Course Title: Introduction to Systems Analysis

Department: Computer Science

Semester Hours: 2

Office: 219B

Phone: (641)-752-7106 Ext. 343

E-mail: kevin.cartier@iavalley.edu

Syllabus

The student who successfully completes this course will understand:

•  The basics of corporate systems analysis

• The importance of planning.

• What constitutes “good” software.

• The computer system life-cycle.

• How to write a system proposal.

• How to plan and manage a computer project.

• Techniques for gathering information and requirements.

• How to design a system.

• How to write program specifications.  

• How to set up a system test and a program test.

•  The steps involved in delivering and installing a computer project.

• How to maintain a computer system.

• How to evaluate software and computer processes.

• How to write a user’s manual.

                Patrick Hansen

                 Whitney Heil

                      Eddie Stage