Weekly Course Schedule – Fall 2024

IS446 A-Section - Systems Analysis and Design

Meets Tuesday Mornings

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Week 4 (September 16 – September 22)



Tuesday, September 17   (9:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M., LISB 131)
Class Session 4
Topics
  • Capturing and Understanding the Requirements
  • Identifying Opportunities for Business Transformation with IT (Chapter 2)
In-Class Activities
  • Discussion: Recognizing a viable project
  • Breakout: Project selection and team formation
Required Readings
  • Spurrier & Topi: Chapter 2
Required Recordings
Other Resources
Prep For In‑Class Activities
  • 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?


Friday, September 20   (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.