- Description
BSA/376 Version 1
Systems Analysis and Design
Week One Discussion Questions
- In Allmendinger and Lombreglia’s (2005) article, the life cycle of smart services is studied. Identify a product example in health care with a methodology that would prove beneficial.
- After reviewing Rosenfield’s (2005) article, do you think using Health Level 7 interface standards ensures database consistency? Why or why not?
Week Two Discussion Questions
- Based on Baker’s (2006) article, what are some scope and feasibility issues you may identify with a database? What would your suggestions be to remedy negatives?
- Based on the Princes’ (2005) article, discuss pros and cons of using a single database for a project.
Week Three Discussion Questions
- After reviewing the Nursing Management (2006) article, what would you recommendations in defining database specifications, scope, development, implementation, and maintenance?
- Messmer’s (2006) article outlines some basic needs met with the security tool. What additional uses do you imagine this tool could be used for?
Week Four Discussion Questions
- In your opinion, what is the feasibility of developing a database as described in Romano’s (2006) article?
- Halamka’s (2005) article describes the cache database. What are your experiences with hierarchical databases?
Week Five Discussion Questions
- In reviewing Table 5 in Zhan’s (2006) article, how could an improved database or program assist in relieving some common medication errors?
- Based on Leigh’s (2005) article, how does human intervention affect databases?
| Week One: SDLC | |||
| Details | Due | Points | |
| Objectives | 1.1 Define the SDLC. | ||
| Readings | Read Ch. 1 of Systems Analysis & Design in a Changing World. Read Ch. 2 of Systems Analysis & Design in a Changing World. Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. | ||
| Participation | Participate in class discussion. | 2 | |
| Discussion Questions | Respond to weekly discussion questions. | DQ1-Day 2 DQ2-Day 4 | 2 |
| Learning Team Charter | Submit Learning Team Charter to the Learning Team folder | Day 7 | 2 |
| Learning Team Instructions | Prepare a paper and presentation that apply the SDLC methodology and tools presented in the course. The primary goal is to apply workflow and process management concepts in addressing specific needs of a selected functional area. Assume both parts are presented to an executive management committee. The paper and presentation must reflect professional preparation. Submit a 12- to 16-page paper and a Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation of the project, due in the last week of the course. At minimum, the paper must include the following: · Business objectives with supporting measures of project success · Description of current business process or system with identification of project scope and boundaries · Project constraints: financial, time, resources, organizational policies, or culture · Business functional requirements · Description of new business process or system; utilize process objectives model and system objectives model · Design requirements: input/output design, interface design, data model, network model · Cost/benefit analysis | ||
| Week Two: Systems Analysis | |||
| Details | Due | Points | |
| Objectives | 2.1 Explain scope and feasibility. 2.2 Define systems analysis and requirements. | ||
| Readings | Read Ch. 4 of Systems Analysis & Design in a Changing World. Read Ch. 5 of Systems Analysis & Design in a Changing World. Read Ch. 6 of Systems Analysis & Design in a Changing World. Read Ch. 7 of Systems Analysis & Design in a Changing World. Read Ch. 8 of Systems Analysis & Design in a Changing World. Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. | ||
| Participation | Participate in class discussion. | 2 | |
| Discussion Questions | Respond to weekly discussion questions. | DQ1-Day 2 DQ2-Day 4 | 2 |
| Learning Team Instructions | Submit Week 2 Team Project Draft to Learning Team Folder Resource: Service Request rm-002 for Riordan Manufacturing Review the Service Request rm-002 for Riordan Manufacturing. Define scope and stakeholders associated with the project. Identify preliminary assignments and tasks for each member. Create a detailed outline for each section. Draft the first 4 to 6 pages to include the following: · Statement of scope and goals o Specify what functions are included in the project. · Supporting measures for success o Specify tangible measures for determining the relative degree of success of the completed project. Measures must correlate with goals specified in the first section. · Summary of project feasibility o Include specific operational, technical, and economic feasibility analysis. Operational and technical issues must specify how each issue is addressed. The economic analysis must include specific benefit and cost areas. · Current business process summary o Provide a flowchart and a separate high-level logical data flow diagram of the process. · Proposed system requirement list o List specific individual requirement needs in measurable and objective terms. | Day 7 | 1 |
| Individual Work-Related Project Analysis, Part I | Write a 4- to 6-page paper that analyzes a work-related project using systems analysis for a selected business system at the departmental or divisional level. · Include information-gathering techniques and design methods used in the project. · Analyze and evaluate what made the project a success or failure. This situation is used as the basis for future individual assignments. Include 3 to 4 references relevant to the assignment, in addition to readings. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. | Day 7 | 15 |
| Week Three: Systems Design | |||
| Details | Due | Points | |
| Objectives | 3.1 Define design specifications. | ||
| Readings | Read Ch. 9 of Systems Analysis & Design in a Changing World. Read Ch. 10 of Systems Analysis & Design in a Changing World. Read Ch. 11 of Systems Analysis & Design in a Changing World. Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. | ||
| Participation | Participate in class discussion. | 2 | |
| Discussion Questions | Respond to weekly discussion questions. | DQ1-Day 2 DQ2-Day 4 | 2 |
| Learning Team Instructions | Submit Week 3 Team Project Draft to Learning Team Folder Continue developing the paper to include the following: · Determination of requirements o Identify specific analysis methods, used to determine user needs. · List of confirmed requirements o Categorize each system requirement identified for last week’s assignment as mandatory or optional. · Proposed system process view o Provide a flowchart of the proposed process. · Functional allocation modeling o Specify how each proposed system function would be allocated in terms of required hardware, software, and Human-Computer Interface (HCI). · Logical system model o Provide a high-level logical data flow diagram of the proposed system. | Day 7 | 1 |
| Individual Work-Related Project Analysis, Part II | Resource: Work-Related Project Analysis, Part II Write a 4- to 6-page paper that analyzes the work-related project specified last week, describing a workplace application architecture and process design. · Apply tools of systems analysis to describe a work-related information system’s architecture, in terms of data, processes, interfaces, and networks. Draw physical data flow diagrams and be prepared to present and explain the diagram to the class. You may need to talk to your systems department for some help. · Use Microsoft Visio® to prepare examples of flow charts and data flow diagrams. Consider this assignment as an addition to the first part. This assignment incorporates transition from analysis to design for the selected system. Include 3 to 4 references relevant to the assignment, in addition to readings. Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines. | Day 7 | 15 |
| Week Four: Systems Development and Implementation | |||
| Details | Due | Points | |
| Objectives | 4.1 Analyze development. 4.2 Analyze implementation. | ||
| Readings | Read Ch. 16 of Systems Analysis & Design in a Changing World. Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. | ||
| Participation | Participate in class discussion. | 2 | |
| Discussion Questions | Respond to weekly discussion questions. | DQ1-Day 2 DQ2-Day 4 | 2 |
| Learning Team Instructions | Submit Week 4 Team Project Draft to Learning Team Folder Continue to draft the next 4 to 6 pages based on the following information: · Preliminary design model o Provide a diagram illustrating the overall logical information architecture. · Design trade-off approach o Specify tradeoffs between cost, schedule, and performance. A fast and inexpensive solution may not adequately address performance requirements. · Detailed design process and specifications o Specify separate recommended decisions for software design, hardware, and networks. Include a resolution of HCI considerations. · Physical system model o Illustrate recommended decisions in information architecture diagrams. | Day 7 | 1 |
| Individual Work-Related Project Analysis, Part III | Resources: Work-Related Project Analysis, Part I and II Write a 4- to 6-page paper describing the situation specified in previous weeks for the implementation stage. Include the following: · A discussion of major activities for implementation, described in-text: coding, testing, installation, documentation, training, and support; specific descriptions of how each activity would be planned for the individual project · A discussion of benefits of using defined and repeatable processes for accomplishing these activities for implementation Use the same project addressed in the Work-Related Project Analysis, Part II. Consider this as a follow-up, incorporating the transition from design to implementation for selected business system at the department or division level. Include 3 to 4 references relevant to the assignment, in addition to readings. Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines. | Day 7 | 20 |
| Week Five: Maintenance | |||
| Details | Due | Points | |
| Objectives | 5.1 Identify types of maintenance. | ||
| Readings | Read Ch. 17 of Systems Analysis & Design in a Changing World. Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. | ||
| Participation | Participate in class discussion. | 2 | |
| Discussion Questions | Respond to weekly discussion questions. | DQ1-Day 2 DQ2-Day 4 | 2 |
| Learning Team Instructions | Complete the Learning Team Evaluation. | ||
| Learning Team SDLC Paper and Presentation | Complete the final section to include 4 to 6 pages on the following: · Testing process summary o Define a test plan or script identifying major software functionality and hardware to be tested with required outcomes. · Installation process and training plan summary o Provide a timeline identifying specific steps, including training, and related resources required to implement the recommended system. Include a narrative explanation with a discussion of effects of project constraints, such as time, conversion method, and so forth, and a description of the recommended plan. · Documentation plan summary o Specify and explain each type of documentation, which is required for ongoing technical and user support of the proposed system. · Support and maintenance plan summary o Provide a plan outlining responsibilities and related resources necessary to support and maintain the proposed system, such as software, hardware, and networks. Submit the final drafts of the paper and presentation. | Day | |