Its primary emphasis is on the methods, tools, and products of systems analysis. Analysis tools are employed to document an existing system. The analysis phase will be stressed most heavily, but the concerns and products of the design phase will also be studied. Considerable emphasis will be placed on learning to use the tools of structured analysis. These tools can be viewed first as useful documentation and communication tools by employing them to document an existing system.
Emphasis is on mastering the tools and techniques of structured systems analysis.
This is accomplished via team and individual projects. Throughout the course, there will be emphasis on problem solving skills and communication skills as employed by the analyst. Shelly, Cashman, and Rosenblat. Systems Analysis and Design , 3rd Edition, Course Technology, 1998. All students will use email for communicating with the instructor.