Assignments: HW = Homework; TP = Term Project, CP = Computer Project;
Due Dates: bold = 15.565 & 15.578; italics = 15.578 only; normal = 15.565 only;
| LEC # | Topics | Due Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | |
| I. Strategic Connectivity | ||
| 2 | Information Technology, Corporate Strategy, and Competitive Advantage (Interlinked Value Chains) | |
| 3 | Strategic Case Study (Johnson & Johnson Case) | HW1: J&J |
| 4 | Business and Industry Transformation (McKesson Case) | |
| 5 | Aggregators: Traveling the Internet “Fast Lane” | |
| II. Physical Connectivity | ||
| 6 | Basic Communications Technology and Concepts | CP1: Goals |
| 7 | Local Area Networks | TP & CP Team Members |
| 8 | Wide Area Networks (Packet Networks) | |
| 9 | Network Protocols (ISO OSI) | CP2: LAN |
| 10 | Emerging Technologies I (Frame Relay, ATM, V-IP) | |
| 11 | Emerging Technologies II (ADSL, Cable Modem) | HW2 |
| 12 | Technical Case Study - MIT’s Network Configuration | TP Proposal/ CP3: WAN |
| III. Logical Connectivity | ||
| 13 | Distributed Homogeneous Databases | |
| 14 | Mid-term Exam | |
| 15 | Distributed Heterogeneous Databases | HW3-A / CP4: DB Design |
| 16 | View Integration Among Databases | |
| 17 | Web as a Database (COIN Project) | CP5: View Integrate /ASP |
| 18 | Semantic Integration (COIN Project) | |
| 19 | Component Architecture (CORBA) and Web Services | |
| IV. Organizational Connectivity | ||
| 20 | Loosely-coupled Organizations | CP6: Backend Integrate |
| 21 | Markets and Hierarchies: Organizational Coupling | HW4 |
| 22 | Development of Standards | HW3-B |
| 23 | Motivating Strategic Alliances & Organizational Transformation | Term Project / CP7: Final PAS |
| V. Finale | ||
| 24 | Course Summary and Review | |
| 25 | Selected Student Presentations | |
| 26 | Final Exam | |
