Department Events
SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
The course will enable the students to
- Understand the basic concept of Computer based Information Systems
- Study methodologies used for analyzing and developing Computer based Information Systems.
| Course Learning Outcome- | Learning and Teaching Strategies | Assessment Strategies- |
|---|---|---|
Students will be able to: CO41. Understand the principles and tools of systems analysis and design CO42. Gather data to analyze and specify the requirements of a system. CO43. Identify phases of System Development Life Cycle CO44. Analyze different 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. |
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
- E. M Awad, “System Analysis and Design”, Galgotia Publications, 1995.
- Igor Hawryszkiewyez, “Introduction to System Analysis and Design”, 4th Edition, Prentice-Hall.
- V. Rajaraman, “Analysis & Design of Information Systems”, PHI.
- Jeffrey L. Whitten, and Lonnie D. Bentley and Barlow, “Systems Analysis and Design Methods”, 4th Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill.
