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CIT 215 - Systems Analysis and Design


Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Prerequisites: CIT 130   or CIT 161  or CIT 230  or permission of the instructor.

 
Description
In this course, students utilize a system development methodology through team-based projects that demonstrate their Information Technology skills. The focus of the course includes the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) phases, user system requirements, logical and physical design, test and implementation planning, performance evaluation, software package evaluation and acquisition, prototyping, structured and object-oriented methodologies, development and adherence to the system life cycle standards and designing interfaces and dialogues. This course encourages interpersonal skill development with clients, users, team members and others associated with development, operation and maintenance of the system.


Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Apply the tools and techniques of analysis and design needed to meet the needs and goals of an organization.
  2. Solve business problems using a systems approach. 
  3. Analyze the requirements of a simple system.
  4. Explain the role of the SDLC in the development of information systems.
  5. Formulate plans related to software package evaluation and acquisition, system testing, user training and support.
  6. Demonstrate effective communications necessary to work with clients, users, team members and others associated with development, operation and maintenance of the system.
Listed Topics
  1. Systems development environment
  2. System requirements
  3. Process modeling and conceptual data modeling
  4. Systems planning and selection
  5. Alternative design strategies
  6. Object-oriented analysis and design
  7. Rapid application development and case tools
  8. Effective human interface and database design
  9. Project management
  10. Systems implementation and operation
Reference Materials
Textbooks/materials, current and appropriate software, multimedia for lecture and demonstration as required by instructor; access to the Internet.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Communication
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 03/15/2019


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