INFO123 - Business Information Systems & Technology Week 1 Lecture 1

General course overview, assessment details, and major-specific information systems applications from the first lecture of INFO123.

Who are the two main lecturers for INFO123 and which weeks do they lead?

Richard Derham (Weeks 1, 4-8, 12) and Jean-Grégoire Bernard (Weeks 1-3, 9-12).

In the context of the Accounting major, what specific 'Digital Technologies' are highlighted?

Automated auditing systems and blockchain for transactions.

What is the weight of the Individual GenAI Project in the final grade?

$$25\%$$

How much is the Mid-semester test weighted, and when is it scheduled to take place?

$25\%$ of the final grade, scheduled for August 19 in the evening.

What are the components of the total grade breakdown for INFO123?

Individual GenAI Project ($25\%$), Excel assignment ($7.5\%$), Database assignment ($7.5\%$), Mid-semester test ($25\%$), and Final exam ($35\%$).

Is Generative AI allowed for the Excel assignment?

No, GenAI use is NOT allowed for the Excel assignment.

What are the six deliverables required for the Individual Project?

1. Business Plan Document (PDF), 2. Advertisement Jingle (~30 sec), 3. Company Website Demo, 4. Customer Support Chatbot, 5. Video Presentation (2–3 minutes), and 6. Chat Log.

Which software is specifically listed as a 'Required (Free for Students)' tool for the project?

Figma Studio (education account).

What specific business type must students build for their Individual Project?

A Breakfast Products Business.

What is the primary reason the course suggests using multiple chat sessions when working with AI?

To avoid 'context rot'.

What advanced prompt engineering techniques are scheduled for lectures and labs in Week 8 and Week 9?

Personas, Chain-of-thought, Task Decomposition, Structured Outputs, Meta-Prompting, and Adversarial Review & Grounding.

What topics are covered by the Final Exam, and what is its weight?

It covers material from weeks 6-12 and is weighted at $35\%$.

Which lab topic is covered during weeks 5-7?

Databases.

According to the past results, what was the median score for the Mid-Semester Test?

$45.0$ out of $60$.

According to the past results, what was the mean score for the Final Exam?

$40.27$ out of $60$.

What are the three main areas through which students can communicate with the teaching staff?

Talking after class, asking questions in lectures/tutorials/labs, making an appointment, email, or via Class Reps.

When do Discussion Tutorials begin, and are they recorded?

They start in Week 2 and they are not recorded.

In the Operations and SCM IS major focus, which technology is used to enhance logistics operations?

Digital Technologies utilizing IoT.