CSS 215 Introduction to Systems Analysis

This course introduces the system development life cycle (SDLC) and how it provides different approaches to develop a software system. There is an emphasis on project management and formal techniques for doing analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance. Topics include process descriptions, user and task analysis for interface development, prototyping, and data flow and entity relationship diagramming. Pre-requisite(s): MIS103 or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours