Systems Analysis and Design
CIS 270
Course Description:
This course explains the methods and techniques to analyze
current business systems and design alternative solutions using the latest available computer hardware and software.
The course will introduce you to a traditional systems analysis cycle from the
preliminary analysis and design thru the implementation phase. To deliver this
information this you in an on-line settings, the text we have selected will
emphasize, a business rather than a technology perspective, the role and
responsibilities of the systems analyst as well as the systems project manager
rather than those of the programmer or business manager and the methods and
principles of system development rather than the specific tools or toll-related
skills of the field.
Student Web Study Manual: Please
review this information carefully it can be found at www.ccp.edu/de, please go to this location and
review the useful links that can assist you with navigation and procedures with
distance education courses.
Instructor: James
N. Canonica Ed.D.
Email : jcanonica@ccp.edu
Text: Please check the timeline in webstudy “week 1” for the current syllabus which contains
the current text used for this course.
Course Progression:
The outline of the course follows the systems development
life cycle.
Part 1: Foundations for systems development.
Part 2: Systems planning and selection.
Part 3: Systems
analysis.
Part 4 : Systems design.
Part 5 : Systems implementation.
Please complete all written assignments and forum questions
during the week that they are listed in the timeline. All late extensions must
be approved in advance.
Evaluation: You are
required to submit all assignments via the assignment page,
these will count for 25% of your final grade. Failure to submit 2 assignments
when they are due, may cause you to be dropped from
the course. Weekly assignments are due
by Sunday
The midterm and final exam count for 75% of
the final grade. The grades will be determined by the following:
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90 Average or above = A grade |
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80 = 89 Average = B grade |
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70- 79 Average = C grade |
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60-69 Average = D grade |
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Below 60 = F grade |
Attendance: Your attendance will be taken by the frequency
and duration you log on to your web page. Students that do not log on for a two
week period may be dropped from the course. The expectation is that you will
log on to your page on a daily basis for updates and assignments.