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CNIT
2305
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS METHODS
Course Number: CNIT 2305
Course Title: Systems Analysis Methods
Credit Hours: Lecture: 3
Prerequisite: CNIT 2310 or BCIS 2419 or Instructor Approval
Corequisite: None
Catalog Description
Students
will learn how to plan, design, and construct complex technological systems
utilizing System Development Life Cycle methodology and Rapid Development
Prototyping concepts. Critical thinking, individual leadership, and personal
responsibility skills eill be evaluated using real-world information systems
problems and a teamwork approach. Spring only. Lab fee required. (SCANS
4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11)
Textbook
Supplies
2 - 3 1/2" High Density Floppy Diskettes
Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate competency in basic development concepts of information
systems;
2. Demonstrate competency in systems analysis modeling techniques;
3. Demonstrate competency in systems architecture and use of systems analysis
general tools and techniques;
4. Demonstrate competency in technical design and quality assurance;
5. Demonstrate competency in applying the tools and techniques of the systems
development life cycle.
Course Requirements
See the Instructor Information Sheet for specific course
requirements.
Method
of Evaluation
The general weighting of exams, assignments and final exam for the
Final grade in this particular course are:
Major Exams: 55%
Assignments:30%
Final Exam: 15%
Grading Scale
A - 90-100
B - 80-89
C - 70-79
F - below 70
NOTICE: There will not be a Final grade of "D"
given in this course!
See the Instructor Information Sheet for specific method of evaluation.
Retake
Tests
See the Instructor Information Sheet for specific details.
Attendance
Policy
YOUR attendance is the single greatest predictor of your success. Student
attendance in EVERY class is expected. You should expect that each absence
will adversely affect your course grade. Please see the instructor regarding
absences or conflicts.
Academic
Ethics
You
are expected to create, edit format and print out your own assignments, take
tests without notes or other outside assistance. ALL WORK IS EXPECTED TO BE
YOUR OWN. If unethical behavior is detected The questioned material and a
report of the ethics violation will be submitted to the department chair for
further action as deemed necessary by the department chair.
Student Assistance
The following resources are available to assist you in successful
completion of this course:
A.
Conferences: Instructors are available during posted office hours or by
appointment. Part time faculty members are available by appointment only.
B.
LRC - large selection of books and articles about computers and
information processing.
C.
Tutoring Center Services - call 335-6612 or stop by LRC 200A.
D.
Student assistants - are usually available in the labs (CT-119, CT-121 or
CT-123) to assist on first come basis.
Scheduled
classes have priority.
D.
Computer Availability - Computers in the CNIT COSC labs are available (on
a space available basis) for your use outside of regularly scheduled class or
lab time. Lab hours: 8am - 10pm Mon - Thurs: 8am - 5pm Friday. If classes are
being conducted in a lab during the time you would like use a computer, see
the instructor permission to use the lab before the class starts. As you would
expect, scheduled labs take precedence over other computer use and you will be
asked to log off the computer if space is not available. DO NOT interrupt a
class!
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