MIS 412 Master Syllabus

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MIS 412: E-Business Systems Development Master Syllabus


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Textbook

This course uses open educational resources (OERs). 

  • There is no textbook to purchase. 

Course Description

Introduces students to the development of web-based information systems for E-business. Students learn to develop web-based database applications for eCommerce. Also covers Web 2.0 technologies and contemporary business trends and issues related to web application development. Emphasizes technologies, methods, and application development tools. Notes: Requires team project and computer lab. A third attempt will require academic advisor approval. Offered by Information Systems and Operations Management. Limited to two attempts. 


Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to 

  • Describe the processes, techniques, activities and architecture of the web application development 
  • Design webpages using style sheets and CSS3  
  • Design and develop web applications using web technologies, such as HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScrip 
  • Understand the basics of JavaScript and jQuery  
  • Employ Frameworks to develop webpages  
  • Build an E-commerce/eBusiness system/website 

MIS (Management Information Systems) Learning Goals

  • Apply knowledge of information technology, operations, and business functions to assess, design and improve business processes. 
  • Effectively manage projects, including information technology projects. 
  • Understand the overall systems development life cycle and be able to recommend IT solutions. 

BS Business Learning Goals

  • The social, global, ethical, and legal contexts of business and will be able to reflect on the role of the individual in business. 
  • The ability to apply knowledge of professional skills necessary for success in business including effective business writing. 
  • Technical and analytic skills appropriate for success in business. 
  • The ability to apply knowledge of core business disciplines including accounting, finance, information systems, management, marketing, and operations management. 
  • How research in the business disciplines contributes to knowledge and how such research is conducted.

Grading Policy

Assignment Value
Homework (4) 20 points
Quizzes (2) 20 points
Exam (2) 40 points
Project (1) 20 points
Total 100 points
Semester Grade Scale
A+ 97 to 100 points B- 80 to 82.99 points
A 93 to 96.99 points C+ 77 to 79.99 points
A- 90 to 92.99 points C 73 to 76.99 points
B+ 87 to 89.99 points D 60 to 69.99 points
B 83 to 86.99 points F Below 60 points

Reading Assignments

Students are required to study the course materials posted via MIS 415 Canvas course website. 


MIS 412 Topical Outline

Week Topic
1 Web Fundamentals
2 Introduction to HTML 
3 Cascading Style Sheets 
4 The Basics of JavaScript
5 JavaScript and HTML Document 
6 & 7 JavaScript and HTML Document 
8 Midterm Exam 
9 jQuery 
10 Ajax
11 E-commerce business models (B2B, B2C, C2C)
12 Database access via Web application
13 & 14 Server-side web development technologies 
15 Final exam 

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