IST 301 - Information and Organizations
Summer 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 151654
Important Dates
Reg Period: 2/4/2013 - 5/20/2013
First Day of Class: 5/13/2013
End of Class: 8/7/2013
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University Park PA 16802
Course Description
Overview of organizational structures and functions. Includes information processing and analytic perspectives of organizations.
Strong writing skills are recommended for this course. If English is not your native language, it is important that you read additional information regarding English language proficiency before registering for this course.
Prerequisites
IST 210, IST 220
Sample Course Syllabus
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Costs and Fees
This course will be included in your semester bill.
Remarks
Materials for this course are articles obtainable through Harvard Business Review. You will be provided a link that will allow you to purchase all materials on the first day of courses. To Access Harvard Business Review Articles: Go to the HBR Web site at and make sure to register so you can access your course readings. (You will need to register, but you do NOT need to subscribe.) You will need to purchase your HBR readings using your credit card. To read pdf articles, make sure you have the Adobe Reader, which you can download for free at http://www.adobe.com. For technical assistance contact Harvard Business School Publishing at http://www.adobe.com. For technical assistance contact Harvard Business School Publishing at 1-800-810-8858.
Schedule This Course
| If you are a: | Please: |
|---|---|
| First-time Penn State student | Phone, fax, or mail this form or Contact Us |
| Returning World Campus student (with active Penn State Access Account*) | Schedule via eLion or Contact Us** |
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| Student from a Penn State campus other than World Campus | Contact Us |
* Verify an existing Access Account or request a new Access Account and return it.
**The first day to schedule classes is based on the priority registration process.
Note: For a step-by-step process, see our Schedule a Course page.
Material Requirements
Your course materials are listed below. Textbooks can be acquired from any number of textbook sellers. If you wish, you may purchase your books from the sources listed below. The information displayed is provided pursuant to the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act.
| Material Title | Edition | Author | ISBN | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor will provide instructions for purchasing materials from Harvard Business Online | Harvard Business Online |
Technical Requirements
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Software Requirements
No special software is required.
Note: The above information is subject to change at any time by The Pennsylvania State University.