Western Nevada College
CIT260 W01 Systems Analysis & Design
On-line Syllabus

Class Begins:

August 30, 2010 (e-mail instructor by this date or be dropped from the class without further communication). Registering for this class is only the first step in the process, you must e-mail the instructor in order to gain contact. See steps in getting started below. Have updated contact information/address on file with our registration office. For more information about WNC's Online CE6 follow the link http://www.wnc.edu/elearning/ and information regarding my online courses see Online Course Introduction.

 

Course Description:

This course explains the theory of data processing systems and their advanced elements, including system flow charts, I/O specifications, program coding, systems testing and other facets of a system analyst's responsibilities. Students must have successfully completed one semester of programming language.

 

General Information:

Class starts on Monday, August 30, 2010. THIS IS NOT A SELF PACED CLASS! Chat sessions will be on designated Monday nights, 7:30 - 8:00 (Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 6). The lessons/lectures will be available on WebCE6 for students each week. Lessons are due at the end of the week (Friday by 6:00 p.m.). You may turn in work early, but you may not turn in work late. The course is treated like a campus course, but work is done over the internet. Therefore, every week new material is introduced and information is shared. The course is modeled around a campus course and is not to be mistaken as self-paced. There is a schedule and due dates which must be followed. This class will require a proctored mid-term and a proctored final at a WNC Campus near you. Students are responsible for planning accordingly, proctor hours will be posted and adhered to. The last day of class will be Monday, December 13, 2010. Please note that it is the students responsibility to notify both the school and the instructor of their intent to drop/withdraw the class.

 

Text Book:

Shelly, G.B., Rosenblatt, J.H. (2010). Systems Analysis and Design. (8th edition). Cambridge, MA: Course Technology. ISBN-10: 0-324-59766-5

 

Course Objectives:

The objective of this course is to give computer science and management students experience, via the use of system design tools; flow charts, planning charts, I/O specifications, programming specifications, and introduce other facets of a system analysis responsibilities. The student will participate in the development and design of a typical business system project. Topics covered will be, scope of analysis and design, techniques for presentation, techniques for data gathering, investigation phase, analysis and general design phase, detailed design and implementation phase, installation phase, and review phase.

Materials Needed:

• A computer with Microsoft Windows XP/Vista and Microsoft Office installed and operating.
• The knowledge and skills to e-mail the instructor. This is needed to begin class.
• Active Internet account. You must maintain an active Internet account and WNC e-mail address throughout the semester. It is the student's responsibility to notify the instructor should the status of the account change.
• Floppy/CD/DVD/USB device for backup purposes.

Methods of Instruction:

Lecture, handouts, e-mail, bulletins, demonstrations and personalized help will be utilized. The student will work on jobs/assignments relevant to the current lecture material. The instructor will offer assignment parameters and suggested applications. The student should take every advantage to apply job assignments to actual work or interest applications. WNC supports providing equal access for students with disabilities. Disability support services are available to assist appropriate academic accommodations that students may require, please contact me immediately (by second week of class) to ensure timely accommodations.

 

Grading:

Students will receive a grade for performance of each assignment, reading, quiz, tests, and/or chat/bulletin. See Class Assignments & Procedures. Grades will be based upon the percentage of the total possible. To help figure your individual course grade see Grade Sheet. All grades/totals are subject to change during the semester. It is the students responsibility to keep track of their individual progress. You can finish early, BUT you can not turn in the work late! *The college will no longer mail out final grades. You can receive final grades by calling 1-800-748-5690, or by accessing your grades through the Internet at http://www.wnc.edu
The grading scale is as follows and may include + and - grades:
100-90 = A
89 - 80 = B
79 - 70 = C
69 - 60 = D
59 - 00 = F or W
Grade F or W will be assigned at instructors discretion for absences in excess of three meetings or for failure to complete class assignments. This includes no activity for online students in excess of three weeks and access will be denied (an attempt will be made to contact student, via information on file with WNC). Grade F may be assigned for any form of academic dishonesty (refer to WNC Policy).

 

Grading Criteria: Approximate points totals

Homework 200
Exams 200
Chat Participation 30 pts per 1/2 hour (See General Information)
Discussion/Bulletins Participation 150
Interview Project 100

Course Work Schedule:
Following is a tentative list of class dates, due dates, and class discussion topics which are subject to change.

GETTING STARTED: WHAT THE HECK DO I DO?

1. Register for the class on the internet or by phone. You must register and pay to be on the official class roster.
2. Print and read this syllabus.
3. Purchase your book. Begin reading, there is a great deal of material and reading is your main tool for learning this material.
4. Access and/or activate your WNC email at https://swami.scsr.nevada.edu
5. Visit my Online Course Information Page and complete the personal data sheet.
6. E-mail me before August 30, 10. Send me an e-mail confirming your registration, stating that you have registered in my on-line CIT260 course. In your e-mail make the subject, "Registered CIT260" and in the body, list your full name and e-mail address. I will then e-mail you the address of the web page and instructions for getting the student files you'll need for the class. Once this is successfully completed, you can begin the first assignment in WebCE6.
7. Gain access to our online WebCE6 environment at http://www.wnc.edu/elearning/

4 Things to keep in mind:

1. Theory by definition means a mental viewing. You must be willing to accept the invitation to learn.
2. This is a college course, expect to be challenged, pushed, and hopefully in the end, excited by what you've accomplished.
3. Learning the vocabulary of technology is half the battle. Hence, I urge you to keep a running vocabulary list as you read the text.
4. There is no such thing as a dumb questions/e-mail message.

Last Updated: June 22, 2010 This syllabus is subject to change up to the date class starts, thereafter changes will be posted in class discussions.
Page Author: Janeen L. Malkovich, M.Ed.

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