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ETM 450 – APPLICATION OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY Number of Credit Hours: 3 credits 4 credits Number of Lecture Hours per Week: 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours Number of Lab Hours per Week: none 2 hours 3 hours Number of Tutorial Hours per Week: none 1 hour 2 hours Catalog Description: This course examines and illustrates the common applications and potential use of Information Systems in the field of Environmental Technology Management. For example, students would study the levels of environmental data support management, conceptual data modeling for environmental applications, rational database model, integrity and security issues in data management and environmental data management and administration. Prerequisites: ISC 331, Department approval and an accumulated total number of 90 credit hours. Prerequisites by Topics: Introduction to Environmental management, introduction to IS, and programming concepts. Text book: Oliver Gunther, Environmental Information Systems, 1st Ed., Springer, 2001. ISBN 3-540-6092-1. References: Jiawei Han and Micheline Kamber, Data Mining: Concepts and Techniques, 2nd Ed. The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Data Management Systems, Jim Gray, Series Editor Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, March 2006. ISBN 1-55860-901-6. Deanna J. Richards, Braden R. Allenby and W. Dale Compton, Information Systems and the Environment, 1st Ed., National Academy of Engineering, 2001. ISBN 0-309-06243-8. Ralph M. Stair, George Reynolds, Principles of Information Systems, 9th Edition, ISBN10:0324665288, ISBN-13:9780324665284, 2010, THOMSON. Assessment Plan for the Course: Midterm Exams 15 % Quizzes 15 % Assignments 10% Home works NA Project/Report/ Presentations Lab Final Exam Other assessments Total 20 % NA 40 % NA 100 % 1 Major Topics Covered in the Course: Unit No of teaching hours Topic 1. Introduction to Environmental Management Information System Overview of Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Techniques Environmental Simulation Models Technology and Environment: Case Studies 12 2. Foundations of Information Systems 3 3. Competing with Information Technology 3 4. Applications of Information Systems in Environment 3 5. Building e-Systems 3 6. Database Connectivity in e-Systems 3 7. Handling Large Data Intelligent Report Generation 6 8. Delivery and Management of Information Systems in Environment 6 9. Exams, Projects and Presentations 6 Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 Identify and synthesize computer-based systems based on user requirements for environment applications Extend the knowledge of computer technology to the discipline of environmental technology management Apply the knowledge of Computer Science in developing software to study the levels of environmental data support management and data modeling for environmental applications Develop e-systems that support, store and retrieve large volume of data and generate different reports Analyze the processes that support the delivery and management of information systems within the context of environmental technology management Relationship between Course Learning Outcomes and Student Outcomes: Course Learning Outcomes C1 Unit of the syllabus Unit 1 Possible artifacts Project C2 Unit 3, 4 Unit 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Unit 5, 6, 7, 8 Midterm Exam C3 C4 Level Student Outcomes H (b) Course Project H (c) Course Project M (i) 2 C5 Course Project Unit 8, 9 H (j) Level of emphasis for an outcome is determined based on the weight as follows: o A CLO is ranked Low (L), if the CLO covers less than 10 % of course syllabus. o A CLO is ranked Medium (M), if CLO covers 10 – 20 % of course syllabus. o CLO is ranked High (H), if CLO covers more than 20 % of course syllabus. Estimate Curriculum Category Content (Semester hours) Area Advanced Area Modern Programming Language Networking and Data Communications Data Management Systems Analysis and Design Role of IS in an Organization Quantitative Analysis Information Systems Environment (*) Core Core Advanced Others (specify *) 3 Knowledge domain description Area Semester hours GE Prepared by: Dr. Nidal Nasser, Dr. Muhammad Sarfraz and Paul Manuel ISC STUDENT OUTCOMES: The program enables students to achieve, by the time of graduation: (a) An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline (b) An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution (c) An ability to design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs (d) An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal (e) An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities (f) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences (g) An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations and society (h) Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, continuing professional development (i) An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practices (j) An understanding of and an ability to support the use, delivery, and management of information systems within an Information Systems environment 3