Dbm 410 - Decision Support Systems Syllabus

Welcome

Decision Support Systems

This course focuses on decision support systems. Both the role of decision support systems and the tools used for decision support are examined.

Topics and Objectives include:

DSS AND MS ACCESS

* Identify types of DSS tools.

* Analyze the use of MS Access for DSS.

DSS AND ORACLE

* Analyze the use of Oracle for DSS.

DSS AND WEB SERVICES

* Analyze the use of Web Services for DSS.

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

* Explain the relation of DSS and Knowledge Management.

* Apply DSS using MS Excel.

Faculty

Keith M. Ellis has been a member of the University of Phoenix faculty since 2003. In addition to his Master's degree in Computer Information Systems, Keith also holds a degree in mathematics. Keith's career has taken him from law enforcement and emergency medicine all the way through the creation of one of the first XML-based ad hoc report writers. He currently works for the Tucson business unit of a Fortune 500 company where he manages the unit's programmer/analysts.

Academic Honesty

Academic honesty is highly valued at the University of Phoenix. Students must always submit work that represents their original words or ideas. If any words or ideas used in a class posting or assignment submission do not represent the student's original words or ideas, all relevant sources must be cited along with the extent to which such sources were used. Words or ideas that require citation include, but are not limited to, all hard copy or electronic publications, whether copyrighted or not, and all verbal or visual communication when the content of such communication clearly originates from an identifiable source. Please see the University of Phoenix Catalog for more information about academic honesty, including consequences of academic dishonesty.

Privacy and Confidentiality in the University of Phoenix Classroom

One of the highlights of the University of Phoenix academic experience is that students can draw on the wealth of examples from their organizations in class discussions and in their written work. However, it is imperative that students not share information that is confidential, privileged, or proprietary in nature. Students must be mindful of any contracts they have agreed to with their companies.

WEIGHTING of ASSIGNMENTS

Individual Assignments (70%) Points

Week Two-DSS Article Review 10%

Week Four-Current Trends in Knowledge Mgmt. paper 50%

Participation (all weeks + Learning Team Evaluation) 10%

Learning Team Assignments (30%)

Week 5 - Group DSS project, paper, and presentation 30%

DSS Excel/Access Project (15)

DSS Project Paper (6)

DSS Project Presentation (9)

TOTAL 100

POINT/GRADE CONVERSION

100-95 A 76-74 C

94-90 A- 73-70 C-

89-87 B+ 69-67 D+

86-84 B 66-64 D

83-80 B- 63-60 D-

79-77 C+ 59 or < F

General Quality Rubric

A Excellent performance. Work is exemplary and worthy of emulation by others. Student is in full attendance and constructively contributes to the learning environment

B Above average performance. All assignments are complete and exhibit a complete understanding and an ability to apply concepts.

C Average performance. Accomplishes only the minimum requirements. Oral and written communication is at an acceptable level for a graduate/undergraduate student as appropriate.

D Demonstrates understanding at the most rudimentary level. Work is minimally passing.

F Work is not passing, characterized by incompleteness, unsatisfactory demonstration of understanding and application.

NOTE: Quality is based upon the professional opinion of the faculty, not on effort, previous grades in other courses, or intent of the student. If you disagree with a grade, I can look at the assignment again, but your grade can go UP or DOWN. The second look if you ask for one, will stand as the final grade.

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENTS

Week One

* Complete assignments posted on the rEsource course page.

Week Two

* Begin a library search for current articles on knowledge management (see assignment due in Workshop Four).

* Write a 1-2 page review of one of the knowledge management articles you have found for your final paper). Be sure to follow standards for written work including in-text citations and a works cited page.

Week Three

* Continue library search for current articles on knowledge management (see assignment due in Workshop Four).

Week Four

* Write a 6 - 8 page (350 words per page) paper on current trends in knowledge management based upon at least 10 current articles found in a library search or from professional journals.

Week Five

* Complete a Learning Team Evaluation. Be sure to put your name