Mr. K. Lillis
Office: Ambrose Hall 429
Phone: (563) 333-6429
e-mail: LillisKevinM at sau dot edu
Office Hours: Posted on office door. Also available at web.sau.edu/LillisKevinM/Schedule.htm
This course introduces the student to the analysis and design of information systems. This course addresses fundamental concepts, requirements specification, and requirements analysis. Topics to be studied include the role of the systems analyst, information systems, problem definition and problem solving; a systems development life cycle, system modeling, project management, feasibility and cost benefit analysis.
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
· Present fundamental concepts such as systems, events, and objects
· Establish the role of information systems in organizations
· Present the system development life cycle
· Identify the life cycle phases leading to the development of system requirements
· Describe alternative development approaches
CSCI 360 – Database Management Systems
Systems Analysis and Design with UML 2.0, by Dennis, Wixom, and Tegarden.
© 2005 by John Wiley and Sons. ISBN 0-471-34806-6.
The class will meet on Wednesday from 6:35 to 9:10 p.m. in McMullen 102.
There will be no class on the following days: Feb. 6, Mar. 5, Apr. 2
The final exam is on Wednesday, Apr 23, during the last class.
There will be two exams, a major project, and regular homework assignments. All reading is to be completed prior to the class in which the material is to be covered. Students are expected to participate in class discussions.
A web site has been created for this class at http://web.sau.edu/LillisKevinM/csci300600/2008Spring. Students should check this web site often during the semester.
Attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to attend all classes. Two late arrivals count as one absence. Missed lectures are the responsibility of the student.
You are encouraged to discuss homework and other parts of the class with other students. Such discussions about ideas are not cheating, whereas the exchange of finished, written answers is cheating. Never give finished answers to someone else or use someone else's finished answers. Plagiarism/cheating are considered grounds for a failing grade for that particular piece of work. Furthermore, it would weigh heavily in the final grade, possibly resulting in a failing grade for the entire course.
Project 25 %
Midterm Exam 25 %
Final Exam 25 %
Homework Assignments 20 %
Attendance 5 %
Letter grades will be assigned based on the following
A = 90-100 B+ = 86-89 B = 80-85 C+ = 76-79 C = 70-75
D = 60-69 F = Below 60
In determining borderline grades, the instructor reserves the right to consider perceived student initiative and class participation.
An incomplete will be given only when a student meets the conditions stated in the latest St. Ambrose University catalog. Earning a low grade is not a valid reason for an incomplete.
Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities at 333-6161 as soon as possible to better ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.