Transcript BA 4320 Introduction

BA 4320
Desktop Computing with
Applications Introduction
Instructor: Richard Fisher
Text: Principles of Web Design, second edition
by Joel Sklar, 2003 Course Technology, Inc. an
International Thomson Publishing Company
(ISBN 0-619-01526-8)
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Welcome to BA 4320
Desktop Computing with Applications
Student Professionals !
(with some enthusiasm)
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Agenda
Course History
 Course Objective
 Course Mechanics
 Components
 The Grand Tour
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Course History
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Work History
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25 + years industry experience
High Tech companies
Web, Planning & Analysis, Systems and
Finance
Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling - Sp 93
 Graduate Class Prototype - SP 96
 Implemented BA 4320 in Fall 96
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Course History
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Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling - Sp 93
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DOS - Quattro Pro
12 Students with color computer projection
Included industry project with Clicks
Objective:
 Learn
what to do this neat stuff
 Make an A
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Course History - BA 4395
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Advanced Features Covered:
Graphics
 Computer Presentations
 Style
 Presentations
 Data Base
 Multiple Worksheet
 Advanced Functions
 Spreadsheet Design & Layout
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Course History - BA 4395
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Analysis, Planning & Forecasting
Recreation of P&L and Balance Sheet
 Variance Analysis
 Demand Forecasting
 Zero Based Budgeting
 Manpower Planning
 Space Planning
 Project Planning
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Course History - MAS 8341
Lab Class - 20 students
 Used Intermediate skills MS Office book
 Worked HTML, Word, Excel, & Access as
discrete subjects
 Model project came last and was limited in
scope
 Limited Success... (speed of slowest)
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Course History - BA 4320
First classes in Fall 96
 Implemented as one of 4 MIS courses
required for the new Accounting / MIS
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– No longer required course
All individual (no group) assignments
 Students keep signing up for course !!!
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Agenda
Course History
 Course Objective
 Course Mechanics
 Components
 The Grand Tour
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Course Objective
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Remember this ? .....
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Why learn this computer stuff?
To make sure you’re in this picture!
Course Objective
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Develop web publishing skills
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Develop an understanding of Business Processes
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Use of microcomputer applications for the
development of effective business solutions.
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Emphasis is places on using the WWW and
applications working together to increase
productivity in a business environment.
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Gain confidence in computer skills
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Course Objective
Teach a multi-functional approach to
business solutions (focus on solutions)
 Improve personal PC & Web productivity
 Produce solid deliverables
 Learn how to use this neat stuff
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Agenda
Course History
 Course Objective
 Course Mechanics
 Components
 The Grand Tour
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Course Mechanics
Presentation Methodology
 Use of the Internet
 Class size (about 30)
 Group projects or workgroups ???
 Reaction
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Agenda
Course History
 Course Objective
 Course Mechanics
 Components
 The Grand Tour
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Components
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Business Modeling (Processes)
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Web Site Design
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Project Management???
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Business Modeling
Real world business modeling and planning
 Uses Excel, Word and PowerPoint to build
an assumption driven Decision Support
System
 Basic deliverables are a 1 year business
model, a BOD presentation, and a Narrative
 Individual components
 (not too rigorous)
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Web Design
Learn HTML skills to build effective pages
 Effectively use graphics, typography, color,
and navigation
 Focus on developing a clean, functional site
 Students learn some graphics (buttons,
clipart & transparent gifs)
 Web resume design
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Agenda
Course History
 Course Objective
 Course Mechanics
 Components
 The Grand Tour
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The Grand Tour
 http://www.utdallas.edu/~rfisher
(see BA 4320)
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Desktop Computing with
Applications Introduction
Questions?
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