OMIS 259 - Introduction to Business Information Systems

GLOs, SLOs, Assignments and Measurement

Dr. Charles Downing

Goal: Select and apply appropriate technology tool to satisfy the needs of a business context.

General Learning Outcomes (3):

GLO 1. Select and apply appropriate Excel tool to satisfy the needs of a business context.

Specific Learning Outcomes (5):

SLO 1. Independently and outside of class, given a business case, create and complete an Excel spreadsheet, which utilizes workbook management techniques, formatting, page setup and printing, to meet the specifications of the case with at least a 70% level of correctness.

SLO 2. Independently and outside of class, given a business case, create and complete an Excel spreadsheet, which utilizes formulas and functions, to meet the specifications of the case with at least a 70% level of correctness.

SLO 3. Independently and outside of class, given a business case, create and complete an Excel spreadsheet, which utilizes charts, to meet the specifications of the case with at least a 70% level of correctness.

SLO 4. Independently and outside of class, given a business case, create and complete an Excel spreadsheet, which utilizes datasets and tables, to meet the specifications of the case with at least a 70% level of correctness.

SLO 5. Independently and outside of class, given a business case, create and complete an Excel spreadsheet, which utilizes subtotals, PivotTables and PivotCharts, to meet the specifications of the case with at least a 70% level of correctness.

Assignments and Measurement:

Video/Readings (35%): Answer questions concerning the business context and the business uses of SLO topics. Measured using online quizzes.

Media-Rich Interactive Online Materials (35%): Complete two individual online interactive training and software exercises (graded) on each of the specific SLO topics.

Small Group Experiential Learning (5%): Seek and receive help (graded) on aggregated SLO topics, using online discussion boards and class Helper System.

Additional Cumulative Measurement (25%): Complete online Final Exam on aggregated course topics.

GLO 2. Select and apply appropriate Access tool to satisfy the needs of a business context.

Specific Learning Outcomes (4):

SLO 1. Independently and outside of class, given a business case, create and complete an Access database, with tables with formats, keys, data types and relationships, to meet the specifications of the case with at least a 70% level of correctness.

SLO 2. Independently and outside of class, given a business case and Access database, create and complete an Access query, to meet the specifications of the case with at least a 70% level of correctness.

SLO 3. Independently and outside of class, given a business case and Access database, create and complete an advanced Access query utilizing Expression Builder, to meet the specifications of the case with at least a 70% level of correctness.

SLO 4. Independently and outside of class, given a business case and Access database, create and complete professional forms and reports, to meet the specifications of the case with at least a 70% level of correctness.

Assignments and Measurement:

Video/Readings (35%): Answer questions concerning the business context and the business uses of SLO topics. Measured using online quizzes.

Media-Rich Interactive Online Materials (35%): Complete two individual online interactive training and software exercises (graded) on each of the specific SLO topics.

Small Group Experiential Learning (5%): Seek and receive help (graded) on aggregated SLO topics, using online discussion boards and class Helper System.

Additional Cumulative Measurement (25%): Complete online Final Exam on aggregated course topics..

GLO 3. Select and apply appropriate Web tool to satisfy the needs of a business context.

Specific Learning Outcomes (3):

SLO 1. Independently and outside of class, create a simple web page using html displaying student name, picture with at least a 70% level of correctness.

SLO 2. Independently and outside of class, create a simple resume as a web page using MS Word with at least a 70% level of correctness.

SLO 3. Independently and outside of class, upload the web page and resume to Google Site web server space (or other area of student’s choosing) so that anyone with an Internet connection and browser can see it from anywhere in the world, with at least a 70% level of correctness.

Assignments and Measurement:

Video/Readings (35%): Answer questions concerning the business context and the business uses of SLO topics. Measured using online quizzes.

Media-Rich Interactive Online Materials (35%): Complete one individual online software exercise (graded) on aggregated SLO topics.

Small Group Experiential Learning (5%): Seek and receive help (graded) on aggregated SLO topics, using online discussion boards and class Helper System.

Additional Cumulative Measurement (25%): Complete online Final Exam on aggregated course topics..