Oct 2, 2010Atif Alamri IS 240 Information Systems Analysis and Design Dr. Atif Alamri Office: 2098 Tel: (1)

What is System SAAD? This course is concerned with the fundamental knowledge, methods and skills needed to analyze, design and implement computer-based systems. the role of the systems analyst, the techniques and technologies used, the ethical considerations in requirements specification. The structured software development life cycle approach, modeling techniques and development phases are comprehensively discussed and reviewed. In modeling techniques, process models, information models and object oriented models are thoroughly described. A project is given to all students cover analysis and design phases of a relatively data-oriented business case; with emphasis on data modeling (ER diagrams) and process modeling (DFDs). Oct 2, 2010Atif Alamri

Oct 2, 2010 Lecture Schedule/Office-Hour Lecture Schedule Section# Sat5:00pm – 7:00pm (A 018) Mon 6:00pm - 7:00pm (A 018) Section# Sun3:00pm – 5:00pm (A020) Tue3:00pm – 4:00pm (A020) Lab/Tutorial Office-hours Sat-Tue 2:00pm – 3:00 pm or by appointment Random drop-by is welcomed but availability is not guaranteed! Atif Alamri

Oct 2, 2010 Course Description This course is concerned with the fundamental knowledge, methods and skills needed to analyze, design and implement computer-based systems. It addresses the role of the systems analyst, the techniques and technologies used, and the ethical considerations in requirements specification. The structured software development life cycle approach, modeling techniques and development phases are comprehensively discussed and reviewed. In modeling techniques, process models, information models and object oriented models are thoroughly described. A project is given to all students that should cover analysis and design phases of a relatively data-oriented business case; with emphasis on data modeling (ER diagrams) and process modeling (DFDs). Atif Alamri

Oct 2, 2010 Website and Textbook Course Web Site: On Virtual Campus Blackboard: Alternative: Go to Click on IS 240 to access the course site Students are required to check the course website frequently Textbook Recommended Textbook: Modern systems Analysis and Design, 6th edition. Jeffrey A. Hoffer, Joey F. George, and Joseph S. Valacich, Other references Kenneth E. Kendall and Julie E. Kendall, 6th edition. Systems Analysis and Design. Atif Alamri

Oct 2, 2010 Performance Assessment 3% Attendance and Discussions 10% Two assignment - Work in pairs Assignment 1 (5%) – due by week - 5 Assignment 2 (5%) - due by week % Information system analysis and design project - Work in pairs 8% task analysis and design 5% working demonstration 2% design rationale and evaluation 2% technical report Presented to the TA 30% Midterm test Time to be announced later At the lecture time and room 40% Final exam To pass the course you need at least 50% of the final! Atif Alamri

Oct 2, 2010Atif Alamri Important Notes The exams and projects reports are for evaluation purposes only and will not be returned to the students Regular class and tutorial attendance is highly recommended to have good grade Sample midterm and final exams will be provided at least a week before the exam time. Beware of Plagiarism: copying and handing in for credit someone else's work Any plagiarism case will result in an automatic ‘F’ for the course.

Sep 25, 2010Atif Alamri Tentative Course Outline Foundation For Systems Development(Week 1 and Week 3) Planning (Week 4 and Week 6) Analysis (Week 7 and Week 10) Design (Week 11 and Week 13) Implementation and Maintenance (Week 14 to Week 15)

Oct 2, 2010Atif Alamri Project - Admins General Rules Stick to the deadlines, no late submission are accepted! The project is a group work of exactly 2 students Group members must share each phase of the work Each member should learn the same things Presentation Presentations attendance is mandatory. A mark is taken off for each absence! Presentations must be delivered by all team members, all available to handle questions 20 mins presentation per group: PPT presentation and a demo.

Important Notes The project assignment is announced on week 4 and is due on week 14 No late project will be accepted. The quizzes may be pop or announced, and may be given at anytime during class-time Students are encouraged to discuss project problems but not copy. Copying project or home assignments results in zero grading. All exams are closed book. The final exam will be comprehensive. Sep 25, 2010Shamim Hossain

Oct 2, 2010Atif Alamri Projects Topics: You will be developing the interface : For early childhood education For elderly people For patients rehabilitation For Web-based multi-player application Web portal for disabled or elderly people Context-aware smart home You can also develop traditional system: A online parking E-health: management of appointment Booking airlines Office automation A Game

Oct 2, 2010Atif Alamri Projects Topics: Education! You will be developing the interface for a learning tool: For early childhood education Edutainment Professional training Handwriting/speaking a language High school courses (Math, Physics, Biology, etc) You may consider: Xx xxx

Oct 2, 2010Atif Alamri Projects Topics: iPhone! You will be developing the interface for an application for the iPhone: Can be a game Learning tool Utility application

Oct 2, 2010 Atif Alamri Important Dates Assignments: Assignment 1 due: Jan 24 th Assignment 2 due: Dec 29 Project: Project Proposal: October 27 th Project phase 1 Project phase 2 due Project phase 3 due Project Presentations Midterm exam: October 30th at the lecture time and room Final Exam: To be announced

Oct 2, 2010Atif Alamri Don’t be Shy! Learning method %Retention What you read10% What you hear26% What you see30% What you see and hear50% What you SPEAK70% J.E. Stice, Engineering Education, pp , 1987