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Syllabus

CIS 246: Electronic Commerce
Mathematics and Computer Science
Lehman College, City University of New York
Spring 2011

Schedule:
Tuesday & Thursday from 7:45 to 9:25 pm

Course Description:
4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Introduction to electronic commerce. Designing an E-commerce site including web page content and development, site marketing and advertisement, legal and security considerations, shopping cart management, credit card and other debit transactions.
- Prerequisite: CIS 228 or (CIS 211 and CIS 166)

Instructor Information:

Name Prof. Krishnakumar
Office Gillet Hall 305-A
Office Hours Thursday 6:40pm – 7:40 pm, and by appointment
Phone Number 1-718-960-6749
E-mail krishnakumar.priyadharsini@gmail.com

Course Objectives:
At the end of this course students will be able to:

  • Understand e-commerce concepts, and the processes and management decisions that are involved in launching, operating and managing business activity on the World Wide Web.
  • Use of Apache Web server, PHP, MySQL, and Zen cart
  • Develop store catalog, set taxation, shipment options, payment options and advertisement
  • Backup Database

Course Materials:
Required and recommended textbooks, articles, and other materials that will posted outside the Math and Computer Science Department Office before  the end of the previous semester

Textbook(s):
1. Electronic Commerce (8th edition) by Gary Schneider
ISBN 1-4239-0305-6— price : $83.85
2. e-Start Your Web Store with Zen Cart by Goh Koon Hoek
ISBN 978-981-05-6591-6 — price:$47.91

Use Of Technology:
Website: http://cis246.webdesignersworld.info/
Announcements for quizzes, assignments and homework will be given during class time and with the use of the website. The website will be updated weekly, so please check often for announcements. It is recommended that you purchase a flash drive. It saves much more work that the average floppy drive, and connects through the USB port on most CPU.

Assessment

Grading Scale:

A >= 90% B+>=85% B>= 80% C+ >= 75% C >= 70% D>= 65% F < 65%

Evaluation:

Attendance 5%
Participation 10%
Home works 25%
7 or 8 quizzes 30%
Final Project 30%

Accommodating Disabilities

Lehman College is committed to providing access to all programs and curricula to all students. Students with disabilities who may need classroom accommodations are encouraged to register with the Office of Student Disability Services. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Disability Services, Shuster Hall, Room 238, phone number, 718-960-8441.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy

Statement may be found in student handbook. For more information refer to http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/student-affairs/documents/student-handbook-02.pdf

Tentative topics to cover

E-Commerce Course topics