Courses Taught
The following courses are the ones I most commonly teach:
INFO 102 Introduction to Information Systems
Introduces students to major types of information systems and their development
and their use in organizations. Emphasizes ways in which information systems can
be used to help individuals and organizations meet their goals. Assumes basic
knowledge of computing concepts.
NFO 355 System Analysis II
A project-oriented course that discusses software engineering and advanced
techniques of requirements modeling, prototyping and software design,
particularly utilizing object-oriented techniques. The course builds upon
Systems Analysis I, requiring students to apply their knowledge of systems
analysis tools and techniques..
INFO 404 Nursing Informatics
This course is designed to examine computer technology and tools of the Internet
and World Wide Web with a focus on the use of cyber technology and selected
computer applications. The automation of data management through information
systems, expert systems and telecommunications and the impact of these
technologies on nursing administration, education, practice and research are
addressed in the context of health care informatics. Actual problem-solving and
mini-design projects on how computerization and automation can improve the
efficiency of nursing care delivery will be emphasized.
INFO 515 Action Research
Surveys the basic statistical, tabular, and graphic methods as applied to
decision making, requirements analyses, user studies, and implementation of
change in information organizations when generalizability of results beyond the
organization is not a primary concern. Focuses on formulating researchable
problems, sampling, data gathering, and computer-assisted analysis of data.
Develops skills for preparing reports and presentations and for reading research
literatures.
INFO 530 Foundations of Information Systems
Introduction to concepts and applications of Information Systems (IS) and
Information Technology (IT) as applied throughout library and information
science. Topics include the structure of information systems, hardware and
software concepts, basic principles of system analysis and design, and
contemporary applications of computers in organizational environments.
INFO 540 Perspectives on Information Systems
Introduction to concepts and applications of Information Systems (IS) and Information Technology
(IT) as applied throughout library and information science. Topics include the structure of
information systems, hardware and software concepts, basic principles of system analysis and design,
and contemporary applications of computers in organizational environments.
INFO 646 Information Systems Management
Addresses information technology-enabled change and policy issues in the
management of information systems (IS). Stresses systems development staffing
and organization, technology infrastructure, project selection, justification
and funding, and data. Studies the issues and their resolution in the context of
an IS plan. Emphasizes communication about the issues to senior management.