Capstone
Content
ANGELES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION Angeles City
COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES
COURSE SYLLABUS FOR CAPSTONE PROJECT
I.
Course Code
:
CP410 This course is designed for students to conduct an independent study that involves a major Information Technology (IT) project. Specifically, it encompasses all requirements involved in the analysis and design of a system and subsequent development of an ITbased solution. Deliverables include significant milestones in each phase of the software development process. Students will be required to defend their final documentation and software before a set of panelists.
II. Course Description:
III. Prerequisite
:
Fourth Year Standing
IV. General Objective : At the end of the semester, the student shall have: 1. conducted independent research and actual software project development; 2. learned and applied research techniques in IT; 3. acquired the skills in utilizing systems analysis, design and development tools for an actual IT project; 4. fully documented and implemented a proposed system.
V. Core Value(s)
:
Zeal (Conscientious effort in fulfilling capstone project requirements independently within schedule); Community Service (Proper application of computerized systems within the community)
VI. Grading System
: Preliminary Grade (PG) = ((CS * 2) + Prelim Exam) / 3 Midterm Grade (MG) Final Grade = ((((CS * 2) + Midterm Exam) / 3) + PG) / 2 = (((CS + (Final Exam * 2)) / 3) + MG) / 2
Notes: CS – class standing composed of project deliverables, quizzes, internet research, and other related course work
AUF-SYL-CCS-34 June 8, 2009 - Rev. 2
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
CONTENTS
TIME TABLE
INSTRUCTIONAL MODE
At the end of each lesson, the students shall have:
I. Overview of the Capstone Course A. Introduction a. Definition of a Capstone.
3 hours 1 week
st
Class Discussion Recitation Group Discussions Library Research
1. realized the importance of the course; 2. identified the components of a capstone Project. •
b. Importance of the Course in the field of Information Technology Activity No. 1 – Research on examples of existing Capstone Projects in Information Technology. B. Capstone Project Details a. b. • Major Components. Sub Components
Activity No. 2 - Identify a potential development project and its major components.
At the end of each lesson, the students shall have:
II. Initial System Requirements A. Initiating a Project a. Assessing the size, complexity and
nd
6 hours 2 – 3rd weeks
Class Discussion Recitation Post exams Group Discussions Consultations Library Research
1. described the activities for a project during the initial phase; 2. determined the importance of defining the scope and size of a project. •
scope of the project. b. Establishing procedures to support the project activities. Activity No. 3 – Determine the complexity and scope of a particular system within the school. B. Planning a Project a. Describing Project Scope, Alternatives and Feasibility.
AUF-SYL-CCS-34 June 8, 2009 - Rev. 2
b. Determining Project Standards and Procedures. • • Activity No. 4 - Discuss the procedures and the standards of system discussed in activity no. 3. Activity No. 5 – Group discussion of possible projects.
At the end of each lesson, the students shall have:
III.
Project Methodology. A. Project Methodology synopsis a. Definition of Methodology
th
6 hours 4 – 5 weeks
th
Class Discussion Recitation Post exams Group Discussions Library Research
1. explained
the
advantages of the
and •
b.
Types of Methodology.
disadvantages methodologies; 2. selected the
different
Activity No. 6 – Compare and contrast the different project methodologies discussed.
best
methodology
B. Determining System Requirements /Deliverables and Outcomes a. Traditional Methods b. Modern Methods • Activity No. 7 – Survey the literature and other related works for citations and references • Activity No. 8 – Analysis of the Existing System
appropriate for a system.
At the end of each lesson, the students shall have:
IV.
Capstone Guidelines and Policies A. Discussion of Guidelines, Policies, Format for the Capstone Project Proposal Defense
3 hours 6 week
th
Class Discussion Recitation Post exams Group Discussions
1. mastered the necessary guidelines AUF-SYL-CCS-34 June 8, 2009 - Rev. 2
a. Cover Page
and
policies
pertaining
to
the •
b. Chapter Contents c. Oral Defense
Library Research
development of a capstone project; 2. understood the importance of
Activity No. 9 -Grouping Assignments
outlining a proposal as a precursor to the final project.
B. Discussion of Proposal Outline (Chapters 1- 4) a. Introduction b. Existing system C. Develop a prototype consisting of (at least) screen layouts.
PRELIM EXAM INATION
At the end of each lesson, the students shall have:
V.
Proposal Defense A. Presentation of Chapters 1 to 4 a. Introduction
3 hours 7 week
th
Class Discussion Library Research Proposal Defense
1. Finalized
all
requirements
for
the
b. Survey of Current or Existing Technology c. The Existing System
proposal defense; 2. Defended their proposal before a set of panelists; 3. Revised their proposal in line with the panelists’ recommendations in the oral defense.
d. The Proposed System
At the end of each lesson, the students shall have:
VI.
Design of the Proposed System • • • Activity No. 10 – Assignment of Advisers.
th
6 hours 8 – 9 weeks
th
Consultation with adviser Programming Group Discussions
1. captured all the necessary data, defined all processes, inputs, and outputs of the AUF-SYL-CCS-34 June 8, 2009 - Rev. 2
Activity No. 11– Identify System Objectives Activity No. 12 – Determining the scope
Library Research
existing system based on the Data Flow Diagram; 1. determined all necessary requirements for developing the proposed system.
•
Activity No. 13 – UML, DFD, etc.
At the end of each lesson, the students shall have:
VII. Software Development • Activity No. 14- Enhancement of Initial Prototype vis-à-vis Design Issues and
3 hours 10 week
th
Consultation with adviser Programming Group Discussions Library Research
1. developed all the requirements such as pseudocodes, UML definitions, database design, etc.
considerations
At the end of each lesson, the students shall have:
VIII. Coding • Activity No. 15 – Programming & Debugging
th
6 hours 11 = 12 weeks
th
Consultation with adviser Programming Group Discussions
1. developed all the modules for the proposed system’s software.
Library Research
MIDT ERM EXAM INAT ION
At the end of each lesson, the students shall have:
IX. Implementation of the Proposed System • Activity No. 16- Resource Requirements a. Software Requirements
th
6 hours 13 – 14 week
th
Consultation with adviser Programming Group Discussions Library Research
1. finalized
the
checklist
of
resource •
b. Hardware Requirement c. Human Resources Requirements
requirements necessary for implementing the proposed system. AUF-SYL-CCS-34 June 8, 2009 - Rev. 2
Activity No. 17 – Group discussions on the
proposed system resource requirements. • At the end of each lesson, the students shall have: Activity No. 18 - Installation Plans a. System Installation b. Training Plans c. 1. implemented the proposed system 2. finalized their presentation for final oral defense. • • Conversion Plans
th
6 hours 15 - 16 weeks
th
Consultation with adviser Programming Group Discussions Library Research
d. Testing Activity No. 19 – Group discussions on the proposed system installation plans. X. Conclusions and Recommendations Activity No. 20 - Finalization of document and installation software for presentation.
At the end of each lesson, the students shall have:
XI. Final Defense • Activity No. 21 – Final oral defense and submission of proposed system’s
th
6 hours 17 - 18 week
th
Final Defense
1. defended the proposed system 2. submitted the final documentation and installation software.
final documentation and installation software
FINAL EX AM INATION
AUF-SYL-CCS-34 June 8, 2009 - Rev. 2
VII. References
A. Books Schwalbe, Kathy. 2006. Information Technology Project Management, 4 Edition. Thomson, Course Technology. Cabanizos, Gladie Natherine G. 2006. How to Write a Successful Science Thesis: The Concise Guide for Students. Phillips, Joseph. 2002. IT Project Management On Track from Start to Finish, 1 Edition. McGraw Hill. O Brien, James A. Introduction to Information System. 2001. 13 Edition. Boston, McGraw Hill. Stair, Ralph M. Fundamentals of Information System : A Managerial Approch. 4 Edition. Boston, McGraw Hill. B. Website Communications Development for Professionals http://www.capstonepresentations.com/method.html [Accessed:May 8, 2008]
th th st th
The Capstone Experience http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/bradley/organizational_leadership/MGT251/case.htm[Accessed:May 10, 2008]
AUF-SYL-CCS-34 June 8, 2009 - Rev. 2
COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES
COURSE SYLLABUS FOR CAPSTONE PROJECT
I.
Course Code
:
CP410 This course is designed for students to conduct an independent study that involves a major Information Technology (IT) project. Specifically, it encompasses all requirements involved in the analysis and design of a system and subsequent development of an ITbased solution. Deliverables include significant milestones in each phase of the software development process. Students will be required to defend their final documentation and software before a set of panelists.
II. Course Description:
III. Prerequisite
:
Fourth Year Standing
IV. General Objective : At the end of the semester, the student shall have: 1. conducted independent research and actual software project development; 2. learned and applied research techniques in IT; 3. acquired the skills in utilizing systems analysis, design and development tools for an actual IT project; 4. fully documented and implemented a proposed system.
V. Core Value(s)
:
Zeal (Conscientious effort in fulfilling capstone project requirements independently within schedule); Community Service (Proper application of computerized systems within the community)
VI. Grading System
: Preliminary Grade (PG) = ((CS * 2) + Prelim Exam) / 3 Midterm Grade (MG) Final Grade = ((((CS * 2) + Midterm Exam) / 3) + PG) / 2 = (((CS + (Final Exam * 2)) / 3) + MG) / 2
Notes: CS – class standing composed of project deliverables, quizzes, internet research, and other related course work
AUF-SYL-CCS-34 June 8, 2009 - Rev. 2
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
CONTENTS
TIME TABLE
INSTRUCTIONAL MODE
At the end of each lesson, the students shall have:
I. Overview of the Capstone Course A. Introduction a. Definition of a Capstone.
3 hours 1 week
st
Class Discussion Recitation Group Discussions Library Research
1. realized the importance of the course; 2. identified the components of a capstone Project. •
b. Importance of the Course in the field of Information Technology Activity No. 1 – Research on examples of existing Capstone Projects in Information Technology. B. Capstone Project Details a. b. • Major Components. Sub Components
Activity No. 2 - Identify a potential development project and its major components.
At the end of each lesson, the students shall have:
II. Initial System Requirements A. Initiating a Project a. Assessing the size, complexity and
nd
6 hours 2 – 3rd weeks
Class Discussion Recitation Post exams Group Discussions Consultations Library Research
1. described the activities for a project during the initial phase; 2. determined the importance of defining the scope and size of a project. •
scope of the project. b. Establishing procedures to support the project activities. Activity No. 3 – Determine the complexity and scope of a particular system within the school. B. Planning a Project a. Describing Project Scope, Alternatives and Feasibility.
AUF-SYL-CCS-34 June 8, 2009 - Rev. 2
b. Determining Project Standards and Procedures. • • Activity No. 4 - Discuss the procedures and the standards of system discussed in activity no. 3. Activity No. 5 – Group discussion of possible projects.
At the end of each lesson, the students shall have:
III.
Project Methodology. A. Project Methodology synopsis a. Definition of Methodology
th
6 hours 4 – 5 weeks
th
Class Discussion Recitation Post exams Group Discussions Library Research
1. explained
the
advantages of the
and •
b.
Types of Methodology.
disadvantages methodologies; 2. selected the
different
Activity No. 6 – Compare and contrast the different project methodologies discussed.
best
methodology
B. Determining System Requirements /Deliverables and Outcomes a. Traditional Methods b. Modern Methods • Activity No. 7 – Survey the literature and other related works for citations and references • Activity No. 8 – Analysis of the Existing System
appropriate for a system.
At the end of each lesson, the students shall have:
IV.
Capstone Guidelines and Policies A. Discussion of Guidelines, Policies, Format for the Capstone Project Proposal Defense
3 hours 6 week
th
Class Discussion Recitation Post exams Group Discussions
1. mastered the necessary guidelines AUF-SYL-CCS-34 June 8, 2009 - Rev. 2
a. Cover Page
and
policies
pertaining
to
the •
b. Chapter Contents c. Oral Defense
Library Research
development of a capstone project; 2. understood the importance of
Activity No. 9 -Grouping Assignments
outlining a proposal as a precursor to the final project.
B. Discussion of Proposal Outline (Chapters 1- 4) a. Introduction b. Existing system C. Develop a prototype consisting of (at least) screen layouts.
PRELIM EXAM INATION
At the end of each lesson, the students shall have:
V.
Proposal Defense A. Presentation of Chapters 1 to 4 a. Introduction
3 hours 7 week
th
Class Discussion Library Research Proposal Defense
1. Finalized
all
requirements
for
the
b. Survey of Current or Existing Technology c. The Existing System
proposal defense; 2. Defended their proposal before a set of panelists; 3. Revised their proposal in line with the panelists’ recommendations in the oral defense.
d. The Proposed System
At the end of each lesson, the students shall have:
VI.
Design of the Proposed System • • • Activity No. 10 – Assignment of Advisers.
th
6 hours 8 – 9 weeks
th
Consultation with adviser Programming Group Discussions
1. captured all the necessary data, defined all processes, inputs, and outputs of the AUF-SYL-CCS-34 June 8, 2009 - Rev. 2
Activity No. 11– Identify System Objectives Activity No. 12 – Determining the scope
Library Research
existing system based on the Data Flow Diagram; 1. determined all necessary requirements for developing the proposed system.
•
Activity No. 13 – UML, DFD, etc.
At the end of each lesson, the students shall have:
VII. Software Development • Activity No. 14- Enhancement of Initial Prototype vis-à-vis Design Issues and
3 hours 10 week
th
Consultation with adviser Programming Group Discussions Library Research
1. developed all the requirements such as pseudocodes, UML definitions, database design, etc.
considerations
At the end of each lesson, the students shall have:
VIII. Coding • Activity No. 15 – Programming & Debugging
th
6 hours 11 = 12 weeks
th
Consultation with adviser Programming Group Discussions
1. developed all the modules for the proposed system’s software.
Library Research
MIDT ERM EXAM INAT ION
At the end of each lesson, the students shall have:
IX. Implementation of the Proposed System • Activity No. 16- Resource Requirements a. Software Requirements
th
6 hours 13 – 14 week
th
Consultation with adviser Programming Group Discussions Library Research
1. finalized
the
checklist
of
resource •
b. Hardware Requirement c. Human Resources Requirements
requirements necessary for implementing the proposed system. AUF-SYL-CCS-34 June 8, 2009 - Rev. 2
Activity No. 17 – Group discussions on the
proposed system resource requirements. • At the end of each lesson, the students shall have: Activity No. 18 - Installation Plans a. System Installation b. Training Plans c. 1. implemented the proposed system 2. finalized their presentation for final oral defense. • • Conversion Plans
th
6 hours 15 - 16 weeks
th
Consultation with adviser Programming Group Discussions Library Research
d. Testing Activity No. 19 – Group discussions on the proposed system installation plans. X. Conclusions and Recommendations Activity No. 20 - Finalization of document and installation software for presentation.
At the end of each lesson, the students shall have:
XI. Final Defense • Activity No. 21 – Final oral defense and submission of proposed system’s
th
6 hours 17 - 18 week
th
Final Defense
1. defended the proposed system 2. submitted the final documentation and installation software.
final documentation and installation software
FINAL EX AM INATION
AUF-SYL-CCS-34 June 8, 2009 - Rev. 2
VII. References
A. Books Schwalbe, Kathy. 2006. Information Technology Project Management, 4 Edition. Thomson, Course Technology. Cabanizos, Gladie Natherine G. 2006. How to Write a Successful Science Thesis: The Concise Guide for Students. Phillips, Joseph. 2002. IT Project Management On Track from Start to Finish, 1 Edition. McGraw Hill. O Brien, James A. Introduction to Information System. 2001. 13 Edition. Boston, McGraw Hill. Stair, Ralph M. Fundamentals of Information System : A Managerial Approch. 4 Edition. Boston, McGraw Hill. B. Website Communications Development for Professionals http://www.capstonepresentations.com/method.html [Accessed:May 8, 2008]
th th st th
The Capstone Experience http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/bradley/organizational_leadership/MGT251/case.htm[Accessed:May 10, 2008]
AUF-SYL-CCS-34 June 8, 2009 - Rev. 2
