Course Schedule (Topics, Readings & Assignments)

Week	Date	Class Focus	Assignments
1	8/30	Introduction to Information Technology	Reading:  Swenson, R. 1998. Information and Education. pp. 135-144 IN: The Overload Syndrome. NavPress, Colorado Springs, CO Computer History Museum 2004. http://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/ Navigate through the websites provided and familiarize yourself with the evolution of computers and identify an significant development for each decade.  Be patient with the terminology and the technical jargon – it is a great way to expose you to the language spoke in the world of information technology and the history of a technology that has changed our world.
	9/1	Technology, OS, and Apps in modern business	Reading: Computer Basics 101, Jan's Computer Basic http://www.jegsworks.com/lessons/lessonintro.htm Complete each section listed on the right side of the HOME page ( Computer Types, Applications, Input, Processing, Output, Storage, Computer to Computer, System Software, Programming) On-line Discussion 1: Describe an example of the use of information technology/applications in a modern business. Provide  a link to your reference.
2	9/6	Technology Ethics	Reading: Groothuis, D. 1997. Cyberspace and the trouble with our souls. pp 9-21 IN: The Soul in Cyberspace. Baker, Grand Rapids, MI On-line readings Argandoña, A. 2003. The New Economy: Ethical Issues. Journal of Business Ethics 44(1):3-22. On-line readings
	9/8	Representing yourself in Business - developing your Professional Development Package (PDP)	Major Assignment 1: Professional Development Package (Due 9/15)
3	9/13	Equity and Bias in the Technology and Online World - the digital divide	Find an article on the side of the digital divide to which you are assigned. Prepare for class by outlining/summarizing your assigned position and by completing the On-line Discussion 2 question. A - L (last name) Technology increases social and economic disparities. M - Z (last name) Technology decreases social and economic disparities. Seed Readings and Links Digital Divide Basics What Digital Divide? A Nation On-line Shifting Shape of the Digital Divide On-line Discussion 2: What impact has the use of technology in business had/will have on the social structure of the modern world?
	9/15	EXAM 1 ----------------> Introduction to Excel Project 1: Creating a Worksheet and an Embedded Chart	Complete EXAM 1 on-line exam outside of class time Read and Complete Project 1
4	9/20	Excel Project 2: Formulas, Functions, Formatting, and Web Queries	Read and Complete Project 2
	9/22	Excel Project 3: What -if Analysis, Charting, and Working with Large Worksheets	Read and Complete Project 3 Major Assignment 2 : Business Case Study in Using Excel. (Due 10/4)
5	9/27	Excel Project 4: Financial Functions, Data TAbles, Amortization Schedules, and Hyperlinks	Read and Complete Project 4
	9/29	Excel Project 5: Creating, Sorting and Querying a List	Read and Complete Project 5
6	10/4	Excel Project 6: Creating Templates, and Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks	Read and Complete Project 6
	10/6	EXAM 2	Excel Exam Project due Oct. 11 by  8:55am
7	10/11	Introduction to Data Integrity and Security	Reading: Preston, R. 2005. The Politics of Infosec. Network Computing 16(14):6 (Academic Search Premier Article Link) Hanna, Greg 2005. Strategic Finaance 86(9):31-35. (Business Source Premier Article Link) Gibson, S. 2005. Spyware was Inevitable. Communications of the ACM. 48(8):37-39 (EBSCO MegaFile Article Link - use the PDF Full Text Link)
	10/13	Introduction to Databases and Data systems used in business today	Reading: Tittel, E. 2005. Managing Data with Database Tools. Certification Magazine 7(8): 20 - 39. (Business Source Premier Article Link - use PDF Full Text Link). Sen, A and Sinha, A. 2005. A comparison of data warehousing methodologies. Communications of the ACM 48(3):79-84.  (Academic Search Premier Article Link  - Select "Linked Full Text" and then "PDF Full Text" Links.) Betz, J. Introduction to Database Design. Online: http://www.schools.ash.org.au/olshc/infotech/dbdesign.htm
8	10/18	Introduction to Microsoft Access Project 1: Creating and Using a Database Main Concepts	Read and Complete Project 1 Access Project : Business Case Study in Using Access. (Due 11/8) Develop your own access tools for the business of your choice.
	10/20	Access Project 2: Querying a Database Using the Select Query Window [Main Concepts	Read and Complete Project 2
9	10/25	Access Project 3: Maintaining a Database Using the Design and Update Features of Access	Read and Complete Project 3
	10/27	Access Project 4 Reports, Forms, and Combo Boxes	Read and Complete Project 4
10	11/1	EXAM 3	Access Project Work Session/Lab (Due 11/8)
	11/3	E-Commerce	Reading: Basic Guide to E-Commerce Riggins, F. J. and H. Rhee 1998. Toward a Unified View of Electronic Commerce. Communications of the ACM. 41(10): 88-95. (1MB pdf file)
11	11/8	Introduction to Web Technology: Networks, Internet, and the World Wide Web	Access Exam Project Due - 9:00am Reading: What is the Internet, the World Wide Web, and Netscape? History of the Internet A Brief History of the Internet
	11/10	Dreamweaver Project 1: Designing- basic web page, web site design, accessibility	Reading: TBA Major Assignment 4 : Developing a Business Web Site. (Due 11/29)
12	11/15	Dreamweaver: Adding complexity to web design	Reading: TBA
	11/17	Dreamweaver Cascading Style Sheets	Reading: TBA
13	11/22	Dreamweaver Interactive Webs: Web forms et al.	Reading: TBA
		Eat Turkey
14	11/29	Work day
	12/1	Work day
15	12/6	Team Project Presentations	8:55-9:10 Cory, Ryan, Mark, Lindsey 9:10-9:25 Sam, Nick, Nathan 9:25-9:40 Alisa, Teng, Ryan 9:40-9:55 Mike N, Janice, Taylor 9:55-10:10 Liz, Hannah, Tyler H.
	12/8	Team Project Presentations	8:55-9:10 Drew, Jason, Sarah 9:10-9:25 Bethany, Tyler K, Ray 9:25-9:40 Sara, Mike E., Beau 9:40-9:55 Meghan, Jameson, Ben 9:55-10:10 Jessica, Emily, David
Final	12/13	Final Exam (4)Tuesday December 13, 8:15 - 10:15 CC325