SYLLABUS

UNIT-I

Introduction to system, Definition and characteristics of a system, Elements of system, Types of system, System development life cycle, Role of system analyst, Analyst/user interface, System planning and initial investigation: Introduction, Bases for planning in system analysis, Sources of project requests, Initial investigation, Fact finding, Information gathering, information gathering tools, Fact analysis, Determination of feasibility.

UNIT-II

Structured analysis, Tools of structured analysis: DFD, Data dictionary, Flow charts, Gantt charts, decision tree, decision table, structured English, Pros and cons of each tool, Feasibility study: Introduction, Objective, Types, Steps in feasibility analysis, Feasibility report, Oral presentation, Cost and benefit analysis: Identification of costs and benefits, classification of costs and benefits, Methods of determining costs and benefits, Interpret results of analysis and take final action.

UNIT-III

System Design: System design objective, Logical and physical design, Design Methodologies, structured design, Form-Driven methodology(IPO charts), structured walkthrough, Input/Output and form design: Input design, Objectives of input design, Output design, Objectives of output design, Form design, Classification of forms, requirements of form design, Types of forms, Layout considerations, Form control.

UNIT-IV

System testing: Introduction, Objectives of testing, Test plan, testing techniques/Types of system tests, Quality assurance goals in system life cycle, System implementation, Process of implementation, System evaluation, System maintenance and its types, System documentation, Forms of documentation.