IS 421 Systems Analysis and Design
Summary
The course focuses on traditional and contemporary systems analysis and design methodologies, emphasizing developing competency in a wide range of modeling techniques. Specific topics include: overview of the software development environment and project management; determining requirements; process modeling, including data flow diagrams and use cases; logic modeling including decision tables, UML diagrams; introduction to database designs; and low-code application development.
Texts
Grading
Assignments 35%
Midterm exam* 25%
Final exam* 30%
Participation (online) 10%
*: No make-up exams. The exams will be given in class in Week 6 and Week 11.
Prerequisites
IS 411 or IT 411 or CSC 401
Weeky schedule
WK1: Course requirements, course topics, information system (IS) types
WK2: Life cycle management for IS and IS projects
WK3: Determining and managing IS requirements
WK4: Conceptual modeling of IS (Part I)
WK5: Conceptual modeling of IS (Part II)
WK6: Midterm exam
WK7: Designing IS
WK8: Developing IS - lab session
WK9: IS architecture
WK10: Implementation and support, course review
WK11: Final exam
This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.
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