CS 390: Systems Analysis & Design

The course objective is to understand & analyze the systems development life cycle, system modeling, system implementation, & systems security. Each lesson combines readings, lectures, quizzes, and assignments to be the best.

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1. Ch 1.1 Systems Analysis: Definition & Example
2. What is System Analysis?
3. Benefits of System Analysis
4. System Analysis Examples
5. Lesson Summary
6. FAQs
7. Quiz 1.1
1. Introduction
2. What Is System Analysis?
3. System Analysis Importance
4. Lesson Summary
5. Quiz 1.2
1. Introduction
2. Software Engineering
3. System Analysis Definition
4. Systems Analysis Stages
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 1.3
1. Introduction
2. System Analysis & Design Life Cycle
3. Steps to Success
4. The End Game
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 1.4
1. Introduction
2. Systems Analysis and Design and How It Works for Business
3. Systems Analysis and Design Steps
4. Lesson Summary
5. Quiz 1.5
1. Introduction
2. What is a Systems Analyst?
3. What Do Systems Analysts Do?
4. Systems Analyst Responsibilities
5. Systems Analyst Job Description Example
6. Systems Analyst Skill Sets
7. Lesson Summary
8. Quiz 1.6
1. Introduction
2. Business Analysis
3. Business Analysis Techniques
4. Lesson Summary
5. Quiz 1.7
1. Ch 2.1 Systems Development Methods and Tools
2. System Development
3. Phases of System Development
4. System Development Tools
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 2.1
1. Introduction
2. Systems Development Life Cycle
3. Models of Software Development
4. Prototypes
5. Agile Methodology
6. Rapid Application Development
7. Lesson Summary
8. Quiz 2.2
1. Introduction
2. Requirement Gathering: The Pancake House
3. Document Review
4. Observation
5. Meetings and Surveys
6. The Requirements Document
7. Lesson Summary
8. Quiz 2.3
1. Introduction
2. Program Writing Begins With Analysis
3. Mapping the Process
4. Flowcharts
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 2.4
1. Introduction
2. What is the Iterative Model?
3. Process Steps of the Iterative Model
4. Advantages and Disadvantages
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 2.5
1. Introduction
2. Spiral Model
3. Lesson Summary
4. Quiz 2.6
1. Introduction
2. The V-Shaped Model
3. Phases
4. Verification Steps
5. Coding Phase
6. Validation Steps
7. Advantages and Disadvantages
8. Application
9. Lesson Summary
10. Quiz 2.7
1. Introduction
2. What is Agile Methodology?
3. Agile Approach & Overview
4. Difference Between Agile vs. Scrum
5. Agile Principles
6. Steps in Agile Methodology
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. Quiz 2.8
1. Introduction
2. What Is the Agile Model in SDLC?
3. Agile System Development Life Cycle
4. Advantages & Disadvantages of the Agile SDLC Model
5. Lesson Summary
6. Frequently Asked Questions
7. Quiz 2.9
1. Introduction
2. What Is SDLC?
3. What Is Agile?
4. Main Differences
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 2.10
1. Ch 3.1 Requirement Gathering & Analysis Phase in SDLC
2. Requirements Gathering
3. Analyzing Requirements
4. Lesson Summary
5. Quiz 3.1
1. Introduction
2. JAD Approach
3. Advantages & Disadvantages
4. Lesson Summary
5. Quiz 3.2
1. Introduction
2. Joint Application Development
3. Methodology
4. Phases of JAD
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 3.3
1. Introduction
2. Getting Your Software to the End User - Quickly
3. Deciding When to Use RAD
4. RAD Design Models
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 3.4
1. Introduction
2. What Is a Business Process?
3. Business Process Modeling (BPM)
4. Flowcharts
5. Data Flow Diagrams
6. Gantt Chart & BPMN
7. Lesson Summary
8. Quiz 3.5
1. Introduction
2. Requirements Validation
3. Requirements Document Review
4. Survey Review
5. Prototyping
6. After the Reviews
7. Lesson Summary
8. Quiz 3.6
1. Introduction
2. What Is a System Context Diagram?
3. The Context Bubble
4. External Entities
5. Data Flows
6. Drawing Hints
7. Lesson Summary
8. Quiz 3.7
1. Introduction
2. Model : A picture is worth a thousand words!
3. The Unified Modeling Language (UML)
4. Definition of a UML Model
5. Design of UML models
6. Lesson Summary
7. Quiz 3.8
1. Introduction
2. Use Case Diagram
3. How To Make a Use Case Diagram
4. Use Case Template
5. Use Case Document
6. Lesson Summary
7. Quiz 3.9
1. Introduction
2. What is a Data Flow Diagram?
3. What is Data Flow?
4. What is a Flow Diagram?
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 3.10
1. Introduction
2. Documenting the Flow
3. Logical Data Flow Diagram
4. Physical Data Flow Diagram
5. An Example of Using Both Types of Data Flow Diagrams
6. Lesson Summary
7. Quiz 3.11
1. Introduction
2. Object Oriented Analysis and Design
3. OOP Concepts and Terminologies
4. Lesson Summary
5. Quiz 3.12
1. Introduction
2. What is UML?
3. Object Diagrams
4. Building a Diagram
5. The Importance of Object Diagrams
6. Lesson Summary
7. Quiz 3.13
1. Introduction
2. Class Diagram Definition
3. Symbols and Notation
4. Class Diagram Importance
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 3.14
1. Ch 4.1 Design Phase in SDLC
2. System Development Life Cycle
3. Basics of SDLC
4. Lesson Summary
5. Quiz 4.1
1. Introduction
2. What are the 7 Principles of Universal Web Design?
3. Lesson Summary
4. Quiz 4.2
1. Introduction
2. The Transparency of Good Design
3. What is Design?
4. What is an Interface?
5. What is Human Interface Design?
6. What are Some Principles that Drive Human Interface Design?
7. Lesson Summary
8. Quiz 4.3
1. Introduction
2. User Interface Design Definition and History
3. User Analysis
4. Information Architecture
5. Usability Testing
6. Lesson Summary
7. Quiz 4.4
1. Introduction
2. Graphical User Interface
3. Importance of Interface Design
4. Interface Development
5. Other Aspects of Interface Design
6. Lesson Summary
7. Quiz 4.5
1. Introduction
2. A Theoretical Model
3. Process Steps
4. Another Take on Systems Architecture
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 4.6
1. Introduction
2. Computing Architecture
3. What is Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)?
4. What is Client-Server Architecture (CSA)?
5. Client-Server vs Server-Oriented Architecture
6. Lesson Summary
7. Quiz 4.7
1. Introduction
2. What are Data?
3. Database Structure
4. Data vs. Information
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 4.8
1. Introduction
2. Purpose of Database Management Systems
3. Functions of a DBMS
4. Pros and Cons of DBMS
5. Multi-User Databases
6. Lesson Summary
7. Quiz 4.9
1. Introduction
2. Database Schemas
3. Designing a Schema
4. Lesson Summary
5. Quiz 4.10
1. Introduction
2. The ER Diagram
3. Entities and Tables
4. Keys
5. Cardinality
6. Lesson Summary
7. Quiz 4.11
1. Introduction
2. Database Management System Design
3. Why Do We Go to This Length?
4. What Is Normalization?
5. The Normal Forms&Types of Normal Forms
6. Lesson Summary
7. Quiz 4.12
1. Introduction
2. Data Warehouses
3. Distributed DBMS
4. Data Mining
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 4.13
1. Ch 5.1 Implementation & Coding Phase in SDLC
2. The SDLC
3. Implementation
4. Coding
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 5.1
1. Introduction
2. Sourcing
3. Lesson Summary
4. Quiz 5.2
1. Introduction
2. The Need for Order
3. What is Software Development?
4. What is Documentation?
5. What is Communication?
6. How are They All Related?
7. Lesson Summary
8. Quiz 5.3
1. Introduction
2. Steps to Writing a Program
3. Lesson Summary
4. Quiz 5.4
1. Introduction
2. Testing Phase of SDLC
3. Types of Tests
4. Lesson Summary
5. Quiz 5.5
1. Introduction
2. Types of Software Testing
3. Lesson Summary
4. Quiz 5.6
1. Introduction
2. Software Development Life Cycle
3. Dry Run Testing
4. Benefits of Dry Run Testing
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 5.7
1. Introduction
2. What is SDLC?
3. Software Development Life Cycle Phases
4. Lesson Summary
5. Frequently Asked Questions
6. Quiz 5.8
1. Ch 6.1 Ways to Manage Risk: Insurable and Uninsurable Risk
2. What Exactly Is Risk?
3. Risk Identification
4. Risk Assessment
5. Risk Mitigation
6. Insurable and Uninsurable Risks
7. Lesson Summary
8. Quiz 6.1
1. Introduction
2. What Is Security Management?
3. What Is Systems Security?
4. What Is Applications Security?
5. Lesson Summary
6. Security Management - An Essay Prompt:
7. Quiz 6.2
1. Introduction
2. Types of Information Security
3. Definition of Information Security Types
4. Lesson Summary
5. Quiz 6.3
1. Introduction
2. Network Security
3. How Network Security is Implemented
4. Types of Network Security
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 6.4
1. Introduction
2. Security Threats
3. System Security
4. Firewall
5. Encryption
6. Passwords
7. Biometrics
8. Lesson Summary
9. Quiz 6.5
1. Introduction
2. Various Security Measures
3. Who Can Access the Data Center and Servers?
4. Lesson Summary
5. Quiz 6.6
1. Introduction
2. Cloud computing security issues
3. Threats
4. Countering the threats and vulnerabilities
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 6.7
1. Ch 7.1 Project Management: Components & Characteristics
2. Project Management
3. Components
4. Characteristics
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 7.1
1. Introduction
2. What Is a Project Management System?
3. General Software Applications
4. Project Management Software Applications
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 7.2
1. Introduction
2. Project Management Planning
3. Basic Definitions
4. The Planning Process
5. Planning Tools
6. Lesson Summary
7. Quiz 7.3
1. Introduction
2. Developing the Schedule
3. Displaying the Schedule
4. Lesson Summary
5. Quiz 7.4
1. Introduction
2. What is a Project Feasibility Study?
3. Steps to a Project Feasibility Study
4. Lesson Summary
5. Quiz 7.5
1. Introduction
2. The Project Team
3. Roles of the Project Team
4. Member Responsibilities
5. Work Breakdown Structure
6. Organizing Tasks and Time
7. The Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RACI)
8. Lesson Summary
9. Quiz 7.6
1. Introduction
2. Project Management
3. Gantt Chart
4. PERT
5. Critical Path Analysis
6. Lesson Summary
7. Quiz 7.7
1. Introduction
2. Quality Assurance: Requirements and Control Measurements
3. Lesson Summary
4. Quiz 7.8
1. Introduction
2. Capacity Planning Defined
3. Lead Strategy
4. Lag Strategy
5. Average Strategy
6. Lesson Summary
7. Quiz 7.9
1. Introduction
2. Gantt Chart: Definition and Meaning
3. History of Gantt Chart
4. What is a Gantt Chart in Research?
5. Gantt Chart Examples
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. Quiz 7.10
1. Introduction
2. Upfront Analysis Keeps Projects on Time and Budget
3. Example
4. Lesson Summary
5. Quiz 7.11
1. Introduction
2. Definition of a Project Schedule
3. Inputs & Outputs of Project Scheduling
4. Types of Scheduling Relationships
5. Critical Path Methodology
6. Example of a Schedule
7. Lesson Summary
8. Quiz 7.12
1. Introduction
2. Definition of a Risk Management Plan
3. The Types of Risk
4. Risk Planning Steps
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 7.13
1. Introduction
2. Post Project Implementation Review
3. How it's Conducted
4. Report
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 7.14
1. Introduction
2. Project Management
3. The Monitor & Control Process
4. Change Request Process
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 7.15
1. Assignment
2. Final Exam

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Ch 1. Introduction to Systems Analysis & Design

Ch 1.2 Why is System Analysis Important?

Ch 1.3 What is System Analysis in Software Engineering?

Ch 1.4 The System Analysis & Design Life Cycle

Ch 1.5 Systems Analysis & Design in Business

Ch 1.6 What Does a Systems Analyst Do? - Role & Responsibilities

Ch 1.7 Business Analysis Tools, Techniques & Software

Ch 2.The Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Ch 2.2 Systems Development Life Cycles: Software Development Process

Ch 2.3 Gathering User Requirements: Meetings, Observation & Surveys

Ch 2.4 Analysis and Design Tools: Analysis Definition and Flow Charts Introduction

Ch 2.5 Iterative Model in SDLC Methodology

Ch 2.6 Spiral Model in SDLC Methodology

Ch 2.7 V-Shaped Model in SDLC Methodology

Ch 2.8 What is Agile Methodology? - Overview, Definition & Steps

Ch 2.9 The Agile Model in SDLC

Ch 2.10 Agile vs. SDLC Development

Ch 3. System Modeling & Development

Ch 3.2 Joint Application Development (JAD): Advantages & Disadvantages

Ch 3.3 Joint Application Development: Definition, Phases & Methodology

Ch 3.4 Rapid Application Development: Definition, Tools & Model

Ch 3.5 What is Business Process Modeling (BPM)? - Definition, Notation & Examples

Ch 3.6 Using Validation Tools: Prototyping, Survey Review, Document Review & User Requirements

Ch 3.7 System Context Diagram: Description & Examples

Ch 3.8 UML Models: Design & Examples

Ch 3.9 Use Case Diagram, Document & Templates Overview

Ch 3.10 What is a Data Flow Diagram?

Ch 3.11 The Difference Between Logical & Physical Data Flow Diagrams

Ch 3.12 What is Object-Oriented Analysis & Design?

Ch 3.13 What is a UML Object Diagram? - Definition & Example

Ch 3.14 What is a UML Class Diagram? - Definition, Symbols & Examples

Ch 4. System Design & Architecture

Ch 4.2 The 7 Principles of Universal Design

Ch 4.3 Human Interface Design Principles & Guidelines

Ch 4.4 What is User Interface Design? - Examples & Definition

Ch 4.5 Developing a Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Ch 4.6 Systems Architecture: Definition & Characteristics

Ch 4.7 Service-Oriented Architecture vs. Client-Server Architecture

Ch 4.8 Database Concepts and Structures: The Elements That Make Up a Database

Ch 4.9 What is a Database Management System? - Purpose and Function

Ch 4.10 How to Design a Database Schema

Ch 4.11 What is the Entity-Relationship Model? - Diagram & Examples

Ch 4.12 What is Normal Form in DBMS? - Types & Examples

Ch 4.13 Data Warehousing and Data Mining: Information for Business Intelligence

Ch 5. System Implementation in SDLC

Ch 5.2 Application Development Processes: Internal & External

Ch 5.3 Software Development: Documentation & Communication Principles

Ch 5.4 How to Write a Program: Coding, Testing & Debugging

Ch 5.5 Testing Phase in SDLC

Ch 5.6 Types of Software Testing

Ch 5.7 Dry Run Testing in Software Development

Ch 5.8 Maintenance Phase in SDLC

Ch 6. Systems Support & Security

Ch 6.2 What is Security Management? - Systems & Applications

Ch 6.3 Types of Information Security

Ch 6.4 Types of Network Security

Ch 6.5 Systems Security: Firewalls, Encryption, Passwords & Biometrics

Ch 6.6 Data Center Security Levels

Ch 6.7 Cloud Computing Security Issues

Ch 7. Project Management in System Design

Ch 7.2 Project Management System: Definition & Example

Ch 7.3 Project Management Planning: Process & Tools

Ch 7.4 Project Management Scheduling: Tools & Techniques

Ch 7.5 Project Feasibility Study: Definition & Steps

Ch 7.6 The Project Team and Work Breakdown Structure

Ch 7.7 Project Management Tools for Systems Development

Ch 7.8 Project Management: Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control

Ch 7.9 Capacity Planning Types: Lead, Lag & Average Strategies

Ch 7.10 Gantt Chart in Project Management: Definition & Examples

Ch 7.11 Performance Measurement & Tracking Techniques

Ch 7.12 Total Slack, Critical Path & Free Slack Project Scheduling

Ch 7.13 Risk Planning for Project Management

Ch 7.14 Post Project Implementation Review: Purpose & Benefits

Ch 7.15 Monitoring & Controlling Phase of Project Management

Final Exam & Assignment

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