Orientation(s) |
Orientation for this course is optional. |
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OnlineYour instructor will hold the orientation online using self-paced tools, email and/or discussions. (A self-paced orientation does NOT mean the entire course is self-paced.) You should plan to access your online course no later than the first day of the session. Failure to do so may jeopardize your grade.
Other Orientation Information
The course orientation is online with self-pace tools. It is your responsibility to familiarize and master both Learning Management Tools being used to successfully complete the course. |
Instructor's Welcome Page
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Your instructor's detailed information page (referred to as
a "welcome page") is:
http://faculty.bucks.edu/lanej/ |
Accessing Your Course |
Canvas (by Instructure)
Your course is using Canvas. If you are new to Canvas, please visit the
Canvas Basics course space
to become familiar with Canvas prior to the start of your course. No login is required to
access this space.
You will be able to login to Canvas about two weeks prior to the start of your class.
However, your course becomes available as of 1 AM on the official course
start date.
Logging In
Log in to your Canvas course space at
bucks.instructure.com
- Username: Your username is the same for every system at Bucks.
- Password: your Bucks Network password (used to log into any Bucks campus computer or to access any Bucks Library online database from off campus.)
If you do not know your Bucks Username, go to WebAdvisor.
Select Account information (upper right hand corner of the screen) then select What's My User ID? and follow
the prompts. You will need to provide your last name AND either your 7 digit student ID number OR your
social security #. Your Bucks username will display on the screen.
Note: Students are uploaded to Canvas several times a day. If you registered late, you won't be
able to access Canvas until the next upload takes place.
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Purchasing Your Books and Other Course Materials |
While you may purchase your books and other course materials from the provider of your choice (using the
ISBN number available through the course's academic department
where applicable to ensure the correct version), both the campus bookstore
and our online bookstore,
guarantee that they stock the correct version for your course.
Approximately 3 weeks prior to the start of the session you can use the link
below to see the list of books that have been selected by your instructor. If you have
any questions about the course materials listed, please contact your instructor or the academic
department directly.
Click
this link to see the book list for your course.
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Other Information about the Course |
Students MUST have access to a computer running Windows Vista or higher, Office 2010 AND a reliable Internet connection. Apple/Mac users are welcome, yet please realize there will be differences in Office versions; more importantly most MyITLab assignments will need a PC in order to be completed successfully.
This course provides an overview of business information systems. Topics include computer hardware and software fundamentals, use of software packages, an introduction to the internet and system analysis, the design of management information systems, as well as the ethical use of computers in business and society. Hands-on experience is provided. Extensive reading and comprehension is required.
Required materials: Myitlab Access code. This includes eText for Visualizing Technology (VT) and Skills for Success (S4S). You MUST purchase the MyITLab access code to successfully complete the course. If you prefer to have hard-copies of the texts you may purchase these for an additional cost. This is optional. If you have any questions regarding course materials, please do not hesitate to contact your instructor. |