Systems Analysis and Design Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

BCIS-2390-001 Systems Analysis and Design

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: BCIS 1305

Course Description

Analysis of business information needs and preparation of specifications and requirements for appropriate data system solutions. Includes instruction in information requirements analysis, specification development and writing, prototype evaluation and network application interfaces.

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Hours

(3 sem hours; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

Online Course

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Supplies

Access to a PC with High-Speed Broadband Internet Connection.

Microsoft Word

Student Performance

After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to demonstrate understanding of the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program.

• The importance of MIS
• The Role IS has in business
• How IS is used for Competitive Advantage
• IS Management
• Use critical thinking to discuss ethical, social responsibility, and personal responsibility questions regarding IS
• Use analysis and synthesis to work through IS problems
• Use communication skills to write papers over IS topics

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In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

1. Students are expected to maintain a high standard of individual honor in their scholastic work.  Students who are guilty of cheating, plagiarism, copying, or dishonesty may be excluded from class with a grade of F; or, in flagrant cases, may be suspended from the College.  The faculty of the CIS Department reserves the right to ask a student to verify any portion of a test by reproducing any specific section or all of the test in question.
    
2. Any action that compromises the computer systems at Amarillo College, including but not limited to hacking or cracking, will result in a grade of "F" in this course and possible further disciplinary action.

Grading Criteria

Attendance

• Check your email daily and have assignments in on time.
• The Midterm exam and Final exam may be taken only one time.
• Attendance will be determined from online class participation through homework assignments, discussions, and exams.

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CIS Website:  http://cis.actx.edu

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