Course Teaching: [SYSTEM ANALYSIS, MODELING AND DESIGN] [2011/2012 Session Semester 2]
Course Overview
This course is a course that introduces the key principles, methodologies, and tools used to analyze, model, and design software systems effectively. It covers the full system development life cycle (SDLC), emphasizing both structured and object-oriented approaches. Students will learn to gather and define system requirements, create models such as data flow diagrams, entity-relationship diagrams, and UML diagrams, and design architectures that align with user needs and business goals. The course focuses on model-driven techniques, stakeholder communication, and documentation, providing hands-on experience with industry-standard tools. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to contribute to or lead system analysis and design activities in software development projects.
Course Snapshot
- Credits: [4]
- Audience: [Undergraduates]
- Delivery Mode: [In-person]
- No. of Students: [78]
Teaching Objectives
Explore various concepts, principles, and stages of computer-based information systems analysis and design.
Exposed to and learn about the groups of people involved in systems development and the different methods, tools and techniques used in systems analysis and design.
Apply concepts and skills needed to develop an information system. Develop personal goals of facilitate the continuous learning that is central to the information systems profession.
Assessment & Student Engagement
- Strategies for Engagement: (discussions, group work, etc.)
Assessment Methods Weighting Quizzes 0% Assignment 50% Project 0% Exam 50%
Reflections
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Resources
- Systems Analysis and Design, 8th Edn. Shelly and Rosenblatt. Thomson Course Technology, 2008.
- Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design, Whitten and Bentley, McGraw Hill, 2008.
- Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 4th Edn., Thomson Course Technology, 2007.
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