MASTER SYLLABUS

MIS 3603

Systems Analysis and Design

 

 

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Suggested Textbook

 

Systems Development: A Project Management Approach. Raymond McLeod, Jr. & Eleanor Jordan; Wiley, Publisher. ISBN: 0-471-22089-2

 

Catalog Description

 

Covers the basic techniques used in the analysis, design, and implementation of computer based information systems. Provides an understanding of the systems study, project evaluation, planning, and systems design. Prerequisite: Competency in a programming language or consent of instructor. (F,S,SU)

 

Topical Coverage

 

Conceptual Topics

   Information systems infrastructure

   Systems development stages

   Systems development life cycle

   Rapid application development

   Steps in preliminary investigation

   Systems analysis

   Systems design

   Steps in preliminary construction

   Steps in final construction

   Test and install a system

   Systems maintenance

 

Technical Aspects

   Data modeling

   Process modeling

   Object modeling

  

   Project planning and control

   CASE tools

Economic system and project justification

   Evaluation of systems alternatives

   Web and GUI design

 

Project Management

   Systems view

   Environmental constraints

   Selecting methodology

   Preliminary investigation

   Project analysis (management of)

   Design tips

   Preliminary construction (management of)

   Final construction tips

   Test and installation (management of)

 

 

Instructional Methods

 

The primary teaching method for this class is discussion based. SASD concepts must be learned before or as SASD methods and tools are learned. To be a successful systems analyst interpersonal skills are a must. These skills will be dealt with throughout the course. For a course to be discussion based, you, as students, must take an active role. This means you must not only read the chapter before class, but you must also keep up-to-date on current trends in SASD and be willing to participate during class time. In addition to participating in class discussions, you will have many assignments to reinforce the chapter concepts. If you are not in class when the assignments are to be turned in, you will not be allowed to turn it in. To assist you in keeping up-to-date, you will write and informally present three topical mini reports throughout the semester. To build your SASD skills and to build your teamwork and presentation skills you will make a 20-30 minute group presentation over a topic to be determined by your instructor.

 

Supporting WWW Addresses

 

PowerPoint Slides – To be determined by faculty. It is recommended that you print the slides in handout format (3 slides to a page). This is NOT required so if you are not going to rely on the slides, then do not print them.

 

Student Page from the textbook authors - - http://www.wiley.com/college/mcleod

 

Useful Websites to Help Keep Up-to-Date

 

http://www.webopedia.com

http://www.cio.com

http://www.anchordesk.com

 

Method of Evaluation

 

·Three objective examinations will be given covering the content of the textbook.

·Group presentation.

·Homework assignments for most chapters.

·Announced and unannounced quizzes as deemed appropriate.

 

All earned points will be totaled and divided by the total possible points to determine your final course grade.  Your grade is based on the typical 10-point scale (ie, 90-100  = A; 80-89 = B, etc.)

CoBA Ability Areas

 

By successfully completing this course, you will have had the opportunity to put to use the following ability areas as outlined by the CoBA assessment committee.

 

• Oral Communication Skills, Level 4+
• Students will demonstrate ability to make longer, more complex presentation of 5-10 minutes.
• Written Communication Skills, Level 3+
• Students will be able to write two or more paragraphs that are joined or flow together with appropriate transition terms.
• Multi-Media and Technology, Level 3
• Incorporate media or multi-media into a project.
• Interpersonal/Leadership Skills, Level 4
• Students will work as a team or group on a longer project, which may include work both in class and outside of class; may include group members’ evaluations of other group members.
• Problem-solving and Decision-Making Assessment Criteria, No Levels are present
• Both quantitative and qualitative problems will be solved.
• Technology Assessment Criteria, Level 4
• Data Processing: Incorporate multiple models and multiple spreadsheets, which solve parts of the problems linked together. Create on new computing environments and the writing of new productivity software; analyze and design complete systems.
• Business Ethics, Level 1
• Students will demonstrate knowledge of the concepts of business and personal ethics.
• Diversity, Level 1
• Provide lectures and written materials that include relevant information about the various aspects of the global marketplace so students will understand that the mixture of people in the workforce contains a large amount of diversity.

 

Student Responsibilities

 

·        Reading the course materials in the text is your responsibility before the class period in which the information will be used. 

·        Class participation will be used in determining final course grade.

·        Keep all papers that are returned to you in case a question arises about your course grade.  The professor cannot give you credit for an assignment if it has been lost and it has not been recorded.

·        All assignments must be either word-processed or completed using SmartDraw.

·        While there is no formal attendance policy, you will miss almost daily quizzes and homework assignments. No work will be turned in late without a viable excuse (ie, doctor’s note, funeral, etc.). Sending homework via email is not an alternative to turning your work in during class.

·        The professor utilizes e-mail to make announcements, update the syllabus, make assignments, etc.  It is your responsibility to check your e-mail on a daily basis.  Not checking your e-mail is not a viable excuse for not having your work completed on time.

·        Tardiness will not be tolerated.  Instruction will begin precisely on time.

·        The professor suggests that you exchange telephone numbers and e-mail addresses with two other students in the class.  The professor will not reteach the material to absent students.

·        Tobacco usage will not be tolerated during class time or during office visits.

·        Turn off cell phones and pagers before entering the classroom.

 

Academic Ethics

 

Academic ethics means communicating honestly and politely with fellow students and with the professor; it means planning and writing your own projects, and it means relying solely on your own memory to answer test questions.  Academic ethics means obeying the law.  Students who engage in unethical behavior connected with this class will receive an F grade for the course and may be referred to other appropriate authorities.

 

Examinations

 

Examinations will include a combination of the following: Multiple choice, short answer, and defining terms.  A brief review the class period before each exam will be conducted.

 

Make every effort possible to take exams on the scheduled exam day.  Make-up exams will be given the last day of class at a designated time in a different format than the original exam.  You will only be allowed to take one make-up exam.

 

Accommodating Disabilities

 

If you are a student with a disability and have registered with the Office of Disability Services, please visit with me about any special needs you have on the first day of class. If you think you may have a disability and have not visited with the Office of Disability Services, please call them at 972-3964. After you have met with them, please visit with me.