Module Details

Module Code: INFO6009
Title: Information Systems
Long Title: Information Systems
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4820 - Information Systems
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module examines the concepts and fundamentals of computer based information systems and the impact of IT on a firms structure, performance & relationship. The students develop an overview of telecommunication and computer networks as well as the ability to use, design and modify databases.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the concepts and fundamentals of computer-based Information Systems.
LO2 Describe the impact of IT on the firm's structure, performance and relationships.
LO3 Explain the principles of telecommmunications and computer networks.
LO4 Design, use and modify a simple relational database.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Introduction to Information Systems in Business
Information and Technology, Attributes of Information, Information as a resource, Big data, Levels and types of Information Systems
Managing Information Systems
Impact of Information Systems on organisations, Impact of Information Systems on industry structure, Information Technology supporting competitive advantage
Networking
Networking components & topologies, Wireless Technology, Radio Frequency Identification, Client/server computing, Cloud computing, Communications in a network environment, Telecommunication Applications, Internets, Extranets and Intranets
Databases
Students will be introduced to Microsoft Access. Design and create tables with appropriate data types, Entity-relationship modelling, Normalisation, Edit and link tables, Create and edit forms, reports and queries.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Assessment of content supporting Learning Outcomes I, 2 and 3
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Computer based laboratory assessment, assessing the understanding of the design, use, and modification of a simple relational database.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practical Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Private Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practical Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Private Study Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Joseph Valacich and Christoph Schneider. (2015), Information Systems Today, 4th Ed.. Pearson, [ISBN: 9781292098180].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Jane P. Laudon and Kenneth C. Laudon. (2015), Essentials of MIS, 11 th. Pearson Higher Education, [ISBN: 9781292075136].
  • David M. Kroenke, David J. Auer.. (2013), Database concepts, 6th. Boston; Pearson, p.480, [ISBN: 9780132742924].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BMNGT_7 Bachelor of Business in Management 1 Mandatory