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SSD-P07
(PGDM 2007-09 : Term-IV)

Structured System Development
(Faculty: Prof. Dipak Misra)

Course Objectives:

The objective of this course is to provide a broad exposure on the various aspects of Structured System Development paradigm. There are different system development approaches professed by authorities. Any system development activity commences with a distinct planning phase. The structured paradigm is the most simple and logical approach for development of Information Systems, the knowledge of which provides the foundation for understanding any complex organization of software components. You will be introduced to the Structured System Analysis and Design concepts. The focus will be on assimilation and application of concepts leaving aside the programming aspects. So, the course will essentially be a course of modeling and analytical treatment/representation of various concepts. A number of mini-cases will be discussed in the class to cover a lot of typical situations.

The more specific objectives of the course are for students to:

1. Gain a clear understanding of the system development process, from planning to analysis and design.
2. Gain an understanding of the concepts and techniques of system development related to the structured approach.
3. Understand the success factors associated with systems development, including individual and organization factors.
4. Understand principles of good systems design.
5. Develop the knowledge and skills for managing a systems development project in an effective manner.

Course Content and Delivery:


SessionTopicReadingsAssignments
1Introduction to Software Development paradigms, and Structured System Analysis and DesignCh.1, Handouts
2System Development Life – Cycle, Project Team Skills, Case DiscussionCh.1, Cases
3Project Initiation – Identification, Feasibility, and SelectionCh.2, Handouts
4Case DiscussionsCh.2, CasesSystem Request, System Concept
5Project Management – Project Size, Managing Work Plan, Staffing, Coordinating (Case Tools)Ch.3, Handouts
6Case DiscussionsCh.3, Cases
7Requirements DeterminationCh.4, Handouts
8Requirements contd., Case DiscussionsCh.4, CasesSystem Proposal
9Use Case AnalysisCh.5, HandoutsUse Case Docs
10Process Modeling, Data Flow Diagrams & Data DictionariesCh.6, Handouts
11Process Model contd., Case DiscussionsCh.6, CasesProcess Model
12Moving into Design, System acquisition Strategies, CasesCh.8, Handouts
13Architecture DesignCh.9, Handouts
14Program Design, Structure ChartsCh.11, HandoutsStructure Charts
15Case DiscussionsCh.11, Cases
16Transition to the new System, Migration Plan, and Post-implementation ActivitiesCh.14, Handouts
17Final Presentation of Group Assignment – Gr.1 – 4
18Presentation contd. Gr.5 – 8
19Presentation contd. Gr.9 – 12
20Course Wrap-Up and feedback

The course content is defined by the schedule of topics mentioned above. The course will be offered through lecture sessions, and class room case discussions.

Textbooks and Materials:

1. Systems Analysis and Design – Alan Dennis, Barbara Haley Wixom, & Roberta M. Roth, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 3rd Edition
2. System Analysis and Design – Kendall & Kendall, Pearson Education
3. Analysis and Design of Information Systems – James A. Senn, McGraw-Hill
4. Any book on System Analysis and Design
5. Web Resources may be assigned by your instructor from time to time.

Regular reading is strongly advised, both of the required texts and recommended reading materials, since all assigned materials are examinable.

Evaluation:

There will be three written components. But, selected other assignments will also be evaluated.


1. Quizzes(2) 30%
2. End Term 30%
3. Assignments 10%
4. Project 30%
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