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BA 4320BA 4320Desktop Computing with Desktop Computing with Applications IntroductionApplications IntroductionInstructor: 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 4320Welcome to BA 4320Desktop Computing with Applications Desktop Computing with Applications
Student Professionals !
(with some enthusiasm)
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AgendaAgenda
Course History Course Objective Course Mechanics Components The Grand Tour
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Course HistoryCourse History Work History
– 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 HistoryCourse History
Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling - Sp 93– 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 4395Course History - BA 4395
Advanced Features Covered: Graphics Computer Presentations Style Presentations Data Base Multiple Worksheet Advanced Functions Spreadsheet Design & Layout
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Course History - BA 4395Course History - BA 4395
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 8341Course 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 4320Course History - BA 4320
First classes in Fall 96 Implemented as one of 4 MIS courses
required for the new Accounting / MIS– No longer required course
All individual (no group) assignments Students keep signing up for course !!!
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AgendaAgenda
Course History Course Objective Course Mechanics Components The Grand Tour
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Course ObjectiveCourse Objective
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Remember this ? .....Remember this ? .....
Why learn this computer stuff?
To make sure you’re in this picture!
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Course ObjectiveCourse Objective Develop web publishing skills
Develop an understanding of Business Processes
Use of microcomputer applications for the development of effective business solutions.
Emphasis is places on using the WWW and applications working together to increase productivity in a business environment.
Gain confidence in computer skills
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Course ObjectiveCourse 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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AgendaAgenda
Course History Course Objective Course Mechanics Components The Grand Tour
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Course MechanicsCourse Mechanics
Presentation Methodology Use of the Internet Class size (about 30) Group projects or workgroups ??? Reaction
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AgendaAgenda
Course History Course Objective Course Mechanics Components The Grand Tour
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Components Components
Business Modeling (Processes)
Web Site Design
Project Management???
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Business ModelingBusiness 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 DesignWeb 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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AgendaAgenda
Course History Course Objective Course Mechanics Components The Grand Tour
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The Grand TourThe Grand Tour
http://www.utdallas.edu/~rfisher
(see BA 4320)
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Desktop Computing with Desktop Computing with Applications IntroductionApplications Introduction
Questions?
