Course Keywords:

This course is concerned with the fundamental knowledge, methods and skills needed to analyze and design computer-based systems. It addresses the role of the systems analyst, the techniques employed and relationships that need to be maintained. Utilizing the structured software development life cycle approach, the development phases are comprehensively discussed and reviewed. Process modeling, information modeling, system architecture modeling; Object-Oriented modeling using UML.A project is given that covers analysis and design phases of a relatively data-oriented business case with emphasis on data modeling (ER diagrams), process modeling (DFDs), and architectural system design issues (DD, HIPO, IPO).

 Text Book:

J.A. Hoffer; Modern System Analysis and Design, 2004; Prentice Hall.

Joseph S. Valacich , Joey F. George , Jeffrey A. Hoffer , Essentials of System Analysis and Design , 3/E Prentic Hall 2006