CIT 457 - IT Project LifecycleR

Java Python CIT 457-IT Project Lifecycle I

Students undertake all phases of information technology(IT)systems design and implementation, conducting a major IT project,working singly or in collaboration with other students under the direction of a faculty or external project sponsor.With instructor permission,students may elect to pursue a co-curricular activity.All elements of the IT project lifecycle are considered including analysis,requirements,design,user  and  feasibility studies,ethical considerations,implementation, testing,documentation,and system rollout.In CIT 457,students work through pre-implementation to produce a detailed requirements and design proposal (and potentially prototype systems).In CIT 458, students implement,test,and rollout their systems.Prerequisites:CIT 357 and senior standing.

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course,students should be able to:

457.1 Describe in detail a problem to be solved by construction of an IT system.

457.2 Propose initial project scope and requirements

457.3 Perform. feasibility and user studies of a proposed system.

457.4 Conduct iterative high-level design and prototyping phases

457.5 Produce a detailed requirements document to industry standards.

457.6 Analyze factors related to potential project success and or failure and develop contingency plans.

Why this course?

This course is required in the Bachelors'degree in Information Technology.

(https://bulletin.,miamioh,edu/liberal-arts-applied-sciencelinformation-technology-bs/)_and is the firstof the two course capstone.Additionally,this course meets the Experiential Learning and Capstone requirements of the Miami Global Plan (see the Additional Information section of this syllabus).

Course Modules

In this course,we progress through a series of modules.Students are expected to complete the modules and activities in the order presented.Each module can be accessed from the "Home" navigation link or by selecting "Modules"in the left navigation bar.In general,most modules consist  of an overview page,module outcomes,readings,presentations,and assignments including quizzes, group,and individual work.Additionally,as needed,supplemental material including links to external  sources are also in the modules.

Online Discussions

Some discussion boards and/or collaborative tools will be required.Interacting via online text can be misconstrued.

·Review the discussion  rubric  before your first  post."agree"is  not an acceptable  post.Be thoughtful and reflective.

·Review your text  before  posting.

·Watch the way in which you post humor.

·Disagree  and  challenge  ideas, don't make it personal.

·Accept disagreement and thoughtfully consider other ideas

·I advise students to view this Discussion Board Etiquette

(https://www2.uwstout.edu/content/profdev/rubrics/discuss etiquette.html) website for more complete information.

As a student in this course,you are expected to actively participate in online discussions and group projects,as well as other activities required in this course.You are expected to post your ideas and assignments,react to others'ideas,and exchange thoughts with fellow students and the instructor.

Closed Captioning

You may be asked to create a video(s)to post and share your work for others to view and provide feedback.ALL videos MUST be closed captioned.You may use YouTube but review and make certain the captions are correct.Review "13  Free  Tools  &Subtitle  Software  to  Make  Your  Video Captioning Process Easier!" (https://blog.amara.org/2018/05/02/10-free-tools-to-make-your-

captioning-process-easier-in-2018/) Amara Blog last accessed 6-7-2022.This site provides useful comparisons of the various tools.

 Required Materials

Required Text(s)

There is no required text or software for this course.Students should refer to the Student     Resources (https://miamioh,instructure.com/courses/220050/modules/758089) module for applications that may be  useful to their particular capstone.Note:This list is not exhaustive and students should research and   explore many publications and applications in designing their capstone project.

Technology

This course requires access to computers and the internet.If you have difficulty with your home

system,public computer labs are available on campus.No extensions or exceptions will be granted due to problems with computer access.This includes any lack of access to prepare assignments,    email,access Canvas,or any other online activity.

Additionally,all CIT/CSE courses require a variety of software and tools.Installation and support for these toolsmay  be  foundin the Computer   and  Information  Technology  Knowledge  Base

https://miamioh.instructure.com/courses/220050/assignments/syllabus

Grading

Be sure to examine the rubrics for EACH Canvas assignment.These rubrics should guide you in  CIT 457 - IT Project LifecycleR the right direction and clarify how your submission will be graded.

Determination of Grade

Grade     Components

Refer to the grade(https://miamioh.instructure.comlcourses/220050/grades)_page for informational grade components,weighting of assignments,and to determine how your grade is calculated.

Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Percentage Range
A+	97-100%
A	93-96%
A-	90-92%
B+	87-89%
B	83-86%
B-	80-82%
C+	77-79%
C	73-76%
C-	70-72%
D+	67-69%
D	63-66%
D-	60-62%
F	59%and below

Late Submissions

In general,assignments must be submitted by the due date to receive full credit.Late work is accepted only at the discretion of the instructor and may not be for full credit.Keep in mind that if you get behind in your work,it may become increasingly dificult to catch up as many assignments build   on previous assignments.As a result,late assignments may impact your ability to successfully complete the course.Additionally,some assignments require students to work collaboratively to support each other's learning,and therefore submitting your work late will diminish or eliminate the value of that work and affect other students.Your success in this course is important,consult with your instructor early if you have circumstances or concerns that are affecting your performance.

Review the Online Essentials (http://miamioh.edu/regionalslacademics/elearning/current-

students/online-essentials/index.html)_website toview information regarding accessibility,academic integrity,Canvas questions,and other important policies and resources.

Students    will:

·Attend all scheduled class meetings.

·Check the Canvas class site regularly.You can also configure Canvas to send you notifications  when different events occur -click on your name or "Settings"from the top right and then select Notifications.

·Check your  Miami  email  regularly.

·Submit assignments prior to their due date/time.

·Complete all readings and activities in a timely manner.

● Keep an open mind regarding the material and other people's opinions. ·Notify the instructor if you have any problems in a timely manner.

·Close caption all video submissions.

● Technology problems should also be reported to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Instructor    will:

·Check the Canvas class site regularly to monitor course activities. ·Check  my  email  regularly.

·Respond to all emails within 24 hours (response may be slower on weekends/holidays).

·Return all phone/text calls within 24 hours (response may be slower on weekends/holidays).

·Grade submitted items in a timely manner.My goal is that the time needed to grade an item will be similar to the time students had to complete the assignment.

● Maintain online office hours,see Instructor information above for details