How I Survived AIST3610 and Learned to Love Business Processes

1. How I Survived AIST3610 and Learned to Love Business Processes Fall 2014 Edition

2. Course Objectives • Students understand the process by which new information systems are created or existing systems are modified. • Students grasp the distinctions between a variety of modern systems development techniques and are able to determine how and when they should be applied in the implementation of information systems. • Students understand the value of structured system requirements and the role of a business analyst in the system development process. • Students are able to create structured, high level business requirements from unstructured case study or interview documentation. • Students can gather and analyze the information necessary to make decisions as to whether a software project is feasible and reasonable for a business to pursue. • Students are able to model business and system level requirements using a variety of standardized diagrams. • Students are able to document user requirements using industry-standard techniques. • Students are able to transform system and user requirements into simple user interface prototypes (this concept can be greatly reinforced and enhanced in another course). • Students are able to document system test plans using industry-standard techniques. • Students can gather system data requirements and design high-level relational database models to fulfill these requirements.

3. Course Materials • Study materials will be available on the internet including … as it turns out … links provided to materials from other sites. Key materials provided are • Microsoft Virtual Academy • Installation software for some required products (Microsoft and others)

4. Hardware & Software • Course syllabus has details • A reliable Windows 7, Windows 8 (or Mac or Linux) computer is needed • Virtualization opportunities for Mac & Linux users • Software is available free except core Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

5. Contacting the Instructor Instructor: Todd A. Schultz, Ph.D.Office:Allgood Hall office E131.Office Hours:Mon, Tue, Wed 10:00 am to 1:00 pm; Mon 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Otherwise, check my schedule at http://spots.gru.edu/tschultz/calendar/ for my general availability and make an appointment.Office Phone: 706-667-4534Email:tschultz@gru.eduWeb site:http://spots.gru.edu/tschultz

6. Assignments • 7 StudyChks @ 50 pts(300 pts total or 30% of the grade) Quizzes on content from reading and study (7 will be assigned but the worst one will be dropped). • 7 TechPrac's @ 100 pts (700 pts total or 70% of the grade) Technical or analysis hands-on assignments which expose students to a variety of at computer and reporting skills.

7. Grading Course grades are based on a 1000 point scale with grades assigned as follows (of course any errors in grades reporting or calculation will be addressed before final grades are determined): • 901 points and higher earn a course A • 801 to 900 points earn a course B • 701 to 800 points earn a course C • 601 to 700 points earn a course D • 600 points or below earn a course F

8. Your course value chain • Right items • Right place • Right time • Right count • Right condition

9. Rules & Regulations • “Sage on Stage” Mondays vs. “Guide on Side” Wednesdays • Academic honesty • Collaboration • Attendance • Late work • One full work day a week • Scheduling your time • Pull vs. push