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College of Information and Computer Studies

A. SUBJECT : ACT 13
B. COURSE TITLE : System Analysis and Design
C. COURSE CREDITS : 3 units (54 hours)
D. COURSE DESCRIPTION : This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts of software development as
principles are applied to medium-sized software projects.

E. PREREQUISITE/S : 2nd Year Standing

F. COURSE OBJECTIVES :

1. Show the need for professional discipline and effective management throughout the software development process.
2. Show the importance of teamwork and good interpersonal skills in successful software development.
3. Introduce some methods and techniques available to the software engineer for use in the requirements engineering process.
4. Present standard object-oriented techniques for software analysis and design.
5. Introduce key object-oriented design principles.
6. Introduce design patterns and demonstrate how they can facilities the overall development process

G. COURSE CONTENT/OUTLINE :

Week Topic for Discussion References/ Materials Strategies/ Activities

No.
1 Unit I. Review of SDLC Systems Analysis and Design 4th Edn, Shelly - Lecture
- System Planning Cashman Rosenblatt, p 1.1 – 1.25 - Recitation
- System Analysis - Case Studies
- System Design
- System Implementation
- System Operation and Support
2 Unit II. Information Requirement Analysis and Systems Analysis and Design 4th Edn, Shelly - Lecture
Investigation Cashman Rosenblatt, p 2.1 – 2.19, 3.7 – 23, TK 2.1- - Recitation
- Importance of Strategic Planning 2.10. - Case Studies
- Feasibility Studies
- Preliminary Investigations
- Requirement Analysis
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 - Fact-Finding Techniques
3 Unit III. Project Management Systems Analysis and Design 4th Edn, Shelly - Lecture
- Gantt Chart Cashman Rosenblatt, TK 3.1 – 3.14 - Recitation
- PERT/CPM Systems Analysis and Design 5th Edn, Kendall and - Case Studies
- Project Reporting Kendall, p. 65 – 71 - Quiz # 1
4 Unit IV. Data Flow Diagram Systems Analysis and Design 4th Edn, Shelly - Lecture
- DFD Symbols Cashman Rosenblatt, 4.1 – 4.29 - Recitation
- Context Diagram Systems Analysis and Design 5th Edn, Kendall and - Case Studies
- Diagram 0 Kendall, p. 241 – 277 - Quiz # 2
- Logical and Physical Diagram
5 Unit V. Object Modeling and UML Systems Analysis and Design 4th Edn, Shelly - Lecture
- Object Oriented Terms and Concepts Cashman Rosenblatt, 5.1 – 5.32 - Recitation
- Object Relationship Diagram - Case Studies
- Use Case Diagram - Quiz # 3
- Class Diagrams
- Sequence Diagram
- State Transition Diagram
- Activity Diagram
6 - Prelim Examination
7 Unit VI. Data Design Systems Analysis and Design 4th Edn, Shelly - Lecture
- Designing Databases Cashman Rosenblatt , 8.1 – 8.32 - Recitation
- Entity Relationship Diagram Systems Analysis and Design 5th Edn, Kendall and - Case Studies
- Database Models Kendall, p.579 – 619
- Normalization
8 Unit VII. User Interface Design Systems Analysis and Design 4th Edn, Shelly - Lecture
- User Interface Design Guidelines Cashman Rosenblatt , 7.1 – 7.10 - Recitation
- User Interface Controls Systems Analysis and Design 5th Edn, Kendall and - Case Studies
- Types of User Interface Kendall, p. 647 – 653
9 Unit VIII. Input/Output Design Systems Analysis and Design 4th Edn, Shelly - Lecture
- Input and Data Entry Methods Cashman Rosenblatt , 7.12 – 7.37 - Recitation
- Input Errors Systems Analysis and Design 5th Edn, Kendall and - Case Studies
- Input Volume Kendall, p. 467 – 557 - Quiz # 1
- Data Entry Schemes
- Output Design Issues
- Printed Output
10 Unit IX. System Implementation Systems Analysis and Design 4th Edn, Shelly - Lecture
- Quality Assurance Cashman Rosenblatt, 10.1 – 10.21 - Recitation
- Structured Application Development - Case Studies
- Coding - Quiz # 2
- Object Oriented Application
Development
- Testing the Application
- Documentation

11 Unit X. Installation, Evaluation, Operation Systems Analysis and Design 4th Edn, Shelly - Lecture

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 and Support Cashman Rosenblatt, 11.1 – 12.20 - Recitation
- Operational and Test Environment - Case Studies
Training - Midterm Examination
- Post Implementation Tasks
- User Support Activities
- Maintenance Activities
- Process Bar
- Slider Control
12 Unit XI. Introduction to Research CHAPTER 2 of BUSINESS RESEARCH: Concepts - Lecture
 Definition of Business Research and Applications, Dela Salle Press (Latest Edition) - Discussion
 Importance of Business Research by Dr. Edralin - Recitation
 Major steps in Research
Common types of Business Research
13 Unit XII. Development and formulation of CHAPTER3of BUSINESS RESEARCH: Concepts - Deadline of the Proposed
research problem and Applications, Dela Salle Press (Latest Edition) Topic
Identification and Selection of Research by Dr. Edralin - Discussion
Problem
 Formulation of the Research Problem
and Objectives
 Review of Related Literature
 Significance of the Study
 Scope and Limitation of the Study

14 Unit XIII. Formulating the Theoretical CHAPTER3 of BUSINESS RESEARCH: Concepts - Discussion
Framework and Applications, Dela Salle Press (Latest Edition)
 Hypothesis by Dr. Edralin
 Assumptions
 Operational Definition
 Conceptual and Operational
Framework
15 Unit XIV. Designing the Research CHAPTER 4 of BUSINESS RESEARCH: Concepts - Discussion
Methodology and Applications, Dela Salle Press (Latest Edition)
 Research Designs by Dr. Edralin
 Sampling
 Methods of Data Collection
 Methods of Data Analysis
16 Unit XV. Actual Data Gathering CHAPTER 5 of BUSINESS RESEARCH: Concepts - Discussion
Ethical Issues in the Conduct of Research and Applications, Dela Salle Press (Latest Edition)
 Common Difficulties in the Conduct of by Dr. Edralin
Research
17 Unit XVI. Analysis and Presentation of CHAPTER 6 of BUSINESS RESEARCH: Concepts - Defense of the Proposed
and Data and Applications, Dela Salle Press (Latest Edition) Documentation as Final
18 Data Processing by Dr. Edralin Examination
 Data Analysis
 Presenting the Research Results

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 H. GRADING SYSTEM

The following percentage distribution shall be followed for each periodical grade
Prelims 30% 1) Lecture Units Laboratory units
Midterms 30% a. Class participation 10% Laboratory exercises 100%
Finals 40% b. Exercises n seatwork 20%
100% c. quizzes 20%
d. periodical exam 50%

I. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

TEXTBOOK: NONE

J. REFERENCES/READINGS:

Systems Analysis and Design 4th Edn., Shelly Cashman Rosenblatt

Systems Analysis and Design 5th Edn., Kendall and Kendall

Milagros M. Aguinaldo, Ed.d., SIMPLIFIED APPROACH TO THESIS WRITING, MMA Publications, 20-1 Teachers Bliss Condo Balonbato,
Quezon City, 2002.

Fely S. Castillo, MODERN CONCEPTS ON THESIS & DISSERTATION WRITING, Booklove Publishing Corporation, 1231 Quiricada, St., Sta.
Cruz, Manila, 2001.

Alipio M. Garcia, GUIDE TO THESIS WRITING: Textbook & Workbook, Rex Printing Company Inc., 84 – 86 Florentino St., Sta. Mesa Heights,
Quezon City, 2000.

Calderon & Gonzales, METHODS OF RESEARCH AND THESIS WRITING, National Bookstore, Inc., (Latest Edition)

L. Websites:
 http://www.marketingprofs.com
 http://www.quickmba.com/marketing research/
 http://www.swlearning.com/marketing
 http://www.wikipedia.com

Prepared by:
Engr. Virgilio A. Zacarias, Jr. 4
Dean, College of Information and Computer Studies
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