Weekly Course Schedule – Fall 2024

IS446 A-Section - Systems Analysis and Design

Meets Tuesday Mornings

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Week 3 (September 9 – September 15)



Tuesday, September 10   (9:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M., LISB 131)
Class Session 3
Topics
  • Anticipating the Make vs Buy Decisions
  • Identifying Development Options (Chapter 7)
In-Class Activities
  • Discussion: Which development options sound attractive to you?
  • Breakout: Project selection and team formation
Required Readings
  • Spurrier & Topi: Chapter 7
Required Recordings
Other Resources
  • Chapter 7 Slides
  • IS446 Final Projects From Previous Semesters: Resource is not yet available. Expected availability date is Sunday, September 8.
Prep For In‑Class Activities
  • Which development options sound attractive to you?
    As we know from the readings, it is difficult to decide on choices of development options before we understand the client, their problem or opportunity, and their requirements. Nevertheless, I am sure that some of the development options that were discussed in the chapter sound appealing to you based upon the type of work you have done in the past or expect to do in the future. Please think about which development options discussed in the chapter are particularly appealing to you. Why? Be prepared to have these ideas drive the discussion in your breakout group during class.
  • A further project selection and team formation breakout session
    I will organize a sequence of breakout sessions in which you will get a chance to meet with other students to discuss possible projects and team collaborations. Here are some of the questions to think about before these sessions start. Do you have any candidates in mind for clients and projects? What kind of project would you like to work on? What skills do you bring to the project that you have already developed? What new skills would you like to try out?


Friday, September 13   (3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M., Zoom)
Optional Session
Lab Session
On Friday afternoons from 3:00 PM till 4:00 PM, we 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 weekly assignments due this week.