IGNOU MCA First Semester MCS-014 Syllabus

IGNOU MCA First Semester MCS-014 Syllabus
Systems Analysis and Design

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The objectives of the course include the enabling of learner to identify the Software projects in an organisation after studying various functionalities in the organization, also, they should be able to structure various requirements, do the design and select the best method to develop the system. They should be able to implement and maintain the system. The learners should also get acquainted with different quality standards as well as learn about Management Information System.
Syllabus

Block 1: Introduction to Systems Development
Unit 1: Introduction to SAD
Fundamentals of System
Important Terms related to Systems
Classification of Systems
Real Life Business Subsystems
Real Time Systems
Distributed Systems
Development of a successful System
Various Approaches for development of
Information Systems
Structured Analysis and Design
Approach
Prototype
Joint Application Development

Unit 2: Systems Analyst-A Profession
 Why do Businesses need Systems
Analysts?
Users

Analysts in various functional areas
Systems Analyst in Traditional
Business
Systems Analyst in Modem Business
Role of a Systems Analyst
Duties of a Systems Analyst
 Qualifications of a Systems Analyst
Analytical Skills
Technical Skills
Management Skills
Interpersonal Skills

Unit 3: Process of System Development
 Systems Development Life Cycle
 Phases ofSDLC
Project Identification and
Selection
Project Initiation and planning
Analysis
Logical Design
Physical Design
Implementation

Maintenance
Product of SDLC Phases
Approaches to Development
Prototyping
Joint Application Design
Participatory Design Case Study

Unit 4: Introduction to Documentation of Systems
Concepts and process of
Documentation
Types of Documentation
System Requirements Specification
System Design Specification
Test Design Document
User Manual
Different Standard for Documentation
Documentation and Quality of Software
Good Practices for Documentation

Block 2: Planning and Designing Systems

Unit 5 : Process of System Planning

Fact finding Techniques
Interviews
Group Discussion
Site Visits
Presentations
Questionnaires
Issues involved in Feasibility Study
Technical Feasibility
Operational Feasibility
Economic Feasibility
Legal Feasibility
Cost Benefit Analysis
Preparing Schedule
Gathering Requirements of System
Joint Application Development
Prototyping'
Unit 6: Modular and Structured Design

Design Principles
Top Down Design
Bottom Up Design
Structure Charts
 Modularity
Goals of Design
Coupling
Cohesion
Unit 7: System Design and Modelling
 Logical and Physical Design

Process Modeling
Data Flow Diagrams
Data Modeling
E-R Diagrams
Process Specification Tools
Decision Tables
Decision Trees
Notation Structured English
Data Dictionary

Block 3: More Design Issues and CASE Tools

Unit 8: Forms and Reports Design
 Forms
Importance of Forms
Reports
Importance of Reports Differences between Forms and
Reports
Process of Designing Forms and
Reports
Deliverables and Outcomes
Design Specifications
Narrative Overviews
Sample Design
Testing and Usability Assessment
Types of Information
Internal Information
External Information
Turnaround Document
General Formatting Guidelines
Meaningful Titles
Meaningful Information
Balanced Layout
Easy Navigation
Guidelines for Displaying Contents
Highlight Information
Using Colour
Displaying Text
Designing Tables and Lists
Criteria for Form Design
Organization
Consistency
Completeness
Flexible Entry
Economy
Criteria for Report Design
Relevance
Accuracy
Clarity
Timeliness
Cost

Unit 9: Physical File Design and Data base Design
Introduction to Database design
Flat files vs. Database
Steps in Database Design
E-R model to Database Design
Inputs to Physical Database Design
Guidelines for Database Design
Design of Data Base Fields
Types of Fields
Rules for Naming Tables and Fields
Design of Physical Records
Design of Physical Files
Types ofFiles
File Organization
Design of Database
Case Study
Unit 10: CASE Tools for Systems Development
Use of CASE tools by organizations
Definition of CASE Tools
Use of CASE tools by Organizations
Role of CASE Tools
Advantages of CASE Tools
Disadvantages of CASE Tools
Components of CASE
Types of CASE Tools
Classification of CASE Tools
Reverse and Forward Engineering
Visual and Emerging CASE tools
Traditional systems development and
CASE based systems development
CASE environment
Emerging CASE Tools
Objected oriented CASE tools Creating documentation and reports using CASE tools
Creating and executable prototype using Object Oriented CASE tools
Sequence Diagrams
Block 4: Implementation and Security of Systems & MIS
Unit 11: Implementation and Maintenance of Systems
Implementation of Systems
Conducting System Tests
Preparing Conversion Plan
Installing Databases
Training the end users
Preparation of User Manual
Converting to the new System
Maintenance of Systems
Different Maintenance activities
Issues involved in Maintenance

Unit 12: Audit and Security of Computer Systems
Definition of Audit
Objectives. of Audit
Responsibility and Authority of the
System Auditor
Confidentiality
Audit Planning
Audit of Transactions on Computer
Transaction Audit
Audit of Computer Security
Audit of Application
Benefits of Audit
Computer Assisted Audit Techniques
Audit Software
Test Data
Audit Expert Systems
Audit Trail
Computer System and Security issues
Analysis of Threats and Risks
Recovering from Disasters
Planning the contingencies
Viruses
Concurrent Audit Techniques
Need for Concurrent Audit
Techniques
An Integrated Test Facility
Techniques
The Snapshot Techniques
SCARF
Continuous and Intermittent
Simulation Technique

Unit 13: Management Information Systems
 Role of MIS in an organization
 Different kinds of Information Systems
Transaction Processing System
Management Information
System
Decision Support System Expert System
Expert System