Systems Analysis and Design COMP 2830

COMP 2830 has been replaced by COMP 2831. System Analysis and Design is the study of concepts, processes and tools that the IT profession uses to develop information systems. The focus is on best practices and industry standards, providing the foundation for all software development credentials in the BCIT School of Computing. This hands-on course follows on from COMP 1630 and teaches students how to ask implicit questions to create and document communication plans to make better decisions. Beginning with an introduction to the SDLC, Software Development Life Cycle, students work in teams to initiate the system process, analyze problems, and requirements creating a logical design, following IEEE standards. Students receive an introduction to the techniques of Agile software development. The process starts with a systems definition and progresses to implement a sustainable design, capable of changing requirements. Topics include: traditional approaches to data and process modeling, as well as an overview of Object Oriented Modeling techniques using UML, the Unified Modeling Language. RAD -Rapid Application Development, XP -eXtreme Programming, and SCRUM also discussed. COMP 2830 is required for the Applied Associate Certificates in: Software Development -ASD. Web Development -AWD, Database Administration and Design -ADAD, as well as the CST Certificate of Technology -COT, in the CST/PTS Diploma. Students provide detailed written materials and make oral presentations of their designs. This course consists of one face to face meeting each week, group work, a significant online component and home work outside of class. Successful participants will be able to analyze processes and procedures and use industry standard tools and methods, to design an interface, document and implement an information system. They will also be prepared to move on to COMP 3831, Object Oriented Analysis and Design, OOAD.