La Sierra University
Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
CPTG334 Systems Analysis (4 Units)
Spring 2008
Instructor: Denny Lin
Office Phone: (951) 785-2551
Office Hours: Mondays – Thursdays: 3:00PM – 5:00PM
E-mail: dlin@lasierra.edu
Purpose of course: Study various approaches to analysis and design of management and information systems.
Lectures: 4/1/08 - 6/5/08, Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00PM - 2:50PM, Price Hall 148
Pre-requisites: CPTG244 Data Structures.
Grading criteria:
A-range: 90% - 100%
B-range: 80% - 89.99%
C-range: 65% - 79.99%
D-range: 50% - 64.99%
F-range: Below 50%
Quizzes 10%: Five questions from assigned reading, given at beginning of class
Homework 20%: Consists of written responses to questions from the Exercises section at the end of each chapter. You are expected to turn in your homework at the beginning of class. All assignments must be typewritten with the use of a word processor; some assignments require the use of a spreadsheet, or Computer Assisted Software Engineering (CASE) tools such as Microsoft Project and Visio.
Two Mid-Term Exams 20%: April 24 and May 15.
Project 20%: Consists of a written group project paper and presentation of the project in class; using Computer Assisted Software Engineering (CASE) tools, your group will analyze and model a business entity or process on campus, and present your findings on June 5.
Final Exam 30%: A comprehensive exam given Wednesday, June 10 at 2:00PM.
Required textbook:
Kendall, Kenneth & Kendall, Julie. Systems Analysis and Design, 7th Edition, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 2008. ISBN: 0132240858
Recommended book:
Muller, Pierre-Alain. Instant UML, Wrox Press Ltd, 2000. ISBN: 1861000871
Lecture notes:
Chapter 1Class Policies:
Attendance
It is your responsibility to catch up on any material you missed. Your performance on quizzes is used to measure your reading comprehension and attendance; missed quizzes cannot be re-taken.
Late Assignments
Homework is late if it is not turned in at the beginning of class, and all late assignments are worth half its value.
Academic Dishonesty
While you are encouraged to seek assistance from teachers or your fellow classmates, it is academically dishonest to turn in quizzes, homework, or exams done by someone else. Acts of academic dishonesty during exams will result in an automatic failure of the class for those involved, and may include further disciplinary action.
Tentative Schedule Outline:
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Month |
Date |
Chapter and Topic |
Pages |
Homework |
CASE Tool & Class Activities |
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APR |
1 |
1: The Role of the Systems Analyst |
1 – 26 |
E-1 |
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3 |
2: Understanding Organization Style |
27 – 56 |
E-4, E5 |
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8 |
3: Project Management |
57 – 107 |
E-4 |
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MS-Project: Schedule Activities |
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10 |
4: Interactive Information Gathering |
109 – 142 |
E-1, E-2 |
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15 |
5: Unobtrusive Information Gathering |
143 – 169 |
E-1 |
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17 |
6: Agile Modeling and Prototyping |
171 – 216 |
RQ 6, RQ 7 |
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SCT Workflow Demo |
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22 |
7: Using Data Flow Diagrams |
217 – 266 |
RQ-2, RQ-9 |
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MS-Word: Draw Data Flow Diagrams |
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24 |
Midterm #1 |
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29 |
8: Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries |
267 – 304 |
PR-6 |
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First Project Draft Due |
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MAY |
1 |
9: Describing Process Specifications |
305 – 338 |
PR-1, PR-3 |
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6 |
10: Preparing the Systems Proposal |
339 – 377 |
PR-7 |
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MS-Excel: Break-even Analysis |
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8 |
11: Designing Effective Output |
379 – 431 |
PR-5 |
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13 |
12: Designing Effective Input |
433 – 478 |
PR-1 |
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MS-Office: Putting together a presentation |
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15 |
Midterm #2 |
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20 |
16: Quality Assurance |
631 – 669 |
RQ-6 |
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Second Project Draft Due |
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22 |
17: Implementing the Information System |
671 – 708 |
E-1, E-2 |
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27 |
18: Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design |
709 – 751 |
PR-3, PR-8 |
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SCT Workflow: Business Process Modeler |
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29 |
Unified Modeling Language (UML) Case Study |
(Handouts) |
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JUN |
3 |
UML Exercises |
(Handouts) |
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5 |
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Project Presentation |
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10 |
Final 2:00PM |
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Disability
If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact me after class or contact the Learning Support and Testing Center at 785-2452 to determine appropriate accommodations.
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