Jordan University of Science & Technology
Faculty of Computer & Information Technology
Department of Computer Science & Information Systems
Year:
2009/2010
Semester:
2
Course Information
Course Title
System Analysis and Design
Course Number
Se 320
Prerequisites
CIS 328 (Data Base)
Course Website
http://www.just.edu.jo/~ymkhasawneh/
Instructor
Yousef Khasawneh
Office Location
Ph3 Level 0
Office Phone
7201000
Office Hours
Ext. 23757
TBA in the class & by appointment (refer to the website)
E-mail
Yousef01us@yahoo.com
Teaching Assistant
Text Book
Title
Modern System Analysis and Design
Author(s)
Jeffrey Hoffer, Joey George, and Joseph Valacich
Publisher
Prentice hall International
Year
2008
Edition
5th
Book Website
References
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Any System Analysis literature
Assessment Policy
Assessment Type
Expected Due Date
Weight
First Exam
TBA
20%
Second Exam
TBA
20%
Final Exam
TBA
40%
Project
Phase 1- from week one until week 13,
progress reports. (10%)
Phase 2- Last day of week 14presentation of the whole project
(10%)
20%
Course Objectives
1-The main objective of this course is to provide students with a broad perspective on system analysis
and design.
2- Explain the system development life cycle (SDLC) methodology that allows for a logical progression
of topics, and some other methodologies like Agile methodology. (5%)
3- Explain the process of managing an information system project, and how the commercial packages
can be used to assist in representing and managing the project schedules, skill may be needed to
accomplish the process.
(25%)
4- Explain the skills and concepts that are applied throughout the development, including system
concepts and project management.
(10%)
5- Introduce the student in detail to each phase of the SDLC, from identification and selection to the
maintenance of the project.
(25%)
6- Explain to the student the activities of each phase and introduce techniques used to accomplish the
activities.
(35%)
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students should
Related
The expected achieved outcome
Objective
Reference
1.1
Should be able to know basic terms associated with system and
system analysis, such terms are SDLC System Development Life
Cycle and System Thinking
Chapter 1
1.2
Should be able to understand the phases of the life cycle of a system,
and what activities performed in each phase.
Understand the process of managing information system project.
Chapter 3
Should be able to learn the skilled needed by a System Analyst to be
affective, professional and a successful individual
Should be able to know the important of each phase on the cycle and
how these phases affect each others.
Understand and create a process model such DFD (Data Flow
Diagrams).
Understand and create a Logic Model such decision trees and
structure English , and decision table.
Understand and create a conceptual data model ERD (Entity
Relational Diagram).
Understand the design of DB and forms and reports
Chapter 2
Understand the important of environment on the project
implementation.
Understand the important of the maintenance phase on the project.
Chapter 15
3.1
3.2, and 4
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
6.6
6.6
6.7
 Teaching & Learning Methods
Chapter 3
Chapter 4-16
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapters 9
Chapter 10-11
Chapter 16
 Class lectures, lecture notes and slides, and project are designed to achieve the course
objectives.
 You should read the assigned chapters before class, complete assignments on time, participate in
class and do whatever it takes for you to grasp this material. Ask questions, participation has 5%
of the grade. .
 You are responsible for all material covered in the class.
 Please communicate any concerns or issues as soon as practical either in class, by phone or by
Email.
 Lecture notes will be available before each class. It resides on the mentioned
above internet sites.
Course Content
Week
1
2-3
4-5
Topics
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Course Introduction
Introduction to System Analysis
The system development environment
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The origin of software
Managing an Information system Project
.
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Succeeding as system Analyst
Identification. And selecting project for
development
Initiation and planning system development
project
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6-9
Chapter in Text
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Determine system requirements.
Structuring system requirements
modeling
Structuring system requirements
modeling
1
2,3
-process
6,7,8
–
logic
10-11

Structuring system requirements. – conceptual
data modeling
12-14
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Designing database
Design Forms and repots
System Implementation
Maintenance Information system

Project presentation
15-16
Appendix 1, chapter 4,5
9
10,11,15,16
Additional Notes
Project
Presentation will be marked on the subject matter, professionalism, and
creativity, 10% on the progress reports, and other 10% on the presentation.
The project will be group of 2-3 (or more) students and all must participate in
both presentations, it is your responsibility to select your group and coordinate
the effort and presentations of the project.
Both phases must submitted on or before the due date and presented by the
Group.
Exams


Makeup exam should not be given unless there is a valid excuse.
Arrangements to take an exam at a time different than the one scheduled MUST be
made prior to the scheduled exam time.

Cheating or copying from neighbor on exam, quiz, or homework is an illegal and
unethical activity, it will lead you to fail the course, JUST standards and regulations
will be applied.
Cheating
Additional Notes (Continue)
Attendance
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Excellent attendance is expected, and it worth 5% of the grade.
JUST policy requires the faculty member to assign ZERO grade (35) if a student
misses 10% of the classes that are not excused.
Sign-in sheets will be circulated.
If you miss class, it is your responsibility to find out about any announcements or
assignments you may have missed.
Workload

Average work-load student should expect to spend is 8 hours/week
Graded Exams

Instructor should return exam papers graded to students within one week after
the exam date.
Participation

Participation in, and contribution to class discussions will affect your final grade
positively. Raise your hand if you have any question, it worth 5% of the grade.
Making any kind of disruption and (side talks) in the class will affect you
negatively, Cell phone (Mobile) must be shut off before you get in to the class.
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Finally
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Make backups of all of your work.
This includes any assignment and project materials you and your group produce.
Copy files onto 2 or 3 floppy disks and photocopy diagrams and other materials
to share with your group