CIT 215 - Systems Analysis and Design

 
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.

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.

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

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Communication

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