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COURSE INFORMATION

Systems Analysis and Design I

CBIS Core Course, by Distance

Program Options: CBIS TRU

This course provides you with the basic understanding of systems analysis and design methodologies. You will understand the roles and elements involved in a system development project, the system design process, system implementation and support.

You will also be able to recognize the importance of a structured and organized approach to systems development, define the activities comprising a systems development project and understand the strengths and weaknesses of the various techniques for systems development.

Prerequisite: Computing Concepts or equivalent experience; recommended: Database Concepts

Objective

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• explain the general framework necessary for developing information systems
• understand the roles and perspectives of the individuals involved in a system development project
• recognize the importance of a structured and organized approach to systems development
• define the activities comprising a systems development project
• critique the recommendations regarding a particular systems development project
• understand the differences, advantages and disadvantages of the various techniques for systems development
• choose an appropriate systems development methodology for a project
• discuss the objectives and techniques of systems planning
• describe the elements of the systems analysis and design processes
• describe the elements of the systems implementation and support processes

Format

By Distance

CBIS courses are 13 weeks in duration. Students login to the course and communicate with the instructor and fellow students via the course management system Moodle. For further information about Moodle, visit the Moodle Startup Kit at http://distance.uvic.ca/onlinehelp/tutorials/moodle/.

Requisites

• Required Equipment/Software

  • Personal Computer (PC)
  • Windows 2000 or higher
  • Microsoft Office 2000 or higher
  • Internet Explorer 6 or higher
  • Internet access
  • Email account
  • Some assignments require the use of drawing functions. The drawing functions in Word, PowerPoint, Viso, GIMP, or other similar software would be acceptable. Confirm file types with the instructor before submitting assignments.

  Textbook

  Systems Analysis and Design (9th ed.) by Shelly and Rosenblatt - ISBN: 0538481617, plus Web-based readings. Please purchase text from UVic Bookstore (www.uvicbookstore.ca).

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