Course Descriptions

CENT 300 - Systems Analysis And Design

• Prerequisite: CENT 280 and CENT 285

This course will provide the student with a practical approach to systems analysis and design using a blend of traditional developments and current technologies. The student will learn how to apply the five phases of the systems development life cycle.

3 hrs. lect. per week

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of CENT 300, the student will be able to:

• Describe different approaches to systems analysis and design.
• Describe the five phases of the systems development life cycle.
• Apply the five phases of the SDLC to a real world IT problem.
• Describe the following phases of the SDLC:
  • systems planning
  • systems analysis
  • systems design
  • systems implementation
  • systems operation
  • systems support
• Describe how IT supports a business environment.
• Describe the role of a systems analyst within the business environment.