System Analysis and Design

Paper Code: 
CAI 402
Credits: 
03
Periods/week: 
03
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course is focused on the study of tools and methodologies used for developing Computer based Information Systems.

11.00
Unit I: 

Introduction to System, Analysis and Design: System definition and concepts—Characteristics of a system, elements of a system, types of systems-- Physical & Abstract systems, Open & Closed systems.
Business Information Systems— Definition, Categories, Types [Formal, Informal, Computer-based (MIS & DSS)].
Classification of Business Information System – Centralized (data warehousing & data mining) & Distributed Systems (client-server).

9.00
Unit II: 

Different users in a system-- Programmers, Computer Operators, End Users. System Analyst – Role of system analyst.
System Development Life Cycle(SDLC): Introduction to SDLCs; its various phases – Feasibility Study, Analysis, Design, Implementation, Post- Implementation & Maintenance.

10.00
Unit III: 

Different types of SDLC -- Linear or Waterfall Cycle, Problems with Linear Life Cycle. Structured SDLC. Prototyping.
System Analysis: Data and Fact Gathering Techniques—Review of literature, procedures & forms, On-Site observation, Interviews & Questionnaires; Feasibility study (considerations, steps & report).

8.00
Unit IV: 

Introduction & Definition of Structured Analysis: Tools of Structured Analysis: DFD, Data Dictionary, Decision Tree & Structured English, Decision Tables, Pros & Cons of Each Tools.
Entity Relationship Analysis: Attributes, Relation, Relationship Cardinality, Building E-R Models, and Relationship between DFD & ERD.

7.00
Unit V: 

System Design: Process & stages of System Design, Logical & physical, Methodologies.
System Testing – Introduction, Need, Nature of test data, Test Plan, Types of system testing. System Implementation & Software Maintenance.

ESSENTIAL READINGS: 

1. E. M Awad, “System Analysis and Design”, Galgotia Publications, 1995.
2. Igor Hawryszkiewyez, “Introduction to System Analysis and Design”, 4th edition, Prentice-Hall.

REFERENCES: 

1. V. Rajaraman, “Analysis & Design of Information Systems”, PHI.
2. Jeffrey L. Whitten, and Lonnie D. Bentley and Barlow, “Systems Analysis and Design Methods”, 4th edition, Tata McGraw-Hill.

Academic Year: 
2018-19
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