Assessments
This course is based on a 1000 point system. Your grade in this course is determined by several means, so that you have the optimal chance at receiving a grade that properly reflects your effort and mastery of the material. Please note that attendance at lectures is expected, although you do not directly receive points for attendance.
- Six Assignments (300 Points; 30%)
- Term Project (250 Points; 25%)
- Term Project Presentations (50 Points; 5%)
- Mid-Term Exam (150 Points; 15%)
- Final Exam (150 Points; 15%)
- In-Class Presentations (100; 10%)
Mid-Term and Final Exams
The final exam is cumulative and is given during the date and time scheduled by the University Registrar. The mid-term and final exams are in-class, open notes, and open book (see rules) and administered through Blackboard.
Assignments
Students are required to analyze and evaluate cases and prepare written case memos, solve quantitative problems, and create various information science artifacts (such as requirements catalogs, data models, process models, risk models, data ontologies, feasibility analyses, project plans, charts, graphs, etc.) Short (10-15 minutes), well-prepared, in-class presentations of the cases or assignments are offered to students who wish to earn extra points.
Extra Points
Students can earn extra points by giving in-class presentations as well as participating in the class discussion forum (answering and/or refining questions, not just posting questions.)
Deadlines & Late Submissions
All submissions must be made on time. There are no extensions given or late submissions allowed.