Assignment Description

Project Background

Throughout this course, you will be working on several aspects of the implementation of an e-commerce Web site for an organization of your choosing, either real or imaginary. The work will focus on actual development work on an e-commerce prototype Web site.

Project Selection

The first step will be to select an organization as the target for your e-commerce implementation plan. This organization will be used as the basis for each of the assignments throughout the course and should conform to the following guidelines:

• Nontrivial: The selected or invented organization should be substantial enough to allow for the reasonable expectation of e-commerce traffic and interest.
• Domain knowledge: Choose a topic for your organization that is familiar enough to allow you to focus on the planning and development tasks without having to spend significant time learning more.
• Accessibility: Your organization’s products will need to be visualized in a product catalog, so make sure that you can find images from a search engine that can represent what you plan to sell. You may use existing images; you do not have to make them yourself. For example, if you plan to sell cigars, many images of cigars are available online.
• Relevance: Services and advisory type products (e.g., consulting services) may not be appropriate for this assignment. Physical products are recommended. If you are not sure, consult with your instructor and be prepared with alternatives. Motivation is important, but keep the focus on learning and experience.
• Appropriateness: Aim your project toward a general audience. Professionalism is required

Note: You are permitted to select a company or organization that already exists. You will not be able to use existing code or layout, but you may use some branding elements (such as a logo) in your project, if you wish.

There is no documentation required for this assignment. However, you should write down your decisions and ideas so that you can refer to them in later units of this course.

Once you have decided on an organization and its products, it is time to create your application service provider (ASP) Web site.

Software Installation

To build the e-commerce project, you will need to download and install the following software:

Visual Studio 2019

Click the above link to open the installation instructions. You will need to install the ASP.NET module for ITSD325, as indicated in the instructions.

Once you have completed installation, watch the video lessons for Unit 1. These are listed in the Learning Activities for Unit 1. These lessons show how to create an ASP project and how to add some simple content to the page.

When you have completed viewing these lessons, create a project with the following parameters:

• The project type must be an ASP.NET Web application using .NET Framework (not Core) and the C# programming language.
• Use a single Web form named Home.aspx, not an HTML page.
  • Tip: To view a page in a browser window, right-click on it either in the editing window or in Solution Explorer, and then click “View in browser.”
• In your own words, provide a message welcoming visitors to your e-commerce site, explaining briefly what the organization is and describing what products you plan to sell. Invite users to visit the catalog page and make a purchase.
• Display at least 1 logo or image that is relevant to the topic of your site. This can be a logo for the organization, an image of a product you plan to sell, or something else that is related in some way. Although not required, you can quickly create your own logo at Design Iconic, Looka, or LogoMakr.

When you have finished creating this project, save it on your hard drive, and create a ZIP out of the folder it resides in.

Unit 1 Project Deliverables

Your deliverable for the Unit 1 Individual Project is a ZIP containing your first ASP project.

Please submit your assignment.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

Grading Rubric

Rubric Item

Requirements

Points

Project Creation

Student submitted a Visual Studio project of the correct type and language.

60

Content

Web page welcomes visitors and explains the organization and its products.

20

Branding

Web page displays a logo or image relevant to the content

20

Total Points

100

Exp19_Access_Ch2_Cap – Metropolitan Zoo 1.0

Exp19_Access_Ch2_Cap – Metropolitan Zoo 1.0

EX19_AC_CH02_GRADER_CAP_AS 

Access Chapter 2 Capstone – Metropolitan Zoo 1.0 

Project Description:

The Metropolitan Zoo tracks its animal data in Excel. The organization decides to use a database to organize the data about the animals, their trainers, and the animal exhibits. In this project, you will open an existing database and create a new table. You will import an Excel file containing information about the animals, and query the database to determine which animals need a checkup. You will also create a query to obtain a listing of the animals in each exhibit.

Steps to Perform:

Step

Instructions

Points    Possible

1

Start   Access. Open the downloaded Access file named Exp19_Access_Ch2_Cap_Zoo.accdb. Grader has automatically added   your last name to the beginning of the filename. Save the file to the   location where you are storing your files.

0

2

Create a new table in Design view. Add   the field name ExhibitID   with the AutoNumber Data Type. Add   the caption Exhibit ID.   Set the ExhibitID field as the   primary key for the table. Save the table using the name Exhibits.

6

3

Add   the following fields and set their field properties as shown:

Field Name

Data Type

Field Size Property

Caption

ExhibitName

Short Text

15

Exhibit Name

Acres

Number

Integer

(none)

InitialCost

Currency

(no change)

Initial Cost

YearlyCost

Currency

(no change)

Yearly Cost

DateOpened

Date/Time

(no change)

Date Opened

Show

Yes/No

(no change)

(none)

12

4

Switch to Datasheet view and save the   table. Add the following records, letting Access assign the Exhibit ID:

Exhibit Name

Acres

Initial Cost

Yearly Cost

Date Opened

Show

Asia

2

2000000

300000

1/15/2011

Yes

Africa

4

3500000

500000

2/3/2014

Yes

The Americas

3

1500000

250000

5/15/2005

No

   Close the table.

9

5

Import   the downloaded Zoo.xlsx workbook as   a new table in the current database. Using the Import Spreadsheet Wizard,   specify that the first row contains column headings, set the AnimalID field to be indexed with no   duplicates, and set the AnimalID field   as the primary key. Import the table with the name Animals and do not save the import steps.

10

6

View the Animals table in Design view,   and change the field size for the AnimalID field to Long Integer. Change the field sizes for the ExhibitID and   TrainerID fields to Long Integer.   Save the table. Click Yes in the   dialog box indicating that some data may be lost. Close the table.

6

7

Begin   establishing relationships in the database by adding the Animals, Exhibits, and   Trainers tables to the   Relationships window. Close the Show Table dialog box. Resize the field lists   so that all fields display. Create a one-to-many relationship between the ExhibitID field in the Exhibits table   and the ExhibitID field in the   Animals table, enforcing Referential Integrity. Select the option to cascade   update the related fields.

8

8

Create a one-to-many relationship   between the TrainerID field in the   Trainers table and the TrainerID field   in the Animals table, enforcing Referential Integrity. Select the option to   cascade update the related fields. Save and close the Relationships window.

8

9

Create   a query using the Simple Query Wizard.   From the Animals table, add the AnimalID,   AnimalType, and DateOfLastCheckup fields (in that   order). Ensure the query is a Detail query. Name the query Checkup List and finish the wizard.

10

10

View the query in Design view, and then   set the criteria for the DateOfLastCheckup field so that only animals whose   last checkup was before 1/1/2022   are displayed.

5

11

Sort   the query in ascending order by the DateOfLastCheckup field. Save the query.   Run the query, and then close the query.

5

12

Create a new query in Design view. Add   the Animals, Exhibits, and Trainers   tables to the query design window. Add the following fields to the query (in   this order):
 

AnimalType

Origin
  ExhibitName
  FirstName
  LastName
  Position

9

13

Set   The Americas as the criteria for the ExhibitName   field and sort the query in ascending order by Origin. Run the query, and   save the query as Americas Exhibit.   Close the query.

6

14

Copy the Americas Exhibit query in the Navigation Pane and paste it with   the name Asian Exhibit.   Modify the query in Design view to replace The Americas with Asia.   Run the query, save the query, and close the query.

6

15

Close   all database objects. Close the database and then exit Access. Submit the   database as directed.

0

Total   Points

100

If you have you been involved with a company doing a redesign of business processes, discuss what went right during the redesign and what went wrong from your perspective. Additionally, provide a discussion on what could have been done better to minimize the risk of failure. If you have not yet been involved with a business process redesign, research a company that has recently completed one and discuss what went wrong, what went right, and how the company could have done a better job minimizing the risk of failure.

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

• Be approximately 4-6 pages in length, not including the required cover page and reference page.

• Follow APA7 guidelines. Your paper should include an introduction, a body with fully developed content, and a conclusion.

• Support your answers with the readings from the course and at least two scholarly journal articles to support your positions, claims, and observations, in addition to your textbook. The UC Library is a great place to find resources.

• Be clearly and well-written, concise, and logical, using excellent grammar and style techniques. You are being graded in part on the quality of your writing.

Two pages – Discuss the significance of formulating adequate policies and procedures in ecommerce organization. Outline the impact of such policies and procedures in your business continuity planning policy. Also, describe the five-step process for building a proper power for business continuity. 

 This week our topic shifts to working with data.  In this week’s discussion post, please note a system that you work with frequently that has a major data component.  Note the type of data, how the data is managed and maintained, and any other important factors regarding the data in the system. 

Referring to Step 7, assuming you have an organization, discuss the following questions.

In a new post, use the Reply button at the bottom of this page to respond to the following six questions (one paragraph minimum for each question): 

• Define the issues your organization is facing that you believe require automation.
• Does your organization need a new information system or can modify the existing information system(s)? Why?
• Explain the budget components of a new COTS software for your organization.
• Describe what it takes to gain and maintain organizational support for introducing new COTS software to your organization.
• Find three COTS vendors that specialize in your industry and list them and their websites.
• Describe the issues involved in customizing COTS for your organization, including the integration of different information systems in your organization.

Cloud computing

 Include a short paragraph describing your project and how you intend to research it. 

Text Adventure Game Development

In this assignment, students are tasked with designing a text-based adventure game Links to an external site.. This game should utilize the Python essentials covered thus far, including, but not limited to:

• Strings and String Manipulation
• User-Defined Functions and Objects (variables)
• User Input and Input Handling
• Conditional and Nested Conditional Statements (if/elif/else)
• Loops (for/while)
• Controlling for Errors (try/except)

The working version of the game should include:

An executable script (a script that runs from beginning to end upon execution) that includes:

• a game that can be successfully completed within a maximum of 3 minutes (i.e., you can win the game in 3 minutes or less)
• for a passing grade, your text adventure game must include a minimum of:
  • 3 stages (maximum of 5 stages)
  • 5 defined variables
  • 1 list
  • 1 for loop
  • 1 while loop
  • 3 nested conditional statements (all must include an else clause)
  • 1 win() function (Executed whenever a user wins the game. There must be only one win function)
  • 1 fail() function (Executed whenever a user loses the game. There must be only one fail function)
• A description at the beginning of game that:
  • Is no more than 300 words
  • Introduces the story, game, and its objective
  • Identifies any bugs that are not yet worked out

Requirements and Restrictions

• Your game must be based on a book, movie, or TV show. Make sure to provide a source in A.P.A. format.
• The only programming language you may use is Python (no JavaScript, C, or other languages are allowed).
• Global variables may NOT be used (avoid things such as combat engines and/or character attributes such as health points).
• No use of class structures or other object-oriented programming structures (you must stick to user-defined functions).
• You are not allowed to pass things between the stages of your game (stages should not inherit arguments from other stages; no optional or mandatory arguments). For example, a key found in Stage 1 cannot be carried forward to Stage 2. However, you can statically write this into your text if it is required for your story.

Deliverables

• A working version of your game in the following format:
  • Jupyter Notebook (.ipynb format)
    • One markdown cell containing the description
    • One code cell containing the game (points will be deducted if the submission contains more than one code cell)
• The code submitted as a .txt file (copy/paste the code into a .txt file). Points will be deducted if the submission is not a .txt file.

Read at least 2 of the articles below and summarize what you have learned regarding economies of scale in Walmart. The minimum word count for your summary is 300 words:

WINNERS SHIFT, LOSERS DON’T – BUY AMAZON SELL SEARS AND WALMART

The Big, the Bad, and the Beautiful

Wal-Mart: Every Day Low Prices Business Model

Company Name: Walgreens 

Modes of entry into an international market are the channels which organizations employ to gain entry to a new international market. Within our Thompson (2022) text, read Chapter 7 Assurance of Learning Exercise #2 related to Walgreens’ mode(s) international market entry and respond to the following questions:

• What was Walgreens’ entry strategy designed to achieve?
• Why would this make sense for a company like Walgreens?
• Provide two recommendations on what Walgreens might do differently going forward with their entry strategy? Make sure you support your recommendations?
• Incorporate our coursework (Thompson text and other material) from this week into your above responses.

Submission Details: 

• Your analysis must be driven by facts, research, and data.
• Your analysis should be between 1000 and 1500 words .
• Incorporate a minimum of at least our course text and one non-course scholarly/peer reviewed source in your paper.  All written assignments must include a coverage page, introductory and concluding paragraphs, reference page, double-spaced and proper in-text citations using APA guidelines.

References:

Feedback for last week:

Please review the submission guidelines.  Also, review APA for propper formating and Reference Page. Your source material does not meet standards.