College Course Syllabus

SUBJECT (3 Units): COURSE TITLE: ITC 51 Systems Analysis and Design

Course Description & Objectives The course is concerned with the analysis of information systems. Introductory topics deal with system concepts, overview of system development methodologies and other current issues and trends. The course will tackle various techniques in data gathering. It introduces the students to different modeling tools like data flow diagrams, data dictionary, decision trees and E-R diagrams. It will also include methods of conducting cost-benefit analysis. Project studies will be made to integrate all methodologies. At the end of the course, the student is expected to: a. Learn the different phases of current and future application development directions, b. Learn and apply traditional, current and future analysis tools and techniques, c. Acquire experience on both theoretical and practical aspects of developing functional systems through project studies, d. Recognize the significance of planning not only in developing systems but also in any undertaking in life and, e. Value morals absorbed from meeting different people as a result of the project study. I. Course Classification Required for a Degree in BSIT Required for a Major in Computer Science Elective Pre-Requisite: ITC 33, ITC 38 TOPICS I. Systems Analysis and Fundamentals 1. Assuming the Role of the Systems Analyst 1.1 Information as an Organizational Resource 1.2 Types of Systems 1.3 Integrating Technologies for Systems 1.4 The SDLC 1.5 Object-Oriented and Structured Systems Analysis and Design 2. Understanding Organizational Style and Its Impact on Information Systems 2.1 Organizational Fundamentals and as Systems REFERENCES Kendall & Kendall pp 1-26

Course Outline TIME ALLOTMENT PRELIM WEEK 1

WEEK 2

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Depicting Systems Graphically (Context-level DFDs and ER Model) 3. Determining Feasibility and Managing Analysis and Design Activities 3.1 Project Management 3.2 Determining Feasibility 3.3 Activity Planning and Control (Gantt Chart and PERT Diagram) II. Information Requirements Analysis 4. Sampling and Investigating Hard Data 4.1 Sampling 4.2 Types of Hard Data 5. Interviewing 5.1 Planning the Interview 5.2 Conducting the Interview 5.3 Joint Application Design 6. Using Questionnaires 6.1 Planning for the Use of Questionnaires 6.2 Designing the Questionnaire 7. Observing Decision-Making Behavior and the Office Environment 8. Prototyping and Rapid Application Development 8.1 Approaches to Prototyping 8.2 Developing a Prototype 8.3 Users Role in Prototyping TITLE DEFENSE 9. Latest Technology in Application Development 9.1 Latest in Hardware Technology 9.2 Latest in Software Technology 9.3 Latest in Application Packaging III. The Analysis Process 10. Using Data Flow Diagrams 10.1 The Data Flow Approach to Requirements Determination 10.2 Developing Data Flow Diagrams 10.3 Logical and Physical Data Flow Diagrams 10.4 Using Data Flow Diagrams 11. Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries 11.1 The Data Dictionary 11.2 The Data Repository 11.3 Creating and Using the Data Dictionary

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WEEK 4

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WEEK 5

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WEEK 5 MIDTERM WEEK 7-8

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WEEK 9

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WEEK 10 WEEK 11-12

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12. Describing Process Specifications and Structured Decisions 13. Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries 14. Preparing the Systems Proposal 14.1 Ascertaining HW and SW needs 14.2 Cost-Benefit Analysis 15. Writing and Presenting the Systems Proposal ORAL PRESENTATION AND DEFENSE SYSTEM PROPOSAL

IV. Class Activities 1. Data Gathering 2. Process Modeling 3. Economic Feasibility Analysis 4. Preparation of Document Proposal 5. Oral Presentation of System Proposal V. Course Examinations and Grading Examination (Prelim, Midterm, Finals) Class Standing Quizzes Laboratory Exercises Recitation/Seatwork Assignment (25%) (20%) (10%) (5%) ____ 100% VI. Textbook Adopted Kendall & Kendall. Systems Analysis & Design, 6th Ed., C & E Publishing, c2005 (99929) VII. References
1. Whitten. Systems Analysis & Design Method McGraw Hill, c2004

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658.4038/Ob13
2. Schach, Stephen. Introduction to OO SAD with UML, McGraw Hill, c2004

(85455)
3. Bentley, L. Systems Analysis & Design for the Global Enterprise, McGraw

Hill, c2007 4. George, J., Object Oriented Systems Analysis & Design, Pearson, c2004 (93005) 5. Marakas, G., Systems Analysis & Design: An Active Approach, McGraw Hill, c2006 (92399)

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Arlene Mae C. Valderama

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Department Chair, Computer Science Noted by: Approved by: Date: Milani M. Austria Asst. Dean, Technological Studies Wilhelmina I. Neis College Dean June 2, 2009

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