Systems Analysis and Design

This course examines the systems analysis and design process from understanding what a system should do through how a system should be implemented. Topics include the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC); the roles of the Systems Analyst and Designer; an introduction to requirements gathering, including identifying user stories, use cases, use of modeling tools; and system design, user interface design, and database design. The course encourages interpersonal skill development with clients, users, and personnel involved in development, operation, and maintenance of a system. Quality issues such as software testing, configuration management, quality management, and process improvement are addressed throughout the course.