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NWMF2000 Structured Systems Analysis & Design
DESCRIPTION
This 3 day analysis portion class presents the major Structured System
Analysis tools used to improve the requirements definition/analysis
activities of a project - Data Flow Diagrams, Data Dictionary,
Processing Specifications, Data Structure Diagrams. The structured analysis workshop sessions provide opportunities to practice the use of
these major tools. The design portion of the class discusses the use of
(the major Structured System Design tool) the Structure Chart. Two strategies are discussed for developing Structure Charts based on Data
Flow Diagrams (Transaction- and Transform-Centered). Several quality
standards are discussed for determining the “correctness” of a Structure
Chart. A structured design workshop is used to practice developing
Structure Charts; and determine of their “correctness”.
AUDIENCE
Structured Systems Analysis and Design is intended for
information systems professionals who are involved in the analysis of
needs and the definition of systems.
OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be
able to:
- Discuss how Structured Systems Analysis
overcomes the shortcomings of the “classical” systems development
- List the tools of Structured Analysis
and describe their use
- Develop Data Flow Diagrams and describe
their components
- Define different system components in
the Data Dictionary
- Document system needs in a Structured
Specification
- Revise and refine Structure Charts
- List and describe the quality standards
for Structure Charts
- Determine Case Study quality using
“Goodness” Criteria
- List the major considerations of
Packaging, Implementation, Optimization, and Management
TOPICS
- Structured Systems Analysis - Overview
- Data Flow Diagrams (Flow of Data)
- Processing Specifications (Mini-Specs)
- Data Dictionary (Definition of Terms)
- Management
- Structured Design - Overview
- Tools - The Structure Chart
- Qualities of a Good Design
- Transform Analysis/Transaction Analysis
- Implementation
- Management Aspects of the Structured
Approach
- Appendix – Structure Summary
PREREQUISITES
Familiarity with Systems Analysis is helpful but not required.
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