1. Demonstrate a knowledge of the importance and scope of the analysis and design of business information systems.

2. Outline the processes and techniques involved in the sequenced systems development life cycle approach to conducting a systems project.

3. Identify the various types and scopes of information systems and propose how those systems can be used.

4. Given a case situation, apply the principles of analysis to initiate the design of an information system to solve a specific sample of a problem that might arise in business.

1. Attend class;

2. Read the assigned chapters in the text prior to class;

3. Participate in class discussions;

4. Post at least 2 times (min.) to the course listserv regarding at least 2 newsgroups, listservs, Websites, or other Internet sources of information pertaining to the subjects discussed in class. Sufficient information must be contained in the posting to allow others to locate the source. The posting must include an evaluation of the usefulness of the site.

5. Each student will prepare an information systems design manual and a research project involving a specific company that he/she has researched. The student will describe the preliminary Analysis, the detailed analysis, and the proposed system development, in effect demonstrating the first phases of the sequenced systems life cycle. Presentations to the class will be made as though reporting to management. Required components (the section titles may change, depending upon the text used). Business letter as a cover letter of transmittal, indicating content of your assignment; Management summary, to include a general overview of the system reviewed; Full description of the existing system (inputs, processes, outputs), including samples of any forms used; a description of the analysis methods that yielded this information, and a description of any problems or difficulties encountered in the analysis phase; present both the good and bad attributes of the current system; Process description: Describe the system, using either structured English, a decision tree, or a decision table; Recommendations to improve the system; this is at least a general outline of the proposed system; and, At least 2 DFDs (Data Flow Diagrams, generously graded; concept is what will be evaluated).

6. One interview with a person involved in an information system; documentation to consist of the identity and title of the person interviewed, purpose of the interview, and interviewee's interaction with this system. Format may be question and answer or summary. [Clue: this is one component of #5 above]

7. Students are required to attend one off-campus computer users' group meeting. The student will generally describe the meeting to the class, including the subject, the other attendees, and the effectiveness of the meeting.

8. A total of three (3) examinations will be given during the semester, the last of which will be a comprehensive final exam. Exams will be essay type questions, with occasional short answer.