Exercise 1 - Make-up Info

NOTE: This info is intended for students who had extenuating circumstances that made them miss Day 1.

MIS 374  -- Information for students who missed the first day

  1. Contact your section's MIS 374 prof immediately that you intend to take MIS 374.
  1. Download, print, and read the Syllabus Download (Download here) and Download In-Class Day 1 Case & Exercise on the Modules page under Day 1 on Canvas course page (see Day 1 section under Modules page)
  2. Read the Latinitas case and exercise instructions, which you missed. The case background for Latinitas is based on a client project in Spring 2007.  It is also the basis for class discussion and in-class exercises during the first 7 class days.
    • Read the step-by-step instructions for the group problem as well as the problem background.  These instructions take you through a structured brainstorming technique, which we would like you to use in all future group projects. 
    • For make-up credit for the first-day exercise turn in your own answers to items 2, 3 & 4 on page 4 of the exercise instructions.   You will need to adapt these slightly like this:
      • Write a list of at least 30 activities relevant for the Latinitas project—separate them by the Early, Middle, and “wrap up” categories on the class assignment.
      • Write your own opinion about what the bottom line should be: could a team of 5 complete all activities in 10 weeks?
      • List and explain at least two major risks for this project
    • You will receive credit for this assignment if you turn in this Makeup Exercise 1 before the next class. (Either e-mail your answers to your section’s professor or turn it at the beginning of the next class.)
  1. Review the Class 1 Slides on the Modules page on the course Canvas page. Note the reading and assignments for each class day on the Modules page.  (Some in-class exercises are turned in and some are not.  Preparing them ahead will help you understand the material better and allow you to participate in class discussions.)  
    • Note on the Module page that there is Required Reading and an in-class exercise for the 2nd class day.  You should complete the reading assignment on the Modules page on the web for the 2nd class day. 
  1. Be sure to introduce yourself to your professor in class and e-mail that you are indeed joining 374. Anyone who does not contact us by the 2nd class day is assumed to be dropping the course since the first out-of-class group project begins on the 3rd class day which is listed on the Modules page.