Unit 1 Introduction to MIS

7 lecture hours

• The Need for Information Systems: Digital Convergence and the changing Business Environment
• Information and Knowledge Economy
• Contemporary Approach to IS and Management Challenges Dissemination of Information
• History of Management Information Systems
• Advantages and Disadvantages
• Management information systems in construction industry
• Types of Information Systems in the Organization
• Information Technology and Strategy

Unit 2 Application of MIS in project management

8 lecture hours

• Computerized project management systems
• use of automated programs for planning
• estimating and controlling construction projects
• data processing and applications in pricing

Unit 3 Application of MIS in Construction Industry

8 lecture hours

• scheduling and cost control system
• simulation of construction operations
• internet technology
• web applications in construction
• use of project planner software

Unit 4 Integrated construction Management Information

8 lecture hours

• System-Project Management Information System-Functional Areas
• Personnel-Levels, DSS, EIS, ESS & MIS -Comparison
• Concepts and Knowledge Representation-Managing International Information System

Unit 5 System Audit

• Subject Code: 3721416 w.e.f
• AY 2018-19 System
• Software Engineering Qualities-Design-Production
• Software Specification
• Software metrics
• Software Quality assurance-Systems Methodology-Objectives-Time and Logic
• Knowledge and Human Dimension- Software Life Cycle Models-Verification and Validation