Course: Inform.Systems in Region. Administration

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Course title Inform.Systems in Region. Administration
Course code USII/AISR
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Komárková Jitka, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Horák Oldřich, RNDr. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Basic terms. Information and its definition. Theory of systems - introduction. Data operations. Taxonomy of information systems. Life cycle of information systems. Business processes modelling. Quality of software and information systems. Intelligent and co-operative information systems. Information activities of public administration authorities, eGovernment. Standardization of information systems.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Skills training
Learning outcomes
Aim of the subject is to provide basics of information systems and their life cycle, including the tasks of their implementation and connected topics, such as quaility of information. Special attention is paid to analytical phase of life cycle. Some issues connected to eGovernment are covered too.
Student will be able to take part in the projects of information systems analyses and implementation.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of data modelling and database systems. Basic knowledge of flowchart diagrams.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination, Home assignment evaluation, Student performance assessment

Assignment is granted upon successfull elaboration of all given tasks during practical classes. Attendance to practical classes have to be at least 75 %. Examination has two parts: written and oral. During the examination each student shows his/her ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical cases. It is necessary to get at least 65 % from the written part to continue with an oral part of exam. More detailed requirements are published as a study material in STAG nad in Moodle.
Recommended literature
  • Alter S. Information Systems: The Foundation of E-Business. Upper Sadle River, 2002.
  • Stair R. M., Reynolds G. W. Principles of Information Systems. 2005. ISBN 0-619-06489-7.
  • Valacich, J, George, J., Hoffer, J. A. Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 5/E. Prentice Hall, 2011. ISBN 9780137067114.
  • Ward, John. Strategic planning for information systems. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons, 2002. ISBN 0-470-84147-8.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Regional and Information Management (2013) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer