Symposium I - Project Management Emphasis

Bachelors Degree in Computer Systems & Information Technology

CS 450

Breyer State University

Instructor: Bryan I. Jensen, MSCIS, BSCIS.

SYLLABUS

COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome to Management Symposium I, the final Bachelor Level course in the curriculum for the Degree, Bachelor in Computer Information Systems. I am pleased to instruct you in this course, which is a self-directed symposium based on Computer Information Systems books. To me, this is an exciting course. Why? This course will allow you, the student, to pick and choose which books you will use and study during this course.

In order to be successful in the modern world of information technology, it is imperative that technical managers of all levels realize they must acquire proficiency in the subsequent areas; grammar, writing, researching, organizing, budgeting, and marketing. Other skills needed are knowledge of the current technological trends, research and development of these trends, and be able to make recommendations to top level management based upon these finding during your research.

A future CIO must be able to draft speeches to top level management that recommend technological changes based upon the changing technology in the rest of the IT world. These speeches must not only contain the information needed to convey your message to management, but at the same time be simple enough that management can understand what you are trying to deliver to them.

During this course, you will use all of the skills you have learned to this point, one more important one that you will need to deploy many times during your managerial career: work under pressure to meet a deadline.

The justification of this course is its foundational role in developing information technology managers to further their careers up the corporate ladder. To be able to do this, they must be able to perform research, to write professionally, to check spelling and grammar in papers, to organize and present papers and, finally, to develop various managerial skills needed to achieve the next level of management; from learning about current technology, future technology trends, budgeting, to learning how to analyze technology on a fundamental basis and on a technical analysis basis.

This is the last course before you graduate, so please take a deep breath, relax for a moment, and then explode into this course with an urgency that you didn't think existed. It is my pleasure, or more aptly stated, my honor to teach you in your final course before you graduate. I know you will enjoy this course.

TIME FRAME: This is a thirty (30) semester hour course. This course is allotted 10 weeks of time. You must complete all of the requirements for the course successfully by the end of the 10-week period. The first day of week one will begin the day that you register for the course, or the day which you notify me that your textbooks have arrived and you are ready to begin your studies. Please be cognizant of the time frame. It is rare that extensions of time are permitted, unless you have good justification. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded thirty (30) semester hours of credit and, of course, your degree in Computer Information Systems.

TEXTBOOKS: There are three (3) required textbooks for this course.

Book 1: Your choice. The textbook must consist of a subject related to Computer Information Systems or Project Management. Some suggested fields are; project management, rapid application development, systems analysis and design, computer security, etc.

Book 2: Your choice. The textbook must consist of a subject related to Computer Information Systems or Project Management. Some suggested fields are; project management, rapid application development, systems analysis and design, computer security, etc.

Book 3: Your choice. The textbook must consist of a subject related to Computer Information Systems or Project Management. Some suggested fields are; project management, rapid application development, systems analysis and design, computer security, etc.

The local bookstore would be a nice place to start casing for subjects of interest. The local university/college would be another place for ideas. Or, you may go online at:

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EXAMINATIONS: There are three examinations for this course. The first exam is due after three weeks, the second exam is due after six weeks, and the final exam is due at the end of ten weeks.

The first exam is a subjective paper that must be a minimum of fifteen (15) pages in length, double-spaced with 1.5-inch margins. I must download your first paper by the end of the 3rd week in the course.

The second exam is a subjective paper that must be a minimum of fifteen (15) pages in length, double-spaced with 1.5-inch margins. I must download your second paper by the end of the 6th week in the course.

The third exam is a subjective paper that must be a minimum of fifteen (15) pages in length, double-spaced with 1.5-inch margins. I must download your third paper by the end of the 10th week in the course.

All three exams are programmed and are located in the classroom for this course. The examinations are subjective type. To send me the exam, you must send me an email and let me know that you have finished your paper. I will then download your exam and grade it. Within a week, you will receive an email back from me telling you what your grade was and why you received it.

GRADING: The grading scale for this course is as follows:

90-100%    = A
80-89%      = B
70-79%      = C
Below 70% = Fail

The grading sheet for all written papers is as follows:

CONTENT: Weight 48%.

1). Content is comprehensive, accurate and/or persuasive.
2). Major points are stated clearly, and are supported by specific details, examples, and/or analysis.
3). Research is adequate for the topic.
4). The context and purpose of the writing is clear.

ORGANIZATION: Weight 28%.

1). The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
2). The structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
3). The paper's organization emphasizes the central theme or purpose and is directed.
4). The conclusion reviews the major points.

FORMAT/GRAMMAR: Weight 12%.

1). Spelling is correct.
2). Word usage is correct.
3). Punctuation is correct.

READABILITY/STYLE: Weight 12%.

1). Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
2). The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
3). Development of each paragraph provides one idea per paragraph and provides consistency and flow.

COMMUNICATION: You are encouraged to communicate with me. I am available as a teacher, coach, and mentor to assist you in meeting your goals for this course. Primarily, communication is through email. However, I am also available for conversation by telephone if you would like. Our classroom for this course has a "chat" room. I am also very willing to meet with you one-on-one in the chat room at your request. From time to time, depending on how many students are enrolled in this course at a particular time, we will have some scheduled group chats. You will receive more detailed information at the time such chat sessions are scheduled. Please keep my email address handy so that you can contact me. If at any time during this course you change your email address, please be sure to notify me right away.

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS: There are three (3) written assignments for this course. The first assignment is a fifteen-page (minimum) paper on a information systems book of your choice. This paper must be double-spaced with 1.5-inch margins. Recall, I must download this paper by the end of the 3 rd week of the course. The second assignment is a fifteen-page (minimum) paper on a information systems book of your choice. This paper must be double-spaced with 1.5-inch margins. Also recall, I must download this paper by the end of the 6 th week of the course. The third assignment is a fifteen-page (minimum) paper on a information systems book of your choice. This paper must be double-spaced with 1.5-inch margins. Again, I must download this paper by the end of the 10 th week of the course.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: I, Bryan Jensen, currently teach undergraduate courses at Breyer State University . I am also a systems analyst for SAIC at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City . I have been teaching since 1998 and have taught a variety of information technology topics from programming to information security.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:

1). Understand the immense power of writing properly.
2). Evaluate the basic principals of grammar.
3). Understand how to organize a research paper.
4). Demystify the various financial markets.
5). Acquire skills to assist in attaining a future job.
6). Identify strengths and weaknesses of material just read.
7). Understand how to write summaries and evaluations.
8). Understand the importance of performing under pressure.
9). Learn how to develop skills needed to be a future CIO.
10). Understand how to acquire skills needed to be a future CIO.
11). See and planning your future.

ASSIGNMENTS: For specific assignments, please click on the link "Assignments"

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