IS 316: Computer Systems Analysis & Design II
Course Description:
The student will continue to study concepts and methods used in a system development
life cycle. In addition, the student will gain practical experience by working on
various projects. The student will learn how to use a CASE tool. Prerequisite:
IS 315.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Distinguish logical versus physical models and translate logical process and
data models into physical design models using design/ CASE software.
- Evaluate and make architectural design decisions given a problem scenario:
- Client Server
- Centralized versus Decentralized
- Database and distribution of data
- User and system interface alternatives (inputs/outputs)
- Explain design principles for Input/Output with regard to human
interaction and user acceptability.
- Explain advantages and disadvantages of data storage options (i.e.
Relational Database, Object Database, Conventional Files and Data Warehouse)
- Practice key concepts of analysis and design as well as advance techniques such as
JAD, Prototyping, USE CASES and/or other OOA/OOD techniques.
- Evaluate strengths/weaknesses and applicable roles of several strategies/methodologies
for design of information systems including Model Driven, RAD, Agile, OO development,
and Prototyping.
- Apply Quality Assurance steps that can be taken
in all phases of development to ensure a quality product and user acceptance.
- Communicate both orally and in writing as an individual and as a member of a team.
Assessment Measures:
| Assessment Tool |
Linkage to Learning Outcome #: |
| |
|
| Instructor will utilize various case studies that
illustrate multiple scenarios to evaluate student's ability to meet objectives and
understand concepts. |
1-7 |
| Chapter tests will be used to evaluate student's
ability to understand terminology and basic concepts of information systems
development. This should include at minimum a final. |
1-7 |
| A group project will be used to evaluation student's
ability to work with others as a team, collaboratively. The project will include a
problem situation in which a team of students must define, analyze, and design a
basic solution for it. |
1, 5, 7 |
Textbooks
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