System Analysis and Design

1. Describe the basic elements in system analysis and the role of a system analyst.
2. Explain different reasons for developing new systems projects.
3. Describe the various system analysis and design tools.
4. Select a project out of a number of project requests.
5. Enumerate the role of quality assurance in various stages of a system development life cycle.
6. Explain the characteristics of good documentation and its various types and the tools needed for documentation.
7. Explain the various types and stages of system implementation and conversion as well as system maintenance.

13 weeks, about 38 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: Overview of System Analysis and Design · 2 hours

     Read the introduction to System Analysis and Design.. Define systems, systems study, systems analysis, and systems approach.. Identify the characteristics and types of systems.. Explain the role of a system analyst..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 2: Project Selection · 2 hours

     Understand the reasons for initiating system projects.. Identify the sources of project requests.. Discuss the management of project review and selection.. Explain the preliminary investigation process..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Feasibility Study · 2 hours

     Define feasibility and feasibility study.. List and illustrate different types of feasibility.. Discuss the purposes of feasibility study.. Describe different steps in feasibility analysis.. Explain in detail cost/benefit analysis..

4. Week 4Module 1:

   • Unit 4: System Requirement Specifications and Analysis · 4 hours

     Define Data Flow Diagrams (DFD).. Define Data Dictionary, its standard symbols and rules.. Explain HIPO, its two types of diagrams.. Draw decision tables and display decision trees.. Illustrate Warnier-Orr diagrams and Nassi-Shneidermann charts..

5. Week 5Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Structured System Design · 2 hours

     Define system design considerations.. List out various design methodologies.. Know the brief outlines on structured design.. Explain modularization, computer system design process and system specifications.. Understand the importance of prototype design..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Input Design and Control · 2 hours

     Understand the importance of input design for producing the correct report.. Determine criteria for selecting the most appropriate input method and medium for an application.. Develop a system for validating input to a computer application.. Prepare layout for terminal screens..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Output Design · 2 hours

     Identify the devices used to output information from a computer.. Enumerate the design consideration.. Design a form and explain the design of screen output.. List role of graphics in output.. Enumerate record structure and report layout consideration..

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 4: File and Database Design · 4 hours

     Explain file concepts and its different type.. Describe various methods of selecting data storage medium.. Explain file organization and file design.. Describe database design and coding system..

9. Week 9Module 3:

   • Unit 1: System Development · 2 hours

     Understand different tasks of system development.. Know the importance of prototype.. Find out various factors to be considered prior to system selection.. Understand the term benchmark.. Define the various parameter responsible in considering the selection of a language..

10. Week 10Module 3:

    • Unit 2: System Control and Quantity Assurance · 4 hours

      Highlight various issues involved in quality assurance, testing and system control.. Point out the role of quality assurance in various stages of a Software Development Life Cycle.. Illustrate the significance of various levels of tests and their different functions.. Explain the role played by system control in a computer system..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 3: Documentation · 2 hours

      Describe the characteristics of good documentation and its various types.. Identify the tool needed for documentation.. Explain the guideline/format to be followed for preparing good documentation package..

12. Week 12Module 3:

    • Unit 4: System Implementation · 4 hours

      Appreciate the importance of training of personnel involved with system.. Get familiar with various training methods of conversion and operation plans.. Explain post implementation review.. Highlight various issues involved in system maintenance and designing of computer contract.. Get proper understanding about various factors for hardware/software acquisition and vendor's selection.. Understand the importance of service bureau and financing use of computer..

13. Week 13All Modules

    • Final Revision · 6 hours

      Review all modules and units.. Work on all assignments and TMAs.. Prepare for final examinations..