Standard

CIS 112 - Systems Analysis and Design

Course Description:

Provides a review and application of systems life cycle development methodologies implemented by project teams. Topics include: role of systems analysis and design, preliminary investigation, systems analysis phase, systems design phase, systems development phase, implementation and evaluation, and post-implementation systems operation.

Competency Areas:		Hours
Role of Systems Analysis and Design		Class	4
Preliminary Investigation		D. Lab	4
Systems Analysis Phase		P. Lab/O.B.I.	0
Systems Design Phase		Credit	6
Systems Development Phase
Implementation and Evaluation
Post-Implementation Systems Operation
Prerequisite:	CIS 105, programming language preferred
Corequisite:
Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D. Lab	P. Lab/ O.B.I.
ROLE OF SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN		8	10	0
Information systems and the systems analyst	Identify the principal characteristics and components of businesses as information systems.
Life-cycle concept	Describe the general life cycle and its application to the management of business information system projects.
The evolution of computer-oriented information systems	Describe the trends of change in computer-oriented business systems since the early 1950s.
Tools and techniques	Identify the different information levels of a typical organization.
Coding	Explain the use of codes in business to identify items of data.
	Describe the common types of codes.
Forms design	Identify the basic parts of a typical business form. Describe the different styles and types of forms.
Charting techniques and decision tools	Identify and describe the major chart types used for project management.
	Describe the use of tables as analytic tools.
	Explain the purpose and importance of decision trees and charts.
System flowcharts	Name the primary types of system flowcharts and describe the function of each.
Communications	List and describe the basic elements of effective communications.
PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION		6	6	0
Initial investigation	Describe and explain the importance of the initial investigation, fact-finding techniques, and fact analysis techniques.
	Explain the steps from project initiation through the initial investigation.
Feasibility study	Describe and explain each of the steps in a feasibility study.
	Choose the best system available.
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS PHASE		6	5	0
Requirements	Describe typical system requirements (i.e., inputs, processes, and outputs).
Fact-finding techniques	Describe when and how to use data collection techniques.
	Conduct a data collection activity.
	Prepare and give a presentation.
SYSTEMS DESIGN PHASE		6	5	0
Techniques	Describe the advantages of structured design and development.
Output design	Read and draw computer print charts. Prepare CRT display layouts from data element lists.
Input design	Demonstrate correct design principles for disk, tape, CRT, and data-entry devices.
File design	Design sequential and random-access type files.
SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT PHASE		6	10	0
Management	Identify and describe project management.
Estimating	Identify, describe, and explain various programming time estimation methods.
Scheduling	Identify, describe, and explain planning aids such as Grantt charts and PERT/ CPM charts.
Costs	Classify different types of costs.
	Identify and explain common cost-benefit analysis strategies such as payback analysis, return on investment analysis, and present value analysis.
Development	Develop programs. Prepare test data and documentation.
IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION		4	0	0
Implementation preparation	Describe the major implementation activities and responsibilities.
	List system changeover methods.
Evaluation	Explain the purpose of a post-implementation evaluation.
POST-IMPLEMENTATION SYSTEMS OPERATION		4	4	0
Maintenance	Describe a standard maintenance procedure.
Obsolescence	Identify signs of system obsolescence.

Suggested Resources

Suggested Resources include textbooks shown below or most current edition.

Books

Gore, M. R., & Stubbe, J. W. (1988). Elements of systems analysis (4th ed.). Dubuque, IA: Wm. C. Brown.

Gore, M. R., & Stubbe, J. W. (1988). Student workbook, Champion Sporting Goods, Inc., case study to accompany elements of systems analysis. Dubuque, IA: Wm. C. Brown.

Leeson, M. (1985). Systems analysis and design. Chicago: Science Research Associates.

Powers, M. J., et al. (1984). Computer information systems development: Analysis and design. Cincinnati: South-Western.

Whitten, J. L., et al. (1986). Systems analysis and design methods. St. Louis: Mosby.