
Mastering Systems Analysis Design
Martin Hughes(Author)
Red Globe Press
Published on 12. October 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
X, 234 pages
978-0-333-74803-9 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides a practically-based introduction to the tools and techniques of computer systems analysis and design. The notation and terminology used is compatible with the latest version of the official UK government method, SSADM version 4.2+, but the order and delivery has been simplified to make it suitable as a first text in the subject for students on Computing, Information Systems and Business Studies degrees, especially those on modular courses.
To emphasise the practical aspects of the topic, reference material and case studies are supported by an independent example, so that teaching and learning activities can progress independently but in parallel. This allows the material to be used by students and lecturers to support more advanced practical courses, especially where group activities and role-playing are involved. In addition, advice on professional practice and common skills are made where appropriate throughout the text.
To emphasise the practical aspects of the topic, reference material and case studies are supported by an independent example, so that teaching and learning activities can progress independently but in parallel. This allows the material to be used by students and lecturers to support more advanced practical courses, especially where group activities and role-playing are involved. In addition, advice on professional practice and common skills are made where appropriate throughout the text.
More details
Series
Edition
1999
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Adult education
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
383 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-74803-9 (9780333748039)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
MARTIN HUGHES is an experienced practitioner having spent over fifteen years as Software Engineer, Senior Analyst and Project Leader. He is currently Head of Computer Science at Anglia Polytechnic University Cambridge Campus.
Content
An Overview of Systems Analysis and Design.- Basic Fact Finding Techniques.- Soft System Tools and Techniques.- Modelling the Current System Processes.- The Basics of Logical Data Structures.- Proposing How to Proceed with the Development.- Using Processes to Develop the Logical System.- The Business System Options.- Relational Data Analysis.- Producing a Required LDM from the Normalised Tables.- Analysing the Entity Life History Events.- The System Specification.- A Task-Driven Example.