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| Course Description
The course provides the fundamental concepts of system
analysis, with a
practical focus for undergraduate students. At the conclusion of
CS366, students will be able to
- understand system life cycle and other models
- comprehend data, processes, interfaces and products
- assess business problems solving and computer applications
- appreciate how a system analyst is a facilitator of systems
Students are allowed to use any software deemed
familiar.
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| Textbook
System Analysis and Design Methods by Whitten, Bentley & Dittman,5th ed., McGraw-Hill
2001
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| Grading
The grading scale for all assignments and examinations is as follows:
- A 90 - 100 %
- B 80 -
89 %
- C 70 - 79 %
- D 60 - 69 %
- F
0 - 59 %
Final grades will be based on 5 components as weighted below:
- Attendance/Homework
15 %
- Midterm Exam 15 %
- Journal Paper Review (COMM. of
ACM) 5 %
- Project /
Presentation
30 %
- Final Exam
35 %
Any component submitted after the due date earns
automatic 30 % deduction. To get a passing grade all components must be
done or an incomplete grade will be awarded. |
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Miscellaneous
Policies / Responsibilities
- Students are expected to come to class prepared (have textbook and
have read required assignments), and submit homework on time avoid
penalty. If a student is not able to attend class, student should
contact the instructor prior to class.
- Projects will be executed in groups or teams. Other activities
must be done individually to avoid penalty. Make-ups and incompletes
are not encouraged and can only be granted for rare cases. Avoid
submitting virus-infested disks or a score of zero will be awarded.
- The instructor may revise this syllabus as deemed necessary.
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| American With
Disabilities Act
Any student whose disability falls within ADA guidelines and who is
registered with the Adaptive Needs Program should inform the instructor
during the first week of class of any special needs or equipment
necessary to fulfill the requirements of this course. Students who have
or may be dealing with a disability should speak with the disability
office (260-481-6657).
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| Course
Content: (Warm and interactive
lecture with demonstration.) |
| Chapters
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Lecture Topics
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| Chapter
1
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Players in the Systems Game
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2
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Information System Building Blocks
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3
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Information Systems Development
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4
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Project Management
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5
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System Analysis
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6
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Requirements Discovery
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| Chapter
7
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Data Modeling and Analysis
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| Chapter
8
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Process Modeling
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| Chapter
9
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Feasibility Analysis and System Proposal
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| Other Info:
Instructor Dr. E. Udoh, Phone
260-481-6946, Rm KT254, Email udohe@ipfw.edu,
Lecture Time 6:00-7:15 PM at KT 148
(Students are required to adhere to these times
or send me an email).
* This course is designed with the interest
of the student at heart. Get involved, no student can afford to be a
spectator in computer science!
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