DMACC

Des Moines Area Community College/ online

http://www.dmacc.edu

Syllabus

Academic Standards Commission

Instructor Information

Name

Sue Markow

E-mail address

skmarkow@dmacc.edu

Phone number

515-964-6389

Office hours

to be determined

Fax number

515-965-7135

Office location

Ankeny Bldg 8, 01-A

My web page

http://www.dmacc.edu/instructors/skmarkow

Course Information

Course title

Structured Systems Analysis (Spring 2010)

Course number

CIS505

Credits

4.0

Section number

WW1

CRN number

20604

Days & Time

Online only

Location

http://www.dmacc.edu/online/ -- this course is hosted on WebCT

Course description

http://www.dmacc.edu/courses/crsrod.asp
Designed to acquaint the student with the various considerations in the design of a system. The course considers project initiation, fact gathering, procedures, forms, system implementation and evaluation. Also covers new topics in object-oriented analysis and design, and agile methodologies.

Prerequisites

Csc110 and Cis402, or instructor permission

Course competencies

http://www.dmacc.edu/competencies

Condensed version:

1. Learn the systems development life cycle.
2. Learn the role of the systems analyst.
3. Learn to use communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
4. Learn to conduct the preliminary investigation.
5. Learn to gather system requirements.
6. Learn about design: modeling, alternatives, deliverables, outcomes, etc.
7. Learn to design: output, input, processes, interfaces, and databases.
8. Learn the processes of development and implementation.
Plus- current skills and tools including O-O, agile (or "eXtreme" programming), make-versus-buy, and systems integration.

Important Dates

Chapter work

Due each week on Tuesday.

Final project

Due Tuesday April 27.

Academic Calendar

http://www.dmacc.edu/academiccal.asp (spring calendar)

Textbooks & Materials

Required textbooks

Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 4th Edition by Valacich, George, and Hoffer. Published by Pearson/ Prentice-Hall, ISBN 0-13-608496-6 (no CD included; ok to buy used or e-textbook).

Link to the textbook website: www.prenhall.com/valacich . Go here to access companion website for students, or to purchase e-textbook.

Software applications

Access to the Internet is required to take this course online.

Software notice

“All the software used in this class is copyrighted; therefore, it is not for distribution, copying, or personal use.  This software is the property of Des Moines Area Community College.”

Course Policies

Attendance and study expectations

The class schedule includes an outline for class content and due dates. Students are expected to manage their own time when learning in an online environment; there is no set classroom time or lab time. A reasonable expectation of your time spent would be at least 4+ hours each week (spring schedule).

A student may work ahead of the posted schedule, but getting too far behind can make it very difficult to complete the course work. All course work must be completed and turned in to the instructor by midnight on the due date listed.

COMPUTER FAILURE is not an excuse for missing due dates. If your home computer does not work, or if it has "issues", you are responsible for finding another computer to use, or going to one of the DMACC campuses to use one of the labs.

Grading criteria

The final course grade is composed of:

CHAPTER WORK: each week’s content lists the work due for a chapter; this is done individually (unless groupwork is specifically stated) and can include reading, review questions, discussion, research, worksheets, quizzes, or other online activities as posted.

FINAL PROJECT: details are posted at midterm.

The number of points earned by the student, out of the total points possible, will determine the letter grade. The following scale is used:

A               90-100%

B               80-89%

C               70-79%

D               60-69%

F               Less than 60%

The + (plus) or – (minus) will be assigned to the grade as appropriate.

Classroom conduct

Refer to the DMACC Student Handbook: http://www.dmacc.edu/handbook/welcome.asp

I expect you to be respectful to me, and to each other, in this class, even though you are in "cyberspace". If you feel uncomfortable about any aspect of our class environment, it is your responsibility to discuss it with me, the instructor.

Quiz policy

There is an online quiz at the end of each chapter; each is available for a 3-day period. These are open book, but they are timed. Quizzes must be completed by the posted due date and time; no late work accepted, no makeup quizzes given.

You have the option of discarding your one lowest quiz score; you can also use this option if you inadvertently miss taking a quiz (i.e. you receive a zero on one of your quizzes). No other exceptions apply to this policy.

QUIZZES ARE TAKEN BY YOU ALONE. Someone “helping” you is considered cheating and will be dealt with according to DMACC’s academic dishonesty policy (i.e. you will receive a zero for the quiz, and will be reported and referred to the dean of the college, and DMACC's judicial officer).

Late assignments

There are numerous student assignments given during the course. The assignments, point value and due date are given on the course website, and are due as stated. Late work is not accepted, so plan your time accordingly.

Incompletes

Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason and documented evidence as described in the Student Handbook. In any case, for a student to receive an incomplete, he or she must be passing and must have completed a significant portion of the course.

Academic dishonesty

Refer to the DMACC Student Handbook: http://www.dmacc.edu/handbook/welcome.asp

Don't cheat. Don't claim the work of another as your own. These things are unacceptable to me, and to the college, and will be dealt with accordingly. This is an online course; it requires the same academic integrity as a face-to-face class does.

Being party to cheating, counts as cheating. You still get a zero and you still go through the process for academic dishonesty.

DMACC Information Web Sites

DMACC home page

http://www.dmacc.edu/

Instructor home pages

http://www.dmacc.edu/instructors/welcome.asp

Admissions & registration

http://www.dmacc.edu/potienti.asp

Cellular phone use statement

http://www.dmacc.edu/handbook/polprocedures/cellphone.asp

WebCT

http://www.dmacc.edu/online/
What to do if your WebCT password expires- if your WebCT password won't let you in, it has probably expired. Your WebCT password is tied directly to your DMACC WebMail password, and it expires periodically. If this happens, you must first go to DMACC WebMail, where you are prompted to change your password. Then go back to WebCT, and use your new password to get in.

And if all else fails, contact the DMACC help desk:
call 515-965-7300 or e-mail helpdesk@dmacc.edu .

Student handbook

http://www.dmacc.edu/handbook/

Add/drop dates

http://www.dmacc.edu/registration/add_drop.asp
 

Note: it is the student's responsibility to officially "drop" any course for which they plan to discontinue attendance, by the appropriate deadline. If you just quit attending, it is not automatic- it will still show up on your transcript as an F or W. You must OFFICIALLY drop the course yourself.

Refund policy

http://www.dmacc.edu/refund.asp

Support Services

Accommodations

“It is the policy of DMACC to accommodate students with disabilities.  Any student with a documented disability who requires reasonable accommodation should contact the special needs coordinator at 515-964-6850 voice or 515-964-6810 TTY.”

Services for students with disabilities

http://www.dmacc.edu/student_services/disabilities.asp

Contact the special needs coordinator at 515-964-6850 voice, or 515-964-6810 TTY, or the counseling & advising office on any campus for an Application for Accommodation.

Academic & educational advising

http://www.dmacc.edu/advising

Career counseling

http://www.dmacc.edu/counseling

Library

http://www.library.dmacc.edu/

Academic Achievement Center 

http://www.dmacc.edu/student_services/academic_achievement_center.asp

Computer labs

http://www.dmacc.edu/helpdesk/pc_labs.htm

Disclaimer

“This syllabus is representative of materials that will be covered in this class; it is not a contract between the student and the institution.  It is subject to change without notice.  Any potential exceptions to stated policies and requirements will be addressed on an individual basis, and only for reasons that meet specific requirements.  If you have any problems related to this class, please feel free to discuss them with me.”