CMSY 250 Systems Analysis and Design

By the end of this course, students will be able to analyze an organization's existing procedures by using such tools as data analysis sheets, system flowcharts, process charts, GANTT charts, decision tables, and documents which define system requirements and specifications. The overall goal of the course is for students to be prepared to go through the process necessary to improve the function of an existing system or to design a new one.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CMSY 172

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define the system acquisition/development life cycle and discuss each of its phases.
2. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of how the system life cycle concept is applied to the management
   of business information system projects.
3. 3. Describe the personal qualifications, education, and experience required for a successful career in
   systems analysis.
   
4. 4. Identify and use data flow diagrams and entity-relationship diagrams in the design of an
   information system.
5. 5. Use decision tables as analytic tools in the design process.
6. 6. Understand how GANTT and PERT charts are used for project management.
7. 7. Communicate effectively project-related information.
   
8. 8. Work with other technical personnel in a team environment.
9. 9. Demonstrate an understanding of how CASE tools assist the analyst in documenting and
   analyzing user requirements.
10. 10. Relate change control to the life-cycle methodology, and understand the dependence of
    information systems upon documentation that is structured and carefully maintained.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define the system acquisition/development life cycle and discuss each of its phases.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Individual Assignment

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Exam 1
2. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of how the system life cycle concept is applied to the management
   of business information system projects.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Team Assignment

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Exam 1
3. 3. Describe the personal qualifications, education, and experience required for a successful career in
   systems analysis.
   

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Individual Assignment

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Exam 1
4. 4. Identify and use data flow diagrams and entity-relationship diagrams in the design of an
   information system.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Individual Assignment

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Exam 1
5. 5. Use decision tables as analytic tools in the design process.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Team Assignment

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Exam 1
6. 6. Understand how GANTT and PERT charts are used for project management.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Individual Assignment

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Exam 1
7. 7. Communicate effectively project-related information.
   

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Team Assignment

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Exam 1
8. 8. Work with other technical personnel in a team environment.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Team Assignment

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Exam 2
9. 9. Demonstrate an understanding of how CASE tools assist the analyst in documenting and
   analyzing user requirements.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Individual Assignment; Team Assignment

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Exam 2
10. 10. Relate change control to the life-cycle methodology, and understand the dependence of
    information systems upon documentation that is structured and carefully maintained.

    This objective is a course Goal Only

    Learning Activity Artifact

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Individual Assignment

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Exam 2