Systems Analysis: A Beginner's Guide

ISBN-13: 9780333986301 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 172 str.

Kevin Bowman

Opis

Taking a step-by-step approach to systems analysis; this book provides a guide to all the essential techniques necessary for successful systems development, suitable for HND and first year undergraduate students on computing courses approaching the subject for the first time. Two case studies run throughout the text illustrating the real-life applications of systems development, and a further teaching case study is provided at the end. Written in a humourous and lively style, students will find this book not only a valuable learning tool but an entertaining one. The book is also accompanied by a dedicated lecturer and student web site.

Spis treści

Introduction to Systems Analysis.- The Current System.- Modelling the Data Structure.- The Logical View.- Business Systems Options.- Requirements Specification.- Normalization.- Technical and Physical Design.- Appendix: Teaching Case Study.- Bibliography.- Index.

O autorze

KEVIN BOWMAN is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Sheffield Hallam University. His main areas of specialism include: systems analysis using SSADM, web design, database design and implementation, and e-learning environments. This is his first book.