La Sierra University
Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
CPTG334 Systems Analysis (4 Units)
Winter 2011
Instructor: Denny Lin
Office Phone: (951) 785-2551
Office Hours: Mondays – Thursdays: 1:00PM – 3:00PM
E-mail: dlin@lasierra.edu
Purpose of course: Study various approaches to analysis, design , and management of information systems.
Lectures: 1/11/11 - 3/15/11, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00PM - 4:50PM, Price Hall 145
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%: February 3, and February 24.
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 March 17.
Final Exam 30%: A comprehensive exam given Wednesday, March 23 at 2:00PM.
Required textbook:
Kendall, Kenneth & Kendall, Julie. Systems Analysis and Design, 8th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2011. ISBN: 013608916-XLecture 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.
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.
Tentative Schedule Outline:
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Month |
Date |
Chapter and Topic |
Pages |
Homework |
CASE Tool & Class Activities |
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JAN |
11 |
1: Systems, Roles, and Development Methodologies |
1 – 23 |
E-1 |
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13 |
2: Understanding and Modeling Organizational Systems |
24 – 55 |
E-4, E5 |
MS-Excel: Break-even Analysis |
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18 |
3: Project Management |
56 – 101 |
E-4 |
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MS-Project: Schedule Activities |
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20 |
4: Information Gathering: Interactive Methods |
103 – 130 |
E-1, E-2 |
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25 |
5: Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods |
131 – 154 |
E-1 |
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27 |
6: Agile Modeling and Prototyping |
155 – 191 |
RQ 6, RQ 7 |
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SCT Workflow Demo |
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FEB |
1 |
7: Using Data Flow Diagrams |
193 – 227 |
RQ-3, RQ-6 |
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MS-Word: Draw Data Flow Diagrams |
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3 |
Midterm #1 |
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8 |
8: Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries |
228 – 258 |
PR-6 |
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First Project Draft Due |
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10 |
9: Process Specifications and Structured Decisions |
259 – 280 |
PR-1, PR-3 |
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15 |
10: Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design |
281 – 327 |
PR-3, PR-7 |
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SCT Workflow: Business Process Modeler |
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17 |
11: Designing Effective Output |
329 – 370 |
PR-5 |
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22 |
12: Designing Effective Input |
371 – 402 |
PR-1 |
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MS-Office: Putting together a presentation |
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24 |
Midterm #2 |
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MAR |
1 |
13: Designing Databases |
403 – 440 |
PR-5 |
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Second Project Draft Due |
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3 |
14: Human-Computer Interaction |
441 – 483 |
PR-2 |
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8 |
15: Designing Accurate Data Entry Procedures |
485 – 514 |
PR-1, PR-4 |
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10 |
16: Quality Assurance and Implementation |
515 – 556 |
PR-3 |
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15 |
UML Exercises |
(Handouts) |
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17 |
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Project Presentation |
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23 |
Final on Wednesday 2:00PM |
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