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  • Welcome to the Course!

     
     

    Dear Students,

    Welcome to the Fall 2020 Semester!

    Students, I can’t wait to see all your smiling faces! I am here to support you every step of the way.

    I encourage you to make the most of your time here.

    Remember to make it a great year. I will see you soon.

    A I Tazib
    Lecturer, Dept. of CSE
    Daffodil International University
    Email: tazib.cse0275.c@diu.edu.bd
    Phone: 01681983227

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    • Reference Books

      Textbook:

      1. System Analysis and Design, by Elias M. Awad

                 

      Reference Books:

      1. Systems Analysis and Design, Kendall and Kendall, Fifth Edition
      2. Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm (11th edition), Pearson/Prentice-Hall
      3. Software Engineering, Pressman, Current Edition
      4. Systems Analysis and Design Methods, Jeffrey Whitten, Lonnie Bentley

                        

    • WK-1-Data and Information


      Data, Information and System


      Lesson Topics:

      • Distinction between Data and Information
      • Description of types of Information: Tactical,  Operational, Strategic, Statutory.
      • Division of Management into different hierarchical levels.
      • Type of Information needed at different levels of management.
      • Division of organizations into several functional  areas and their information requirements
      • Attributes of Information.

      Learning Outcomes:
      • Able to define and describe concepts of a data, information and system.
      • Understand types of information and needed them in different levels.
      • Understand the division of organizations into several functional  areas and their information requirements and a ttributes of Information.

    • WK-2-System Analysis and Design Life Cycle


      Life Cycle of System Analysis and Design


      Lesson Topics:

      • Nine Steps in designing Information Systems.
      • Tasks performed in each step.
      • Nature of tasks performed by Systems Analysts.
      • The attributes of Systems Analysts.
      • The tools used by Systems Analysts.

      Learning Goals:

      • Able to elaborate on different steps in designing Information Systems.
      • Understand the nature of the task and attributes of a System Analyst. 
      • Familiar with a variety of problem-solving tools and approaches for the design and analysis of information systems.

    • WK-3-Information Gathering



      Lesson Topics:

      • Strategy to gather information for computerization.
      • Various sources of information.
      • Methods of searching for information.
      • Interviewing techniques to gather information from line managers to top management.
      • Methods of consensus for formulating requirements.

      Learning Outcomes:

      • Able to understand strategy to gather information, source and methods of information.
      • Apply the concepts and tools of modern Systems Analysis.

      Resources:

       

       

    • Quiz-1(15 Marks)

      Quiz-1: Syllabus and Instruction:

      Syllabus:  Wk-1, Wk-2, and Wk-3 will cover quiz-1 topics.

      • A scenario will be given, you will have to find the different types of information, elements of that system.
      • Find Information gathering methods apply for the given scenario. 

      Instruction: 

      • The quiz will be open as per the schedule. 
      • The answer will be text-based you can write in the given box or you can be attached (if any case)

      • WK-4-Data Flow Diagram(DFD)


        Data Flow Diagram(DFD)


        Lesson Topics:
        • What are Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs)?
        • Why they are useful?
        • How are they developed?
        • How to level DFDs?
        • Good style conventions in developing DFDs
        • Difference between Logical and Physical DFDs
        • Tools available to draw DFDs

        Learning Outcomes:

        • Able to create context and level-1 data flow diagrams.
        • Able to create Physical and Logical data flow diagram

      • WK-5-Process Specification


        Process Specification related to the DFD


        Lesson Topics:

        • How to use structured English to precisely specify  processes
        • The terminology used in structured English
        • Terminology of decision tables and how it is used to  specify complex logic
        • How to detect errors in the decision table specifications
        • Terminology and use of decision trees
        • Comparison of structured English, decision tables and  decision trees

        Learning Outcomes:

        • Able to how to process specifications related to the Data Flow Diagram.
        • Able to write clear and concise system requirements and convert them into technical specifications.

      • WK-6-Feasibility Analysis


        Feasibility Analysis


        Lesson Topics:
        • Definition of Feasibility Study.
        • Steps in Feasibility Study.
        • Guideline for searching goals and sub-goals.
        • Characteristics of a Goal.
        • Case Study
        • Examining alternative solutions
        • Technical and Operational Feasibility
        • Cost-Benefit Analysis
        Learning Outcomes:
        • Formulate the goals to be met by the information system to be designed.
        • Obtain alternative solutions to satisfy their goals.
        • Assess the feasibility of implementing alternative solutions.
        • Compute cost vs benefits of each alternative feasible solution.

        • Week-7: Midterm Exam Syllabus and Instructions


          Midterm Exam Syllabus:  

          • Wk-1: Data and Information
          • Wk-2: System Analysis and Design Life Cycle
          • Wk-3: Information Gathering
          • Wk-4: Data Flow Diagram(DFD)
          • Wk-5: Process Specification
          • Wk-6: Feasibility Analysis

          Midterm Marks Distribution:

          • Midterm Exam will be made up of 5 sets of questions. 
          • Each set of questions may include two or three short or descriptive questions. 
          • Each of the questions set contains equal marks(5 Marks), Total 25 Marks.
          • There will be no options. You must answer all the questions to get marks. 

          Questions Pattern:

          1. Find out the types of information, types of system and elements of the system
          2. Find out which requirements gathering technique is eligible for the scenario. 
          3. Draw DFD01 and DFD-1 for the given scenario.
          4. Draw the decision tree, decision table, and structured language for the given scenario.
          5. Find out the deficiencies, goal, and subgoals for the given scenario. 


          Open Book Midterm Exam Guideline for Students

           


          • Expectations from the Students: (Based on Midterm Syllabus)


            Expectation from the Students: Students Feedback

            (Based on Midterm Syllabus)


            • WK-8-Managing The Information Systems Project

              Lesson Topics:
              • Important of Project Management.
              • System Service Request(SSR).
              • Managing the Information System Project.
              • Project Management Activities
              • Phases of Project Management Process
              • Representation and Scheduling Projects Plans. 
              • Gantt Chart Vs Network Diagram.
              • Gantt Chart, Network Diagram, Critical Path. 
              Learning Outcomes: 
              • Understand the management activities during project initiation, planning, execution, and close down.
              • Able to draw and find critical path scheduling, Gantt charts, and network diagrams.

              • WK-9-Data Input and Output Method


                Effective Input and Output Design



                Lesson Topics: 
                • Input and Output Methods.
                • Data Dictionary.
                • How Data Dictionary developed?
                • Statement of the requirements.
                • Data elements in the data flow.
                • Data dictionary format.
                • Data Input Methods.
                • Model of data input.
                • Output Methods.
                • Sample Output reports. 
                Learning Outcomes:
                • Able to create a user interface form data input and output, data to represent common business situations.

              • WK-10-System Testing


                System Testing


                Lesson Topics: 
                • Failure, Fault/Bug, Error
                • System Testing
                • System Testing Process Steps
                • Types of System Testing
                • Rules of System Testing
                • Test case design
                • White Box testing, Black box testing
                • Factors that Determine System Quality
                Learning Outcomes:
                • Realize the importance of the system testing and maintenance. 
                • Able to design the test case for manual testing, white box testing and black box testing. 

              • WK-11-Information Security and Cyber Crime


                Information Security and Cyber Crime


                Learning Topics:
                • Computer Applications in the Society
                • Internet-based Applications in  the Society
                • Security Challenges and Vulnerabilities
                • Hackers and Computer Crime
                • Proof of Computer Crime
                • What is Cyber Crime?
                • Information Security
                • Technologies and Tools for Protecting Information Resources
                • Property Rights: Intellectual Property

                Learning Outcomes:
                • Able to identify the different threat actors and the different types of cyber-crime. 
                • Able to provide some preliminary analysis of cyber-crime by understanding basic psychological mechanisms of motivation.

              • WK-12-E Commerce and Digital Market


                E-Commerce and Digital Market


                Lesson Topics:
                • E-Commerce and the Internet.
                • The growth of E-Commerce.
                • Features of E-Commerce Technology.
                • The benefits of disinter-mediation to the customers. 
                • Digital Marketing.
                • Digital Marketing Channels.
                • Types of E-Commerce.
                • Types of E-Commerce Payments System. 

                Learning Outcomes:
                • Able to analyze how Internet technology has changed value propositions and business models.
                • Evaluate the role of e-commerce, digital markets, and digital goods.
                • Compare the principal payment systems for electronic commerce.

              • Topic 20

                • WK-13: Presentation Week


                  Research Paper Presentation Week


                  Drop Your Presentation Right At This Form! 

                  (Please only One Member from a group complete the form, otherwise marks will be penalized!)

                  Link: https://forms.gle/8rdgoBPg21x48oQA9


                  • Assignment-2(5 Marks, Group Works, Research Proposal Writing)

                    • Final Exam Syllabus and Instructions


                      Final Exam Syllabus:

                      • WK-8-Managing The Information Systems Project
                      • WK-9-Data Input and Output Method
                      • WK-10-System Testing
                      • WK-11-Information Security and Cyber Crime
                      • WK-12-E-Commerce, Digital Goods and Digital Marketing

                      Final Exam Marks Distribution:

                      • Final Exam will be made up of 5 sets of questions. 
                      • Each set of questions may include two or three tasks from a given scenario.  
                      • Each of the questions set contains equal marks(8 Marks), Total 40 Marks.
                      • There will be no options. You must answer all the questions to get marks. 

                      Questions Pattern:

                      1. Gantt Chart, PERT Chart, Critical Path, Critical Value----1 Set(8 Marks)
                      2. Draw Input and Output form design from given scenario-----1 Set(8 Marks)
                      3. Different type of testing to give GUI -----1 Set(8 Marks)
                      4. Different types of security tools used for the given scenario.-----1 Set(8 Marks)
                      5. Mentioned the different types of E-Commerce Website from given website-----1 Set(8 Marks)



                      • Expectations from the Students: (Based on Final Exam Syllabus)


                        Expectation from the Students: Students Feedback

                        (Based on Midterm Syllabus)