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CSCI 375
Introduction to System Analysis and Design
COURSE OBJECTIVE
To introduce the methods and methodologies used in analyzing and designing various types of systems.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
- Students are assigned to a project team involved in a system study as part of the course.
- provide a sound basis for later courses in related areas
- integrate CASE tools, data gathering, structured analysis and design, database design, system controls, hardware selection and system testing, implementation, and operation into a traditional system design course
For Students
For Course
Overall, this course is intended for anyone who wants to understand how to analyse and design information systems.
RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK
Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World. (7th Edition). Satzinger, Jackson, Burd.
COMPUTER SCIENCE CSCI375
Spring 2024
EVALUATION
Lab Project (multiple deliverables) 50%
Lab Attendance and participation (Viva) 10%
Final Exam (Comprehensive) 40%
GRADING
You MUST receive a passing mark (>= 50%) on all components of the course in order to pass the course (components are listed in the Evaluation section).
Project
Each team will, over the course of the term, work on a project that has several
deliverables.
Details of each deliverable and their deadlines can be found on VIU Learn.
To receive full marks, all deliverables must be received before their due date and time.
Submissions later than 2 working days late will not be accepted and will receive a mark of 0.