Cs 507 lect-01 - graphics

This document provides an overview of the topics that will be covered in an introduction to information systems course. It discusses how businesses require information to make decisions and how the nature of information needs varies by business and decision. It also outlines some key sources of information like newspapers, electronic media, and the internet. Finally, it lists several attributes important for decision-making information, such as correctness, timeliness, relevance, and relation to current business needs. The document then previews the various topics that will be covered over the course, including information systems, decision making, system analysis and design, and managing information systems.