Description:

Students will study the basic philosophy and techniques of developing and using business information systems. The emphasis will be on the human involvement necessary in systems design and implementation. The course will address the use of specific technical approaches available in information processing. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Have a fundamental understanding of all phases of the systems development life cycle.
2. Use the techniques presented to analyze a firm's current system.
3. Conduct a systems study from problem definition through implementation and follow-ups for a case study(s).
4. Use the basic tools of systems analysis.
5. Know the role of the systems analyst in the business organization.
6. Know the importance of feasibility studies and how they are conducted.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Define and Describe Fundamental Concepts, Philosophies, and Trends
   A. Describe the systems analyst
   B. Define the business and its users as a system
   C. Explain the system development life cycle
   D. List and describe structured methodologies

II. Employ Systems Analysis Tools and Techniques
   A. Perform a systems analysis
   B. Employ fact finding techniques
   C. Create data flow diagrams
   D. Produce a data dictionary
   E. Use procedure specification tools

III. Employ System Design Tools and Techniques
   A. Perform a system design
   B. Write output specifications
   C. Write file specifications
   D. Write input specifications
   E. Compose terminal dialogue specifications
   F. Produce a system flowchart
   G. Program specifications

IV. Describe a System Implementation

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

   Examinations          58% of grade
   Projects/Assignments  42% of grade
                        100%
Grade Criteria:
   A = 90%
   B = 80%     
   C = 70%     
   D = 60%     
   F = less than 60%      

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.