Read the information about Reliable Pharmaceutical Service (RPS) at the end of Chapter 1, "The World of the Information Systems Analyst."
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
Create an application architecture plan for RPS to follow for the next five (5) years.
Create a technology architecture plan and graphic rendering using Visio or its open source alternative software for RPS to follow for the next five (5) years. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.
Write a two to three (2-3) page narrative with graphic depictions describing the plan and including:
An overview of the application architecture.
An overview of the technology architecture.
Ideas for how the architectures will evolve over the next five (5) years.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
Include charts or diagrams created in Visio or Dia. The completed diagrams / charts must be imported into the Word document before the paper is submitted.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Describe systems development methodologies including life cycle and iterative design models.
Analyze and present methods to initiate, specify, and prioritize information systems projects and determine various aspects of feasibility of these projects.
Develop a solution to proposed business problem using structured systems analysis and design methods.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in advanced systems analysis and design.
Write clearly and concisely about advanced systems analysis and design using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills. Click here to access the rubric for this assignment.