PROPOSAL TO DESIGNATE AN EXISTING
COURSE AS ORAL COMMUNICATION INTENSIVE
UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Wilmington, NC 28403
Course: CIT 411 – Information Systems Analysis
Department: Information Systems and Operations Management
Course Number: CIT 411 Title: Information Systems Analysis
*Current Catalogue Description:
CIT 411. Information Systems Analysis (3) Prerequisite: MIS 315. An introduction to the
processes and methods used for identifying and documenting information requirements and
developing system specifications. Topics include the systems development life cycle, analysis
tools such as flowcharts and data flow diagrams, and techniques for effective written and oral
communication. Case studies are used.
Description of assignment(s) that involve a solo oral presentation:
The course consists of several “projects” that the student must complete. Each of these projects
will require oral presentation and written documentation.
How will the presentation be evaluated?
An oral communication rubric will be used by the faculty member to evaluate the presentation in
the areas of content, delivery, organization, and mechanics.
Estimated percentage of final grade assigned to oral presentation: 25%
*If changes in the catalogue description are indicated, this proposal must first be approved by the
appropriate school or college curriculum committee.
Signature of Department Chairperson:
Signature of Dean:
Date:
Date:
Action of the University Curriculum Committee:
Signature of the UCC Chairperson:
Date:
UCC Approved: 11/94