Cape Breton University
Math 271 (Fall 2009) Course Outline
Instructor: Dr. George Chen
Office: A129 G
Phone: 563-1825
Email: george_chen@cbu.ca
Homepage: http://faculty.cbu.ca/gchen
Office hour: Mon., Tue., Thur. Fri. 10:30-11:20; Tue. 2:30-3:20
Textbook: Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design (fourth edition)
Author: Valacich, George, Hoffer
Prerequisites:
One 3-credit programming course, preferably Math 187 plus some basic Object-oriented programming
Course Description:
The main focus of this course is the analysis of software systems. Techniques for structured and object-oriented software analysis are examined. Although emphasis is placed on analysis, the topics will also cover software design and development, data model design and the common gateway interface (web client and server).
Course Contents (subject to change):
Marking Scheme:
Assignments 20%
Projects 30%
Final 50%
Remark:
Your class attendance will affect your final grade.
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