DEV 160 - Systems Analysis & Design

5 CR

Previously PROG 160.
Examines the system-development cycle in depth. Topics include, problem identification, problem solving, and information-gathering techniques. Current structured tools are used to describe business rules and objects, data flow, data structures, and process flow and documentation. Creative problem solving and working in a team environment are stressed.

Prerequisite(s): Placement by assessment into ENGL 101, or completion of ENGL 92 or ENGL 93 with a grade of C or better. DEV 108 or PROG 108 or DEV 109 or PROG 19 or DEV 110 or PROG 110 with a grade of C or better.

Course Outcomes

From a broad perspective, understand the process of systems analysis, design, development and implementation.
Discuss the Systems Development Life Cycle, including the major phases and the tasks in each phase.
Explore tools needed to complete an effective systems analysis and design process.
Create examples of UML, using a data modeling tool.
Review feasibility analysis considerations, cost-benefit techniques, and analysis of candidate systems.
Discuss the issues of application architecture, output design, input design, and user-interface design.
Research hiring requirements for careers in Systems Analysis and related fields, identifying personal skills, gaps in the student’s background, and pathways to obtain necessary skills.

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