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IS 104 - Systems Analysis and Design

First Semester, SY 2023 - 2024

I. Course Description: This course introduces students to the principles and techniques of systems analysis
and design in the context of Information Technology. Students will learn how to analyze,
design, and develop effective and efficient information systems to meet organizational
needs. The course covers the entire system development life cycle, from requirements
gathering to system implementation and maintenance, emphasizing both technical and
managerial aspects.

II. Course Objectives:


By the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Understand the fundamental concepts and theories related to systems
analysis and design.
2. Analyze business processes and user requirements to identify system
needs.
3. Design information systems that effectively solve business problems.
4. Apply different methodologies and tools for system development.
5. Work collaboratively in teams to develop and present system design
solutions.
6. Evaluate the ethical, social, and legal implications of information system
design and implementation.
III. Course Outline and Time Frame

Week Topic
1 Aldersgate College vision & mission, core values, institutional goals & objectives
Program vision & mission, educational objectives & program outcomes
Course description & outcomes, course outline
2 Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design
Topic 1: Role of Analysts and Designers
 Responsibilities and skills
 Collaboration with stakeholders
Topic 2: System Development Life Cycle
 Phases and activities
 Importance of each phase
3 Requirement Elicitation and Analysis
Topic 1: Feasibility Studies
 Technical, operational, economic feasibility
 Cost-benefit analysis
4 Topic 2: Use Case Modeling
 Identifying actors and use cases
 Creating use case diagrams and scenarios
5 System Architecture and Design
Topic 1: Introduction to Agile
 Principles and values
 Agile vs. traditional methodologies
Topic 2: Waterfall Methodology
 Entities, attributes, relationships
 Creating ER diagrams for data modeling
6 Prototyping
Topic 1: Prototyping in System Development
 Purpose and benefits
 Types of prototypes (throwaway, evolutionary)
7 Topic 2: UML Diagrams
 Class diagrams, use case diagrams, sequence diagrams
 Visualizing system components and interactions
8 Team Dynamics and Communication
Topic 1: Project Management
 Planning, scheduling, and monitoring
 Agile project management practices
Topic 2: Documentation and Presentations
 Importance of documentation in SDLC
 Effective presentation techniques
9 Ethical Considerations
Topic 1: Privacy and Security
 Importance of documentation in SDLC
 Effective presentation techniques
Topic 2: Legal and Regulatory Compliance
 Importance of documentation in SDLC
 Effective presentation techniques
Review and Final Project Presentations
 Importance of documentation in SDLC
 Effective presentation techniques

IV. Required Reading


Ford, N. (2023) Fundamentals of Software Architecture: An Engineering Approach.
O'Reilly Media
Blokdyk, G. (2021) Systems Analysis and Design A Complete Guide. (2020 Edition).
5STARCooks

V. Suggested Readings and References

VI. Grading System


1. Averaging-cumulative
2. Components
Quizzes (AQ) 20%
Periodic Examinations (PE) 30%
Requirements (Req) 50%
Total 100%
3. Computation
AQ+ PE+ REQ
Prelim Grade( PG)=
3

( AQ+ PE+ REQ ) 2+ PG


Midterm Grade ( MG )=
3

( AQ+ PE+ REQ ) 2+ MG


Final Grade ( FG ) =
3
VII. Classroom Policies
VIII. Consultation Hours:

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