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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

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