Computer information systems
D Hawthorn
7 points * One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week * First semester * Clayton
This subject provides an introduction to the principles and general use of computer information systems for business applications. Topics covered include introduction to information systems, computer hardware and software, overview of programming and computer languages, database management, use of microcomputer application software for business data processing including spreadsheets and database management systems.
Assessment
Assignment 1 (special topics): 10% * Assignment 2 (system implementation): 20% * Examination (2 hours): 60%
Preliminary reading
Shelly G B and Cashman T J Learn to use Windows applications: Microsoft Excel 4 Windows Boyd and Fraser, 1994
Recommended texts
Arnott D and O'Donnell P Readings in decision support systems Monash U, 1991
Burkan W C Executive information systems - from proposal through implementation Van Nostrand, 1991
Cushing B E and Romney M B Accounting information systems 6th edn, Addison-Wesley, 1994
Flaatten P O and others Foundations of business systems Dryden, 1989
Kroenke D and Hatch R Management information systems 3rd edn, McGraw-Hill, 1994
Long L Management information systems Prentice-Hall, 1989
McFadden F R and Hoffer J A Modern database management 4th edn, Benjamin-Cummings, 1994
Panko P R End user computing: Management, applications and technology Wiley, 1988
Parker C and Case T Management information systems: Strategy and action 2nd edn, McGraw-Hill, 1993
Simpson A Understanding Microsoft Access Sybex, 1993