Syllabules

Copyright  © 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1999 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course introduces the fundamental, logical, and design considerations addressed during system and application software development. It provides a solid background in information systems analysis and design techniques through a combination of theory and application. The Systems Development Life Cycle will be fundamental to the course. PoliciesFaculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: †¢ University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. †¢ Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in whic h you attend class.If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Blankenship, E. , Woodward, M. , Holliday, G. , & Keller, B. (2011). Professional team foundation server 2010. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley. Dennis, A. , Wixom, B. H. , & Roth, R. M. (2012). Systems analysis & design (5th ed. ). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. Schiesser, R. (2011). IT systems management (2nd ed. ). Boston, MA: Pearson Education. Valacich, J. S. , George, J. F. , & Hoffer, J. A. (2012). Essentials of systems analysis and design (5th ed. ).Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Software Microsoft ® Visio ® Microsoft ® Project ® (Recommended) Toolwire Personal Student Desktop All electronic materials are available on the student website. |Week One: Systems Development Life Cycle | | |Details |Due |Points | |Objectives |Define the systems development life cycle. | | | |Describe Roles of Systems Analyst and Others in System Develop ment Projects. | | | |Participation |Answer both DQ1 and DQ2 each week. Other DQs are optional and can be answered to meet required|DQ1 – Day 3 |4 | | |participation. Remember you are to post 2 substantive postings on 4 different days of the |DQ2- | | | |week.All substantive posts in Main count towards participation. |Day 4 | | |Learning Team |Resource: Learning Team Toolkit |Day 7 |1 | |Instructions | | | | |Team Charter |Complete the Learning Team Charter. One team member posts the Charter to their Assignments | | | |tab. | | | |Learning Team |Complete Service Request SR-kf-013. See the Team Paper Rubric posted in the Course Materials |Week 5 | | |Instructions |Forum. | | | |Service Request | | | | |SR-kf-013 Paper |Examine each stage of the SDLC for the Kudler Fine Foods Frequent Shopper Program. | | | | | | | | |Prepare a 12- to 16-page paper, due in Week Five. | | | | | | | | | |Post your team Project Plan and update it each week. | | | Week Two: Systems Analysis | | |Details |Due |Points | |Objectives | | | | | |Explain scope and feasibility. | | | | |Define systems analysis and systems requirements. | | |Participation |Answer both DQ1 and DQ2 and post 2 substantive postings on 4 different days of the week. |4 days of week|4 | |Learning Team |Continue working on the Service Request SR-kf-013 for Kudler Fine Foods. | | | |Instructions |Create a detailed outline for each section of the paper. | | | |Service Request | | | | |SR-kf-013 Paper |Post your Project Plan for SR-kf-013.List all deliverables, assign them equitably to team | | | |(Preparation) |members and add due dates for each | | | | | |Day 7 |5 | |Individual |As one of the program outcomes for the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program, | | | |Service Request |students must apply the principles of systems analysis and design to fundamental business | | | |SR-rm-022, Part 1 |systems within the organization. | | | | | | | | | |The final individual paper for this cla ss includes three sections; the final section is due in| | | | |Week Four. One section of the paper is due each week. The rubric is posted in the Course | | | | |Materials Forum. | | | | | | | | |Complete Section 1 of the Service Request SR-rm-022 paper. Using the Service Request | | | | |SR-rm-022, analyze the HR system. | | | | |Prepare a 4- to 6-page paper that accomplishes the following: | | | | | | | | | |What key stakeholders in Riordan Manufacturing would you gather requirements from? | | | | | | | | |Describe the information-gathering techniques and systems analysis tools you would propose for| | | | |the project. | | | | | | | | | |Identify the key factors that help ensure the information required for the project is gathered| | | | |successfully. | | | | | | | | |Explain what project scope is and why it is important. Describe the areas of project | | | | |feasibility that are examined in the analysis phase of the SCLC. | | | | | | | | | |Cite and discuss 2 to 3 referen ces, in addition to the required readings, that are relevant to| | | | |the assignment. Include citations and references formatted consistent with APA guidelines. | | | | | | | | |Submit Section 1 of the final paper. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |Day 7 |15 | Week Three: Systems Design | | |Details |Due |Points | |Objectives | | | | | |Define design specifications. | | | |Participation |Answer both DQ1 and DQ2 and post 2 substantive postings on 4 different days of the week. 4 days of week| | | | | |4 | |Learning Team |Continue working on Service Request SR-kf-013 Paper, due in Week Five. | | | |SR-kf-013 Paper | | | | |(Preparation) |Submit Updated Project Plan (Add actual delivery dates / comments) | | | | | |Day 7 |2 | |Individual |Complete Section 2 of the Service Request SR-rm-022 paper.This week’s assignment incorporates|Day 7 |15 | |Service Request |the transition from analysis to design. Revise Section 1 based on faculty feedback. | | | |SR-rm-022, Part 2 | | | | | |Prepare a 4- to 6-page paper that includes the following: | | | | | | | | | |Describe the application architecture and process design.Include a high-level description of | | | | |the security controls you recommend for the design of this HR system. | | | | | | | | | |Apply the tools of systems analysis to describe the information system’s architecture in terms| | | | |of data, processes, interfaces, and network. You can use a Microsoft ® Visio ® diagram to draw | | | | |examples of flow charts, data flow diagrams, and any other design tools. | | | | | | | | |Cite and discuss 2 to 3 references, in addition to the required readings, that are relevant to| | | | |the assignment. Include citations and references formatted consistent with APA guidelines. | | | | | | | | | |Submit Section 2 of the paper ONLY. | | | Week Four: Systems Development and Implementation | | |Details |Due |Points | |Objectives | | | | | |Identify the activities involved in sy stems development. | | | | |Identify the activities involved in systems implementation. | | | | |Identify the activities involved in systems operations. | | | |Participation |Answer both DQ1 and DQ2 and post 2 substantive postings on 4 different days of the week. 4 days of week|4 | |Learning Team |Continue working on Service Request SR-kf-013 Paper, due in Week Five. | | | |SR-kf-013 Paper | | | | |(Preparation) |Submit Updated Project Plan (Add actual delivery dates / comments) | | | | | |Day 7 |2 | |Individual |Complete Section 3 of the Service Request SR-rm-022 paper.This section incorporates the |Day 7 |20 | |Completed SR-rm-022 |transition from design to implementation. Revise Sections 1 and 2 based on faculty feedback. | | | | | | | | | |Prepare a 4- to 6-page section that accomplishes the following: | | | | | | | | | |Describe the implementation stage for this project. | | | |Include a discussion of the six major activities for the implementation stage as described in | | | | |the text: | | | | | | | | | |Coding | | | | |Testing | | | | |Installation | | | | |Documentation | | | | |Training | | | | |Support | | | | | | | | |Describe in the discussion of these six activities how each activity would be specifically | | | | |planned for the individual project situation. | | | | |Discuss the benefits of using defined and repeatable processes for accomplishing these | | | | |activities for the implementation stage. | | | |Cite and discuss 2 to 3 references, in addition to the required readings, that are relevant to| | | | |the assignment. Include citations and references formatted consistent with APA Guidelines. | | | | | | | | | |Compile and Submit Sections 1 through 3 into one final 12-18 page paper with any suggestions | | | | |and revisions completed to the previously submitted sections. | | | Week Five: Maintenance | | |Details |Due |Points | |Objectives | | | | | |Define systems maintenance and how it is performed. | | | | |Explain system configuration management. | | | |Participation |Answer both DQ1 and DQ2 and post 2 substantive postings on 4 different days of the week. |4 days of week|4 | |Learning Team |Complete Service Request SR-kf-013. Day 7 |20 | |Service Request | | | | |SR-kf-013 Paper |Submit your 12- to 16-page paper. | | | Copyright University of Phoenix ® is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft ®, Windows ®, and Windows NT ® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 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