SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Brief Course Description

The course uses structured systems analysis and design techniques to develop and document effective computer based information systems. It focuses on the tools and techniques used for analysis and design of systems to meet the increasing need for information within organizations.

Course Objectives

The course aims to provide students with understanding and skills on:

• The systems concepts and the system Development Life Cycle

• The role of the System Analyst in the systems development life cycle

• The techniques of requirements elicitation, specification, and analysis of information systems

• Data modeling in information systems development

• Process modeling in information systems development

• Information system development and maintenance

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students shall be able to:

i) Explain the systems theoretical concepts and the system Development Life Cycle

ii) Explain the role of the System Analyst in the systems development life cycle

iii) Describe and apply the techniques of requirements elicitation, specification, and analysis to information systems development

iv) Create a data model for an information systems development project

v) Create a process model for an information systems development project

vi) Explain how Information system construction and maintenance is done