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COURSE: CIS 265 – iSeries/400 Development Trends
CREDITS: 3 semester credit hours
(Approx 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)
INSTRUCTOR: Sally Tilstra
OFFICE LOCATION: Room 202
OFFICE PHONE: (605) 367-5561 HOME:
(605) 361-7902
EMAIL: sally.tilstra@southeasttech.com URL:
http://users.southeasttech.com/~sally.a.tilstra
TEXT: Understanding e-business
Application Integration by Eden R. Watt, Don Denoncourt, Scott Lee,
Rick Stevens, and Bob Cancilla
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will provide an
overview of current trends and techniques used within the iSeries/400
environment. Some topics apply to
information systems in general, while others are specific to the iSeries/400
environment. The student shall be
exposed to a variety of standard tools available on the iSeries/400 such as
Operations Navigator, Client Access Express and Websphere
Studio. Other development environments
for e-business and application integration will be discussed and students shall
observe demonstration of sites that utilize these products. LANSA and Linoma software will be utilized in the course to reinforce
the concepts of legacy application integration.
The student shall also learn to use Internet resources for iSeries/400
support and information.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The student shall:
1. Develop skills to use features of Client
Access and iSeries Navigator.
2. Create simple programs using CODE/400 from IBM
Websphere software
3. Research various resources for supporting
& enhancing the iSeries/400 utilization
4. Describe key technologies utilized in the
midrange market – such as ERP and CRM applications
5. Explain concepts of e-business and e-commerce
including various legal and ethical issues
6. Explain the use of wireless computing to
broaden the availability of enterprise information
7. Understand the overall use of tools from Websphere Studio such as WebFacing
and Visual Age
8. Discuss and identify current development
trends in the enterprise software environment
Methods of instruction include lecture, group work on
solving problems and engaging in discussions, short assignments allowing
practice of objectives, and hands-on laboratory assignments. Lecture is 2 hours per week and lab time
(with the instructor present) will be 2 hours per week. The students will have some time set aside
to work on projects with instructor assistance and discussion time when working
within small teams.
PREREQUISITES: CIS165 iSeries/400 Operating System and CIS 145 RPGIV
Programming or Instructor Consent.
BASIS FOR EVALUATION:
Exams &
Quizzes (50% of grade) - Approximately four (4) exams
will be given after major topics. Exams will be announced ahead of time. Failure to take an exam when scheduled should
be discussed with your instructor as soon as possible, preferably before
the test date if the absence is anticipated.
An exam must be made up within one week of the student’s absence to
avoid loss of points. For 1 week late,
10% will be deducted from the test score.
Test questions may consist of
coding, multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, logic questions,
definitions, short answer, completion and matching. Test retakes may be considered by the instructor in extreme cases, and arranged
on an individual basis. The test retake
score will be averaged with the original exam score. Quizzes will be given at the discretion of
the instructor. Previously announced
quizzes can be made up prior to being handed back.
Labs (20% of grade) - Approximately 10 labs will be assigned. Deliverables may include code, screen
captures, completed lab sheets or demonstration to the instructor. If a lab assignment is not turned in on time,
points will be deducted:
·
10% will be deducted for a lab handed in after the due date
Some labas will be reviewed in
class when returned to the students. If
these labs are not handed in before the review, no credit will be given
for them. The instructor will announce
the cutoff for accepting late assignments.
Research
papers, projects, or presentations ( 20% of grade): Two independent
assignments are given during the term which are based on topics selected from
the reading, classroom discussions, or individual student interest. The topics must be pre-approved by the
instructor. The first assignment is due
at midterm and the final assignment is due at the conclusion of the
course. Students may select a project
using a software product, a presentation regarding development trends, or a
research paper which includes proper citations of sources. The topics may be consistent for the first
and second assignment or they may be entirely different topics for each. If just one topic is selected, the first
assignment should be more basic and overview in nature while the second
assignment is more detailed and in-depth.
Misc. Assignments and attendance (10% of grade) - Other types of assignments include review questions
or exercises, written reports, worksheets, class participation, attendance,
etc. It is expected that students demonstrate responsibility and commitment to
learning by submitting all assignments on or before the designated due date
given by the instructor, and by attending all scheduled classes.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY / ETHICS
Unethical Behavior: Cheating or
plagiarism may result in at the very least a zero for that work for all
parties involved. Documentation of
suspected cheating shall include the names of the individuals involved and
samples of the assignments will be photocopied and kept on file. Repeated
cheating will be reported to STI administration for follow-up actions.
Examples of cheating are,
(but not limited to):
*using email or the network to pass files
with answers or code to another student, this is much more
than 'just working together'
*cutting and pasting code or answers written
by someone else into a document then passing it off as
your own work
*taking code from libraries or folders with
or without permission of another
*retrieving code printouts from the waste
basket and using it as your own
*downloading code from another student
*extensive collaboration – if in doubt,
check with the instructor
*submitting the same document that students
‘worked together on’ without instructor permission or
recommendation
Computer privileges may be modified or discontinued if they are
abused. Images, computer use or behavior that are inappropriate in the professional business
environment should not be evident while the student is in the classroom. If
observed by the instructor, the student will be reminded of the policy and
asked to correct the behavior or image.
Students may be asked to leave the classroom if the behavior or images
recur. See STI Student Handbook for
current policies.
GRADING
Grades will be earned on a point
system, and will be determined by using the following formula:
Pts. Earned - Deductions
Pts. Possible
The grading scale is as follows:
The instructors and the
faculty members in this course will act with integrity and strive to engage in
equitable verbal and nonverbal behavior with respect to differences arising
from age, gender, race, handicapping conditions and religion. If you have special needs as addressed by the
American with Disabilities Act and need course materials in alternative
formats, notify your instructor immediately.
Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your special needs
Violations of safety to self
and others and/or violation of safe operating practices of equipment may result
in: the reduction or loss of your daily grade; removal from class; and/or other
disciplinary action.
Tentative Course Outline:
|
Week |
Topic
|
|
1 |
iSeries/400 Review and Sign
on , Chapter 1 - Applications Review |
|
2 |
IBM Client Access Express
Features |
|
3 |
Chapter 2 - E-Business
Systems & Issues |
|
4 |
Investigating the
iSeries/400 |
|
5 |
Chapter 3 – What is
Application Integration |
|
6 |
Websphere Studio Overview Lab: Searching for iSeries/400 Information |
|
7 |
Chapter 4 – Databases &
Application Integration |
|
8 |
Chapter 5 – Application
Integration Interfaces & Architecture |
|
9 |
Chapter 6 – Application
Integration Middleware |
|
10 |
Midterm Research Paper / Project / Presentation Due |
|
11 |
Chapter 7 - Java on the
iSeries/400 |
|
12 |
Chapter 8 – Application
Integration Development Process |
|
13 |
Chapter 9 – Integrating
Legacy Applications |
|
14 |
Chapter 10 – Integrating
Wireless Computing |
|
15 |
Chapter 11 – Customer
Relationship Management |
|
16 |
Chapter 12 - Future
Application Integration Issues and Business Drivers |
|
17 |
Final Research Paper / Project / Presentation Due |