IS 317: Systems Analysis and Design

Course Description:

This course will study the concepts and methods used in the analysis, design and implementation of information systems development. The student will investigate such areas as project initiation, logical and physical design, modeling, prototyping, and use of multiple methodologies in information systems development. Prerequisite: IS 207. 3:0:3

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Identify stakeholders and describe their roles in system development.
2. Identify problem/opportunity, cause/effect and business requirements for a given problem scenario.
3. Perform systems analysis traditional tasks:
   • Problem analysis
   • Requirements analysis
   • Decision analysis
4. Build process and data models for analysis within the system development life cycle.
5. Distinguish logical versus physical models and translate logical process and data models into physical design models using design/ CASE software.
6. 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)
7. Explain design principles for Input/Output with regard to human interaction and user acceptability.
8. Explain advantages and disadvantages of data storage options (i.e. Relational Database, Object Database, Conventional Files, and Data Warehouse)
9. Communicate both orally and in writing as an individual and as a member of a team.

Assessment Measures:

Assessment Tool	Linkage to Learning Outcome #:
Homework Assignments:
Instructor will utilize various case studies that illustrate multiple scenarios to evaluate student's ability to meet and understand concepts.	1-7
Group project(s) will be used to evaluate student's ability to work with others as a team collaboratively. These projects can be small or utilize one large project. They will require collaborative effort to complete multiple tasks including a formal or informal presentation to class.	9
Exams:
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

Textbooks

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