CIS 420

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Syllabus

Term:  Spring, 2006

Instructor:  Kurt Jordan

Office:  514

Office Phone: 219-473-4290

E-mail:  kjordan@ccsj.edu

Office Hours: 

            Monday 9:00 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

            Tuesday 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

            Wednesday 9:00 am - 12 noon, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

            Thursday 9:00 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

            Friday by appointment only

Course Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Wednesday

Course Description:

As an introduction to Systems Analysis and Design, this course will present both classical and structured techniques for system investigation, development, and implementation.

Prerequisites:  CIS 255, 125, 312 or 320

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

After completing this course, students will:

Demonstrate an understanding of the Systems Development Life Cycle and Business Organizations

Demonstrate an understanding of initiating a system investigation

Demonstrate an understanding of the Feasibility Analysis

Demonstrate an understanding of preliminary planning and project management

Produce a logical analysis assembled from program flowcharts and other various management tools that is based on the Systems Cycle and Business Organizations

Textbooks:

Systems Analysis and Design, Sixth Edition, Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Harry J. Rosenblatt, Course Technology, ISBN 0-619-25510-2

Learning Strategies:

Lectures, in-class discussions, printed materials and case studies will be the delivery methodology for this course. You will be expected to have read the chapter in the textbook before coming to class. A subset of review questions from the back of each chapter will be assigned as homework. You are encouraged to take advantage of the on-line exercises listed in the Learn It Online section at the back of each chapter. They will help reinforce the terms and concepts you can expect to find on the exams.

During the semester, the class will be divided into two groups. Each group will be assigned one of the two on-going case studies in the textbook. Your group will document the work done on the case by storing it in a binder. There will be one binder for each group. Your group will have two weeks to finish the work for each case, at which time the binder, containing all the work done by the group on its case, should be submitted to the instructor for grading and feedback. In each chapter's case work, a document should be included that lists the names of the members of the group and what tasks each one performed on that chapter's case work. Be sure to have electronic copies of your case work. Be sure you can re-create your binder should it become damaged or lost.

A short research paper (one or two pages) will be turned in on the last week of classes. Topics must be approved in advance by the instructor. You will choose a topic related to one of the systems analysis methods, techniques or tools. Your paper should describe the method, technique or tool, explain its purpose, when or why you might use it, and describe some of the deliverables derived from its use. If you follow the outline described in the previous sentence, there is no reason why you should not get an A on the research paper.

Assessment:

Exams                                                60 %

Case study                                          30%

Homework/paper                               10%

Class Policy for Assignments:

Course work will follow the order listed in the course outline. All homework assignments are due on the due date - usually one week after the work is assigned. Late assignments will be marked 50% off.

Grading Scale:

Grade

Points

A

100-92

A-

91-90

B+

89-88

B

87-82

B-

81-80

C+

79-78

C

77-72

C-

71-70

D+

69-68

D

67-62

D-

61-60

F

59 and below

Class Policy on Attendance:

Attendance will be taken each meeting for administrative and grading purposes. You are expected to attend every class.  You are responsible for any material you miss.  Make-up exams will be given only if prior arrangements are made with the instructor.

Course Outline

Week 1            Introduction to Course

 

Week 2            Chapter 1        Homework 1               Case Study

 

Week 3            Chapter 2        Homework 2               Case Study

                        Homework 1 due

 

Week 4            Chapter 3        Homework 3               Case study

                        Homework 2 due, Chptr 1 Case study due, Paper topics due

 

Week 5            Chapter 4        Homework 4               Case study

                        Homework 3 due, Chptr 2 Case study due

 

Week 6            Chapter 5        Homework 5               Case study

                        Homework 4 due, Chptr 3 Case study due

 

Week 7            Midterm Exam chapters 1-5

                        Homework 5 due Chptr 4 Case study due

 

Week 8            Chapter 6        Homework 6               Case study

                        Chptr 5 Case study due

 

Week 9            Chapter 7        Homework 7               Case study

                        Homework 6 due

 

Week 10          Chapter 8        Homework 8               Case study

                        Homework 7 due, Chptr 6 Case study due

 

Week 11          Chapter 9        Homework 9               Case study

                        Homework 8 due, Chptr 7 Case study due

 

Week 12          Chapter 10      Homework 10             Case study

                        Homework 9 due, Chptr 8 Case study due

 

Week 13          Selected Systems analysis and design toolkits

                        Homework 10 due, Chptr 9 Case study due

 

Week 14          Selected Systems analysis and design toolkits

                        Chptr 10 Case study due, Paper due

 

Week 15          Final exam Chapters 6-10

 

The instructor reserves the right to make adjustments to the course outline during the semester as the situation warrants.

Center for Academic Excellence:

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