Systems Analysis and Design Seminar - CIS54

Professor: Priscilla Grocer

Office: K-112

Email: pgrocer@bristol.mass.edu or use home email given in class

Phone: 508-678-2811 ext 2403

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Analyzing and designing effective business systems is the focus of this course.  Emphasis is placed on today's tools for analyzing business problems, designing solutions and documenting the results.  The student will learn the effective use of systems tools, the use and integration of microcomputer applications, the development of an effective database and they will develop an understanding of the analysis and design process.


COURSE OBJECTIVES: The objective of this course is to teach the student about the area of systems analysis and design and to develop abilities in this area. At the completion of this course, the following objectives should have been accomplished:

TEXT:

Systems Analysis and Design - 5th edition
Shelly, Cashman and Rosenblatt
Shelly Cashman Series
Course Technologies

Web site for text

COURSE OUTLINE:

MATERIAL TO BE COVERED:

  1. Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design
  2. Systems Planning
    1. Preliminary Investigation
  3. Systems Analysis
    1. Requirements Modeling
    2. Data and Process Modeling
    3. Object Modeling
    4. Transition to Systems Design
  4. Systems Design
    1. User Interface, Input and Output Design
    2. Data Design
    3. Application Architecture
  5. Systems Operation and Support
  6. Systems Analysis Toolkit
    1. Communication Tools
    2. Feasibility and Cost Analysis Tools
    3. Project Management Tools
    4. Alternative Systems Development Methodologies

PROJECTS: Projects will be assigned in the following areas:

  1. e-commerce
  2. relational database design
  3. SQL
  4. Presentation Graphics
  5. Business Packages (software)
  6. Software Projects
  7. Systems Projects
  8. Internet Projects

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Exams: There will a final examination covering the work of the semester. Any quizzes will be announced and will only be given if the instructor feels they are necessary. Quizzes will count as 1 or 2 homework assignments depending on the depth of the quiz. All exams and quizzes are open notes and open book unless otherwise announced.

Homework: The student will be required to submit homework assignments the week following the assignment unless otherwise noted. There will frequently be two assignments per week.
 
Grading:

Homework, programs and quizzes

80%

Class participation, responsibility about work, keeping up to date, quality of work, adding extras that are above and beyond, showing initiative, figuring out problems etc.

10%

Final

10%


Evaluation: Assignments and programs are graded using either number grades or letter grades based on the following (A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F=below 60). The student's grade for the course will use the same scale and will be based on the percentages explained in the grading section. Plus and minus grades will be given.
Some of the assignments in this class are open ended - the grading will be based on how well the project demonstrates mastery of the material. Students who do a minimum of work will be graded accordingly. Resubmission is allowed on open-ended projects to improve grades.
Note: Non open-ended assignments that are completed accurately, with no errors, according to the parameters of the assignment will be graded as A. To achieve an A+, students must have done sufficient extra work in design or implementation that makes the assignment standout. In doing assignments, students must do their own work. Relying too heavily on my examples or working too closely with someone else will be penalized.


ATTENDANCE: The student is allowed to cut six one-hour classes (for in class students).  Attendance for distance learning students is monitored through email.  At least one email a week must be received by the instructor.

METHODOLOGY: The course is given using the lecture method or through distance learning. The student is encouraged to ask questions at any point during the lecture or via email. When appropriate, classes exercises and problem solving techniques are used. Students will be encouraged to use other sources of reference. All students will find needed material available at the Web site and will be encouraged to use other sources of reference. Groups will be established when necessary or beneficial.  For distance learning students, the groups can communicate through the board room or email.
This SYLLABUS is not to be construed as a CONTRACT in any way, shape, manner or form. This SYLLABUS is a SUGGESTED course OUTLINE and will be GENERALLY followed, subject to change according to the INSTRUCTOR'S discretion and needs. Academic FLEXIBILITY is important!



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