CIS 60 – Systems Analysis and Design
DE1, CRN #21520 Debbie J. Fields
Email: Office: 2109
(when emailing instructor, type CIS60Online in the subject, your name in the content of the email message)
Course website: http://clpccd.blackboard.com/
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Define and describe in detail the five phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC): systems planning, systems analysis, systems design, systems implementation, and systems operation and support; gain an in-depth understanding of how information technology (IT) supports operational and business requirements in today's intensely competitive environment; study examples of important IT developments and trends; use the World Wide Web and an online information source and learning tool; learn real-world systems analysis and design skills in the context of solving realistic problems, and learn practical guidelines and tips for career success; understand how systems analysts interact with users, management, and other IT business professionals in a typical business organization. 3 hours lecture/1 hours lab.
STUDENT LEARNING GOALS: The successful student will;
· become familiar with the investigative methods for building and designing a computer information system
· be able to define the problems and current environments of an existing business system
· be able to formulate several solutions to a business problem all of which would result in a more efficient system
· be able to select the best solution from these alternative solutions based on the COST/BENEFIT analysis
· be able to define and design the output, input, processing, data files and controls of the new system
· be able to manage, plan and schedule the development of a new computer information system
REQUIRED TEXT/MATERIALS:
· Systems Analysis and Design 10th Edition: by Shelly, Cashman
· Computer with Internet access, ability to send/receive email, ability to send email with attachments
· MS Office 2010 or better, with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
COURSE FORMAT: For a typical 17-week semester this class would meet for three lecture hours and one computer lab hours each week. Weekly hands-on computer lab assignments, quizzes, and final exam. For every hour in class, students should expect 2 hours of preparation. This web-based class does not meet, however the amount of time and effort is the same. The Web-based section of CIS 60 conforms to the approved outline of the course and includes ALL the same assignments, textbook, supplemental readings, evaluation procedures, and grading as the traditional, in-class lecture course.
ATTENDANCE: is expected. In an online class, attendance will be defined as regular and timely participation in assignment activities as judged by the instructor. Students may be dropped, see student DROP POLICY
DROP POLICY: The instructor may drop students who miss the first meeting of a course. The first meeting of online course is the first day of the class as specified in the class schedule listing. For these courses, instructors may drop students who do not login to their Blackboard course and/or complete indicated activities by the third day of class. In addition, an instructor may initiate a drop if the student is absent for a total of four (4) consecutive or six (6) cumulative instructional hours and/or two (2) consecutive weeks of instruction. If you choose to withdraw from this course, it is your responsibility to do so within the university's deadlines.
Since this course is online, it is important for the student to communicate with the instructor on a weekly basis - submitting assignments, taking quizzes, or sending email. If I see that a student is not keeping current, I will drop the student. Keep in touch with the instructor, do not get dropped.
ACADEMIC HONESTY: All work that you submit in this course must be your own; it is a violation of academic integrity to copy someone else's work or to permit another person to copy your work. At no time is it acceptable for you to share your solutions to the homework assignments with other students, whether these solutions are complete or partial. Any similarity in form or notation, the instructor retains the right to give a failing grade for the assignment, exam, and/or course.
Please familiarize yourself with LPC's policy on academic dishonesty. It can be found, among other places, at http://www.laspositascollege.edu/facultystaff/honesty.php Academic dishonesty (cheating and plagiarism) will not be tolerated. Students found cheating (fraud, deceit, or dishonesty in an academic assignment) and/or plagiarizing (using another’s work as your own) will receive a zero for the assignment or exam and the incident will be reported to the dean of student services.
GRADING: The final grade for this course is based on cumulative points earned as follows:
· SCR Assignments 30%
· HWx Assignments/Discussion Board 20%
· Quizzes 40%
· Final exam 10%
(final exam is mandatory; failure to take final exam is automatic F in course)
The letter grade will be assigned on the following basis.
· 93-100% ‘A’ work is clearly excellent, all work completed as assigned on time, in a superior manner
· 80- 92% ‘B’ work is consistently good and above average, all work is submitted by the due date
· 70- 79% ‘C’ work is acceptable and average, minimal requirements are all met on time
· 60- 69% ‘D’ work is below average, due dates not always met, class participation is not consistent
· Below 60% - ‘F”
WEEKLY TOPICAL OUTLINE & ASSIGNMENTS: Assignments are due on Friday (unless otherwise stated). You can submit assignments
· via email to CIS_ASSIGNMENTS@COMCAST>NET. Email must be received in my email in-box on/before due date
Late assignments are only accepted within one week of the due date. 50% of the maximum possible score will be subtracted for all late assignments. Assignments submitted more than one week late will not be graded. There will be NO make-ups on weekly quizzes, nor do I give quizzes early. However, one quiz will be dropped; the highest scored quizzes will be used to compute your final grade. Class syllabus and quiz dates are approximate and subject to change.
SYLLABUS and SCHEDULE CHANGES: I have tried to make this document as complete as possible; however, during the course of the semester I may be required to alter, add, or abandon certain policies/assignments. I reserve the right to make such changes as they become necessary. You will be informed of any changes.
CIS 60 (DE1: CRN#21520) starts August 19WEEKLY TOPICAL OUTLINE & ASSIGNMENTS: Class syllabus, assignments, and quiz dates are approximate and subject to change. Assignments are due on Friday of their assigned week. See Assignments section in Blackboard for details.
Date / Reading/Lecture Topic / Assignments / Quiz
(Wed-Sun)
Monday, Aug 19 – Class begins
WK1: 8/19 / READ: Textbook Preface: Overview / Explore: Blackboard, Online Companion Website, Discussion Board: Introductions, Course Mate Access
WK2: 8/26 / Chapter 1
Page 4 and CourseMate:
1. Video Learning 1: Welcome from Author
2. Video Learning 2: Learn Systems Analysis & Design with Video Learning / SCR1a: SCR Associates: Task #3
HW1a: Careers
HW1b: Systems Analyst Interview
Discussion Board: Voice Thread Intro AND Mr. Potato Head / Chapter 1
WK3: 9/3 / ToolKit A - Communication / HWTK1a: Page 580 – Project #2
HWTK1b: Prezi Presentation
Discussion Board: Prezi / ToolKit A
WK4: 9/9 / Chapter 2 / SCR2a: SCR Associates: Task #3
SCR2b: SCR Associates: Task #4
HW2a: Apply Knowledge #4 / Chapter 2
Monday, Sept 2 – Last day to add class or drop class with NGR (online via ClassWeb)
Tuesday, Sept 3 – Census
WK5: 9/16 / ToolKit D - Internet / HWTK4a: Internet Detective
HWTK4b: Everything Google Discussion Board
HWTK4c: Internet Searches / ToolKit D
Friday, Sept 13 – Last day to apply for CR/NC
WK6: 9/23 / Chapter 3
CourseMate:
1. Video Learning: Project Mgmt-Work Breakdown Structure
2. Video Learning: Project Mgmt-Task Patterns
3. Video Learning: Project Mgmt-Critical Path Analysis / SCR3a: SCR Associates: Task #2
SCR3b: Discussion Board: SCR Associates: Task #4
HW3a: Project Mgmt / Chapter 3
WK7: 9/30 / ToolKit B: Case / Explore CASE products: Gliffy, Visio, Microsoft E-Learning tutorials
DB: Medevil Help Desk / ToolKit B
WK8: 10/7 / Chapter 4
CourseMate:
1. Video Learning: Functional Decomposition Diagrams / HW4a: FactFinding
SCR4a: SCR Associates: Task #2
SCR4b: SCR Associates: Task #4 / Chapter 4
WK9: 10/14 / Chapter 5
CourseMate:
1. Video Learning: DFD Symbols and Diagrams
2. Video Learning: DFD Context Diagrams
3. Video Learning: DFD Diagram 0
4. Video Learning: Decision Tables / SCR5a: SCR Associates: Task #1
SCR5b: SCR Associates: Task #4 / Chapter 5
WK10: 10/21 / Chapter 6
CourseMate:
1. Video learning: Object-Oriented Concepts and Terms / SCR6a: SCR Associates: Task #2
SCR6b: SCR Associates: Task #3
HW6a: Analysis, Design, Presentation / Chapter 6
WK11: 10/28 / Chapter 7
ToolKit C: Financial Analysis
CourseMate:
1. Video Learning: Return on Investment (ROI)
2. Video Learning: Net Present Value (NPV)
3. Video Learning: Payback Analysis
4. Video Learning: Present Value Analysis / SCR7a: SCR Associates: Task #3
HW6a: Analysis, Design, Presentation
HW7a: Cloud Computng / Chapter 7
ToolKit C
WK12: 11/4 / Chapter 8 / SCR8a: SCR Associates: Task #2
SCR8b: SCR Associates: Task #4 / Chapter 8
Friday, Nov 8 – Last day to withdraw
WK13: 11/11 / Chapter 9
CourseMate:
1. Video Learning: Entity Relationship Diagrams
2. Video Learning: First Normal Form
3. Video Learning: Second Normal Form
4. Video Learning: Third Normal Form / SCR9a: SCR Associates: Task #2
SCR9b: SCR Associates: Task #3
SCR9c: SCR Associates: Task #4
HW9a: Normal Form
HW9b: ERD / Chapter 9
WK14: 11/18 / Chapter 10
Visio / SCR10a: SCR Associates: Task #2
SCR10b: SCR Associates: Task #3 / No Quiz
WK15: 11/25 / Thanksgiving Break: no class Wednesday thru Sunday
WK16: 12/2 / Chapter 11
CourseMate:
1. Video Learning: Structure Charts / SCR11a: SCR Associates: Task #1
SCR11b: SCR Associates: Task #2 / Chapter 10
WK17: 12/9 / Chapter 12 / Your Systems Analyst Interview is due
Medieval Help Desk / Chapter 11
Friday, Dec 13– Last of instruction, Saturday, Dec 14 – Finals begin
FINAL EXAM – Final exam will be activated Friday, Dec 13 thru Tuesday, Dec 17
(final exam is mandatory, failure to take final exam is automatic F in course)
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