Module Details
Module Code: |
INFO |
Module Title:
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Information Systems
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Title:
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Information Systems
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Module Level:: |
7 |
Module Coordinator: |
Martin Meagher
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Module Author:: |
Caroline Murphy (Carlow)
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Module Description: |
The aim of this course is to introduce the student to Information Systems and their role in supporting strategies and tactics of a business in its endeavour to achieve a high level of success. Through exposure to up-to-date theory and practical examples, students will gain an understanding of the business use of Information Systems. These include global environment, Information Systems and the modern organisation, e-business, Information Systems that support organisations, Information Systems and decision making, planning for, acquiring and maintaining Information Systems and protecting information assets. In addition, students will learn a range of advanced features of Excel and an introduction to MS Access.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Evaluate a range of issues relating to Information Systems in organisations, including the effect of the digital economy on organisations and issues relating to protecting information assets |
LO2 |
Evaluate the many different types of Information Systems used by organisations at different levels and functional areas of the organisation |
LO3 |
Evaluate the processes and identify the issues relating to acquiring Information Systems |
LO4 |
Demonstrate awareness of new and emerging technologies |
LO5 |
Demonstrate ability to apply advanced excel features to workplace problems; to create and manage a relational database |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Introduction to Information Systems
Understanding what an Information System is
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Organisational Strategy, Competitive Advantage and Information Systems
Business processes and business process management; Information Systems: concepts and definitions; The global web-based platform; Business Pressures, organisational responses and IT support
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Information Systems that support organisations
Transaction Processing Systems; Functional Area Information Systems; Enterprise Resource Planning Systems ; Supply Chain Management Systems; Customer Relationship Management
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Business Analytics
Managers and decision making; Business Intelligence; Data Visualisation techniques; Intelligent Systems
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Electronic Commerce: Applications and issues
Overview of E-Business and E-Commerce; Business-to-Consumer electronic commerce; Business-to-Business electronic commerce; Electronic payments; Ethical and legal issues in E-Business
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Acquiring Information Systems
Planning for and justifying IT applications; Strategies for acquiring IT applications; The Traditional Systems Development Life Cycle; Vendor and software selection
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Protecting your information assets
Introduction; Behavioural actions; computer based actions; Data Protection legislation
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New and upcoming technologies
Big Data, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, 5G, Data Lakes, Commercial imaging, Fintech, Conversational commerce
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Stage 2 Excel
Functions; Goalseek; Scenario manager; Pivot tables and charts; Auditing; IF statements; Vlookup and Hlookup; Data validation
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MS Access
An introduction to MS Access; Tables; Queries; Forms; Reports; Importing; Exporting
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 40.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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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.
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Reassessment Description 2 1/2 hour theory assessment and 1/2 hour advanced excel assessment
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
12.00 |
12 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
6.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
15.00 |
15 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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R. Kelly Rainer (Jr.),Brad Prince. (2021), Introduction to Information Systems, 8th. wiley, New York, [ISBN: 9781119594635].
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Peter Kalmström. (2015), Excel 2016 from Scratch, CreateSpace, p.148, [ISBN: 9781515134152].
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Gardner C. Rathswohl E.. (2013), MIS cases, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ, [ISBN: 9781118291610].
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Alan Dillon. (2014), Step by Step Databases, Gill & MacMillan, p.384, [ISBN: 9780717160433].
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Other Resources |
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Silicon Republic,
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GCF free learning resource.
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