CIS 151

Introduction to Electronic Commerce

3 Credit Hours

Instructor:            Chet Cunningham                                   Semester:       Fall 2002

Office:                    261 JHG                                                 Lecture:          TR 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.

Office Phone:         (270) 824-8699                                      Room:              248 JHG

Instructor E-mail:  Chet.Cunningham@kctcs.edu                   Home Phone:   (270) 821-7909

Website:                http://www.madcc.kctcs.edu/ccunningham

 

 

Office Hours:

Tuesday & Thursday: 11:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday & Thursday: 1:30 p.m – 3:00 p.m.

& others by appointment

 

Textbooks: Electronic Commerce. Third Edition.

Gary P. Schneider. Course Technology. 2002.

 

Course Description

An overview of telecommunications is provided in this course, which emphasizes electronic media and their applications in business.  It introduces the new opportunities and changes in business operations which are developing as businesses use tools such as multimedia, teleconferencing, electronic data interchange, telemarketing, telecommuting and the Internet.

 

Course Competencies

Upon completion of this course the student can:

  1. Describe the changes in technology, which provide the telecommunication tools used in electronic commerce.
  2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the effects of electronic media on the communication process.
  3. Discuss how telecommunications are used as marketing tools in activities such as telemarketing, database marketing, teleservicing, and market research.
  4. Identify business applications for multimedia and the Internet.
  5. Identify methods to improve organizational productivity through electronic media.
  6. Discuss legal, social and ethical issues related to electronic commerce.

 


Across the Curriculum Competencies

 

Writing Across the Curriculum:

To satisfy the new general education requirements of writing across the curriculum,

      "All faculty are expected to call attention to and penalize for errors in English usage and require the rewriting of papers which do not meet acceptable standards."  (CCS Rules, Section V, 2.32)

 

Writing: There will be exams, which will include questions that will require a written response. A written report may be required at the end of the semester.

Reading: Each homework assignment includes reading the appropriate section of the textbook as well as completing the assigned problems.

Integrated Learning: On exams, the students will be required to identify and solve problems that involve applying concept to particular situations.

Creative Thinking: On exams, students will be required to solve problems that integrating concepts to create appropriate processes.

Ethics/Values: All students are expected to comply with the MCC Code of Conduct. Plagiarism and cheating, as well as sanctions of these offenses, are defined in Article III of this Code.

 

Prerequisites

None

 

Supplies

Two 3 ½” floppy disks.  Each student is required to obtain an e-mail address for this course.

 

Grading

 


Course Grade

% of
Grade

 

Grading Scale

Mid-Term Exam

  25

 

A

90- 100%

Final Exam

  25

 

B

89 - 80 %

Assignments

  30

 

C

79 - 70 %

Quizzes

  20

 

D

69 - 60 %

Total:

100%

 

F

Below 60%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructional Methods

A combination of classroom lectures/discussions, hands-on chapter exercises and labs, and chapter tests will be utilized to help you gain proficiency in the application of computer concepts and principles.

 

Hands-on Chapter Projects

You will be responsible for reading and understanding each assigned chapter. Additionally, most students will have to spend time outside of class to complete hands on projects. Each assignment should be properly labeled.

 

Make sure your name and exercise number appear in the upper-left corner. If an exercise has multiple sheets, then staple them together. Do not staple different assignments together. Disorganized assignments (pages out of order, mislabeled, unreadable, etc.) will receive a grade of zero. If there are multiple sheets are to be handed in, then sequence them according to the order you were told to print them in the exercise.


Course Policies

 

Hands-on Classroom Rules:

This class will be held in a computer classroom and the following rules must be understood and followed:

 

1.       NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM AT ANYTIME!!!!!!

2.       Computers and equipment have the sole purpose of providing class-related activities.  Do not install ANY software or make any changes to the computers unless instructed to do so.

3.       Please arrive on time and expect to stay the entire class period.

4.       Please do not use your computer during class discussions unless told to do so.

5.       Turn in your assignments on time!  Use the class time wisely.  If you miss class, it is your responsibility to get your assignments done outside of class.

6.       Please pay attention during class instructions and demonstrations.

7.       Unless directed otherwise, use the same computer each class.

8.       Use courtesy when using the printer, it is shared.

9.       If you have questions please ask the instructor instead of disturbing your neighbor.

 

Examination Policy:

Two announced examinations. No make-up exams will be allowed without prior arrangements being made. Make-up exams must be taken when scheduled

 

Three quizzes will be given with the lowest score being dropped.  Quizzes must be taken the night scheduled and CANNOT be rescheduled.

 

Late Assignment Policy:

Laboratory assignments should be handed in immediately BEFORE lecture begins on the specified due date. Laboratory assignments handed in after lecture begins are considered late.  No assignments will be accepted more than one week late. Late assignments receive a 50% penalty.

 

Cheating Policy:

Students are expected to uphold the school’s standard of conduct relating to academic honesty. Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the academic work they submit. The guiding principle of academic integrity shall be that a student's submitted work; examinations, reports, and projects must be that of the student's own work. Students shall be guilty of violating the honor code if they:

 

1.       Represent the work of others as their own.

2.       Use or obtain unauthorized assistance in any academic work.

3.       Give unauthorized assistance to other students.

4.       Modify, without instructor approval, an examination, paper, record, or report for the purpose of obtaining additional credit.

5.       Misrepresent the content of submitted work.

 

The penalty for violating the honor code is severe. Any student violating the honor code is subject to receive a failing grade for the course and will be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. If a student is unclear about whether a particular situation may constitute an honor code violation, the student should meet with the instructor to discuss the situation.

 

For this class, it is permissible to assist classmates in general discussions of computing techniques. General advice and interaction are encouraged. Each person, however, must develop his or her own solutions to the assigned projects, assignments, and tasks. In other words, students may not "work together" on graded assignments. Such collaboration constitutes cheating. A student may not use or copy (by any means) another's work (or portions of it) and represent it as his/her own. If you need help on an assignment, contact your instructor, not other classmates.


Incomplete Policy:

Incompletes will only be considered in the most extreme cases of hardship.

 

Make-up Policy:

Make-up exams will be given ONLY in the most extreme cases of hardship or unavoidable interruption of participation. These are handled on an individual basis.

 

Student Conduct In Class Policy:

Any acts of classroom disruption that go beyond the normal rights of students to question and discuss with instructors the educational process relative to subject content will not be tolerated, in accordance with the Academic Code of Conduct described in the Student Handbook.  The Student Code of Conduct is available on the web at http://www.kctcs.edu/student/code.htm.

 

Children In Class Policy:

Only in extreme cases are children allowed in classroom or laboratory facilities, and then only with approval of the instructor prior to class.

 

Electronic Devices In Class Policy:

Cellular phones, pagers, CD players, radios, and similar devices are prohibited in the classroom and laboratory facilities. Calculators and computers are prohibited during examinations and quizzes, unless specified. Reasonable laptop-size computers may be used in lecture for the purpose of taking notes.

 

Attendance Policy:

Regular attendance and punctuality are expected for successful completion of this course.  Good attendance will translate into better grades, higher retention of subject matter, and greater success. Since much of the work is done in class under the supervision of the instructor, poor attendance will usually translate into poor grades.  It is the student’s full responsibility to contact the instructor in reference to all missed work incurred while absent.

 

Withdrawal Policy:

The last day for a student to officially withdraw from class with a grade of "W" at his or her discretion is October 21, 2002. After October 21, the instructor may grant a W, WP, or WF.  Note: WF’s are averaged into you GPA the same as an F.

 

Inclement Weather Policy:

In cases of inclement weather please listen to area radio and television stations for cancellations.

 

Disabilities Policy

If you have a documented disability and need any type of accommodation, you are required to register with the Disability Resource Coordinator.  Contact Valerie Wolfe, Disability Resource Coordinator, Room 112 LRC, 270-824-1670.

 

This syllabus is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the instructor to meet class needs.

 


Tentative Course Schedule

CIS 151

Fall 2002

 

 

Topic

Chapter Reading

Topics

Assignments

Week 1

8/20 & 8/22

Chapter 1

Course Introduction

Intro to Electronic Commerce

Review Questions 1-5

Exercise 1

Week 2

8/27 & 8/29

Chapter 2

Technology Infrastructure

Review Questions 1-5

Exercise 1 (condensed)

Week 3

9/3 & 9/5

Chapter 3

Selling on the Web

 

Review Questions 1 & 4

Exercise 1

Week 4

9/10 & 9/12

Chapter 4

Quiz #1 Chapters 1-3

Marketing on the Web

Review Question 1

Week 5

9/17 & 9/19

Chapter 5

B2B Strategies

Review Question 2 & 3

Week 6

9/24 & 9/26

Chapter 6

Web Auctions, Virtual Communities, and Web Portals

Review Question 3

Week 7

10/1 & 10/3

 

In-class project/Exam review

Mid-Term Exam (10/3)

 

10/7-10/11

 

FALL BREAK

 

Week 8

10/15 & 10/17

Chapter 7

Environment of Electronic Commerce

Exercise 1

Week 9

10/22 & 10/24

Chapter 8

Web Server Hardware and Software

Review Questions 1 & 2

Exercise 2

Week 10

10/29 & 10/31

Chapter 9

Quiz # 2 Chapters 7-8

Electronic Commerce Software

Review Question 1

Week 11

11/5 & 11/7

Chapter 10

Security Threats to Electronic Commerce

Review Questions 1 & 5

Week 12

11/12 & 11/14

Chapter 11

Implementing E-Commerce Security

Exercise 1

Week 13

11/19 & 11/21

Chapter 12

Quiz # 3 Chapters 9-11

Payment Systems for E-Commerce

Review Question 1

Week 14

11/26 & 11/28

Chapter 13

Planning for Electronic Business

Review Questions 1 & 2

Week 15

12/3 & 12/5

 

 

 

12/12

 

FINAL EXAM Chapters 7-13

 

 

Student Online Companion

http://www.course.com/downloads/mis/ecommerce3eoc/index.html