Description
The theory and practice of structured analysis are presented. Topics may include: introduction to systems analysis and design, entity-relationship diagrams, organizational influence on computer use, systems and management concepts, the firm as a system, the environmental system, computer-based information systems, data flow diagrams, the systems approach to problem solving, systems life cycle methodologies, the data dictionary, project planning and control, network diagrams, systems analysis, economic justification, systems design, flowcharts, systems security and systems implementation. (writing intensive)