The purpose of MIST 2190H 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, I 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

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.