1 AP/ITEC “Systems Analysis and Design, I” Course Introduction Course Introduction [Prof. Peter Khaiter]

2 Contact Information Instructor Prof. Peter Khaiter Office TEL Bldg., # 3044 Office hours Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 5:45-6:45 pm Phone , ext Class web site ITECw113010N.htm

3 What is Systems Analysis and Design (SAD)? Systems Analysis: understanding and specifying in detail what an information system should do System Design: specifying in detail how the parts of an information system should be implemented Why is it important? Success of information systems depends on good SAD Widely used in industry - proven techniques Part of career growth in IT - lots of interesting and well-paying jobs! Increasing demand for systems analysis skills

4 Course Objectives To provide you with new ways of looking at information in the world in order to solve business problems To introduce you to concepts and methods of SAD To describe the systems development life cycle (SDLC) To teach you effective methods for gathering essential information during system analysis To teach you approaches to documenting and modeling of gathered information To teach you effective methods for designing systems to solve problems effectively using technology

5 Topics covered System’s concept The system development environment Types of information systems Rapid application development Role of the systems analyst Managing an IT project Initiating and planning a systems development project Determining systems requirements Process modeling Logic modeling Project documentation Understanding the elements of systems design Designing the user interface Designing system interfaces, controls and security

6 Bibliography Textbook: Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, John Satzinger, Robert Jackson and Stephen Burd. 5th edition. Thomson Course Technology, 2009 (ISBN-13: ) Recommended Reading: Systems Analysis and Design, Alan Dennis and Barbara Haley Wixom. John Wiley & Sons, 2000 (ISBN ) Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, Joseph Valacich, Joey F. George and Jeffrey A. Hoffer. Prentice Hall, 2001 (ISBN ) Systems Analysis and Design Methods, Jeffrey L. Whitten, Lonnie D. Bentley and Kevin C. Dittman. Irwin/McGraw-Hill, 1998 (ISBN X) Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design: A Structured Approach, Penny A. Kendall. Irwin/McGraw-Hill, 1996 (ISBN )

7 Marking Scheme Final exam - 45% Midterm test - 35% Assignments 1, % (each) Midterm and Final will be closed books and notes Lecture notes are available at the class website: ITECw113010N.htm

8 END Thank you!