For this class, there will be a combination of individual assignments and team assignments. On the day that detailed instructions are distributed (in Sakai), we will also discuss the assignment instructions in class.
All assignments must be submitted to Sakai by noon on the day they are due (unless otherwise noted on the schedule).
Individual Assignments and Participation (55% of final grade)
Individual assignments provide opportunities for practicing specific skills, and demonstrating to me what you have learned.
Problem Definition (10% of course grade)
Detailed instructions distributed Monday, February 1
Due: Thursday, February 11 at 12pm. [WAS Monday, February 15]
Artifact Model (10% of course grade)
Detailed instructions distributed Monday, February 29
Due: Thursday, March 17 by 5pm [WAS Monday, March 7]
Process and Decision Models (10% of course grade)
Detailed instructions distributed Monday, March 21
Due: Monday, April 4
Entity-Relation Model (10% of course grade)
Detailed instructions distributed Monday, April 4
Due: Monday, April 11
Lead Case Study (contributes to participation grade)
Sign up and detailed instructions distributed January 25.
- Case Study 1
- discussion points due 12pm Wednesday, January 20
- lead discussion in class Monday, February 1 (originally January 25)
- Case Study 2
- discussion points due 12pm Wednesday, March 23 [was March 9]
- lead discussion in class Monday, March 28 [was March 21]
- Case Study 3
- discussion points due 12pm Wednesday, March 30
- lead discussion in class Monday, April 4
- Case Study 4
- discussion points due 12pm Wednesday, April 13
- lead discussion in class Monday, April 18
Participation (15% of final grade)
This class is a cooperative venture toward which you are encouraged and expected to contribute in a way that demonstrates your understanding of the material. I expect you to have read the articles and to be prepared for discussion.
The quantity and the quality of your participation will impact your participation grade.
Team Project (45% of final grade)
For the team project, you will submit final deliverables as well preliminary (ungraded) deliverables for feedback.
Teams
Formed: in-class Monday, February 22 [WAS 15]
Mid-project evaluation meeting: to be scheduled for the week of March 21 or 28
Team Self-Evaluations: due Saturday, April 30 at noon
Information Gathering plan deliverable (10% of final grade)
Detailed instructions distributed Monday, February 15
Due: Monday, March 7 (WAS February 29)
Preliminary Models (ungraded, comments only) and project status update
Detailed instructions distributed Monday, March 7 [WAS February 29]
First review and status update: Monday, March 28
(optional) Second review and status update: Monday, April 11
Presentation to class (10% of final grade)
Monday, April 25
Final Specifications (25% of final grade)
Due by Saturday, April 30 at noon during Final Exam time
Revision history
3/1: changed to Case Study #2 dates, noted status updates to be included with draft model project deliverables
2/29: changed Artifact Model individual assignment due date and preliminary model instruction distribution date
2/1: changed Problem Description deliverable due date to 2/11 at 12pm.
1/26: moved discussion for Case Study #1 to 2/1 due to inclement weather on 1/25
