This is a template for course web page, not a formal course page.
You may modify the template to become your own course page
or develop it from the ground. Please e-mail your comments and
suggestions to Dr. Chu at chu@ist.psu.edu

Contents Course Description Course Objectives Classes Information About the Instructor/TA Course Materials Course Policies Grading Weights Selected WWW Links Proposed Core Topics/Units ( Touch Me! ) Back to Course Home Page Course Description: IST 421 expands the knowledge gained in IST 321 on the theories and skills required for planning, developing, implementing, and managing the integration of information systems. IST 421 is required of all Information Sciences and Technology (IST) undergraduates who have chosen the Information Technology Integration Option in their Baccalaureate degree. The prerequisite for this course is IST 321 (Information Technology and Systems Integration I). The course will cover the following topics: Review of IT and Systems Integration Issues (approaches, architecture, and technologies) Advanced Systems Theory Enterprise Modeling and Analysis Application Integration (e.g., supply chain management, enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, and other applications such as health care, government, etc.) Legacy Integration Business to Business (B2B) Integration (e.g., E-Commerce, Network Integration, etc.) Emerging Topics in Systems Integration (e.g., wireless, mobile computing, etc.) Advanced XML Applications (e.g., enterprise portals, Java, CORBA, etc.) A major component of the course will be a team-based project, focusing on systems development and/or in-tegration. This course will incorporate collaborative and action-learning experiences wherever appro-priate. Emphasis will be placed on developing and practicing writing and speaking skills through ap-plication of the concepts, theories and technologies that define the course. Back to Top of the Page Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the student will have: An in depth look at the impact of information technology on a wide variety of systems applica-tions; An expanded knowledge of information technology and systems integration issues; Through the team-based project, hands-on experience in all phases of a system’s development and implementation; Insight to new and different uses of IT to realize system goals; and The organization, technology, and data modeling skills necessary to integrate legacy systems within an organization or designing B2B applications. Back to Top of the Page Classes Information: Class Time MWF 1:00 - 2:15 PM Class Room Room 111 Boucke Bldg. Back to Top of the Page About the Instructor/TA: Instructor XXX Office XXX Office Hours XXX or by Appointment Phone/Fax XXX e-mail XXX Web Site XXX Back to Top of the Page Course Materials: Linthicum, D. S., Enterprise Application Integration, Addison-Wesley Pub Co., 1999. ISBN: 0-201-61583-5 (L) Goldfarb, C. F. and Prescod, P., The XML Handbook, Third Edition, Prentice Hall PTR, 2001. ISBN: 0-13-055068-X (G&P) Supplement reading materials (R). (See the attached lists). Back to Top of the Page Course Policies: (Any policies implemented by the instructor or campus). A term project is required for the course. The project will be TEAM-BASED. Details of the project will be announced in class later. Question and class participation are encouraged and will be taken into consideration in the final grade. Students with disabilities. It is Penn State's policy to not discriminate against qualified students with documented disabilities. If you have a disability-related need for modifyingyour exam or test environment, notify your instructor during the first week of classes so that your needs can be accommodated. You will be asked to present documentation from the Office of Disability Services (located in 105 Boucke Building) that describes the nature of your disability and the recommended remedy. You may refer to the Nondiscrimination Policy in the Student Guide to University Policies and Rules. The School of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) welcomes persons with disabilities to all of its classes, programs, and events. If you need accommodations, or have questions about access to buildings where IST activities are held, please contact the Dean's Office (814) 865-3528 in advance of your participation or visit. If you need assistance during a class, program, or event, please contact any member of our staff or faculty in charge. Academic Integrity. In accordance with the Penn State University Senate legislation Senate Policy 49-20 on Academic Integrity, the School of Information Sciences and Technology reinforces that policy by reiterating that academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest and responsible manner. Academic integrity is a basic guiding principle for all academic activity at the University, and all members of the University community are expected to act in accordance with this principle. Consistent with this expectation, the University Code of Conduct states that all students should act with personal integrity, respect other students’ dignity, rights and property, and help an environment in which all can succeed through the fruits of their efforts. Academic integrity includes a commitment not to engage in or tolerate acts of falsification, misrepresentation or deception. Such acts of dishonesty violate the fundamental ethical principles of the University community and compromise the worth of work completed by others. Back to Top of the Page Grading Weights: Evaluation of knowledge and understanding of materials will be by examination, hands-on exercises, project, and class participation. Mid-term Examination xx% Final Examination xx% Hands-on Exercises xx% Term Project xx% Class Participation x% Total 100% Back to Top of the Page Selected Web Links: Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) Resources XML Resources Reading Lists in Enterprise Application Integration Reading Lists in Enterprise Modeling On-Line Teaching Cases The Presentation Slides on August 9, 2001 Back to Top of the Page Proposed Core Topics / Units: Topics Units (hrs.) Reading       Review of IT and Systems Integration 2 Syllabus; L (1-6) Advanced Process Modeling and Analysis: - Advanced Systems Theory - Enterprise Modeling and Analysis   2 3   R R Application Integration: - Supply Chain Management - Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) - Customer Relationship Management (CRM) - Other Applications (Health Care, Government, etc.)   3 3 2 3 L (13-15); R L (13-15); R R R (or Case Studies) Legacy Integration 3 G&P (34) Business to Business (B2B) Integration 4 L (16); G&P (37) Emerging Topics in Systems Integration: - Wireless - Mobile Computing   1 1   L (20); R L (20); R Advanced XML Applications: - Enterprise Portals - Java, CORBA   4 4   L (17-18); G&P (17-20); R L (10-12); G&P (45); R Total: 35         Cases Studies Guest Lecture Project Presentation Examination Hands-on Exercises Team-Based Project / Project Management 2-5 1-2 3-4 1-2 Req. Req.   Back to Top of the Page Back to Course Home Page