Course Explanation:

A hands-on experience that requires students to apply the skills and knowledge gained throughout the Information Systems program. A team solution for a real-world project is required. For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please consult Liberty University for details on the requirements for this course.

Rationale:

CSIS 483 is the integrated capstone for the Bachelor in Information Systems degree at Liberty University. Its objective is to synthesize the entire core of the management of the Information Systems program and apply this by completing a real-world final integrated Capstone Project.

Observable Learning Statistics:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. 1. Integrate a biblical worldview within information systems. (PLO-1)
   2. Analyze an information system solution to a business problem based upon unified modeling language standards. (PLO-3)
   3. Design an information system solution to a business problem in accordance with unified modeling language standards. (PLO-3)
   4. Build an information system solution that conforms to industry best practices. (PLO-2)

Course Homework Outline:

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Total No. of Discussions Sessions (2)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided promptly for each forum. Each thread must be at least 400 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to the threads of at least 2 classmates. Each reply must be at least 150 words. Each thread and reply must include at least 1 citation and 1 biblical integration, and the current APA format must be used.

Peer Review Discussions (3)

These peer review Discussions allow the student the opportunity to showcase their design and build ahead of each of the three capstone project phase submissions and receive peer feedback from the rest of the class. The student will present their different Capstone phases in these peer review discussion boards in draft form for feedback prior to formal submission of each phase.

Capstone Project Assignments (3)

The student will complete a detailed Capstone Project consisting of 3 phases. The purpose of this Capstone Project is to create and deploy an information technology system for a chosen company, solving a problem using the courses taken within the IS degree.

Entire No. of Quizzes (5)

Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the module/week in which it is assigned. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 25 true/false and multiple-choice questions, and have a 25-minute time limit.