This course covers the phases from information systems planning through the specification of structured system requirements in functional form (i.e., logical system design) and concentrates on methods, techniques, and tools used to determine information requirements and to document these requirements in a thorough and unambiguous form. Also introduces computer-aided software engineering (CASE) technology. Students learn the discipline of systems analysis and logical design through a hypothetical case situation. Also, it focuses on ways in which advances in information technology and communications networks continue to recast the role and value of information systems in business and management. 

Students will be able:

- A much better understanding of the entire information systems development process from the identification of the business problems and needs to the design of an improved system to the writing of computer programs. 

- Improved programming skills. Students should be better programmers if they understand how to read and modify the design documentation prepared by a systems analyst. Programmers frequently find themselves redoing poorly prepared or incomplete design specifications.

- Learn “how” to do systems analysis and design using specific strategies and methodologies used by systems analysts. There is more to systems analysis and design than tools and techniques.

- A better understanding of information systems in general. Students will learn many capabilities and characteristics of good information systems. This will help them design more effective systems during their career.