The purpose of MIST 2090 is for students to learn how information systems
and technologies are applied in modern organizations and society. Students
will gain an understanding the management of IS and IT and their use by 
diverse individuals, groups, and organizations. Specifically, we have the
following objectives for you as a student in this course:

To develop an appreciation of the importance of information as societal 
and organizational resources and to develop an appreciation for the 
issues surrounding the management of data/information. To gain an 
understanding of the nature and impact of information systems and related
technologies upon organizations in general and the decision process in 
particular. To develop computer skills through hands on experience using 
several personal computer software packages and Internet services. 
To enhance critical thinking skills through problem solving and to enhance
your ability to present your ideas. To become familiar with current trends 
in IS/IT, especially e-business/e-commerce and to understand the implications 
of these trends on people and organizations.

Some of the topics we will cover in class will include: 

* The importance of information, and information systems in the business environment
* Hardware and Software 
* Different types of information systems available to organizations 
* Problem solving through process and data modeling 
* Development and implementation of information systems in business 
* E-business/E-commerce 
* Security issues concerning information systems 

Computer Lab topics will include:  

* How to function in a Windows environment 
* E-Mail 
* The Internet and the World Wide Web 
* Solving business challenges using MS Office 2000 Professional (PowerPoint, Excel,
Word, and Access)

Academic Honesty. “’A Culture of Honesty’ is the university of Georgia’s policy 
about academic honesty. … Every student who enrolls at the University agrees to be 
bound by the policy. … This means that each student has a responsibility to read the
policy. [a copy is located at http://www.uga.edu/ovpi/honesty/main.html] and comply 
with it. It’s no defense to a charge of academic dishonesty to say ‘I didn’t know 
that was prohibited.’ … Students must perform all of their academic work without 
plagiarizing, cheating, lying, tampering, stealing, receiving assistance from others 
(unless the faculty member authorizes that assistance) or using sources to assist in 
that work (without giving fair attribution). [Source: “A Culture of Honesty at the 
University of Georgia.” A pamphlet published by the UGA Office of the Vice President 
for Instruction].

Important! You are NOT to receive ANY outside assistance on the computing projects 
without prior approval from the professor. In fairness to the students who are 
ethical, any student found violating the academic honor code will be prosecuted. 
Your projects must be the result of your individual effort.