Information System Analysis and Design
- Education
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 150 pages
- 16 units
This course introduces students to the strategies for information systems analysis and design. It examines concepts, types, and characteristics of information systems, and the system development life cycle. The course also covers the role of system analysts, information organization as a system, and problem-solving perspectives. Students will learn about data gathering, context diagrams, data flow diagrams, and system implementation approaches.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 26 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of LIS409, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
LIS409 · Unit 3: Problem-Solving Perspectives in System Analysis
The presentation schedule gives you the important dates for the completion of your computer-based tests, participation in forum discussions and facilitation. Remember, you are to submit all your assignments at the appropriate time. You should guide against delays and plagiarism in your work. Plagiarism is a criminal offence in academics and is liable to heavy penalties.
What you should be able to do
- Define the concepts of information systems.
- Describe the types and characteristics of information systems.
- Explain the system development life cycle.
- Explain the role of the system analyst.
- Describe the evaluation of information systems and services.
What it prepares you for
- System Analyst
- Business Analyst
- IT Consultant
- Database Administrator
- Project Manager
- Information Technology
- Banking
- Healthcare
- Education
- Government
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Information Systems Evaluation; System Software life Development Feasibility and Data-Related Issues
Unit 3: Data Context Diagram and Data Flow Diagram
Understanding the nuances of data context diagrams and data flow diagrams requires strong analytical skills and the ability to visualize complex data relationships.
- Module 4: Design and Modelling of Information System and Approach to System Implementation
Unit 1: Design and Modelling of Information System
Requires understanding of complex system design principles and the ability to apply them in practical scenarios.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 22.5 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Definition of Concepts; Types and Characteristics of Information Systems
Unit 1: Concepts of Information Systems · 1.5 hours
Read the definition of information systems.. Understand the history of information systems.. Identify the components of information systems.. Discuss the roles of information systems in libraries and information centers..
- Week 2Module 1: Definition of Concepts; Types and Characteristics of Information Systems
Unit 2: Types of Information Systems · 1.5 hours
Identify the various types of information systems.. Describe each type of information system.. Discuss the relevance of information systems to libraries.. Explain information systems security and assessment..
- Week 3Module 1: Definition of Concepts; Types and Characteristics of Information Systems
Unit 3: Characteristics of Information Systems · 1.5 hours
Identify the characteristics of information systems.. Describe each characteristic of information systems.. Discuss the elements of information systems.. Explain the classification of information systems..
- Week 4Module 2: System Development Life Cycle; System Analyst's Role and Information Organisation as a System
Unit 1: System Development Life Cycle Description · 1.5 hours
Describe the concept of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).. Explain the phases of the SDLC.. Discuss the importance of each phase in system development.. Compare different SDLC models..
- Week 5Module 2: System Development Life Cycle; System Analyst's Role and Information Organisation as a System
Unit 2: System Analyst and Roles · 1.5 hours
Define the role of a System Analyst.. Explain the functions of a System Analyst.. Describe the skills required for a System Analyst.. Discuss the importance of a System Analyst in system development..
- Week 6Module 2: System Development Life Cycle; System Analyst's Role and Information Organisation as a System
Unit 3: Information Organisation as a System · 1.5 hours
Describe information organization as a system or framework.. Explain social tagging and bibliographic control.. Discuss purpose and predication in information organization.. Identify functions and context functions in information organization..
- Week 7Module 3: Information Systems Evaluation; System Software life Development Feasibility and Data-Related Issues
Unit 1: Evaluation of Information Systems and Services · 1.5 hours
Describe evaluation and evaluation of information system.. Describe the information system evaluation process.. Discuss the approaches and strategies to the information system evaluation..
- Week 8Module 3: Information Systems Evaluation; System Software life Development Feasibility and Data-Related Issues
Unit 2: Data-Related Issues · 1.5 hours
Explain the meaning of data dictionary.. Describe variable name.. Explain how to determine data type, data elements and ranges of values.. Describe coding valid values, how to specify qualitative missing data and checking dependency..
- Week 9Module 3: Information Systems Evaluation; System Software life Development Feasibility and Data-Related Issues
Unit 3: Data Context Diagram and Data Flow Diagram · 1.5 hours
Describe the concept of context diagram.. Describe the elements of a context diagram.. Discuss the benefits of a context diagram.. Explain the limitations of the context diagram..
- Week 10Module 4: Design and Modelling of Information System and Approach to System Implementation
Unit 1: Design and Modelling of Information System · 1.5 hours
Describe system modelling.. Explain the types of system modelling.. Discuss the modelling design, procurement and construction, asset management and software..
- Week 11Module 4: Design and Modelling of Information System and Approach to System Implementation
Unit 2: Strategic Approaches to System Implementation · 1.5 hours
Explain the information implementation strategy.. Describe the aspects of information system implementation strategies.. Identify the implementation methodologies.. Explain the system deployment strategies..
- Week 12Module 4: Design and Modelling of Information System and Approach to System Implementation
Unit 3: Challenges of System Implementation · 1.5 hours
List the challenges confronting the implementation of information systems.. Discuss each of the challenges confronting information system implementation..
- Week 13Module 5: Current Trends in Information System Analysis and Design; Problems-Solving Perspectives.
Unit 1: Information Systems Analysis and Design · 1.5 hours
Explain system analysis and design.. Explain information system analysis.. Describe the new system's requirements.. Describe the post-implementation review, testing and maintenance of the system..
Unit 2: Current Trends in Information System Analysis · 1.5 hours
Review all course materials.. Prepare for final examination..
Unit 3: Problem-Solving Perspectives in System Analysis · 1.5 hours
Review all course materials.. Prepare for final examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Focus on understanding the different phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Practice drawing data flow diagrams and context diagrams.
- Review the roles and responsibilities of a system analyst.
- Create a study schedule to cover all modules and units.
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.
- Practice with past examination papers to familiarize yourself with the question formats.
- Create concept maps linking SDLC phases to relevant tools and techniques.
- Focus on understanding the different system implementation strategies and their pros and cons.
- Review the different types of information systems and their applications.
Questions students ask about this course
What is LIS409 about?
This course introduces students to the strategies for information systems analysis and design. It examines concepts, types, and characteristics of information systems, and the system development life cycle. The course also covers the role of system analysts, information organization as a system, and problem-solving perspectives. Students will learn about data gathering, context diagrams, data flow diagrams, and system implementation approaches.
How many units does LIS409 have?
LIS409, Information System Analysis and Design, has 16 units across 5 modules, over 150 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is LIS409?
LIS409 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Education.
Is LIS409 hard?
LIS409 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does LIS409 take to study?
About 26 hours of study, spread across its 16 units.
How is LIS409 assessed?
LIS409 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with LIS409?
System Analyst, Business Analyst, IT Consultant, Database Administrator and Project Manager.