Information systems are essential to the effective operation and management of virtually all business functions. The focus of this course is on the development process of computer-based information systems. Unlike small programming projects, large and medium scale systems development projects require project management and analysis and design techniques to effectively manage groups of programmers, to elicit requirements and feedback from users and to properly design relatively large software systems. A major component of this course focuses on the analysis and design of a medium scale information system. The project entails active participation by students working in groups of two or three.
Milestones are due throughout the semester.
It is the responsibility of each student to identify a real-world project that is suitable for this project. Each project must be unique and different from others. A good starting point would be to look at possible applications where you are currently working or where you have prior experience. This project requires actually interviewing workers and managers at this real-world project location. Thus, the group project can serve as a guideline for the requirements of the individual, semester project.