Subject: MIST 310

System analysis and design

Master the fundamentals and prepare to
explore the intricacies

Course Description

This course provides students with the foundations of information systems analysis and design concepts, methodologies, techniques, and tools that a systems analyst and programmer would use to analyze and document an information system. The focus will be on System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using a mixed approach of different development methods such as Structured Analysis, Object Oriented, Rapid Application, and Joint Application Development. The course will also emphasize the importance of various skills, which the systems analyst should possess, including: communication, problem solving and project management

Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes
  1. Explain and compare key phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and apply different development methodologiesβ€”including Structured Analysis, Object-Oriented Analysis, Rapid Application Development, and Joint Application Developmentβ€”to real system scenarios.

  2. Analyze business problems and requirements to identify challenges a systems analyst may face during system analysis, design, and implementation, including ethical, professional, and social responsibilities.

  3. Evaluate and propose system solutions through critical thinking and research by interpreting business cases, identifying system needs, and recommending feasible alternatives.

  4. Use essential analysis and design tools such as communication models, CASE tools, documentation methods, financial analysis tools, and online resources to effectively model and document information systems.

  5. Apply hands-on technical skills by using software applicationsβ€”including Microsoft Access, Excel, Visio, Visual Basic, and MS Projectβ€”to design, prototype, and manage information system components and project workflows.

Featured Resources

LEARNING RESOURCES

7th Edition

Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World

Workshop

2004 , Stephen Covey

The 7 Habits of highly effective people

Workshop

Course Book

  • KADER_310 Summaries
  • TAST BANKs And QUIZ BANKs

  • Workshop

    COURSE CONTENT

    ❑ Part 1

    CHAPTER 1

    An Overview of Systems Analysis and Design

    CHAPTER A

    The Role of the Systems Analyst

    CHAPTER 10

    Approaches to System Development

    CHAPTER 11

    Project Planning and Project Management

    CHAPTER C

    Project Management Techniques

    ❑ Part 2

    Chapter 2

    Investigating System Requirements

    Chapter 3

    Identifying User Stories and Use Cases

    Chapter 5

    Use Case Modeling

    Chapter 4

    Domain Modeling

    ❑ Part 3

    Chapter 9

    Designing the Database

    Chapter B

    The Traditional Approach to Requirements

    Chapter 6

    Foundations for Systems Design

    Chapter 8

    Designing the User and System Interfaces

    Chapters 12 & 13

    Object-Oriented Design: Fundamentals and Use Case Realizations

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