CIS 280 Systems Analysis and Design (5 credits)
Prerequisite CIS 121 with a grade of 2.0 or better (may be taken concurrently), or instructor permission.
Course Description
This course introduces students to a systematic approach to defining needs, creating specifications, and designing information systems. Course discussion and hands-on case studies providing practical knowledge and experience. Waterfall and agile systems analysis and design techniques will be used to develop and document effective computer-based information systems projects. Students will also learn project management standards and create project plans using currently available project management application software.
Course Content
A. Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
B. Agile and other development methodologies
C. Project Management
D. Professionalism and Computer Ethics
E. Data security and privacy standards and regulations (HIPAA, FERPA)
F. Information Technology Management
G. Information Technology Standards & Best Practices
H. Computer Careers and certifications
Student Outcomes
1. Analyze and design components of an information management system using various techniques and tools within the traditional Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Waterfall methodology.
2. Analyze and design components of a information management system using various techniques and tools within the traditional Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Agile methodology.
3. Utilize currently available project management software for tracking and reporting project tasks, costs, resources and timelines for both Waterfall and Agile projects.
4. Analyze and discuss systems acquisition, implementation, testing, and on-going maintenance/monitoring issues, risks, and best practices.
5. Identify and analyze professionalism and ethics in project SDLCs.
6. Identify system risks and issues and mitigation strategies.
7. Analyze and discuss governance, security, and privacy.
8. Differentiate various Information Technology, PM, and management roles in Waterfall and Agile Information Technology environments.
9. Analyze the business environment and how Information Technology supports the organization achieve business objectives.
10. Identify and analyze standards and best practices for Information Technology governance and management such as ISACA’s COBIT and ISO standards.
11. Identify and analyze industry relevant Information Technology career paths, computer certifications and staying current in a rapidly changing career field.
Degree Outcomes
Responsibility: Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts and consequences of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable systems.
Program Outcomes: Work with stakeholders to understand the healthcare organization. Recommend comprehensive IT solutions to meet the business objectives.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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