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General Information
Acceptable Use Policy: | http://www.umsl.edu/help/userrights.html | |
Computing Information: | http://www.umsl.edu/technology/ | |
Computer Lab Information: | http://www.umsl.edu/technology/instructionalcomputing/ | |
Advanced MIS Lab Information: | http://www.umsl.edu/business/mis/MISlab.html | |
Library Information: | http://www.umsl.edu/services/library/library.html | |
UMSL Home Page | http://www.umsl.edu/ | |
MIS Home Page | http://www.umsl.edu/business/mis |
Prerequisites: BA250: Business Statistics
Semester Goals: Decision Support Systems are tools decision makers use to gain a better understanding of their business. They are the "front-end" technology that is generally associated with a data warehouse, and which provides the modeling and analysis capabilities to help decision makers see avenues through which to gain competitive advantage. As the name suggests, a DSS focuses how models, data, and other analytical tools decision makers might use in the reasoned consideration of the options available to them. In the current environment in most businesses, DSS are being implemented as intranets and so require web-based technologies.
Assignments: See assignments page.
Exams: There will be a midterm and a final exam.
Make-up exams will be provided only if Dr. Sauter has been notified prior to the exam and if you have an acceptable reason for missing the exam. Under all other circumstances, a grade of zero (0) will be assigned.
Grading Policy: The following proportions will be used for grading.
Data Mining Assignments |
15% | |
DSS Profile |
20% | |
DSS |
25% | |
Midterm |
20% | |
Final Exam |
20% | |
Approximate letter grades will be assigned when exams and projects are returned. Students should remember, however, that the term average is a weighted average of the numerical grades, not an average of the approximate letter grades.
Drop Policy: For the purposes of this policy, the "effective drop date" is the date which I am informed of the drop or the actual date of the drop, which ever is later. Students can and may inform me by leaving me a note in my mailbox, leaving me a message (on voice mail or email) or by speaking to me in person or over the telephone.
A student may drop this class until March 16 with a passing grade. (Note the University policy states that you may drop until February 10 without receiving a grade; this policy is simply an extension of the University policy.) Between March 17 and April 7, a student will receive either a passing grade (excused) or a failing grade (F) depending upon his or her performance (current grade) in the course. A student may withdraw after April 7 only with and solely with the approval of the dean of his or her division. If you want to withdraw after this date, go directly to your dean; do not ask for my signature -- my signature is not needed and I will not provide it. Under no circumstance may a student drop this class after May 5, 2003.
Academic Honesty: According to the University Standard of Conduct, Section 6.0101,
The Board of Curators recognizes that academic honesty is essential for the intellectual life of the University. Faculty members have a special obligation to expect high standards of academic honesty in all student work.
Students have a special obligation to adhere to such standards. |
Any student who is caught cheating on any assignment or exam will receive a grade of zero (0) for that assignment or exam. Further, a recommendation will be made to the appropriate university officials that additional disciplinary action be taken.
Rights and Responsibilities of Computer Users: As part of its educational and research missions, the University of Missouri-St. Louis strives to provide quality computing facilities. These include large and small systems, communication networks, and personal computers, as well as associated software, files and data. Although computers affect how individuals communicate and interact with each other, computers do not change underlying societal values and established individual rights with respect to personal privacy and ownership of property. Computing facilities are recognized as community resources. Each computer user, therefore, is expected to act responsibly so as not to violate the rights of others. Access to computing resources is contingent upon prudent and responsible use. Inappropriate use of computing services and facilities will not be tolerated and may result in loss of computing privileges. In addition, disciplinary and/or legal action will be pursued for violation of these codes and statutes through appropriate University procedures.
You can view the full version of the UMSL Acceptable Use Policy.