BIS 220 Introductions to Computer Applications and Systems /Complete Class
BIS 220 Week 1 Individual Information Technology Acts Paper
Select two of the following acts to research:
Do Not Call Implementation Act, 2003
Controlling the Assault of Non-solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act, 2003
Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), 2002
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act (US Patriot Act), 2001, renewed 2006
Childrens Internet Protection Act, 2000
Financial Services Modernization Act, 1999
Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), 1998
No Electronic Theft (NET) Act, 1997
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), 1996
Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), 1991
Video Privacy Protection Act, 1988
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, 1986
Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 1986
The Cable Communications Policy Act, 1984
Electronic Funds Transfer Act, 1978
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 1974
Fair Credit Reporting Act, 1970
Prepare a 350- to 1,050-word paper that answers the following question:
What were the advances in information technology that resulted in new ethical issues necessitating the creation of each act?
BIS 220 Week 2 Individual Information Systems Proposal
Scenario: Imagine that you and a business partner are considering starting a small, brick & mortar, nostalgic record store. Your friend does not have much experience with information systems or technology, and needs a basic understanding of the different types of information systems available to businesses.
Writea proposal of the types of information systems that would work well for your chosen business, and their benefits and drawbacks. The summary must outline five types of information systems. See Table 2.2 in Introduction to Information Systems.
Includethe following in your summary using the features of Microsoft® Word:
A table of contents
A table
A minimum of two styles
An image
Either a bulleted or numbered list
BIS 220 Week 3 Individual Types of Electronic Commerce Activity
Resources: Types of Electronic Commerce Activity
Complete the Types of Electronic Commerce Activity.
Takea screen shot of the completed activity, and submit it to your instructor in a Microsoft® Word document.
Learning Team Scenario: Imagine you are an employee of Party Plates, a company that manufactures decorative paper plates and napkins for special events. Your team has been assigned a new project. The president of your company has tasked you with improving the efficiency of the current information systems used in the sales department, because the current systems are somewhat antiquated. Your organization is currently using Microsoft® Excel® to track all personnel data, but would like to migrate to a relational database like Microsoft® Access®. You have also been tasked with identifying potential collaborative software that may improve internal communications and help streamline some of the work processes for the sales department.
Preparea 350- to 700-word proposal addressing the potential implementation of new information systems in your organization.
Explain the usefulness of converting data currently held in Microsoft® Excel® spread sheets into a relational database using Microsoft® Access®.
Describe the benefits of using Microsoft® Access® in the work environment.
Include suggestions for the future use of collaborative software and how it can help the sales department improve communications and streamline work processes.
Efficiency and Collaboration Proposal
BIS 220 Week 3 LT, Efficiency and Collaboration Proposal
Resources: Ch. 1 & 2 of Excel® in Microsoft® Office 2010.
Scenario: Imagine you are an employee of Party Plates, a company that manufactures decorative paper plates and napkins for special events. Your team has been assigned a new project. The president of your company has tasked you with improving the efficiency of the current information systems used in the sales department, because the current systems are somewhat antiquated. Your organization is currently using Microsoft® Excel® to track all personnel data, but would like to migrate to a relational database like Microsoft® Access®. You have also been tasked with identifying potential collaborative software that may improve internal communications and help streamline some of the work processes for the sales department.
Prepare a 350- to 700-word proposal addressing the potential implementation of new information systems in your organization.
Explain the usefulness of converting data currently held in Microsoft® Excel® spreadsheets into a relational database using Microsoft® Access®.
Describe the benefits of using Microsoft® Access® in the work environment.
Includesuggestions for the future use of collaborative software and how it can help the sales department improve communications and streamline work processes.
Format your proposal consistent with APA guidelines.
BIS 220 Week 4 Learning Team Wireless Technologies Proposal
Scenario: The president of Party Plates has requested a new proposal from your team. She would like information on wireless technologies and how they might be used in your organization.
Writea 350- to 700-word proposal discussing wireless technologies.
Include the following in your proposal:
Your recommendation of at least two wireless technologies that would be beneficial to implement in the Party Plates organization
The pros and cons for incorporating these two wireless technologies in your organization
A justification for the decision, and the risks of using wireless technologies in your department
A spreadsheet to track hardware or software requirements of your proposed wireless technologies, including the associated costs
Include the following in your spreadsheet using the features of Microsoft® Excel®:
Use the SUM function in your spreadsheet to give a cost estimate of equipment needed
The date function
An additional math or statistical function of your choice
Format your proposal consistent with APA guidelines.
BIS 220 Week 5 Individual Social Media and Networking Presentation
Scenario: Imagine that you have been hired as a consultant for a university that wants to leverage social media and networking technologies to encourage the collaboration of students, and improve their overall sense of community.
Analyzehow the university might integrate at least two social media and networking technologies to accomplish their goals. Your analysis must cover the advantages and disadvantages of social networking. The president of the university also needs to know what the system development life cycle is, and how you intend on bringing social networking tools to life within this cycle.
Translate the critical details of your proposal into a 10- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that you will present to the university president.
Include the following in your presentation using the features of Microsoft® PowerPoint®:
A slide template
Slide layouts
Themes
At least one example of animation
At least one example of a media object
Four Discussion Questions for Each Week are Included.
