La Salle University

MS Computer Information Science/MS Information Technology Leadership

INL 631 TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURES

Instructor

Contact Information

Instructor:Michael Wacey, Adjunct Professor
LocationBy Appointment
Office Hours:by appointment
Email:
Phone:610-608-4759

Instructor Biography

I completed my Studies at Washington University in St. Louis and Drexel University. I am currently an Architect for Capco based in New York, NY and an Adjunct Professor in the Computer Information Science and Information Technology Leadership programs at La Salle University. At Capco I deliver technology based solutions for major financial services corporations. I have been an Adjunct at La Salle since 2001 and have taught graduate and undergraduate courses on Internet Technology, Internet Use, SOA, Databases, and Networking.

Course Overview

This course will examine the relationships among business models and processes, communications architectures and infrastructures, applications architectures, security architectures and the data information knowledge and content that support all aspects of transaction processing. It will examine alternative computing and communications platforms, major support technologies, and the issues connected with aligning technology with business goals. The course will examine the difference between private and public sector technology use. Students will research cases which deploy e-government solutions and services including investigations and measures for information assurance strategies.

Course Dates

The course runs from May 19, 2015 toJuly 28, 2015. The final exam is the week of July 21, 2015 to July28, 2015.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course. You are expected to have completed the online training module prior to starting this course. We will not be reviewing course tools except those specific to this material. You should be comfortable with the features of the learning management system, the set up for the synchronous system and the use of the email system.

Course Outcomes

Goals

  • Identify and summarize stages for development in enterprise architecture
  • Categorize enterprise architecture actions in development of government application
  • Describe technology applications to support business goals and/or departments
  • Compare technology solutions based on problem including metrics for measuring success
  • Evaluate and critique problem solutions

Required Textbooks and Materials

Textbook

Information Technology for Management: Digital Strategies for Insight, Action, and Sustainable Performance, 10th Edition

Efraim Turban, Linda Volonino, Gregory R. Wood

ISBN: 978-1-118-89778-2
Copyright year: 2015

Option for electronic copy:

SOFTWARE/HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

  • Software Applications
  • MS Office 2007 Tools
  • Additional hardware, for example
  • Microphone, ear phones
  • Place to save class and home work (USB Drive is suggested)

RECOMMENDED READING/WEBSITES

Web sites will be added to the course weblinks. You are encouraged to add supplemental links to the class repository.

Technical Support

Technical support information will be provided by academic computing. They may be reached by contacting 215.951.1788. You may also submit a help request by visiting

Course Structure

This course will be set up by giving a learning module for each week of class. You will be asked to read the directions and complete the components of the learning module. For most weeks, the typical learning module format will be

  • Directions for the module
  • Slide presentation with audio explanation
  • Reading work and study guide
  • Series of “class problems”
  • Self-Assessment
  • Review of the solutions
  • Weekly assignment (this may be a “group” or individual project)
  • Homework assignment

All course work will be done online. When working online, all discussions, assignments, conversations, and postings that are scheduled and due in a week’s time are expected to be competed in that week. The online week runs from midnight on Monday to 12:00 AM to Sunday evening 11:59 PM the following week. Learning modules will be available for your use by midnight on Monday. If you have a schedule issue, during the course, you need to contact me.

We will be conducting synchronous sessions roughly every other week. These will be on Tuesday evenings and will run from 7-8 PM. All sessions will be recorded. Attendance will be required for the first week and for the group presentation week. I may make other weeks required but as of now all other weeks are optional. We will use the Go To Training tool for the synchronous sessions and for the recordings.

FEA Data Reference DOC

Case Studies for FEA

This course will be set up as a series of lectures, exercises, group lab exercises and self-tests.

All course work will be available online in Canvas. All work MUST be submitted online. If you have a schedule issue, during the course, you need to contact me immediately. Contacting me after a test is NOT a reason to miss a test.

Learning Module / Date / Topic / Reading(Chapter) / Class Room Assignment / Homework Assignment
1 / 5/19 / Doing business in a “digital” world
Information Management and IT Architecture / 1, 2 / Discussion Questions
Case
Required Go To Training / Team Project Assigned
Individual Assignment 1 Assigned
2 / 5/26 / Database, Data Warehouse, and Data Mining / 3 / Discussion Questions
3 / 6/2 / Networks, Collaboration, and Sustainability
CyberSecurity, Compliance, and Business Continuity / 4, 5 / Individual Assignment 1 Due
Individual Assignment 2 Assigned
4 / 6/9 / E-Business & E-Commerce Models and Strategies / 6 / Go To Training / Group Assignment 1 Assigned
5 / 6/16 / The Network gets Social / 7 / Discussion Questions / Group Assignment 1 Due
6 / 6/23 / Mobile Technologies and Commerce
Review Chapters 1-8 / 8 / Go To Training / Individual Assignment 2 Due
Midterm Exam on Chapters 1-8 Starts
7 / 6/30 / Efficiency and effectiveness / 9 / Go To Training / Mid Term Due
8 / 7/7 / The Enterprise and Strategy
Data Visualization / 10, 11 / Discussion Questions
Go To Training / Individual Assignment 3 Assigned
9 / 7/14 / IT Strategy / 12 / Group Assignment 2 Assigned
10 / 7/21 / Project Management, IT Ethics
Review Chapters 1-14 / 13, 14 / Group Assignment 2 Due
Final Exam on Chapters 1-14 Starts
11 / 7/28 / Group Project Presentations / Required Go To Training / Individual Assignment 3 Due
Group Project Research Due
Final Exam Due

Course Requirements

Participation

Active and informed participation is required in all in-class and lab sessions including group lab projects. Participation is graded based on class attendance. Excused attendance is permitted for activities which require students travel to represent La Salle. Excused attendance must be documented prior to the absence. Students are responsible for all material covered during missed classes, including submission of all assignments.

Attendance at events for other classes is not considered an excused absence.

Project/Assignment Due Dates

3 Individual Projects—see syllabus for expected due dates.

1 Group project—due the 11th week of class

Each week there will be a class project, either a set of discussions, a case study research project or participation in a synchronous session. These projects will be graded.

Learner Expectations

Students are expected to:

  • Complete all readings and assignments by the due date
  • Check the online course material
  • Participate actively in both class discussions, labs and the group project.
  • Take initiative to review suggested reading sources and contribute items of interest to course.
  • Engage the instructor immediately if any problems arise that may prevent the student from completing the above requirements

The instructor is expected to:

  • Post all course materials and assignments in a timely manner
  • Make him/herself available for student questions or concerns
  • Provide each student with timely feedback on their progress in the course
  • Grade and return all assignments in a timely manner

Evaluation and Assessment of Learner Performance

Discussion & Online Participation including weekly assignments20%

Individual Assignments20%

Mid Term and Final Exams40%

TeamProject20%

Semester Project

Each person will be assigned to a team. The team will be responsible for researching the project, and preparing apresentation on the topic. More details about the project will be presented during the next few weeks. The presentation component will comprise 75% of the project grade. The individual team assessments will comprise 25% of the project grade. It is possible each person on the team will receive DIFFERENT grades for the project.Individual assessments will include answers to specific questions about the participation of team members in the project. This part of the assessment will be provided by the teacher and by evaluation of each individual's contribution based on evaluations fromteam members.

Academic Honesty

A high level of responsibility and academic honesty is expected from our students and it is imperative that a student demonstrates high ethical standards in his/her academic work. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, submission as one’s own work or material that is not one’s own. Plagiarism from the web or from any other source is unacceptable and will be dealt with under the university’s policy on plagiarism. Students suspected of academic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary actions. Please refer to the LaSalle Student handbook.

If you have a question about the authenticity of your work, LaSalle makes available to you a data base service called “Turn It In”. You instructor will give you all the information to use it. The purpose of this service is to help you identify areas where you might improve our writing and source referencing.

Course POLICIES and Expectations

Appointments

My office hours are by appointment. You may set up appointments by contacting me either at 610-608-4759 or by sending an email to me at

Assignment Grading and Late Work Policy

Assignments will be posted on the course web site. The assigned dates and due dates will accompany each assignment. These dates will be strongly enforced. It is the student's responsibility to check Blackboard for posted work. Absence on a due date is not an excuse for a late assignment. If the student does not hand in the assignment by the posted time on the due date, then the assignment is late.

Late assignments will have ten points deducted prior to grading. Assignments will be graded based on completeness, correctness and method of presentation. Assignments more than 1 week late will not be graded. The student will receive a grade of 0 for these missed assignments. Each assignment will have an assessment sheet attached to the assignment when it is assigned.

Communication

Please be aware when you email me with a question or concern to allow 24 hours for a response. In most cases the reply will be much sooner. I believe that prompt and relevant feedback to your questions, concerns, and posts is of extreme importance.

Concerning email, you must put your NAME on the email and YOUR CLASS AND THE ASSIGNMENT OR ISSUE YOU ARE REFERRING TO IN THE SUBJECT LINE OR the reply may be delayed. Please comply with this request to ensure a prompt response from me.

Etiquette and CLass proceddures

Please understand that there is a certain type of etiquette that must be upheld in the class along with written material that is submitted for grading. To this end, refrain from slang, derogatory language, caps, and any potentially offensive forms of expression. Hence, when you approach your instructor or other students with questions or comments, you should always maintain a professional tone.

You are also expected to participate actively in the semester projects. If you are late for class and miss material, it is your responsibility to get the material. If you miss deadlines and do not submit your work for individual assignments, it will be reflected in the grade for that work. All work MUST be posted to the Blackboardaccount for the class--It will NOT be accepted through EMAIL.

Please understand that there is a certain type of etiquette that must be upheld in the class when posting in discussion areas and when turning in college work. To this end, refrain from slang, derogatory language, caps, and any potentially offensive forms of expression. Hence, when you approach your instructor or other students with questions or comments, you should always maintain a professional tone.

DISCUSSION BOARD TIPS

  • Most times you will be replying to the same topic each week. You will stay within the thread to keep the conversation threaded. This does not mean you cannot start your own topic within a topic. If so, start your own with a unique topic.
  • Keep your responses short and to the point. Remember, everyone needs to read all of the posts. Try to keep within two paragraphs.
  • Be articulate as you can and at the same time exercise brevity.
  • If you want to post something with more than one point, break it up into two posts. This will allow someone to reply to only one point.
  • If you post a comment and it does not sound the way you expect it to go back and respond to your own post to clarify your point.
  • Go ahead and address someone personally. This is great for creating a sense that you are really “speaking” to that person. In fact, it helps all the readers follow the threads in the discussions easily.
  • Feel free to be funny. Everyone likes humor - especially if you are relating to a personal experience.
  • Paste Web links into your message to help prove a point or bring attention to a new way of thinking. Just a word of caution: don’t depend on Web links to prove your point, use it as supporting information only. You should always be involved in the discussion drawing from your own knowledge base and your own experiences.
  • Be aware of your tone – irony doesn’t always work it could be completely misinterpreted. The professor and your classmates can not see your facial expressions online and your comment may be taken the wrong way.
  • Your posts should be full sentences. Do not use the new IM language derived from writing instant messages on the Web. Not everyone understands the IM language. Besides your discussion responses are to be thoughtful and critical observations about the subject matter.
  • Only use caps for emphasis otherwise it may sound as if you are yelling.
  • Be aware of spelling and grammar. Use the same standards that you would in the classroom.
  • Criticize the idea, not the person. Be constructive in criticism and offer alternatives.

Grades

The intention is to grade assignments within one week after the scheduled due date. I ask that you please refrain from asking questions on grades before the one week window.

A -- superior level of competency (94%-100%)

A- -- very good level of competency (90%-93%)

B+ -- good level of competency (86%-89%)

B -- average, satisfactory level of competency(80%-85%)

B- -- less than average level of competency (76%-79%)

C -- marginally satisfactory level of competency (70%-75%)

F -- failure to demonstrate a satisfactory level of competency (Below 70%)

I -- work not completed within the current semester period

W -- an authorized withdrawal from a course (This must be processed by the graduate secretary.)

By the way, I do NOT round up grades.....

ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION

Please be certain to turn work into the appropriate area under the appropriate title

ONLINE HOUR COURSE EQUIVALENCY

ONLINE Component / Learning Hour Equivalency
Podcasts / 17.5
Connected Sessions / 7.5
Discussion Questions / 8
Self-Check / 2
Labs-Case Studies / 2
Total / 37

Academic Support

The following resources are available to you for this course and other courses. Please make use of them as needed. If you feel you are having difficulty in this course, please reach out to me.

Writing Center

All writers benefit from working with an objective reader who offers feedback. At theSheekey Writing Center, in Olney 203, tutors give feedback and assist students in expanding and sharpening their writing skills and strengths. Tutors deal with work from all disciplines and across all college levels, including graduate. Papers may be in any stage of development, including idea development. Besides focusing on organization and clarity issues, tutors also provide research and documentation information. Tutors assist students in learning to identify and correct grammar as well as enhance the editing and proofreading process to help build these important skills. Students can make appointments and there is some drop-in service as well. For more information, contact Mary Robertson at 215.951.1299 or

General Subject Tutoring

Tutoring for various subject areas (25+ courses), primarily in the core curriculum though not exclusively, is available for La Salle undergraduates. General Subject tutors help students identify what as well as how to learn, clarify course content, and help students understand their strengths and weaknesses regarding the subject matter. Students should take advantage of tutoring at the first indication of difficulty in a course or whenever they wish to improve their performance or knowledge in a course, for example, to improve grades or to maintain high grades. For more information, contact Kitty Kaar at 215.951.1822 or

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