ITS 221B - Topics in System Development:Systems Analysis

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Kapiolani Community College

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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): ITS 151 and grade of "C" or higher in ITS 221G (ITS 157) or consent of Business Education Department Chairperson, program coordinator or instructor. ITS 221B surveys established and evolving methodologies for the development of business-oriented computer information systems. Students are exposed to an overview of a structured approach to the definition of needs, creation of specifications and implementation of new systems. Students will be introduced to the use of advanced software tools to assist in system design and application generation. Upon successful completion of ITS 221B, the student should be able to: Demonstrate different ways of organizing programs including modular programming from specifications, pipes/filters, command language processors, and pattern matching. Demonstrate enhanced programming skills in the C and C++ programming languages. Understand the effective use of programming tools and programming environments. Explain the role of the systems analyst. Describe the role, functions, and importance of information within a management context. Describe the reasons for, values of, and potential shortcomings involved in the traditional life-cycle approach to systems development. Demonstrate an understanding of modern methodologies for systems development. Explain the role of users in systems development and methodologies for interaction between users and systems analysts. Partition a system into a series of modules for solution of the stated problem. Use the tools and techniques of systems development. Work with Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) software. Participate in the analysis, design, development and implementation of a system.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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