SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Paper Code: 
CAI 402
Credits: 
2
Periods/week: 
45
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 COURSE OBJECTIVE:

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

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

 

Course Outcomes

(At Course Level)

Learning And Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

The Students will:

CO51. Understand the principles and tools of systems analysis and design
CO52. Gather data to analyze and specify the requirements of a system.
CO53. Design system components and environments.
CO54. Identify phases of System Development Life Cycle.
CO55. Analyze the phases of SDLC.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussions, student centered approach, Through video Tutorials 

Learning activities:

Presentations, Quizzes and Assignments

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects and peer review.

 

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          p  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”, Richard d Irwin Burr Ridge IL 1985-2nd Edition. Hardcover
  2. Igor Hawryszkiewycz, “Introduction to System Analysis and Design” Paperback – Import, 15 December 2000
  3. Donald Yeates, Maura Shields and David Helmy,” Systems Analysis and Design”, Pitman publication.

 

REFERENCES: 

Suggested READINGS: 

  1. V. Rajaraman, “Analysis & Design of Information Systems”, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2018.
  2. Dennis, Wixom, and Roth” Systems Analysis and Design”, John Wiley & Sons; 3rd Edition
  3. Julie E Kendall and Kenneth E Kendall, ”System Analysis & Design”, Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2008

 

E-RESOURCES:

  1. https://www.tutorialspoint.com/system_analysis_and_design/system_analysis_and_design_tutorial.pdf
  2. https://www.tutorialspoint.com/system_analysis_and_design/system_analysis_and_design_overview.htm
  3. https://www.bcanotes.com/Download/sad/System%20Analysis%20And%20Design/System%20Analysis%20and%20Design.pdf
  4. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1137402.pdf

 

JOURNALS:

  1. https://www.journals.elsevier.com/software-impacts
  2. https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/tjid20
  3. https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/data-and-knowledge-engineering

 

 

Academic Year: 
2022-23
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