ISAM 4365ANALYSIS & DESIGN OF BUSINESS SYSTEMSSPRING 2016

The information contained in this syllabus is subject to change without notice. Students are expected to be aware of any additional course policies presented by the instructor during the course of study.

PREREQUISITE:ISAM 3034 and 3331 or equivalents – programming and database knowledge.

CLASSROOM & TIME:SSB 3310Wednesday, 4:00 PM – 6:50 PM

INSTRUCTOR:Mohammad A. Rob, Ph.D.

Office:SSB, Suite 3-202-9 Voice: (281) 283-3191 E-mail:

Course Web site:

Office Hours:Mondays, 5-7 PM; and Wednesdays, 2-4 PM;walk-ins and appointment.

TEACHING ASSISTANT:Refer to course website.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • To prepare for the career of a Systems Analyst and understand the current job market.
  • To understand the various approaches of developing an information systems.
  • Understand the phased-approach of systems development life cycle (SDLC).
  • Understand the activities of the each of the phases of the SDLC.
  • Understand the tools and techniques used in various activities of the SDLC.
  • Specifically understand the technique of Process Modeling or Data-Flow Diagrams.
  • Implement the activities of the various phases of the SDLC through a case project.
  • All documentations necessary to develop as outcomes of the various activities of the SDLC.
  • To work as a team member of asystems development project through group interactions including verbal and written communications.

COURSE MATERIALS:Lecture Text: Systems Analysis & Design, Authors: Gary B. Shelly and Harry J. Rosenblatt, Course Technology, Tenth Edition. ISBN: 978-1-285-42270-1.

Required Materials: Class notes available on instructor's Web site.

Recommended Software: Microsoft Visio Professional available in PC and MIS Labs.

COURSE ACTIVITIES:The course will contain lectures, discussions, homework assignments, a case problem, presentations, a research paper and two tests.The test will be ofmultiple choice type.

HOME WORK:Each student will be required to complete a set of homework problems as scheduled below.

GROUP CASE PROJECT:Student will work in groups and complete a selected case problem from each chapter of the text to understand various activities of the system development life cycle (SDLC). Each group will develop all required documents as mentioned in each chapter of the case problem and submit as scheduled below. They can improve the documents as necessary during the course of the study. Finally they will submit all the documents in a binder at the end of the semester in an organized manner according to SDLC phases.

GROUP PRESENTATION:Students will work in groups and make two presentations on specific parts of the case problem as mentioned above. The presentations will cover topics/chapters on: (i) process modeling, (ii) data modeling and program design. Each student in a group must participate in the presentation.Refer to the presentation schedule on the course website and a tentative schedule below.

DISCUSSION:Students are expected to be physically present in the class and participate in discussions on the topics that are discussed in the class,especially the presentations.

ATTENDANCE:Attendance is required for the course.Rolls may be called any time.

RESEARCH PAPER:Each student is required to write one research paper on a topic that are closely related to the text materials but are not covered in detail in class.Refer to instructor’s Web site for the topic of research. Also refer to the Instructor’s Web site for writing formatand sample papers.

GRADING POLICY:Two Tests (averaged)50%

Group Project – Documentation20%

Group Presentation10%

Homework10%

Research Paper5%

Attendance5%

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Total100%

GRADES:A–=90 – 93,A=94 – 100,

B–=80 – 83,B=84 – 86,B+=87 – 89,

C–=70 – 73,C=74 – 76, C+=77 – 79,

D–=60 – 63,D=64 – 66,D+=67 – 69,

F=59 and below

ASSESSMENT:

The School of Business may use assessment tools in this course and other courses for curriculum evaluation.

Educational Assessment is defined as the systematic collection, interpretation, and use of information about student characteristics, educational environments, learning outcomes and client satisfaction to improve program effectiveness, student performance and professional success.

This assessment will be related to the learning objectives for each course and individual student performance will be disaggregated relative to these objectives. This disaggregated analysis will not impact student grades, but will provide faculty with detailed information that will be used to improve courses, curriculum, and students’ performance.

6 DROP RULE:

Students who entered college for the first time in Fall 2007 or later should be aware of the course drop limitation imposed by the Texas Legislature. Dropping this or any othercoursebetween the first day of class and the census date for the semester/sessiondoes not affect your 6 drop rule count.Dropping a course between the census date and the last day to drop a class for the semester/session will count as one of your 6 permitted drops. You should take this into consideration before dropping this or any other course. Visit for more information on the 6 drop rule and the census date information for the semester/session.

OTHER INFORMATION:

  1. Class Attendance: Regular class attendance is required (Rolls will be called).
  1. Missing Tests and Laboratories: Missing tests and laboratories will be counted as zero. Make-up of missing tests and any late submission of laboratory materials will be acceptable only under extreme emergencies.
  1. Academic Honesty:The Academic Honesty Policy at UHCL (found on the Dean of Students’ website, the Faculty Handbook, the Student Handbook, the Senior Vice President and Provost’s website, the Graduate Catalog, and the Undergraduate Catalog) states: Academic honesty is the cornerstone of the academic integrity of the university. It is the foundation upon which the student builds personal integrity and establishes a standard of personal behavior. Because honesty and integrity are such important factors in the professional community, you should be aware that failure to perform within the bounds of these ethical standards is sufficient grounds to receive a grade of "F" in this course and be recommended for suspension from UHCL. The Honesty Code of UHCL states "I will be honest in all my academic activities and will not tolerate dishonesty."
  1. Special Academic Accommodations: Any individual with a disability who requires special accommodation should inform the professor and contact Disability Services Office, Room 1402, or call (281) 283-2627.
  1. Incomplete Grade: A grade of “I” (Incomplete) will be administered only under extreme, verifiable emergency” situation where the student in unable to complete some minor portion of the course work due to circumstance beyond his/her control provided the student is passing the course.
  1. LAST DAY TO DROP OR WITHDRAW FROM THE SEMESTER: APRIL 12, 2016.
  1. NO MORE THAN 6 (SIX) COURSES CAN BE DROPPED DURING THE COURSE OF STUDY.
COURSE SCHEDULE & SUBMISSION DATES
[Subject to change if deemed necessary]
Date/Year 2016 / Lecture Schedule / Important Due Dates
January 20 / Syllabus Review & Introduction to SDLC
January 27 / Chapter 1: Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design
February 3 / PHASE-1: SYSTEMS PLANNING
Team Forming
Chapter 2: Analyzing the Business Case
Systems Analyst’s Tool Kit: Part C / Formation of Groups (3 students)
February 10 / Chapter 3: Managing Systems Projects / Teamwork:Statement of Understanding
Refer to course website
February 17 / PHASE-2: SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
Team Processes
Chapter 4: Requirements Modeling / Review Questions: Chapter 1- even
Review Questions: Chapter 2- odd
February 24 / Chapter 5: Data and Process Modeling-Part I / Chap 1 Case Project: Personal Trainer, Inc.; Page 41
Chap 2 Case Project: Personal Trainer, Inc.; Page 82
Teamwork:Mission, Roles, and Rules(refer to website)
March 2 / Chapter 5: Data and Process Modeling-Part-II / Review Questions: Chapter 3-even
Review Questions: Chapter 4-odd
Submit Research Paper
March 9 / Test-I: Chapters 1 – 5 (Multiple-Choice Questions) / Chap 3 Case Project: Personal Trainer, Inc.; Page 122
Chap 4 Case Project: Personal Trainer, Inc.; Page 170
March 16 / Spring Break
March 23 / Chapter 7: Development Strategies
Team Self-Assessment / Chap 5 Case Project: Personal Trainer, Inc.; Page 217
Group Presentations – Case Project of Chapter 5: Process Modeling (up to Level 1)
March 30 / PHASE-3: SYSTEMS DESIGN
Chapter 8: User Interface Design / Review Questions: Chapter 5-all
Review Questions: Chapter 6-odd
Teamwork: KSS Analysis(refer to course website)
April 6 / Chapter 9: Data Design / Chap 7 Case Project: Personal Trainer, Inc.; Page 291
Chap 8 Case Project: Personal Trainer, Inc.; Page 339
April 13 / Chapter 10: System Architecture / Review Questions: Chapter 8-even
Review Questions: Chapter 9-odd
April 20 / PHASE-4: SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION
Chapter 11: Managing Systems Implementation / Group Presentation – Case Project on Chapters 9 & 11: Data & Program Design
April 27 / PHASE-5: SYSTEMS OPERATION AND SUPPORT
Chapter 12: Systems Operations and Support
Team Peer Evaluation / Chap 9 Case Project: Personal Trainer, Inc.; Page 397
Chap11 Case Project: Personal Trainer, Inc.; Page 496
Teamwork: Evaluation(Take the survey)
May 4 / Test-II: Chapters 7- 12 (Multiple-Choice Questions) / Submit Project Binder (all documents by phase)

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