CIS 319 Complete Course

Week 1

Assignment SLDC Methodology

The purpose of the Learning Team project is to introduce you to the methodology used to develop systems in either a single-user or a multi-user environment, and to familiarize you with the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be introduced to SDLC in Week One. System solutions are a large capital investment in todays business world, and the application of such large investments must be based on specific business needs and subsequent returns. System projects are being held accountable for meeting business needs. It is therefore critical to identify and articulate both verbally and quantifiably, those business needs in order to obtain successful information technology solution projects.

Week 2

Individual Assignment

Prepare a 3 page or more paper on the following 4 bullet points below, in APA format.

?Accuracy of data input is important. What method of data input would be best for each of the following situations and explain why:

Printed questionnaires

Telephone survey

Bank checks

Retail tags

Long, multi-page documents

?Convenience and quality of output are important. Explain what method of output would be best for each of the following situations and explain why:

Hand held computer

Color photograph

Resume

Memorandum

Statistical report

Company annual report

?Different types of storage devices are optimal for different situations. Explain what situations are appropriate for the following devices and explain why:

Hard disk

Floppy disk

RAM

CD ROM

Tape

Flash Drive / Memory Stick

DVD

?Explain the role of each of the following in determining the speed of a computer:

RAM

Clock speed

Data on hard disk

Data on CD ROM

Data on floppy disk

Team Assignment

The Learning Team will complete Service Request SR-rm-001 Processes Evaluation. A 7-10 page paper and a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation of the project will be submitted during Week Five. The paper should include:

An executive summary of the project which identifies the business processes that have been identified for improvement.

Identification of the business requirements.

Process flow charts, procedures and/or policy statements that articulate the business requirements in terms of specific processes or business development needs.

Begin work on Service Request SR-rm-001.

Identify specific systems within Riordans inventory and manufacturing processes that could be improved.

Begin defining the business requirements of the selected systems.

Begin work on the executive summary.

Week 3

Individual Assignment

Prepare a 2-3 page paper describing what office automation and group collaboration software is and how it is used in your organization. Include an analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of each software used. If you are not employed, do a research paper on what office automation and group collaboration software is and the benefits it can offer an organization.

Team Assignment

Continue work on Service Request SR-rm-001.

Finalize business requirements for selected systems.

Begin preparation of process flow charts, procedures and policy statements.

Finalize executive summary.

Begin work on Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.

Week 4

Individual Assignment

Prepare a 2-3 page paper analyzing the use of databases in your organization. Include what database applications are used (Microsoft Access, DB2, Oracle, etc.). Conclude by proposing improvements. For large organizations, restrict the scope of the paper to the department in which you work. If you are not employed, do a research paper on the use of databases and the benefits they can offer an organization.

Learning Team

Continue work on Service Request SR-rm-001.

Finalize process flow charts, procedures and policy statements.

Continue preparation of PowerPoint presentation.

Week 5

Individual Assignment

Brick and Mortar Memo

Team Assignment

Complete work on Service Request SR-rm-001.

Finalize the 7-10 page paper summarizing the project proposal.

Finalize PowerPoint presentation.