CTS 285 Systems Analysis & Design

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course introduces established and evolving methodologies for the analysis, design, and development of an information system. Emphasis is placed on system characteristics, managing projects, prototyping, CASE/OOM tools, and systems development life cycle phases. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze a problem and design an appropriate solution using a combination of tools and techniques.

Pre-requisite(s): NOS 110.
Course is typically offered in Fall and Spring (when offered).
Course has transfer restrictions - 10 years

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Perform a SWOT analysis.
Determine end-user needs.
Prepare a Data Flow Diagram.
Create a basic Flow Diagram.
Apply object-oriented modeling tools in designing information systems.
Develop logical models for a proposed system.
Apply the steps of systems development life cycle in a project.