Modern systems analysis and design / Jeffrey A. Hoffer, Joey F. George, Joseph S. Valacich.

CONTENTS

PART I: FOUNDATIONS FOR SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 1: the systems development environment
learning objectives
introduction
a modern approach to systems analysis and design
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chapter 2: succeeding as a systems analyst
analytical skills for systems analysts
technical skills
management skills
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]chapter 3: managing the information systems project
managing the information systems project
representing and scheduling project plans
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chapter 4: automated tools for systems development
learning objectives
introduction
the use of CASE in organization
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PART II: MAKING THE BUSINESS CASE

chapter 5: identifying and selecting systems development
identifying and selecting systems development projects
corporate and information systems planning
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chapter 6: initiating and planning systems development
initiating and planning systems development projects
assessing project feasibility
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PART III: ANALYSIS

chapter 7: determining system requirements
performing requirements determination
traditional methods for determining requirements
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chapter 8: structuring system requirements: process modelling
process modelling
data flow diagramming mechanics
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chapter 9: structuring system requirements: logic modelling
logic modelling
modelling logic with structures English
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chapter 10: structuring system requirements: conceptual data modelling
conceptual data modelling
gathering information for conceptual data modelling
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chapter 11: selecting the best alternative design strategy
selecting the best alternative design strategy
issues to consider in generating alternatives
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PART IV: BLENDING ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

chapter 12: object-oriented analysis and design
object-oriented development life cycle
the unified modelling language
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chapter 13: rapid application development
rapid application development
components of RAD
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PART V: LOGICAL AND PHYSICAL DESIGN
chapter 14: designing forms and reports
designing forms and reports
formatting forms and reports
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chapter 15: designing interfaces and dialogues
designing interfaces and dialogues
interaction methods and devices
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chapter 16: Designing databases: logical data modelling
logical data modelling
relational database model
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chapter 17: designing physical files and databases
physical files and database design
designing fields
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chapter 18: designing the internals: program and process design
designing the internals
structure charts
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chapter 19: designing distributed systems
learning objectives
designing distributed systems
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PART VI: IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE

chapter 20: system implementation
learning objectives
introduction
system implementation
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chapter 21: maintaining information systems
learning objectives
introduction
maintaining information systems
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Includes bibliographical references and index.