Course code InfT6024

Credit points 3

Systems Analysis

Total Hours in Course81

Number of hours for lectures16

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16

Independent study hours49

Date of course confirmation19.10.2011

Responsible UnitInstitute of Computer Systems and Data Science

Course developer

author Datoru sistēmu un datu zinātnes institūts

Rudīte Čevere

Dr. sc. comp.

Course abstract

The role and methods of systems analysis in information systems development are analysed. Enterprise modelling and knowledge acquisition methods and management of systems analysis process are discussed.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

• Knowledge about methods of systems analysis and their role in development of information systems;;
• skills to use modern methods and tools of systems analysis;
• competence working in teams or independently, of application of systems analysis analyses methods, and organization of activities of information interchange, as well as assure the others and argue their own point of view.

Compulsory reading

1. Systems Analysis and Design. 6th ed.. by Kenneth E. Kendall, Julie E. Kendall, Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 2004
3. Shelly G.B., Cashman T.J., Rosenblatt H.J.. Systems Analysis and Design. 6th edition. Boston: Course Technology, 2005. 689 p.
4. Case* Method : Business Interviewing (Case Method) (Hardcover)

Further reading

1. User Guide [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 10.04.2012.]. Pieejams: http://www.dsv.su.se/~js/ekd_user_guide.html