Analysis Project Introduction

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Analysis Project Introduction

• Technology Analysis for the State Park
• Project Timeline and Activities
• Project Definition
• Project Team Tools
• Possible Technologies
• Presentation Requirements

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Project Timeline and Activities

• 800 Eat breakfast and make lunches
• 900 Project Introduction
• 945 Meet with your Project Facilitator (faculty)
• 1100 Meet with the Ranger
• 1200 Park exploration hike (customers product)
• 300 Presentation preparation
• 600 Dinner (prepared by Professor Walton)
• 700 Presentation Preparation
• 800 Group Presentations

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Project Definition Objective

• The State of California has asked the SJSU MIS
  Department to explore options in using technology
  to improve its customer experience at the Big
  Basin State Park.

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Project Definition Scope of Analysis

• State Park Products and Services
• Overnight Camping
• Day Use

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Project Definition Scope of Analysis Cont

• Process Categories (Use Cases)
• Overnight Camping
• Reservations
• Park Check in
• Campsite Assignment or Back Country Assignment
• Parking Assignment Overflow
• Firewood Sales
• Check out

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Project Definition Scope of Analysis Cont

• Process Categories (Use Cases)
• Day Use
• Day Use Fees
• Maps
• Tours
• Campfire Center Programs

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Project Definition Scope of Analysis

• Actors (participants in the processes)
• Customer (campers, hikers)
• Park Customer Service (Rangers, staff.
  volunteers)
• Park Management (Rangers)

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Team Project Tools

• Tablet PCs
• Analysis Methodology and Deliverables
• Screen Files from Reserve America
• Exploration Checklist
• Digital Camera

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Team Project Tools Tablet PCs

• Tablet PCs loaded with MS Office
• Word Note taking
• Excel Requirements
• Power Point Presentation and Flow Charts

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Team Project Tools Analysis Methodology
Define Process and Interaction
Define Capability Requirements
Validation
Understand Stakeholders Needs
Analyze The Problem
Define Actors
Interview Actors
Define Application Requirements
Validate Design Options
Review Current Process and Application
Model User Interface
Define System Actions
Define Database Requirements
Review Current Database Reports
Model Database
Deliverables

Org. Chart Interview Questions
Design Options Process Flow (Future) Use Cases
(w/ GUI Def)
Project Definition
Presentation w/ Recommendations
Process Definition (Current) Use Case
(Current) Requirements
Use Cases (w/ System Actions)
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Project Deliverables Templates

• Process Flow
• Use Case
• Requirements for Use Cases

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Team Project Tools Reserve America Screens
To See all Screens Go to Folder (Reservation
Files on your desktop)
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Project Deliverables Templates

• Process Flow
• Use Case
• Requirements for Use Cases
• Organization Chart (actors)

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Project Deliverables Process Flow
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Project Deliverables Use Case Examples
Use Case With System Actions
Use Case
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Project Deliverables Requirements Template
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Project Deliverables Organization
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Possible Technologies

• User Devices
• PCs
• PDAs Personal Digital Assistants
• Kiosks Touch screen/keyboards

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Presentation Requirements General

• 20-30 minute presentation
• Prepare in PowerPoint
• Each team member MUST present approximately 1/3
• May use any additional aides
• Photographs
• Charts
• HAVE FUN Be creative

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Presentation Requirements - Content

• Project Description
• Genesis of the Project
• Problem Statement
• Scope of Analysis
• Method used
• Overview of Big Basin Products Services

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Presentation Requirements Content

• Define the Current Processes
• Overnight Camping
• Day Use
• Define Options for New Process Technologies
• Make Recommendation
• Question and Answer