CpSc 3710-01
System Analysis
Fall 2014
Course Description:
Incorporates a study of the decision-making process at all levels with the
logical design of information systems. Extensive study of the system life cycle
with emphasis on current as well as classical techniques for describing data
flows, data structures, file design, etc.
Credits - 3
Prerequisites - C
or better in CpSc 3600
Instructor: Dr.
John D. McGregor
Office: McAdams 312
Office Phone:
656-5859
Office Hours: 11:00
– 12:15 TTh
Other hours by
appointment
Important Dates:
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August 26, 2014
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Last Day to Add
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September 2, 2014
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Last Day to Drop with no record
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October 24, 2014
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Last Day to Drop with no final grade
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November 3-4, 2014
November 26 – 28, 2014
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Fall Break
Thanksgiving
Break
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Dec 11, 2014 8:00 AM
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Final Exam
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Course
Requirements:
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3 exams (including the final)
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25 points each
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Assignments
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20 points
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Class participation
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5 points
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Grading:
100 - 90 A
89 - 80 B
79 - 70 C
69 - Below F
Policies:
1. No late
assignments accepted.
2. No makeup exams.
If you miss an exam for any reason, the weight of the other 2 exams will be
increased accordingly. You must take 2 exams at least.
3. All work should
be completed independently (without the assistance of anyone except the
instructor or someone he designates) unless explicitly stated otherwise in the
assignment.
4. It is expected
that students will wait at least 15 minutes from the scheduled start time for
class before leaving because the instructor has not arrived. (I am a
professional and will treat you professionally. Only in a VERY VERY rare case would I not either give prior notice OR send
someone to explain the delay.)
5. The university’s
academic integrity statement says: As members of the Clemson University
community, we have inherited Thomas Green Clemson's vision of this institution
as a "high seminary of learning." Fundamental to this vision is a
mutual commitment to truthfulness, honor, and responsibility, without which we
cannot earn the trust and respect of others. Furthermore, we recognize that
academic dishonesty detracts from the value of a Clemson degree. Therefore, we
shall not tolerate lying, cheating, or stealing in any form. See: http://www.cs.clemson.edu/html/academics/academic_integrity_2002.html for more.
6. Students with
disabilities requesting accommodations should make an appointment with Dr.
Arlene Stewart (656-6848), Director of Disability Services, to discuss specific
needs within the first month of classes. Students should present a Faculty
Accommodation Letter from Student Disability Services when they meet with
instructors. Accommodations are not retroactive and new Faculty Accommodation Letters
must be presented each semester.
7. Clemson
University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s
status, genetic information or protected activity (e.g., opposition to
prohibited discrimination or participation in any complaint process, etc.) in
employment, educational programs and activities, admissions and financial aid.
This includes a prohibition against sexual harassment and sexual violence as
mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy is
located at http://www.clemson.edu/campus-life/campus-services/access/title-ix/.
Mr. Jerry Knighton is the Clemson University Title IX
Coordinator. He also is the Director of Access and Equity. His office is
located at 111 Holtzendorff Hall, 864.656.3181
(voice) or 864.565.0899 (TDD).
Course Approach
We will take an apprenticeship approach this semester. The instructor will
build an application with the help of the students in the course. The
assignments will be to complete pieces of the artifacts needed for the system.
We will work as a team applying the lessons learned.
Topcased/Eclipse/Polarsys:
www.polarsys.org download PolarSys 0.8 either
Linux or Win
EPF: www.eclipse.org/epf
OMG Software Process Engineering Meta-model: http://www.omg.org/spec/SPEM/2.0/PDF/