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System Analysis & Design

Overview: The Systems Analysis and Design course track is designed to provide the background, understanding and application of Information System Analysis and Design methodologies. The course teaches both the concepts and tools used in system analysis and design.


Course Objectives: • To provide an understanding of Information Systems development concepts and principles • To illustrate the usage of tools and techniques related to Information System Analysis and Design • To advance the student knowledge of modern System Analysis and System Design methodologies and techniques	Target Audience: • Programmers • Business Analysts • System Analysts • Quality Assurance and Test Analysts • IT Staff Personnel seeking to advance their • Information Technology career Prerequisite: This course assumes that the student has completed an introductory course in information system processing and at least one programming course.

ISC-2000 System Analysis an Design Course Content Specification
OVERVIEW	System Development Life Cycle Principles	Pseudo Code vs Decision Table
System Analyst Functions	Requirements Phase	Structured English
Quality Assurance Role	Feasibility Study	OUTPUT DESIGN
Test Analyst Role	Preliminary Analysis	Printed Reports
Programmer Role	Design Phase	Online Reports
Database Administrator Role	Construction Phase	Summary Reporting
Configuration Manager Role	Implementation Phase	DATA STORE DESIGN
Data versus Information	Implementation Phase	Fields and Data Format
SYSTEM TYPES	Case Study	Logical and Physical Records
Transaction Processing	DATA FLOW MODELING	Flat File versus Databases
Management Reporting	DFD Diagram Symbols	Online versus Batch Processing
Decision Support System	Physical Data Flow	Transaction File
Knowledge-Based System	Logical Data Flow	Master File and Security
Integration Platform	Context Diagram	Data Capture versus Data Entry
Translation Platform	New System Definition	PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS
Communications Platform	Existing System Documentation	Structured Approach
PROBLEM DEFINITION	DATA DEFINITION	Modularity
Define System Boundaries	Data Dictionary	SKILL SET FOR ALL ROLES
Need for Improved Efficiency	Data Elements	Communications
Need for Enhancement	Data Flow Entries	Gantt Chart
Performance Issues	Data Stores	PERT Chart
Security Issues	Business Codes	Peer Group Review
Communications Requirements	Coding Schemes and Techniques	Walk-through Meetings
Need for Distributed Processing	Integrated Data Dictionary	Review Meetings
PROBLEM SOLUTION	Data Dictionary Implementation	Planning Tools
Definition of System Boundary	Business Policy Implementation	Cost Benefit Analysis
Problem Solving Principles	Functional Requirements	Fact Finding and Analysis Skills