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
COURSE OUTLINE:
MATERIAL TO BE COVERED:
PROJECTS: Projects will be
assigned in the following areas:
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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