TROY UNIVERSITY
MASTER SYLLABUS
SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
IS 4447
Systems Analysis and Design
Prerequisites
IS 3346, IS 3350
Vision Statement
The Sorrell College of Business will be a recognized and respected leader for quality and
flexibility in the delivery of business education that prepares graduates to succeed in the
global business environment.
Mission Statement
The Sorrell College of Business supports the Troy University mission by preparing our
diverse student body to become ethical professionals equipped to compete in the global
business environment. To achieve this, our faculty, staff, and administration will:
1) provide quality education in global business through our undergraduate and graduate
programs, delivered around the world through face-to-face and online environments,
to traditional, non-traditional, military, and international students;
2) contribute to the development and application of knowledge focused on applied
business, learning, and pedagogical research;
3) provide service to the University, business and professional organizations, and our
communities through individual involvement, business outreach, and our centers for
research.
Master Syllabi are developed by the senior faculty in each business discipline. This Master Syllabus must be used as the basis for developing the
instructor syllabus for this course, which must also comply with the content specifications outlined in the Troy University Faculty Handbook.
The objectives included on this Master Syllabus must be included among the objectives on the instructor’s syllabus, which may expand upon the
same as the instructor sees fit. The statement of purpose seeks to position the course properly within the curriculum and should be consulted by
faculty as a source of advisement guidance. Specific choice of text and other details are further subject to Program Coordinator guidance.
1 August 2005
Master Syllabus: IS 4447
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Description
This course discusses the processes, methods, techniques, and tools to develop
information system. The course covers a systematic methodology to analyze business
requirements, design information system solution, implement and test information
system. This course is the capstone course for the concentration. This course follows a
project-based approach that requires students to complete a software implementation
project using a systems development lifecycle methodology.
Objectives
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Understand strategy, technology and implementation issues for information system
development.
Apply the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to implement a software
system.
Apply different software development methodologies.
Apply modeling technologies to analyze and design information systems.
Purpose
To provide an overview of the principles, methods, and techniques used in the analysis of
problems in information systems, the design of new systems, and the management of
information systems projects.
Approved Texts
Kendall and Kendall, (2010 or current). Systems analysis and design (8th ed.). Prentice
Hall.
Shelly and Rosenblatt, (2010 or current) Systems Analysis and Design (8th ed.). Thomson.
Valacich, George and Hoffer, (2012 or current) Essentials of System Analysis and Design
(5th ed.). Prentice Hall.
Jeffrey Whitten, (2012 or current) Systems Analysis Design Methods, McGraw Hill.
Troy University Faculty Handbook (2010): Section 3.9.2.8 [extract] — essential elements of the syllabus (somewhat modified for space):
1. Course title
2. Course number +
section
3. Term
4. Instructor
5. Prerequisites
6. Office hours
7. Class days, times
8. Classroom
location
9. Office location +
e-mail address
10. Office telephone
11. Course
description,
objectives
12. Text(s)
13. Other materials
14. Grading methods, 16. General supports
criterion weights,
(computer works,
make-up policy,
writing center)
mid-term grade
17. Daily assignments,
reports
holidays, add/drop
15. Procedure, course
& open dates, dead
requirements
day, final exam
18. ADA statement
19. Electronic device
statement
20. Additional
services,
statements
21. Absence policy
22. Incomplete-work
policy
23. Cheating policy
24. Specialization
requirements
(certification,
licensure, teacher
competencies)
Master Syllabus: IS 4447
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Supplements
As deemed appropriate.
Troy University Faculty Handbook (2010): Section 3.9.2.8 [extract] — essential elements of the syllabus (somewhat modified for space):
1. Course title
2. Course number +
section
3. Term
4. Instructor
5. Prerequisites
6. Office hours
7. Class days, times
8. Classroom
location
9. Office location +
e-mail address
10. Office telephone
11. Course
description,
objectives
12. Text(s)
13. Other materials
14. Grading methods, 16. General supports
criterion weights,
(computer works,
make-up policy,
writing center)
mid-term grade
17. Daily assignments,
reports
holidays, add/drop
15. Procedure, course
& open dates, dead
requirements
day, final exam
18. ADA statement
19. Electronic device
statement
20. Additional
services,
statements
21. Absence policy
22. Incomplete-work
policy
23. Cheating policy
24. Specialization
requirements
(certification,
licensure, teacher
competencies)