academically.
The University of Oklahoma is committed to offering resources to those impacted, including speaking with someone confidentially about your options, medical attention, counseling, reporting, academic support, and safety plans. If you would like to speak with someone confidentially, please contact OU Advocates (available 24/7 at 405-615-0013) or another confidential resource (see "Can I make an anonymous report?").
You may also choose to report gender-based violence and discrimination through other means, including by contacting the Institutional Equity Office (ieo@ou.edu, 405-325-3546) or the police (911).
Because the University of Oklahoma is committed to the safety of you and other students, I, as well as other faculty, Graduate Assistants, and Teaching Assistants, are mandatory reporters. This means that we are obligated to report gender-based violence that has been disclosed to us to the Institutional Equity Office. This includes disclosures that occur in class discussions, writing assignments, discussion boards, emails, and during Student/Office Hours.
For more information, please visit the Institutional Equity Office.
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.
Mental Health Support Services
If you are experiencing any mental health issues that are impacting your academic performance, counseling is available at the University Counseling Center (UCC). The Center is located on the second floor of the Goddard Health Center, at 620 Elm Rm. 201, Norman, OK 73019. To schedule an appointment, call 405-325-2911. For more information, please visit the University Counseling Center.
Final Exam Preparation Period
Pre-finals week will be defined as the seven calendar days before the first day of finals. Faculty may cover new course material throughout this week. For specific provisions of the policy please refer to OU's Final Exam Preparation Period policy.
Required Policies for Students On Campus
Emergency Protocol
During an emergency, there are official university procedures that will maximize your safety.
Severe Weather: If you receive an OU Alert to seek refuge or hear a tornado siren that signals severe weather:
- Look for severe weather refuge location maps located inside most OU buildings near the entrances
- Seek refuge inside a building. Do not leave one building to seek shelter in another building that you deem safer. If outside, get into the nearest building.
- Go to the building’s severe weather refuge location. If you do not know where that is, go to the lowest level possible and seek refuge in the innermost room. Avoid outside doors and windows.
- Get in, Get Down, Cover Up.
- Wait for official notice to resume normal activities.
Additional Weather Safety Information is available through the Department of Campus Safety.
Severe Weather Preparedness Video
Armed Subject/Campus Intruder
If you receive an OU Alert to shelter-in-place due to an active shooter or armed intruder situation or you hear what you perceive to be gunshots:
- Avoid: If you believe you can get out of the area without encountering the armed individual, move quickly towards the nearest building exit, move away from the building, and call 911.
- Deny: If you cannot flee, move to an area that can be locked or barricaded, turn off lights, silence devices, spread out, and formulate a plan of attack if the shooter enters the room.
- Defend: As a last resort fight to defend yourself. For more information, visit:
OU's Emergency Preparedness site
Shots Fire on Campus Procedure
Fire Alarm/General Emergency
If you receive an OU Alert that there is danger inside or near the building, or the fire alarm inside the building activates:
- Leave the building. Do not use the elevators.
- Know at least two building exits
- Assist those that may need help
- Proceed to the emergency assembly area
- Once safely outside, Notify first responders of anyone that may still be inside the building due to mobility issues.
- Wait for official notice before attempting to re-enter the building.
Course Summary:
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