CSD 221 Systems Analysis and Design

• State the characteristics and benefits of Object Oriented Design
• Describe the phases of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Describe different software development methodologies with a special emphasis on Agile Scrum
• Create a Project Vision & Scope document that defines business requirements and scope for the information system
• Create a system-level overview using Context and Feature Tree diagrams
• Formulate a research plan using techniques to elicit and gather user requirements
• Document requirements in a Software Requirements Specification
• Turn requirements into functional models using Use Case descriptions, Use Case diagrams, and activity diagrams
• Create structural models using CRC cards and Class diagrams that provide a static view of the software architecture
• Create behavioral models using Sequence and Communication diagrams and Behavioral State machines to describe the internal behavior of a system
• Demonstrate proficiency in class and method design
• Apply design criteria (e.g., coupling, cohesion, etc.) to assess a software design and suggests possible areas to improve the design