Includes bibliographical references and index.

Essential concepts -- Introduction to information systems -- Information systems for competitive advantage -- Using information technology to engage in electronic commerce -- System users and developers -- Information resources -- Computing and communications resources -- Database management systems -- Systems development -- Information in action -- Managing information and technology -- Information security -- Ethical implications of information technology -- Decision support systems -- Projects -- Project 1. Everyday technology skills -- Project 2. Web/html project using Microsoft Frontpage -- Project 3. Web/html project using Notepad -- Project 4 web/html student survey form -- Project 5. Web/html book purchase form -- Project 6. Spreadsheet basics -- Project 7. Spreadsheets with data capture-minivan example -- Project 8. Spreadsheets with data capture-college computing example -- Project 9. Database forms and reports -- Project 10. Database queries-textbook database -- Project 11. Database queries-classprojects database -- Project 12. Reports based on queries.