CIT 180

Introduction to Systems Development

 
This course introduces information systems development. Topics include types of information systems, system development, database management systems, and problem solving. Students will read/create UML, ERD, and data flow diagrams to model information system objects, data, processes, and logic. Labs emphasize modeling and SQL/QBE querying to prepare students for later systems, programming, and database classes. Given user requirements, students will design, construct, and test a personal computer information system.
Course
Syllabus

Full documentation about the course including organization and schedule, prerequisites, course theme, course audience, course manager and instructor(s), required textbooks/materials, student objectives, course requirements and learning assessment, and course policies.

Course Introduction A PowerPoint introduction for this course. If you missed the first lecture day be sure to review this material.
Course Lectures Download the PowerPoint presentations for each of the chapters in the textbook.
Course Quizzes A list of all the quizzes (and answers) used in the course.
Course Grades Check your grades in this course via WebCT (Vista).
TCN FTP This TCN webpage describes the process to remotely access the COT G: and H: drives.  http://www.tech.purdue.edu/tcn/faq/ftp.cfm
ITAP H: This ITAP webpage describes the process to remotely access your ITAP H: drive. http://help.itap.purdue.edu/viewarticle.php?articleid=367
TCN Profile HELP !  My roaming profile has exceeded my quota and I can't log out.  See the TCN FAQ page: http://www.tech.purdue.edu/tcn/faq/TCNProfileQuotaInfo.cfm
Course Links A page containing important web links to supplementary material related to course lecture topics, laboratory assignments or items of special interest.
Old Exams Some old exams used in this course.  Don't memorize the answers, use the questions to test your knowledge and if you don't know the answer, go find out. NOTE: These exams are from another edition of a similar textbook but are representative of the kinds of questions and the type of material covered.
Test Out Information Pages containing the CIT Test Out Policy and specific dates, times, and material covered.
Spring '08
Lecture and Lab Schedules
Pages containing schedules of lectures, reading assignments, and/or laboratory assignments.
  Lecture Schedule
 

  Tuesday Lab Schedule

  Thursday Lab Schedule
Contact Info. Schedule, E-Mail address, Office, Phone Number
 

Barlow, Victor - vmbarlow@purdue.edu, KNOY 219, 49-44546