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9465 Roanoke St.
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3500
Conference Periods:
4th Period 11:12-12:00
7th Period 2:16-3:01
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3500
Conference Periods:
4th Period 11:12-12:00
7th Period 2:16-3:01
Introduction to Business Information Management (BIM)
Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce and post-secondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word-processing documents, develop a spreadsheet, formulate a database, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate software.
Knowledge and Skills
(1) The student coordinates information management and business management to aid in business planning. The student is expected to:
(A) explain the strategic role of information systems and information communication technology within an organization;
(B) determine risks and rewards of developing a strategic role for information systems and information communication technology; and
(C) integrate information systems planning with business planning.
(2) The student enhances usability of systems operations to support business strategies and operations. The student is expected to:
(A) identify the management information requirements and business needs of an organization; and
(B) explain issues involved in designing and developing systems for different environments.
(3) The student analyzes available software packages for use in business settings. The student is expected to:
(A) determine equipment and supplies needed;
(B) establish equipment and supplies maintenance systems;
(C) schedule equipment maintenance;
(D) use equipment and supplies maintenance procedures; and
(E) operate a scanner.
(4) The student uses the computer's operating system to execute work responsibilities. The student is expected to:
(A) move files in the computer operating system; and
(B) create directories.
(5) The student applies word-processing technology. The student is expected to:
(A) identify customary styles of business documents;
(B) improve touch-system skills using the keyboard and keypad to input data;
(C) use hardware and software flexibility needed to produce documents to address different computer applications; and
(D) demonstrate writing techniques generating ideas and gathering information relevant to the topic and purpose, maintaining accurate records of outside sources.
(6) The student identifies database software to create databases that facilitate business decision making. The student is expected to:
(A) explain the principles of data analysis;
(B) explain the nature of tools that can be used to access information in the database system;
(C) choose appropriate software;
(D) define fields and type of data;
(E) enter database structure;
(F) define relationships of tables;
(G) analyze company's data requirements;
(H) design a database to meet business requirements; and
(I) identify database trends.
(7) The student applies data entry techniques to enter information in databases. The student is expected to:
(A) access information in the database system;
(B) build data in a data warehouse;
(C) create a meaningful data set;
(D) enter data into databases, tables, and forms;
(E) edit data in databases, tables, and forms;
(F) create an interface user form for easier entry of data; and
(G) import and export databases.
(8) The student uses commands to retrieve data and create reports from databases. The student is expected to:
(A) retrieve data from tables and queries;
(B) formulate queries;
(C) create and print reports; and
(D) manipulate data in the database management system.
(9) The student applies data mining methods to acquire pertinent information for business decision making. The student is expected to:
(A) discuss the nature of data mining;
(B) describe data mining tools and techniques;
(C) discuss the importance of ethics in data mining;
(D) demonstrate basic data mining techniques; and
(E) interpret data mining findings.
(10) The student uses project management processes to plan a business project. The student is expected to:
(A) initiate a business project;
(B) design a business project; and
(C) participate in leadership and career development activities.
(11) The student applies spreadsheet technology. The student is expected to:
(A) perform mathematical processes, including:
(i) addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division;
(ii) percentages and decimals;
(iii) order of operations principle;
(iv) estimation; and
(v) prediction of patterns of data; and
(B) formulate and produce solutions to a variety of business problems, including:
(i) budget, personal, and business;
(ii) payroll;
(iii) inventory;
(iv) invoices;
(v) balance sheets;
(vi) profit-loss statements;
(vii) income tax preparation;
(viii) charts and graphs; and
(ix) conversion of foreign currencies.
(12) The student applies presentation management technology. The student is expected to:
(A) identify the guidelines for using graphics, fonts, and special effects in presentations;
(B) analyze the effectiveness of multimedia presentations; and
(C) determine the appropriate technology to create and deliver an effective presentation.
Supplies
The student will bring: 1 ream of paper, 5 pens, 5 pencils and 1 box of Kleenex
Tutoring
Tutoring is available to all students from 8:00 to 8:40 in my classroom Room #208. Some after school tutoring will be available and will be announced in class.
Classroom Management
All students are expected to follow the rules in the student code of conduct, which they received upon registration. They are also expected to follow my individual classroom rules. Each student will receive two copies of these rules one that is to be taken home and signed by a parent and returned. The other copy is to be kept for future reference.
Grading Assignment and Criteria as set by District Policy
Grade Scale
A-Excellent 100-90
B-Good 89-80
C-Average 79-75
D-Poor 74-70
F-Failing 69-0
Weighting
Daily Grade 60%
Tests 30%
Labs 10%
Rules of Conduct
Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce and post-secondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word-processing documents, develop a spreadsheet, formulate a database, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate software.
Knowledge and Skills
(1) The student coordinates information management and business management to aid in business planning. The student is expected to:
(A) explain the strategic role of information systems and information communication technology within an organization;
(B) determine risks and rewards of developing a strategic role for information systems and information communication technology; and
(C) integrate information systems planning with business planning.
(2) The student enhances usability of systems operations to support business strategies and operations. The student is expected to:
(A) identify the management information requirements and business needs of an organization; and
(B) explain issues involved in designing and developing systems for different environments.
(3) The student analyzes available software packages for use in business settings. The student is expected to:
(A) determine equipment and supplies needed;
(B) establish equipment and supplies maintenance systems;
(C) schedule equipment maintenance;
(D) use equipment and supplies maintenance procedures; and
(E) operate a scanner.
(4) The student uses the computer's operating system to execute work responsibilities. The student is expected to:
(A) move files in the computer operating system; and
(B) create directories.
(5) The student applies word-processing technology. The student is expected to:
(A) identify customary styles of business documents;
(B) improve touch-system skills using the keyboard and keypad to input data;
(C) use hardware and software flexibility needed to produce documents to address different computer applications; and
(D) demonstrate writing techniques generating ideas and gathering information relevant to the topic and purpose, maintaining accurate records of outside sources.
(6) The student identifies database software to create databases that facilitate business decision making. The student is expected to:
(A) explain the principles of data analysis;
(B) explain the nature of tools that can be used to access information in the database system;
(C) choose appropriate software;
(D) define fields and type of data;
(E) enter database structure;
(F) define relationships of tables;
(G) analyze company's data requirements;
(H) design a database to meet business requirements; and
(I) identify database trends.
(7) The student applies data entry techniques to enter information in databases. The student is expected to:
(A) access information in the database system;
(B) build data in a data warehouse;
(C) create a meaningful data set;
(D) enter data into databases, tables, and forms;
(E) edit data in databases, tables, and forms;
(F) create an interface user form for easier entry of data; and
(G) import and export databases.
(8) The student uses commands to retrieve data and create reports from databases. The student is expected to:
(A) retrieve data from tables and queries;
(B) formulate queries;
(C) create and print reports; and
(D) manipulate data in the database management system.
(9) The student applies data mining methods to acquire pertinent information for business decision making. The student is expected to:
(A) discuss the nature of data mining;
(B) describe data mining tools and techniques;
(C) discuss the importance of ethics in data mining;
(D) demonstrate basic data mining techniques; and
(E) interpret data mining findings.
(10) The student uses project management processes to plan a business project. The student is expected to:
(A) initiate a business project;
(B) design a business project; and
(C) participate in leadership and career development activities.
(11) The student applies spreadsheet technology. The student is expected to:
(A) perform mathematical processes, including:
(i) addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division;
(ii) percentages and decimals;
(iii) order of operations principle;
(iv) estimation; and
(v) prediction of patterns of data; and
(B) formulate and produce solutions to a variety of business problems, including:
(i) budget, personal, and business;
(ii) payroll;
(iii) inventory;
(iv) invoices;
(v) balance sheets;
(vi) profit-loss statements;
(vii) income tax preparation;
(viii) charts and graphs; and
(ix) conversion of foreign currencies.
(12) The student applies presentation management technology. The student is expected to:
(A) identify the guidelines for using graphics, fonts, and special effects in presentations;
(B) analyze the effectiveness of multimedia presentations; and
(C) determine the appropriate technology to create and deliver an effective presentation.
Supplies
The student will bring: 1 ream of paper, 5 pens, 5 pencils and 1 box of Kleenex
Tutoring
Tutoring is available to all students from 8:00 to 8:40 in my classroom Room #208. Some after school tutoring will be available and will be announced in class.
Classroom Management
All students are expected to follow the rules in the student code of conduct, which they received upon registration. They are also expected to follow my individual classroom rules. Each student will receive two copies of these rules one that is to be taken home and signed by a parent and returned. The other copy is to be kept for future reference.
Grading Assignment and Criteria as set by District Policy
Grade Scale
A-Excellent 100-90
B-Good 89-80
C-Average 79-75
D-Poor 74-70
F-Failing 69-0
Weighting
Daily Grade 60%
Tests 30%
Labs 10%
Rules of Conduct
- Students are expected to comply with all rules delineated in the Student Code of Conduct
- No electronic or digital devices are allowed in the classroom. This includes cell phones, i-pods, CD players, headphones, etc.
- Food and beverages are not permitted in the classroom. This includes lunches, drinks, candy, etc. whether opened or not.
- School materials, (i.e. computers, texts, desks, media, facilities), should be handled with respect.
- A signed Acceptable Use Policy must be on file with the classroom teacher.
- Students will be counted tardy if they are not in their assigned seats when the tardy bell rings;
- The teacher, not the bell, will dismiss the class.
Click to Download the Syllabus for Business Information Management (BIM)
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