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The University of Alabama in Huntsville Course Approval Form

College: Administrative Science Department or Program: Management Information Systems Course Number: MIS 597 Course Title: Information Systems Design and Implementation Credit Hours: 03

Undergraduate X New Course ______Course Deletion ______Graduate __ Course Change ___X____ Fee Change 60 Effective Date Fall 2001

Catalog Description: Advanced coverage of the strategies and techniques of structured systems development. Emphasizes information analysis and the logical specifications of the system. Students prepare exercises and case studies to develop proficiency in information analysis techniques. Integrates computer technology, system analysis, systems design, and organizational behavior in designing large-scale application or decision support system.

Prerequisites: MIS 310 and MIS 340, or equivalent.

Grading System: Letter (A-F) X Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S-U) __ Pass/Fail (P/F) ___

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Distribution: Provost, Dean, Department, Scheduling, Undergraduate Advising or Graduate Studies Compare with existing catalog offerings, with justification if apparent overlap: The course is contained in the existing catalog as MIS 512. The number MIS 512 will be dropped upon adoption. Course(s) for which this course is a prerequisite: none Is this course part of a program (college) core? No Is this course part of a new major or minor? No, however it is part of the existing MSIS Is this course part of an accreditation requirement? Yes If so, discuss content requirement and any faculty affiliation requirement: This course will become the capstone course within the MIS curriculum. A course with this title and content is part of almost every AACSB accredited MIS curriculum. It is also described in the AITP and IRMA model curriculums. Discuss demonstrated value of course. If appropriate, discuss previous offering in the form of special topics courses and enrollments. Discuss academic justification (for example: is the course a traditional offering at other universities).

This course is an integral element of the MSIS Program. A course with this title and content is part of 2000 MSIS model curriculum. The course is being renumbered to keep it parallel with MIS 497. The prerequisites are being added to provide more complete and homogeneous background knowledge prior to entering the course. The prerequisites MIS 340 (Database for Management) and MIS 310 (Advanced Computer Programming in Business) will provide the students with an understanding of applications programming and database concepts. These data processing methods are used as a basis for systems analysis and design. Attach a detailed syllabus giving an overview and detailed outline of topics to be covered, including narrative description, course goals and structure (breadth or depth, analysis, design, laboratory): See attached master course syllabus. Typical Textbooks: Modern Systems Analysis and Design 3rd edition, Jeffrey A Hoffer, Joey F. George, and Joseph S. Valacich Intended Instructors: Dr. Templeton Implications for faculty workload (e.g. what other courses will be offered less frequently or dropped): No additional faculty or resources are required to implement these changes. Implications for facilities (are new facilities required; do new facilities necessitate a new course): None First semester to be offered: N/A Frequency of offering: Every semester. Provision for review: Continuous by course instructor and department chair. MASTER COURSE SYLLABUS

Date: February 2002

Course Number: MIS 597

Course Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION

Instructor(s): Templeton

Typical Textbook(s): Modern Systems Analysis and Design 3rd edition, Jeffrey A Hoffer, Joey F. George, and Joseph S. Valacich

Catalog Description: Advanced coverage of the strategies and techniques of structured systems development. Emphasizes information analysis and the logical specifications of the system. Students prepare exercises and case studies to develop proficiency in information analysis techniques. Intergrates computer technology, system analysis, systems design, and organizational behavior in designing large-scale application or decision support system.

Prerequisites: MIS 310, MIS 340 or the equivalent

Course Objectives: 1. To present the development life cycle as a basic concept for managing and controlling application development. To present alternative development approaches.

2. To examine both group dynamics and individual behavior in the development process.

3. To present the life cycle phases leading to the determination of a general logical design.

4. To understand the role of systems analysis and design within the systems development life cycle.

5. To develop the ability to apply structured strategies and techniques to system analysis and system design phases and to employ CASE tools in the development process.

6. To provide the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a physical design and implement an operational system from the logical design. 7. To describe the process of planning for change and the postimplementation reviews and changes. Both technological and managerial aspects of system design and implementation are considered.

Subject Matter: (based on 28 eighty-minute sessions)

Item Sessions

1. Application System Development Life Cycle 2.0 2. Application System Development Management 1.0 3. Planning to Accommodate Change 2.0 4. Documenting the Current System 3.0 5. Requirement Analysis and Logical Specifications 4.0 6. Detailed Logical Design 4.0 7. Physical Designs 3.0 8. Detailed Designs 4.0 9. Program Development and Testing 2.0 10. Case Tools 2.0 11. Midterm Examination 1.0

Global Issues: Systems are interconnected in a global business environment. This course will examine the effects of these interconnections. Technology: Pervasive throughout the course. Examinations: Mid-term and Final. Cases: 1 applications project.

Projects: 1 individual project expanding coverage of a specific continuity element. Final: Final examination.

Computer Usage: The student will have access to the PC labs and mainframe computer to support case studies. Ideally the student will be exposed to computer-assisted methods for system design.

Research Paper: The research paper will be based on a course project or will provide the student an opportunity to gain more detailed knowledge on a specific sub-topic of information system design and implementation. Diversity: Not applicable. Ethics Coverage: Privacy issues, agent relationships, employee health & welfare. Graduate Project: There are additional projects beyond the material required in MIS 497.