INFS1001 Business Information Systems

First Year Course

Offered By	School of Accounting & Business Info Systems
Academic Career	Undergraduate
Course Subject	Information Systems
Offered in	Summer Session, 2010, First Semester, 2010, Second Semester, 2010, First Semester, 2011, and Second Semester, 2011
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	No change.
Learning Outcomes	After studying this course, you are expected to attain proficiency in the following areas : Understand the foundations of information systems Understand the business implications of using information systems Develop team, time management and researching skills Develop evaluation and critical analysis abilities
Indicative Assessment	Tutorial Attendance, Participation and Presentation - 10% Assignment - 15% Mid Semester Examination - 25% Final Examination - 50% The assessment for this course for Summer School, 2010, will be different from the standard semester offerings. Summer School proposed assessment is as follows: Class Participation 5% Mid-Semester Examination 15% Course Assignment 20% Final Examination 60%
Workload	In addition to attending lectures and tutorials of at least three contact hours per week, you are required to devote at least another five hours each week in studying this course.
Areas of Interest	Business Information Systems
Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills	There are no prerequisites for this course but some knowledge of basic computer applications such as Windows XP, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, coupled with the ability to use email and the Internet is essential.
Requisite Statement	None.
Incompatibility	INFS2012 Business Information Systems.
Recommended Courses	No change.
Prescribed Texts	See Course Outline: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/outline/INFS1001.pdf
Preliminary Reading	No change.
Indicative Reading List	See Course Outline: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/outline/INFS1001.pdf
Other Information	For further information see: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=INFS1001

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