Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 2851/2022 de 07/03/2022
11 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 112,0 TP , Cód. 606710.
Lecturer
- Vasco Renato Marques Gestosa da Silva (1)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Objectives
The course unit aims to:
1. Present the concepts associated with information systems
2. Differentiate between operational and analytical information systems
3. Acquire practical skills with analytical information systems (Business Intelligence)
4. Understand cloud computing
5. Use information systems for mobile devices
Program
a. Introduction to Information Systems
b. Operational and Analytical Information Systems
c. Analytical Information Systems Business Intelligence (Power BI)
d. Cloud Information Systems - Cloud Computing with Microsoft Azure
- Cloud IS Architecture
- Resource Sharing
- Centralized Administration and Maintenance
- Resource and Service Monitoring
- Costs
- Scalability
- Service Models
- Types of Cloud Computing
- Creating Cloud Applications
e. Using Information Systems for Mobile Power Apps
- Structuring and Creating Business Applications for Mobile
- Blank and Template Applications
- Data Connection
- Screen and Functionality Configuration
- Integration with Other Technologies
- Sharing Applications with the Organization
- Integrating Applications in Teams
- Artificial Intelligence Models in Power Apps
- Creating Chatbots with Power Apps
Evaluation Methodology
The course attendance assessment consists of completing assessment exercises (50%) and a final assessment project (50%). The final grade for the course results from the weighted average of the various assessment components. The student obtains approval in the course and is exempt from the exam, in accordance with the provisions of Points 11 and 12 of Article 11 of the IPT Academic Regulations.
The exam/resit exam assessment consists of completing a practical project (100%). The student obtains approval in the course, in accordance with the provisions of Points 11 and 12 of Article 11 of the IPT Academic Regulations.
Bibliography
- Alturas, B. (2019). Introdução aos Sistemas de Informação Organizacionais. (Vol. 1). Lisboa: Edições Sílabo
- Batista, E. (2017). O uso consciente da tecnologia para o gerenciamento. (Vol. 1). Brasil: Editora Saraiva
- Laudon, K. e Laudon, J. (2015). Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm. (Vol. 1). London: Pearson
Teaching Method
Expository/Demonstrative and practical exercises.
Software used in class
Power BI Desktop, Microsoft Power BI Online, Microsoft Power BI Mobile, Microsoft Power Apps, Microsoft Azure.

















