Systems Analysis and Design

Catalog description

Information systems create value by supporting organizational processes and the management of data. This course introduces student to methods and tools for the analysis and design of information systems where they will explore how to identify and model the information requirements of an organization. This involves the use of data-flow diagrams or UML models to both describe the current state of affairs, including the needs of the users, data requirements, and existing systems and also the desired system?s functionality. Other topics include the systems development life cycle, agile methodologies, and systems implementation. Prerequisite: ISYS 184