CIS 234 - Systems Design and Development

5.0 Credits
Provides hands-on experience in systems design and implementation using a prototype approach. The case study is designed and tested using application development software. User manuals are written.
Prerequisite CIS 233 with a minimum grade of 2.5 or instructor permission.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Work in teams to define a project plan and perform systems lifecycle (SDLC) activities.
Prepare and deliver formal written and oral status reports.
Create a system design document, including database design, input and output design, process specifications, and user interface design standards.
Apply user-centered design principles to create a prototype of the user interface design that meets documented requirements; prepare a formal demonstrate of this prototype.
Develop a database application (prototype) that meets documented data and process specifications.
Write and implement a test plan for validating system functionality against requirements.
Write a user manual and training plan.
Prepare a roll-out and maintenance plan for project implementation.
Perform a structured walk-through and demonstration of a complete working system.
Perform final project wrap-up activities and compile documentation for all aspects of the systems design, development, and implementation phases of the SDLC.