Course Overview

University Uganda Martyrs University (UMU)

Faculty Business Administration and Management (BAM)

Course Management Information Systems I (MIS I)

Dates 13 Weeks, Term II, February-May 2003 (see calendar)

Times and Locations

Thursdays, 2-5 pm, theory, lecture hall
Fridays, 3-4 pm or 2-3 pm, practical, computer laboratory

Lecturer

Mr. G. Vogl, 077-606404, gvogl@umu.ac.ug, gregvogl@yahoo.com, http://www.gregvogl.net/

Course Goals

To understand the basics of computers and networks
To develop basic skills in word processing and spreadsheets
To understand the utilisation of computers and information systems in business and industry

Also see the detailed list of learning objectives.

Course Format

Thursdays will be theory sessions in the lecture hall. Activities will include lectures, presentations, demonstrations, group discussions and case studies.
Fridays will be practical sessions in the computer lab. Students will follow step-by-step instructions and complete lab exercises and projects.

Books The lecturer will provide a list of relevant reference books which are currently available in the University library.

Photocopies Some documents will be put on reserve in the library for photocopying or reading.

Web Site Documents and other files will be made available on the course web site for reading on the computers, saving to disk, and printing.
Please read the hints for making effective use of the site.

Policies See the instructor's course policies.

Grading

Marks	Multiply By	Percent	Activity
160	0.1	16%	9 Lab Exercises
80	0.05	4%	2 Homework Assignments
10	0.5	5%	Attendance
150	0.1	15%	3 Projects
50	0.2	10%	Test 1
100	0.5	50%	Final Examination