INT-2840 Systems Analysis and Project Management

Credits 4
A structured approach to analysis, design, and development of computer information systems, including a team project utilizing project management concepts and tools. This capstone course in the Information Technology A.A.S., Information Science A.S., and Information Security A.A.S. programs should be taken near the end of the student’s program of study.
Prerequisite(s): Students should have completed a minimum of 18 credits of INT courses prior to enrolling in this course.
Formerly (Formerly offered as CIS-2840. Students may not receive credit for both CIS-2840 and INT-2840.)
Capstone Course(s): Students must have completed a minimum of 18 credits of INT/CIS coursework and 45 credits overall prior to enrolling in this course. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher is also required.
NOTE: Capstone course minimum credit requirements do not apply to the Information Security Management Certificate, and students in that program should see the IET department chair to enroll.
3 class/3 lab hours.
(Not offered summer.)

Course Outcomes

Differentiate between project and process management.
Describe the basic competencies required of project managers as defined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) created by the Project Management Institute.
Describe the basic functions of project management.
Create a work breakdown structure (WBS) to decompose a project into tasks using tools such as a PERT and/or Gantt chart(s).
Use critical path analysis to adjust schedule and resource allocations in response to schedule and budget deviations.
Implement the phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).
Describe systems operation, support and security issues in the SDLC.