IS 320 - Systems Analysis and Design (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: IS 200 (or BUS 325 and CIS 101 )
The science of systems analysis and design requires IS professional to map and exploit the processes, methods, techniques, and tools that organizations use to conduct business. This course covers a systematic methodology for analyzing a business problem or opportunity, determining what role, if any, computer-based technologies can play in addressing the business need, articulating business requirements for the technology solution, specifying alternative approaches to acquiring the technology capabilities needed to address the business requirements-in particular, in-house development, development from third-party providers, or purchased commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) packages-and specifying the requirements for the information systems solution. Students gain hands-on experience with systems analysis and design methodologies and tools by analyzing the functionality and design of existing systems with regard to a specific business need, and developing requirements and a project plan for a new system.