There are no required textbooks for this course.  However textbooks used in previous courses,  especially the Systems Analysis and  Design textbook (CIS2321), will be helpful.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• develop a proposal for a new computer based business application.
• create a logical design for the application.
• design and implement a database to support the application.
• design and implement a graphical user interface to support the application.
• unit, string, and system test the application to insure its completeness and quality.
• develop system documentation covering the installation, startup, processing, and shutdown of the system.
• develop user documentation covering the business features of the application.
• package the application for distribution and implementation.

Students taking this course on campus:

Attendance will be taken at each class meeting. No part of your final grade depends directly on attendance.  However, your attendance is critical for success in this course.  It is college policy that the instructor may withdraw a student who has missed 10% or more of the scheduled class meetings. 

Students taking this course online:

If you are taking this course online, it is conducted entirely via the virtual Angel classroom. There are no required sessions on campus. However, to "attend" class you must accomplish the following items.

• Complete the check in process before the end of the first week of class.
• Log in to the course web site at least once every week.
• Substantially complete and submit each assignment.

Exceptions to the above are granted under extraordinary circumstances such as illness, military commitments, or religious holidays.

It is important for you to complete the assignments in a timely manner.  Assignments are due by midnight (EDT/EST) on the date indicated in the class calendar. The calendar will be part of the syllabus given to you at the first class meeting if you take this course on campus. The calendar will be online if you take this course via the Internet. Late assignments will receive a score of zero.

You may not turn in the same assignment more than once. If an assignment has multiple parts (for example parts A and B), you must turn in all parts at the same time. You cannot turn in one part one week and the other part another week. 

Graded assignments will be returned to you via email within one week of my receiving them or within one week of the due date whichever is later. Your grade for the assignment will be included in the returned project. Grades are posted to a grade book available to you. You should regularly check this grade book to monitor your progress and class standing. The grade book is accessible from a link on the class home page. 

Your willingness to ask questions will be one of the biggest factors in your success in this class. Check the class bulletin board first to make sure your question has not already been asked and answered. If it has not, post your question to the bulletin board. I monitor the bulletin board throughout the day on Monday through Friday. (Monday through Thursday in the summer term.) Other students may also answer your question. You can post questions on the bulletin board anonymously. Feel free to email me directly if you have a question and you are uneasy about asking that question on the bulletin board. I check the class email several times a day Monday through Friday. (Monday through Thursday in the summer term.)  Plan your work so that questions can be handled during these time periods. You may also make an appointment to meet with me in person if necessary. You may also call me with questions.

You should feel free to ask questions during class if you are taking this course on campus.  In addition to the above resources, I'm usually available directly before class for questions.