IS 240
Information Systems Analysis and
Design
Dr. Atif Alamri
Office: 2098
Tel: (1) 4695202
E-mail: atif@ksu.edu.sa
Oct 2, 2010
Atif Alamri
What is System SAAD?
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This course is concerned with the fundamental knowledge,
methods and skills needed to analyze, design and implement
computer-based systems.
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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.
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In modeling techniques, process models, information models and object
oriented models are thoroughly described.
A project is given to all students
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Oct 2, 2010
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
Lecture Schedule/Office-Hour
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Lecture Schedule
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Section# 22244
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5:00pm – 7:00pm (A 018)
6:00pm - 7:00pm (A 018)
Section# 22246
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Sat
Mon
Sun
Tue
3:00pm – 5:00pm (A020)
3:00pm – 4:00pm (A020)
Lab/Tutorial
Office-hours
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Oct 2, 2010
Sat-Tue 2:00pm – 3:00 pm or by appointment
Random drop-by is welcomed but availability is not
guaranteed!
Atif Alamri
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).
Oct 2, 2010
Atif Alamri
Website and Textbook
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Course Web Site: On Virtual Campus
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Blackboard: https://lms.ksu.edu.sa/webapps/login/
Alternative:
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Go to http://faculty.ksu.edu/atif/
Click on IS 240 to access the course site
Students are required to check the course website frequently
Textbook
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Recommended Textbook:
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Modern systems Analysis and Design, 6th edition. Jeffrey A. Hoffer,
Joey F. George, and Joseph S. Valacich, 2011.
Other references
 Kenneth E. Kendall and Julie E. Kendall, 6th edition.
Systems Analysis and Design.
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Performance Assessment
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3% Attendance and Discussions
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10% Two assignment - Work in pairs
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17% Information system analysis and design project - Work in pairs
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Time to be announced later
At the lecture time and room
40% Final exam
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8% task analysis and design
5% working demonstration
2% design rationale and evaluation
2% technical report
Presented to the TA
30% Midterm test
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Assignment 1 (5%) – due by week - 5
Assignment 2 (5%) - due by week - 9
To pass the course you need at least 50% of the final!
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Important Notes
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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
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Any plagiarism case will result in an automatic ‘F’ for the
course.
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Tentative Course Outline
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Foundation For Systems Development(Week 1 and Week 3)
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Planning (Week 4 and Week 6)
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Analysis (Week 7 and Week 10)
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Design (Week 11 and Week 13)
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Implementation and Maintenance (Week 14 to Week 15)
Sep 25, 2010
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Project - Admins
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General Rules
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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
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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.
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Important Notes
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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, 2010
Shamim Hossain
Don’t be Shy!
Learning method
What you read
What you hear
What you see
What you see and hear
What you SPEAK
%Retention
10%
26%
30%
50%
70%
J.E. Stice, Engineering Education, pp. 291-296, 1987
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