Online Course: System Analysis and Design
- Unit 1: Overview of System Analysis and Design
- Overview: This unit provides an introduction to system analysis and design, covering the fundamental concepts, principles, and objectives of the discipline. Students will gain an understanding of the system development life cycle, the role of analysts, and the importance of effective system analysis and design processes.
- Unit 2: Project Selection
- Overview: Students will learn about the process of project selection, including the identification of potential projects, project screening, and the criteria used to evaluate and select projects for further analysis and development.
- Unit 3: Feasibility Study
- Overview: This unit delves into the feasibility study phase of system analysis and design, emphasizing the assessment of technical, operational, economic, and schedule feasibility of proposed projects. Students will learn about the methods and tools used to conduct feasibility studies.
- Unit 4: System Requirement Specifications and Analysis
- Overview: Students will gain insights into system requirement specifications and analysis, including the gathering, documenting, and analysis of user requirements. The unit covers the development of use cases, data flow diagrams, and other tools used to capture system requirements.
- Unit 5: System Design and Architecture
- Overview: This unit focuses on system design and architecture, emphasizing the translation of system requirements into detailed design specifications. Students will learn about architectural design, interface design, and the selection of appropriate technologies and platforms.
- Unit 6: Database Design and Management
- Overview: This unit covers database design and management principles, including the design of relational and non-relational databases, data modeling, normalization, and the management of database systems in the context of system analysis and design.
- Unit 7: User Interface Design
- Overview: Students will learn about user interface design, emphasizing the principles of human-computer interaction, usability, and the design of effective and user-friendly interfaces for software systems.
- Unit 8: System Testing and Quality Assurance
- Overview: This unit delves into system testing and quality assurance processes, including the planning, design, and execution of system tests to ensure the reliability, performance, and quality of software systems.
- Unit 9: System Implementation and Deployment
- Overview: Students will gain an understanding of system implementation and deployment, covering the installation, configuration, and rollout of software systems in real-world environments. The unit emphasizes the management of the transition to new systems.
- Unit 10: System Maintenance and Evolution
- Overview: The final unit covers system maintenance and evolution, emphasizing the modification, enhancement, and support of existing software systems. Students will learn about the challenges and best practices in system maintenance.
This structure provides a comprehensive overview of the essential concepts and skills in system analysis and design, covering a wide range of topics from foundational principles to advanced system development methodologies and technologies. Each unit’s content overview is designed to build a strong knowledge base and prepare students for practical applications in the field.