CIS-53 Systems Analysis
Class Schedule

Instructor: Mary Mills

DATEREADMaterial to be CoveredHomework Due and Comments
Jan 12Chapter 1Administration and Systems Analyst RoleRead Chapters before class!
Jan 19NoneHolidayNo Class
Jan 26Chapter 2Information System Organizational StyleSubmit Student/Teacher contract
Begin to form teams
Feb 2Chapter 3FeasibilityHomework
Feb 9Chapter 4Interactive Info GatheringHomework
Feb 16NoneHolidayNo Class
Feb 23Chapter 5Intrusive Info GatheringCreate a Questionaire
Give team list to instructor
Mar 2Chapter 6PrototypingDefine Prototyping
Mar 9MC Test (Ch. 1-6). Meet with group members
Mar 16Chapter 7Data Flow DiagramsDefine a DFD - what is it?
Mar 23Chapter 8Data DictionariesMeet with group members
Mar 30Chapter 9Process SpecificationsMeet with group members - turn in topic
Receive take home Test
Apr 6NoneSpring BreakNo Class
Apr 13Chapter 11Output DesignTurn in take home Test
Apr 20Chapter 12Input DesignKeep reading!
Apr 27Chapter 13Database DesignMeet with group members
May 4Chapter 14User Interface DesignMeet with group members
May 11Chapter 15Data Entry DesignReceive take home final
May 18NoneGroup PresentationsTurn in Take home final and grade team members


Notes:
  • We will treat the above as a goal; some minor deviations may be necessary.
  • Attendance is important! Changes to the syllabus will be announced in class.
  • If you miss class, keep up with the reading. Homework is turned in the beginning of class.
  • Topic for your presentation is due by March 30.

Students with disabilities, whether physical, attention related, learning, or psychological, who believe that they may need accommodations in this class, are encouraged to contact ACCESS as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. Authorization is based on verification of disability and is required before any special accommodations can be made. The phone number for ACCESS is (805) 378-1461 and they are located in the building just to the right of the Campus Center.


CIS-53 Systems Analysis

TEXT:

Kenneth Kendall & Julie Kendall, Systems Analysis and Designs, 7th ed (Available in the bookstore.) Publisher: Prentice Hall ISBN: TBA

OBJECTIVES:

CLASS BEHAVIOR

Treat this class as if it is your job. Characteristics of appropriate behavior include (but are not limited to): pagers and cell phones on vibrate, respect others ideas, active participation, appropriate vocabulary, and being on time.

GRADING:

The grading will be based on the following criteria:
30%Multiple Choice Test (60 questions) - 100 pts
20%Take home essay Test (Typed) - 100 pts
15%Final Take home essay (Typed) - 100 pts
20%Team/Group presentation - 100 pts
10%Attendance & Participation
5%Homework
100%Total

One Team/Group Presentation:
The team should consist of 3-5 members. This presentation will consist of a 15-20 minute discussion on the team's project. This presentation could be similar to those given to a project sponsor or a feasibility and Cost-Benefit Analysis. Other ideas could include a mock JAD session or system interview with end users. For more ideas see your instructor. DO NOT USE THE PERSONAL BUSINESS OF ONE OF YOUR TEAM MEMBERS! Each member will be evaluating the other team members. The grade will be based on the following: 60 points for project (instructor evaluates) and 40 points from other team members assessment of your participation. Team member evaluation will be based on 100 point scale, given to instructor, and instructor will figure project total for each student.

Attendance & Participation:
10% of the total grade. According to the college policy, if you miss more than two weeks of classes, you may be dropped from the course administratively. If you want to drop the course, take steps to do so on your own; the instructor is not responsible for dropping you.

 FINAL GRADE:
Totals for each assignment will be weighted and the percentage break down will be as follows:
90-100%A
80-89%B
70-79%C
60-69%D
Below 60%F

Revised 5/11/09

Contact me with questions!