SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

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

The course will enable the students to:

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

Course Learning Outcome-

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies-

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 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

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: 
2021-22
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