School of Computer and Information Sciences COURSE SYLLABUS
School of Computer and Information Sciences COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Information
ITS535 – A02 System Analysis and Design Summer 2022 First Bi-Term Course Format: Online CRN: 30333
Instructor Information
Name: Steven Case Email: steven.case@ucumberlands.edu Phone: 239-220-5339 Office Location: Remote Office Hours/Preferred Contact Times: Available by appointment from 8:00-10:00 PM EDT (Monday- Thursday)
Course Description
This course provides a detailed overview of system analysis and design methodologies. You will examine techniques to develop systems more efficiently, such as the system development life cycle (SDLC) and other processes. System requirements, functional design, display, and end-of-project conclusions and analysis are studied and practiced through a variety of activities.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course:
The application of software engineering techniques in the information systems life cycle.
Present current topics, such as agile development, extreme programming, rapid application development (RAD), Scrum and the Unified Modeling Language (UML).
Provide hands-on practice with project management and systems development through exercises in PERT/CPM, user requirements gathering, data and process modeling, and prototyping.
Assessment: Prepare students to think critically about the concepts and practices of Computer Information Technology.
Learner Outcomes
Understand how users working in context with new technology change the dynamics of system.
Understand that organizations and their members are systems and that analysis need to take a system perspective.
Evaluate software by addressing the trade-offs among creating custom software.
Recognize the value of interactive methods for information gathering.
Understand the value for unobtrusive methods for information gathering.
Understand agile modeling and the core practices that differentiate it from other development methodology
Understand how analytics uses data dictionary for analyzing data-oriented systems.
Recognize the difference between structured and semi-structured decision
Understand what objective-oriented systems and design is and appreciate its usefulness
Realize how output bias affects users
Design engaging input display for users of information systems.
Use databases for presenting data.
Design variety of users interface.
Recognize how to ensure data quality through validation
Course Website
Access to the course website is required via the iLearn portal on the University of the Cumberlands website: http://www.ucumberlands.edu/ilearn/ or https://ucumberlands.blackboard.com/
Required Books and Resources
Title: Systems Analysis and Design, Global Edition ISBN: ISBN: 13: 978-0-13-478555-4 Authors: Kenneth E. Kendall, Julie E Kendall Publication Date: 2019-11-25 Edition: 10th ED.
Course Required text can be found and purchased via the UC Barnes and Noble Bookstore: https://cumber.bncollege.com/shop/cumberlands/page/find-textbooks
Suggested Books and Resources
Systems Analysis and Design ISBN: 9781305533936 Authors: Scott Tilley, Harry J. Rosenblatt Publisher: Cengage Learning Publication Date: 2016-01-18
Systems Analysis and Design: Techniques, Methodologies, Approaches, and Architecture ISBN: 9781351547277 Authors: Roger Chiang
Publisher: Routledge Publication Date: 2017-07-05
Systems Analysis and Design Methods ISBN: 9786024396879 Authors: Sri Mulyani Publisher: Unpad Press Publication Date: 2020-07-31
Requirements and Policies
Academic Dishonesty Policy
As a Christian liberal arts university committed to the pursuit of truth and understanding, any act of academic dishonesty is especially distressing and cannot be tolerated. In general, academic dishonesty involves the abuse and misuse of information or people to gain an undeserved academic advantage or evaluation.
The common forms of academic dishonesty include:
1. cheating – using deception in the taking of tests or the preparation of written work, using unauthorized materials, copying another person’s work with or without consent, or assisting another in such activities;
2. lying – falsifying, fabricating, or forging information in either written or spoken presentations;
3. plagiarism – using the published writings, data, interpretations, or ideas of another without proper docu mentation.
4. multiple submissions – submitting the same academic written or oral work for which credit was previously received, without the approval of the instructor.
Episodes of academic dishonesty are reported as appropriate to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The potential penalty for academic dishonesty includes 1) a failing grade on a particular assignment, 2) a failing grade for the entire course, 3) suspension or expulsion, or (4) revocation of a degree.
Attendance Policy
Course enrollment and participation will be monitored and verified for all students during the first two weeks of classes. Lack of participation during this time may jeopardize enrollment status. Each student is expected to meet course expectations by completing the coursework required each week. Active participation and staying abreast of the material is essential to success. Program specific attendance policies may still apply.
Participation Policy
Students are expected to actively participate in intelligent discussion of assigned topics in all areas, such as: Discussion Board Activities, Synchronous Sessions, Forums, Shared Papers, etc.
Point adjustments will be taken for non-participation.
Course Evaluations
The course evaluation will be open during the last two weeks of the term. To access the evaluation (during that time), visit https://uofcumberlands.campuslabs.com/eval-home/ and log-in using your UC credentials. A reminder email notification will be sent when the evaluation is available.
We value your feedback. Every evaluation is confidential and anonymous. The anonymous results of the course evaluations are not available for faculty to see until after final grades are submitted. Your thoughtful responses guide future improvements for the course and programs.
Disability Accommodations
University of the Cumberlands accepts students with certified disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations for their certified needs in the classroom, in housing, in food service or in other areas. For accommodations to be awarded, a student must submit a completed Accommodations Application form and provide documentation of the disability to the Disability Services Coordinator (Shirley Stephens, Gatliff Administration Building, Room 114, accommodations@ucumberlands.edu). When all paperwork is on file, a meeting between the student and the Coordinator will be arranged to discuss possible accommodations before accommodations are formally approved. Students must then meet with the Coordinator at the beginning of each semester before any academic
accommodations can be certified for that term. Certifications for other accommodations are normally reviewed annually.
Academic Appeal
Both undergraduate and graduate students have the right to challenge a grade. If discussions with the course instructor and department chair do not lead to a satisfactory conclusion, students may file a formal written appeal with the Vice President for Academic Affairs, who will forward the appeal to the chair of the Academic Appeals Committee. This formal written appeal must be filed by the end of the 4th week of classes in the next regular term following the term in which the course in question was taken. The Academic Appeals Committee then gathers information from the student, the instructor, and any other relevant parties. The Committee will deliver its recommendation on the complaint to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. After reviewing this recommendation and concurring or amending it, the Vice President for Academic Affairs will inform the student and instructor of the disposition of the complaint no later than the last day of classes of the term in which the complaint was filed. Records of all actions regarding academic grade appeals, including their final disposition, are maintained by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Academic Appeals Committee. (Undergraduate Catalog/Graduate Catalog)
Student Responsibilities
Students should:
Use University of the Cumberlands email system for all academic, administrative, and co- curricular communication between faculty, staff and peers.
Check for email and class announcements using iLearn (primary) and University of the Cumberlands webmail (secondary) daily.
Demonstrate Cumberlands Character in and outside the classroom per the University Mission & Vision
Ensure you have consistent required technology for the course
Participate in courses regularly to:
Find announcements and updates
Complete assignments on time. Keep in mind that all deadlines use Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Engage in discussion
Connect with fellow students and faculty
Present written work in an academic and professional manner.
Take examinations on the designated dates and times. Students should make arrangements with faculty before the designated date for any needed accommodations.
Contact faculty or student success coordinator with questions or concerns.
Course Policies
1. The only authorized electronic means of academic, administrative, and co-curricular communication between University of the Cumberlands and its students is through the UCumberlands email system (i.e. Webmail). Each student is responsible for monitoring his/her University email account frequently. This is the primary email account used to correspond with you directly by the University; imperative program information is sent to this email account specifically from campus and program office.
2. Students should check for e-mail and class announcements using iLearn (primary) and University of the Cumberlands webmail (secondary).
3. Students are expected to find out class assignments for missed classes and make up missed work.
4. Students are expected to find out if any changes have been made in the class or assignment schedule.
5. Written work must be presented in a professional manner.
6. Work that is not submitted in a professional manner will not be evaluated and will be returned as unacceptable.
7. There is a craft to writing. Spelling, grammar, punctuation and diction (word usage) are all tools of that craft. Writing at the collegiate level will show careful attention to these elements of craft.
8. Work that does not exhibit care with regard to these elements will be considered as inadequate for college writing and graded accordingly.
9. Students are expected to take the examinations on the designated dates. If you are unable to take the exam on the scheduled date and know in advance, you are to make arrangements with your professor before the designated date. If you miss the exam, you must have a legitimate reason as determined by your professor.
Recognizing that a large part of professional life is meeting deadlines, it is necessary to develop time management and organizational skills. Failure to meet the course deadlines may result in penalties. Keep in mind that all deadlines are set using Eastern Standard Time (EST). Late assignments will NOT be accepted.
Course Activities and Experiences
Students are expected to:
Review any assigned reading material and prepare responses to homework assigned.
Actively participate in activities, assignments, and discussions.
Evaluate and react to each other’s work in a supportive, constructive manner.
Complete specific assignments and exams when specified and in a professional manner.
Utilize learned technologies for class assignments.
Connect content knowledge from core courses to practical training placement and activities.
Links to Support UC Academic Catalog: https://www.ucumberlands.edu/academics/academic-catalog UC Student Handbook: https://www.ucumberlands.edu/student-handbook Academic Resources & Writing Center: www.ucumberlands.edu/learningcommons Library: http://www.ucumberlands.edu/library/ Bookstore: https://cumber.bncollege.com/shop/cumberlands/home About University of the Cumberlands: https://www.ucumberlands.edu/about/presidents-welcome Instructions for Accessing, Downloading, and Activating Office 365 Pro Plus (free for UC Students): https://helpdesk.ucumberlands.edu/support/solutions/articles/7000045435
Course Evaluation
A student will be evaluated/weighted on the following basis:
A student will be evaluated/weighted on the following basis:
1. Exams – Each exam will consist of multiple-choice, multiple answers, matching, and True/False questions. Exam items derived primarily from lectures and readings. Exams will be available through iLearn and completed independently.
2. Homework Assignments, Discussion, & Quizzes – Assignments, Discussion, & Quizzes will be given throughout the term. Each quiz will consist of multiple-choice/answer, short answer questions, matching, and True/False questions — quiz items derived primarily from lectures and readings. Quizzes will be available through iLearn and completed independently. Assignments and Discussions will come from the course lectures, materials, and required reading assignments.
3. Practical Connection Assignment – Written Assignment where students will reflect on course concepts and their practical connection to a working environment.
4. Residency Project – Research project completed during the residency weekend. Students will be randomly grouped in iLearn. Each group will submit their research project as a group.
Students need to bring their laptops to conduct research, write a research paper (SafeAssign reviewed), create a PowerPoint presentation, and present their project orally before the class. Students must attend the residency weekend to earn a grade; there are no exceptions to this rule. Students not attending will earn zero points and 0% as a grade. Please note that the totality of all residency activities will constitute 60% of the course grade.
Please note:
Course Participation: 10% Course Grade.
Course Weekly Assignments: 30% Course Grade.
Midterm Exam: 10% Course Grade.
Group Assignment: 30% Course Grade.
Final Exam: 20% Course Grade
Grading Scale
Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of performance as given above in evaluation methods. The overall course grade will be determined according to the following scale:
A= 900 – 1000 (90% – 100%)
B= 800 – 899 (80% – 89%)
C = 700 – 799 (70% – 79%)
F < 699 (Below 69%)
Course Schedule
Course Schedule Weekly
Unit Readings/Topics Assignments and Po
Due Sunday by 11: Week 1 Chapter 1: Systems Roles and Development Methodology
Chapter 2: Understanding/Modeling Organizational Systems. Assignment 1.1 Start of Term Contract Assignment 1.2 System Roles Assignment 2.1 Business Systems *Failing to participate may result in being dropped from the
course.
Assignment 1.1 (25 p Assignment 1.2 (45 p Assignment 2.1 (45 p Student Introduction
Week 2 Chapter 3: Project Management. Chapter 4: Information Gathering: Interactive Methods. Discussion 3.1 Project Management Assignment 4.1 Gathering Requirements
Discussion 3.1 (45 p Assignment 4.1 (45 p
Week 3 Chapter 5: Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods. Chapter 6: Agile Modeling and Prototype. Assignment 5.1 Project #1: Project Schedule Assignment 6.1 Agile Models and Prototyping
Assignment 5.1 (100 Assignment 6.1 (45 p
Week 4
Chapter 7: Using Data Flow Diagrams. Chapter 8: Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries. Assignment 7.1 Change Management and Change Control Assignment 8.1 Data Flow Diagrams and Data Dictionaries Assignment 8.2 Project #2: System Requirements
Assignment 7.1 (45 p Assignment 8.1 (45 p Assignment 8.2 (100
Week 5
Chapter 9: Process Specifications and Structured Decisions Chapter 10: Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design Using UML Assignment 9.1 Business Processes and Process Management Assignment 10.1 Unified Modeling Language (UML)
Assignment 9.1 (45 p Assignment 10.1 (45
Week 6
Chapter 11: Designing Effective Output Chapter 12: Designing Effective Input Assignment 11.1 Executive Dashboards Assignment 12.1 Data-Driven Input Assignment 12.2 Practical Connection
Assignment 11.1 (45 Assignment 12.1 (45 Assignment 12.2 (10
Week 7
Chapter 13: Designing Databases Chapter 14: Human-Computer Interaction and UX Design Assignment 13.1 Data Management Discussion 14.1 Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Assignment 13.1 (45 Discussion 14.1 (45
Week 8 Chapter 15: Designing Accurate Data Entry Procedures Chapter 16: Quality Assurance and Implementation Assignment 15.1 Impact of Emerging Technologies on SAD Assignment 16.1 System Implementation and Maintenance
Assignment 15.1 (45 Assignment 16.1 (45
Total grade for the course (1,000 points)
Syllabus Disclaimer
This syllabus contains important information critical to your success in this course. It includes guidelines for this course and the instructor’s current expectations about content, schedule, and requirements necessary for each student to achieve the best educational results. While you must review and become familiar with the contents of this syllabus, the instructor reserves the right to make adjustments or change in the syllabus from time to time. Any changes to the syllabus will be discussed with the students.
