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Business and Technology CIS 2321 Introduction To Systems Analysis and Design Spring 2009
Instructor: Mack (Dug) Cooley Email: through ANGEL
CIS 2321 Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design (3) (A.A.) Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: CGS 1543 or COP 2000 with a grade of "C" or better. This course introduces the analysis, design, implementation, and control of data systems for management and communications. The scientific method is the platform for studying information systems through the System Development Life Cycle. It includes proper definition of the problem, milestone development and tracking, cost/benefit analysis and design, development and implementation of new or replacement systems.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
At the successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Describe information systems and their primary features. 2. Describe the phases and objectives of the systems development life cycle. 3. List the objectives of the various phases of the systems development life cycle. 4. Describe the importance of structured analysis. 5. Describe the importance of object-oriented analysis. 6. Use the various design tools and techniques of systems analysis. 7. Describe the objectives of computer aided software engineering (CASE). 8. Identify the principles of hardware and software evaluation. 9. Describe the systems acquisition process. 10. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of various file organizations. 11. Describe the standard database models. 12. Compare and contrast the various processing methodologies. 13. Identify the major function of project management. 14. Describe the different types of documentation. 15. Describe the major elements of systems implementation and evaluation. 16. Describe the major elements of systems operation and maintenance. 17. Organize and conduct a systems analysis project.
Texts: Systems Analysis and Design (seventh edition) by Shelly, Cashman, & Rosenblatt
Attendance: You should be present for each class, test, and examination. If you have an excused absence for a test, your final Exam grade will replace the missing test grade. An excused absence requires a neatly written or typed explanation of why you will miss or have missed a class and any supporting documentation (Doctor's excuse, tow bill, etc.).
Grading: Your grade will be determined by the following criteria: Homework Assignments: 20% (15 Homework assignments, lowest grade not counted) Class Project 30% Test 1 10% Test 2 10% Final Exam 30%
Assignments: Are due one week after the assigned date. Late assignments received up to one week after due date will receive a 50% penalty. No assignments will be accepted after one week past the due date. ALL assignments will be submitted through ANGEL. No paper homework assignments will be accepted.
Grading Scale: A 90 – 100 B 80 – 89 C 70 – 79 D 60 – 69 F Below 60
Withdrawals: In accordance with the Manatee Community College policy as stated in the college catalog, students may withdraw from any course or all courses without academic penalty of a WF by the withdrawal deadline as listed in the Manatee Community College academic calendar. This semester this date is March 23, 2009. The student must take responsibility for initiating the withdrawal procedure. Students are strongly encouraged to talk with their instructors first before taking any withdrawal action.
Standards of Conduct: Students are expected to abide by all Lancer Handbook guidelines.
Schedule:
Description: This course is designed to develop an understanding of the foundations of computer systems. The text was chosen to instill the fundamentals of discipline necessary for an introductory computer course.
Methodology: You should read, study and be ready to discuss the assigned material before coming to class. My presentations and class discussions will be based on the assumption that you have done this. Various active and web-enhanced learning techniques are used in this course. I encourage collaboration in the learning environment.
Assistance: If you need help, you should contact me — others may not be familiar with the lessons or assignments. I am available by appointment, please send me an email through Angel.
Schedule: The schedule is subject to change. Changes to the schedule will be mentioned in a preceding class and/or posted through ANGEL. If class is to be canceled, a faculty member will meet the class and make an announcement. No notes will be left on the classroom board or door.
Disclaimer: The published policies and regulations of MCC take precedence over this syllabus.
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