IS112 Computer Organization and Programming

1. IS112 Computer Organization and Programming Professor Catherine Dwyer Fall 2003

2. Agenda • Introductions • Syllabus • Class Schedule • Blackboard web site • Technical knowledge and the IS professional • Assignment for next class IS112 - Computer Organization

3. Catherine DwyerLecturer IS Dept. • Full time since Fall 2000 • Other classes taught: CS121, CS122, CIS101, IS112 (now), IS223, IS323, IS396E (Java), IS660Z(Programming Games Using VB) • Lead developer for Web Assisted CIS101 (2002) • Revision Chair for IS Undergraduate curriculum (2003) • Co-author with Dr. Jeanine Meyer of Programming Games With Visual Basic, Course Technology, 2001 IS112 - Computer Organization

4. My IS Background • MS in CS (Pace), enrolled in IS PhD program at NJIT • Two daughters, 12th and 6th grade • Prior Experience: Programmer/Analyst at NYC investment bank, Technology Coordinator at Graphics Design Firm • Husband journalist with The New York Times • Hobbies: reading, bike riding, swimming, cooking • You? IS112 - Computer Organization

5. Syllabus and schedule • Overview of course requirements and assignments • CS/IS Student Statement of Responsibilities IS112 - Computer Organization

6. Assignments and Grading • Regular homework (based on readings and class discussion) • Team presentation (simple machine) • Research paper and presentation • Midterm and final IS112 - Computer Organization

7. Blackboard 6.0 • Link is at http://blackboard.pace.edu • Your login is beginning of Pace e-mail address (drop the @pace.edu) • Password is social security number with no dashes and no spaces • Find your email ID at http://studentit.pace.edu IS112 - Computer Organization

8. What if it doesn’t work? • Access class documents at http://csis.pace.edu/~dwyer • Send e-mail to doit@pace.edu describing in detail your sign-on problem • CC: to me at cdwyer@pace.edu IS112 - Computer Organization

9. IS112 & Blackboard • Reading schedule & list of assignments • Submit homework • Discussion forums • Online reading assignments • If Blackboard is unavailable documents can be obtained at http://csis.pace.edu/~dwyer IS112 - Computer Organization

10. Your Pace Student e-mail • All e-mail from me will go to your Pace student e-mail account • To access your student e-mail go to http://stmail.pace.edu/ • Use mail forwarding if you use another e-mail account • Include your FULL NAME in all e-mails sent to your professors • Go to http://studentit.pace.edu/ for help with e-mail IS112 - Computer Organization

11. Role of IS Professional • Research, recommend, develop, install, configure, and maintain information technology (IT) based solutions to business and organizational needs IS112 - Computer Organization

12. Examples of IT Solutions • Two case studies: • Webvan • Walmart IS112 - Computer Organization

13. Conclusions • IT essential to success of modern organizations • Can make or break a company • Poor choices lead to bankruptcy • Wise choices enhance competitive edge IS112 - Computer Organization

14. IS Professional Role • Good advice is crucial • This requires • Complete understanding of fundamental business goals of your company • Current and complete knowledge of potential technical solutions IS112 - Computer Organization

15. Walmart vs. Webvan • Do online readings (Blackboard, Assignments week 01) • Analyze why one IT solution was a spectacular success, while the other was a colossal failure • Prepare to discuss your opinion next class IS112 - Computer Organization

16. BS and BBA IS Curriculum • How does IS 112 fit into IS curriculum? • What should you get out of taking IS 112? IS112 - Computer Organization

17. IS 112 Course Goals • Students will develop technical research, analysis, and communication skills • Research – where/how to find information? • Analysis – is information unbiased and accurate? • Communication – organize and synthesize your findings and present to a non-technical audience IS112 - Computer Organization

18. IS Accreditation • National IS organization has created criteria and standards for an IS degree • Document available athttp://www.is2002.org • Accredited programs provide higher quality and consistency • Pace was first program in US to obtain accreditation IS112 - Computer Organization

19. IS’2002.4 Description (IS112) • Covers hardware/software technology background in order to understand tradeoffs in computer architecture within a business environment • IS professional: understand business requirements, research technology options, describe and recommend solutions IS112 - Computer Organization

20. IS 2002.4 Topics • Hardware: CPU architecture, memory, registers, addressing modes, busses, instruction sets, multi processors versus single processors; peripheral devices: hard disks, CDs, video display monitors, device controllers, input/output; operating systems functions and types; operating system modules: processes, process management, memory and file system management; examples of hardware architectures; examples of operating systems; installation and configuration of multiuser operating systems. IS112 - Computer Organization

21. Homework • Week 01 online readings • Post to “Welcome” forum in Discussion Board IS112 - Computer Organization

22. Next class • Your analysis of Walmart vs. Webvan • Information requirements for IS professional • Evaluating Internet based research • Chapter 01 in Burd text IS112 - Computer Organization