Syllabus for CIS-320

SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN I


COURSE DESCRIPTION

Systems Analysis and Design I provides students with concepts of the analysis and design processes and allows students to use industry standard methodology and framework to develop business information systems. The course combines terminology with conceptual and practical approaches to designing and implementing business systems. Analytical and problem-solving skills are developed through a modern integrated, structured approach. Predictive and adaptive approaches to systems development life cycle (SDLC) using an iterative approach are covered. The course contains the entire analysis and design process from conception through implementation, including training and support, system documentation and maintenance, and relevant project management techniques. Tools and techniques to optimize performance and secure the system are introduced. Tools that optimize performance and secure the system include SDLC, unified process (UP), extreme programming (XP), and scrum.

COURSE TOPICS

COURSE OBJECTIVES

After completing this course, you should be able to:

CO 1        Illustrate the duties and activities of a systems analyst.

CO 2        Explain the purpose and various phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

CO 3        Demonstrate an understanding of project management.

CO 4        Assess analysis and design tools and techniques.

CO 5        Evaluate case studies for real-life aspects of systems analysis and design.

CO 6        Use one of the popular systems development processes.

CO 7        Evaluate the important aspects of training and user support.

COURSE MATERIALS

You will need the following materials to complete your coursework. Some course materials may be free, open source, or available from other providers. You can access free or open-source materials by clicking the links provided below or in the module details documents. To purchase course materials, please visit the University's textbook supplier.

Required Textbook

ISBN-13: 978-1305117204

COURSE STRUCTURE

Systems Analysis and Design is a three-credit, online course consisting of six modules. Modules include an overview, topics, learning objectives, study materials, and activities. Module titles are listed below.

Course objectives covered in this module include CO 1, CO 2

Course objectives covered in this module include CO 2, CO 3, CO 4, CO 5, CO 6

Course objectives covered in this module include CO 2, CO 4

Course objectives covered in this module include CO 1, CO 2, CO 3, CO 4, CO 5, CO 6

Course objectives covered in this module include CO 2, CO 4, CO 5, CO 6

Course objectives covered in this module include CO 1, CO 2, CO 6, CO 7

ASSESSMENT METHODS

For your formal work in the course, you are required to complete six written assignments, participate in six online discussion forums in addition to an ungraded introductions forum, take six online quizzes, and complete a final project. See below for more details.

Consult the Course Calendar for assignment due dates.

Promoting Originality

One or more of your course activities may utilize a tool designed to promote original work and evaluate your submissions for plagiarism. More information about this tool is available in SafeAssign.

Discussion Forums

In addition to posting an introduction to the class in Module 1, you are required to participate in six graded online class discussions.

 

Communication with your mentor and among fellow students is a critical component of online learning. Participation in online class discussions involves two distinct activities: an initial response to a discussion question and at least two subsequent comments on classmates' responses. Meaningful participation is relevant to the content, adds value, and advances the discussion. Comments such as "I agree" and "ditto" are not considered value-adding participation. Therefore, when you agree or disagree with a classmate or your mentor, state and support your position. Remember, these are discussions. Responses and comments should be properly proofread and edited, mature, and respectful.

Written Assignments

You are required to complete six written assignments. The written assignments are on a variety of topics associated with each of the course's six modules.

Quizzes

Each module requires you to take a short online quiz based on the module's assigned reading. Each quiz consists of multiple-choice questions only. There is no time limit for taking each quiz. You can take each quiz an unlimited number of times, but the gradebook will only record your most recent score.  

Final Project

For the final course project, you will complete two reports covering eight steps in the systems analysis and design process. Project Report 1 (Steps 1–4) focuses on defining, justifying, and planning the project. Project Report 2 (Steps 5–8) focuses on some of the tasks associated with developing and implementing the plan proposed in Project Report 1. Both reports are based on Ridgeline Mountain Outfitters (RMO), a firm introduced in the textbook.

Please see the Final Project area of the course website for further details about the project.

GRADING AND EVALUATION

Your grade in the course will be determined as follows:

All activities will receive a numerical grade of 0–100. You will receive a score of 0 for any work not submitted. Your final grade in the course will be a letter grade. Letter grade equivalents for numerical grades are as follows:

A

=

93–100

C+

=

78–79

A–

=

90–92

C

=

73–77

B+

=

88–89

C–

=

70–72

B

=

83–87

D

=

60–69

B–

=

80–82

F

=

Below 60

To receive credit for the course, you must earn a letter grade of C or better (for an area of study course) or D or better (for a course not in your area of study), based on the weighted average of all assigned course work (e.g., exams, assignments, discussion postings).

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

First Steps to Success

To succeed in this course, take the following first steps:

Study Tips

Consider the following study tips for success:

ACADEMIC POLICIES

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