Week 4 (September 13 – September 19)

Wednesday, September 15 (6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Zoom) Class Session 4
Topics	Capturing and Understanding the Requirements Identifying Opportunities for Business Transformation with IT (Chapter 2)
Required Readings	Spurrier & Topi: Chapter 2
Required Recordings	Video Lecture: Chapter 2
Other Resources	Chapter 2 Slides
Class Discussion Prep	Recognizing a Viable Project When identifying project opportunities, the systems analyst is looking for potential clients who have problems or opportunities that can be addressed by systems solutions. Projects are more urgent and compelling when they align with stated business strategies or programs that further those strategies. Potential clients who have access to power and money are more likely to get the backing of the organization for their project. When speaking with potential clients, what kinds of questions could the systems analyst ask them in order to assess the viability of their project opportunity?

Sunday, September 19 (12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M., Zoom) Optional Session
Lab Session	On Sunday afternoons from 12:00 PM till 1:00 PM, I will be holding an optional Lab Session using Zoom. Please drop by to ask a question, to discuss solutions to previous assignments, to get help with the current assignment, to discuss the final project, or just to say hello. Please use a headset while participating.

Schedule Note
There are no assignments due this week.

Weekly Course Schedule – Fall 2021