BA342 Spring 2021 Syllabus PDF

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BUAD 342 – Information Management Tentative Syllabus

Spring 2021

Instructor: Course Email: Instructor E-mail:

Rachel A. Flom, CPA, MAcc, Lecturer

Office Hours:

Professor Flom: Wednesday 10:15am-12:15pm and Thursday 12:30pm-2:00pm Meeting ID: 913 8008 8910

[email protected] [email protected] or [email protected]

Day of Week

Time

GTA

Meeting Room ID:

Monday

10-12pm

Sam Baker

957 2229 8335

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Jacob Sloan

983 8678 5979

3:00-4:00pm

Annie Tieu

914 6176 3169

8:00-9:00am

Kristen Ankrom 939 3356 7486

9-11am

Grant Roberts

9:30-11:30

Ashley Clevenger 980 8932 6342

11:30-12:30

Courtney Sloan

957 8081 3239

Wednesday

3:00-4:00pm

Annie Tieu

914 6176 3169

Thursday

8:00-9:00am

Kristen Ankrom 939 3356 7486

9:30-11:30

Matthew Hinkle 590 500 4001

11:30-12:30

Courtney Sloan

Tuesday

Class Time & Location

999 5664 5047

957 8081 3239

Lecture: Online 8am & 9:15am Wednesday Online (See Canvas site for Zoom link) ALL LABS FRIDAY – SEE SCHEDULE BELOW: Lab Section Time Location Course Email 8:00 – 8:50 HBB 203 [email protected] 1 9:15 – 10:05 HBB 203 [email protected] 2 10:30 – 11:20 HBB 203 [email protected] 3 11:45 – 12:35 HBB 203 [email protected] 4 1:00 - 1:50 HBB 203 [email protected] 5 2:15 – 3:05 HBB 203 [email protected] 6 3:30 – 4:20 HBB 203 [email protected] 7 4:45 – 5:35 HBB 203 [email protected] 8 8:00 – 8:50 HBB 202 [email protected] 9 9:15 – 10:05 HBB 202 [email protected] 10 10:30 – 11:20 Online [email protected] 11 11:45 – 12:35 Online [email protected] 12 1

BUAD 342 – Information Management Tentative Syllabus

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IMPORTANT NOTE: All course times and due dates are reflected in Eastern Standard Time. Students are required to submit all assignments, projects and assessments based on Eastern Standard Time. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of any differences in time zones. Adjustments to grades for late submissions will not be made based on this consideration. Course Description. Engaged Inquiry into business processes, database logic, query skills, and visualization skills in the context of a business environment. Emphasis on the concepts, structure, components (input, processes, output, feedback, and control) of information systems, and database design and management. Includes the role, function, and integration of information systems and technology into business activities. The course provides hands-on learning by teaching students to understand and use relevant technologies to create reports to answer pertinent business questions and provide insights. This course builds on the knowledge, and IT skills (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows) developed in INMT242 and BA101/201. If you have not retained the basic Windows and Office skills taught in the prerequisites, it is your responsibility to go back and review them. Course Delivery. As is noted in MyUTK, all lectures in BA 342 are virtual. Please see Canvas or pg.1 of the syllabus for the Zoom links for class. All BA 342 labs are in-person with the exception of two. You are only allowed to attend the virtual lab if you are registered for that lab session. For in-person labs, you will be assigned a seat in your lab session. You must only attend the lab section for which you are registered, and you must always sit in your assigned seat. Competency Objectives. This course will help you become successful business professionals by acquiring the knowledge and skills listed below. BA342 competencies include both cognitive knowledge and procedural skills. Our desired course outcome is that you can demonstrate: • the ability to engage effectively in a group to complete an investigative, creative, or practical work, • the ability to draw on theories, knowledge, tools, and/or methods from multiple business fields of study to complete projects and classroom assignments, • an understanding of business processes and the information needs/processing requirements to support business processes, • an understanding of the impact of information technology on business and business processes, • an understanding of the basic components of information and information systems, • a basic understanding of the information technology currently enabling business processes, • an understanding of database concepts, • the ability to ask business questions and structure queries to find answers in databases and other information sources, • the ability to analyze data and present a professional and accurate information product to others, • an ability for life-long learning and research of information technology concepts, trends, and innovations, (including their potential impact on businesses), • the ability to complete both individual and team work in a networked technology environment, and • enhance the ability to complete both individual and team work in a networked technology environment.

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BUAD 342 – Information Management Tentative Syllabus

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Class communications: When emailing questions or concerns to BA342 Instructor or GTA’s your lab time. Failure to do this will result in a delayed response. Please be respectful and professional in all email communication. Please note that any email not properly addressed or professionally written will be returned to you. Professionalism is mandatory in all class communication. Also, please note that grades are NEVER discussed via email and any grade related issues must be communicated over Zoom with Professor Flom. Writing and Grammar. Information Management courses routinely include communication requirements to help you prepare for your future careers. Proper spelling, grammar, and organization are assessed in your submissions. Your challenge is to proofread your document several times to eliminate all spelling and grammar mistakes, organize the material to clearly and concisely communicate difficult concepts, and to ensure you fulfill all requirements. Text, Materials, and Technology Requirements: • Required course materials have been custom written for this course and will be provide free of charge to students. All required materials (class readings, PowerPoint sets, web links, and other files necessary for class activities) will be available in electronic form in the Canvas course site. You will also be responsible for compiling notes of class discussions, exercises, and homework. • UT e-mail Account – Class emails are sent to your UTK student email account. • Wireless Networking – Eduroam secure network OIT Help with Eduroam • HCB requires a laptop. A Windows laptop is recommended. Be aware that Mac laptops require additional configuration and will have functional limitations operating the Windows software. Windows laptop requirements are found at HCB Windows laptop, and Mac laptop requirements are found at HCB Mac laptop. Software requirements for both Windows and Mac are found at HCB Software • Notice: HCB requires that Mac computer users run the Windows operating system on their Mac. • Your laptop must be set to show a system time of Eastern Time. • This course will use Tableau and Microsoft Access (for query practice). Details for accessing Tableau forthcoming. Microsoft Access with Office for Windows (Mac Office versions are NOT supported in this class) – is available for free download via the OIT site. You must download Office 365 ProPlus to receive Access. Additionally, you may use Access from apps.utk.edu. • •

USB flash drive – As an alternate method to submit assignments and to use as a backup for any course assessment requiring a computer. Students with Laptop support issues – contact the OIT Service Center for assistance.

Laptop Loaners: • Loaners are available through the UT Library. Visit https://libguides.utk.edu/hodgesequipment/commonsequipment?_ga=2.261470093.1256085896.149 to learn

more on the provision of equipment available for checkout. This service is not managed in or by the course instructor. • Loaner usage is temporary; students must have his or her own laptop. • Students in BA342 are not allowed to lend a laptop to or borrow a laptop from another BA342 student in their section or another. Wireless Networking at UT: • Eduroam provides the secure wireless services. If you need assistance connecting, please (in advance of a class session) see OIT Help with Eduroam. 3

BUAD 342 – Information Management Tentative Syllabus

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Learning Management System Use in BA342: You should be automatically enrolled in Canvas, the learning management system used in this course. You are responsible for regularly checking the posted course announcements. For Canvas help, contact the OIT HelpDesk. Important Note Regarding Course Changes: Occasionally, there is a need to make changes to grading procedures, class schedule, or content. If it is necessary to do so, we will strive to achieve fairness when making such adjustments. Please check your e-mail and Canvas Announcements frequently for notification of changes. Disability Accommodation: Any student who feels he or she may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss specific needs. Please contact Student Disability Services at 865-974-6087 in Dunford Hall to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities: https://sds.utk.edu/ Student Wellness. - http://counselingcenter.utk.edu/ and http://wellness.utk.edu/ The Student Counseling Center is the university’s primary facility for personal counseling, psychotherapy, and psychological outreach and consultation services. The Center for Health Education and Wellness manages 974-HELP, the distressed student protocol, case management, the Sexual Assault Response Team, and the Threat Assessment Task Force. University Civility Statement. - http://civility.utk.edu/ Civility is genuine respect and regard for others: politeness, consideration, tact, good manners, graciousness, cordiality, affability, amiability and courteous-ness. Civility enhances academic freedom and integrity and is a prerequisite to the free exchange of ideas and knowledge in the learning community. Our community consists of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and campus visitors. Community members affect each other’s well-being and have a shared interest in creating and sustaining an environment where all community members and their points of view are valued and respected. Affirming the value of each member of the university community, the campus asks that all its members adhere to the principles of civility and community adopted by the campus. Emergency Alert System - http://safety.utk.edu/ The University of Tennessee is committed to providing a safe environment to learn and work. When you are alerted to an emergency, please take appropriate action. Learn more about what to do in an emergency and sign up for UT Alerts. Check the emergency posters near exits and elevators for building specific information. In the event of an emergency, the course schedule and assignments may be subject to change. If changes to graded activities are required, reasonable adjustments will be made, and you will be responsible for meeting revised deadlines. Social Distancing & COVID-19 Procedures Student should complete the daily self-check BEFORE coming to campus EACH day. https://www.utk.edu/coronavirus/updates/daily-health-self-check Students are required to wear face masks at all times and maintain social distancing (6 feet between individuals in traditional classrooms, or, in instructional laboratories and similar settings, only a few minutes in closer proximity when absolutely necessary to achieve learning objectives). Students who 4

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are feeling ill or experiencing symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, or a higher than normal temperature will be excused from class and should stay at home. Instructors have the right to ask those who are not complying with these requirements to leave class in the interest of everyone's health and safety. In the event that a student refuses to comply with these requirements, the instructor has the right to cancel class. Additionally, following other simple practices will promote good health in and out of the classroom, such as frequent and thorough hand washing, wiping down desks and seats with disinfectant wipes whenever possible, not sharing personal items such as pens and cell phones, and avoiding crowded hallways and other enclosed spaces. The Volunteer Creed reminds us that we bear the torch in order to give light to others. As Volunteers, we commit to caring for one another and for the members of the communities in which we live, work, and learn. This semester, the University asks that we all demonstrate the Volunteer spirit by following these and other health guidelines and requirements. Additional UTK COVID resource links: • • •

https://www.utk.edu/coronavirus/ https://www.utk.edu/coronavirus/guides/what-happens-when-a-covid-19-case-is-reported https://www.utk.edu/coronavirus/guides/when-to-self-isolate

Copyright Infringement. It is a violation of copyright law and a violation of University policy for a student to share/upload instructional material(s) without the instructor’s permission. The University of Tennessee policy that students violate when they share/upload instructional material(s) without the instructor’s permission is University Policy IT0110, “Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources”. The relevant sections of the policy are quoted here: 2. Users WILL … k. Respect and honor the rights of other individuals with regard to intellectual property, privacy, freedom from harassment, academic freedom, copyright, and use of University resources 3. Users WILL NOT … e. Commit copyright infringement, including file sharing of video, audio, or data without permission from the copyright owner 5. Copyrights and Licenses a. Violation of copyright law or infringement is prohibited by University policy and state and federal law. Any unauthorized use of copyrighted material, may subject the User to discipline as a violation of one or more provisions of the general standard of conduct in the student handbook or to discipline under the Code of Conduct in the Human Resources Policy and Procedures

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Course Policies and Procedures Professionalism. The primary goal of the programs in the Haslam College of Business (HCB) is to prepare students for entry into professional business fields. Throughout your program, faculty expect students to develop and exhibit professionalism. Professionalism includes, but is not limited to, being responsible, being conscientious, exercising care in the performance of work, and exhibiting integrity and respect for others. The faculty encourages students to participate in professional development activities sponsored by the College. Appropriate Attire. Students who are attending an online class or completing an online exam should dress appropriately in at least casual attire. Be mindful that your image is captured during class and exam recordings – so although casual attire is acceptable, when interacting online, please dress appropriately with sufficient coverage at all times.

Nonprofessional behavior. Nonprofessional behavior (e.g., not being appropriately clothed during live Zoom and online exam sessions, disrupting the class with unprofessional or inappropriate actions, using the Zoom chat in an inappropriate or disruptive manner during class, sleeping in class, talking/texting on your cell phone or using any other devices during class, etc.) should be avoided since such behavior interferes with the overall learning environment. Cell phones should be silent, and if you are attending an online session, you should be set up in a room that minimizes distractions to yourself and to other students. To prepare for an online class, please carefully read and follow “Participation Rules for Live Zoom Sessions” (available at https://utk.instructure.com/courses/55015/pages/participation-rules-forlive-zoom-sessions). I reserve the right to remove students from class who are disruptive to the academic process, including violating policies presented in the UTK “Participation Rules for Live Zoom Sessions” document, and additional policies published and communicated to students in this course. Preparation. This course is rigorous, and it makes significant demands on your time. Your investment of time and effort in this course is well justified by the long-run benefits that you can expect in your business career. Although the course is rigorous, students who keep up with the materials, do all the assignments, and participate in the learning experiences do very well. Classroom learning best occurs when students are adequately prepared for class. Thus, students are expected to read and prepare assigned material prior to class as set forth in the course syllabus. As part of their preparation, students should check Canvas regularly for assignments and other communications. Remember that your instructor is here to help you learn, but you are responsible for the learning that occurs. Students who have difficulties mastering the materials should seek advice from the instructor or graduate teaching assistants. In the final analysis, you are responsible for the learning that will occur throughout your career and lifetime. Class Attendance and Participation. As instructor, I reserve the right to lower the final letter grade of irregular attendees or attendees exhibiting nonprofessional behavior, including wearing inappropriate attire.

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BUAD 342 – Information Management Tentative Syllabus

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Attendance. The instructor expects students to attend class and lab. If a student must miss class for a valid reason, the student should notify the instructor in advance of the absence. Students are responsible for any academic work missed during class absences. Attendance is documented for assessment purposes and will be taken in weekly labs. In order to be counted present and therefore eligible for in-class assignments, you MUST ATTEND YOUR ASSIGNED LAB SECTION. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to be counted present. If you make the decision to skip a lecture meeting, please be advised that you are making a conscious choice to miss a material percentage of the overall course content, and this decision can negatively affect your grade. You are encouraged to participate actively in the class. If you have questions, ask them. If a discussion concerns a topic related to your job experience, please contribute. The class will be much more rewarding and interesting if you take an active role in it! If a student is unable to attend class (for professional or personal reasons), he or she should email the instructor prior to the start of class so that this may be taken into consideration if excessive absences have been documented. Attendance includes engaging during class, including an online class. A built in computer camera or webcam is required for all online lab sessions and online exams (when specified) and must be turned on (during both Zoom lab sessions and exams as instructed). Being prepared (reading and completing the assignments before class) is important because one of the goals of this course is for you to integrate information about technology, information systems, corporate strategy, and business processes. Therefore, most class sessions will involve critical thinking, problem-solving and applied learning rather than merely repeating the materials in the text. To be successful, you should be thoroughly famili...