Batch: Course:

2012-14 IT Applications

Term: Credits:

I 3

Course Instructor: Prof. Anil Kumar and Dr. R.K.Jena

Objectives of the course:

In this era of digital revolution, every organization is required to deal effectively with intense global competition and an increasingly rapid pace of change. For an organization to thrive in todays Internet economy, managers and functional specialists in all areas accounting, marketing, production, operations management, and human resources must perform their jobs even more effectively and efficiently. Information Technology (IT, in short) provides the tools that enable all organizational personnel to solve increasingly complex problems and to capitalize on opportunities that contribute to the success, or even survival, of the organization. This course has the following objectives: 1. To provide students the essential core of Information Systems principles. 2. To make them aware of latest information technologies existing till date so that they can apply them in various business scenario in their career ahead. 3. To make them understand the role of information Technology to support organizational personnel, regardless of the functional area or level in the organization. 4. To explore the various applications of information Technologies and systems.
Course Outline:

To achieve the course objectives, the complete course is organized into following topics:

An Introduction to Information Technology in the Business Environment Basic concepts of Information Systems Hardware and Software Telecommunications and Networks Data resource Management Business Applications using e-commerce

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the students would be able to 1. Differentiate among data, information and knowledge and describe about various kinds of information systems in modern organizations. 2. Explore various business applications where information technology plays a major role in taking operational, tactical and strategic decisions in various functional areas. 3. Describe and discuss Information Technology Infrastructure with specific references to a) Hardware b) Software c) Data resource d) Telecommunication and Networks 4. Describe electronic commerce, its scope, benefits and limitations and major applications and issues.

Basic Text Book:

Turban, Rainer and Potter, Introduction to Information Technology, 2nd Edition, Wiley India, 2005
Reference Books: 1. Ramesh Behl, IT for Management, TMH,2009 2. Stair, Reynolds, Principles of Information Systems, 8e, Thomson 3. B. Muthukumaran, IT for Management, Oxford higher education 4. Lucas, IT for Management, TMH

E-Resources/Databases:-

1. Use DVD provided with the book. 2. Refer sites of various organizations to complete Group assignments. 3. Refer articles from various magazines and journals to get ideas about the recent technologies and their applications

Session Plan: Session No 1 Topic Pre class preparation required Nil

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An Introduction to Information Systems : What is Information System , Information Concepts An Introduction to Information Systems: System concepts Components of an information system Recognizing information systems Information Systems vs IT Roles of IS in business Trends in information systems An Introduction to Information Systems: Types of Information Systems Information Architectures Computer Hardware: Major hardware components Major types and uses of computer systems. Computer Hardware: CPU and Input devices Computer Hardware: Output devices Storage options Software: Introduction to Software Types of Software Application Software Software: System Software Software: Software Issues Excel 2007: Intermediate Level Excel 2007: Intermediate Level Organizing Data: Hierarchy of data Traditional vs Modern Approach and Information Organizing Data: Types of Databases Database Management Systems Organizing Data: Database design Telecommunications and Networks: What is telecommunication Communication Media Telecommunications and Networks: What is computer Networks Basic connections Communication Software and protocols

Reading of Chapter 1

Reading of Chapter 1

Reading of Chapter 3

Reading of Chapter 3 Reading of Chapter 3

Reading of Chapter 4

Reading of Chapter 4 Reading of Chapter 4 Practice exercises Practice exercises Reading of Chapter 5

Reading of Chapter 5

Nil Reading of Chapter 6

Reading of Chapter 6

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Business Applications The Internet, Intranets, and Extranets How internet works World wide web Intranet and Extranets Electronic Commerce: What is e-commerce Applications of e-commerce Infrastructure support
Guest Lecture 1 Guest Lecture 2

Reading of Chapter 7

Reading of Chapter 9

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Pedagogy:

It consists of Class Lectures, Discussions on Real world cases, Individual and Group Assignments and Guest Lectures.
Evaluation Scheme:

Sr. No. 1 2 3 4

Components Viva-voce End Term Quizes Group Assessment

Weightages (Max. 30%) 10 % 50 % 20 % 20 %

Learning Outcomes Learning Outcome -All Learning Outcome -All Learning Outcome -1,3 and 4 Learning Outcome -2

Any other Remarks: This course will serve as a foundation for the course namely Management Information System in Term III.