Systems Analysis & Design

Systems Analysis & Design
Assignment

I am studying Business information technology and this is a report about the systems analysis and design in my subject area one of my modules which is under the computing area. I am saying that because I don’t need my assignment out of my area which is BIT.
Assignment requirement:
The report will include 3 parts introduction, main body and conclusion. I will explain the requirement below for each part.
Introduction:

What are a systems analysis and design and some explanation about what you will talk in the report.
Main body:

Topic 1: Information system components

What are information system components, what are the advantages and disadvantages of it? and some examples to proof that.
Information system components:
People –
Data
Processes
Hardware
Software
Communications

Topic 2: Dynamic Diagrams – Rich Pictures
What is Dynamic Diagrams – Rich Pictures, what are the advantages and disadvantages of it? and some examples to proof that.
Topic 3: Data Flow Diagramming and Information flow diagrams
What are Data Flow Diagramming and Information flow diagrams, what are the advantages and disadvantages of it? and some examples to proof that.

Topic 4: Business Process Modelling
What is Business process modelling, what are the advantages and disadvantages of it? and some examples to proof that.

Topic 5: Data Modelling
What is Data Modelling, what are the advantages and disadvantages of it? and some examples to proof that.

Topic 6: Entity Life Histories and Entity Relationship Diagrams
What are Entity Life Histories and Entity Relationship Diagrams, what are the advantages and disadvantages of it? and some examples to proof that.

Topic 7: Project Management
What is a Project Management, what are the advantages and disadvantages of it? and some examples to proof that.

Conclusion
The conclusion will be general idea about what have been written in the report.

Notes:
The report should normally be approximately 1500 words, (+/- 5%). The report should contain a bibliography and a references section. Also, in text references .
Bibliography
The bibliography and references sections should be in Harvard format. A recommendation is made that a suitable bibliography should contain between 10 and 20 sources, not all of which are necessarily cited as references.

Assessment Criteria:

Criteria A1 – A2
LO1 –
Discusses & Explains the rationale behind analysis & design techniques

Evidence of originality, creativity & independence of thought.
LO2 – Recognises & demonstrates the resolution of a business development problem
Excellent – Penetrating Analysis, critique & evaluation.

LO3 –Communicates effectively in writing using accepted academic & industry standards

Shows commendable ability, without any material deficiencies