Syllabus Application
IE 413
Information Systems
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Semester
Fall 2026-2027
Course
IE 413 -
Information Systems
Time/Place
Time
Week Day
Place
Date
09:40-10:30
Tue
FENS-G035
Sep 28-Dec 31, 2026
09:40-11:30
Thu
FENS-G035
Sep 28-Dec 31, 2026
Level of course
Undergraduate
Course Credits
SU Credit:3, ECTS:5, Engineering:5
Prerequisites
-
Corequisites
Course Type
Lecture
Instructor(s) Information
Fatemeh Karamyar
Course Information
Catalog Course Description
Introduction to information systems implemented and utilized in today’s enterprises both as an operational and a ecision support systems; hardware and software used in information systems; database management systems and data modeling techniques; query languages, data warehousing concepts and architectures; business intelligence, data mining techniques, use of data warehousing and business intelligence in data-driven decision making; current trends in information technology such as cloud computing and big data.
Learning Outcomes:
| 1. | Analyze how information systems and technology contribute to achieving corporate objectives and competitive advantages. |
|---|---|
| 2. | Explain transactional and analytical processing in business applications and decision-making processes. |
| 3. | Describe the fundamentals of data warehousing, big data, and business intelligence, relevant concepts in business scenarios. |
| 4. | Explain analytical database models and apply data retrieval and analysis techniques using database and data analysis tools. |
Course Objective
This course aims to provide students with a managerial and practical understanding of information systems and their role in supporting organizational strategy, operations, and decision-making. Students will learn to evaluate information technology initiatives; understand databases, data governance, data warehouses, business intelligence, and enterprise systems; model, clean, query, analyze, and visualize business data using tools such as Excel, SQL, and Power BI; examine digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies; and apply systems-development and prompt-engineering principles to address real organizational problems.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Related to This Course:
| Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure |
Course Materials
Resources:
Primary Textbook: Business Driven Technology, Paige Baltzan, 11th Edition, McGraw Hill Connect e-book.
Technology Requirements:
Microsoft Excel & MS Access
Power BI Desktop
Prompt Engineering Applications
Power BI Desktop
Prompt Engineering Applications