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Systems Analysis and Design, 12th Edition

Scott Tilley

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Systems Analysis and Design 12th Edition by Scott Tilley
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Overview

Introduce information systems development with today's latest practical and streamlined approach in Tilley’s SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN, 12E and MindTap digital resources. Students learn even more about emerging technologies and methodologies, including agile methods, cloud computing and mobile applications, as this edition provides an easy-to-understand approach to systems analysis and design. Meaningful projects, insightful assignments and end-of-chapter exercises -- within this edition and online -- work together to hone your students' skills. New MindTap ConceptClip videos and a new continuing case complement the book's wealth of real-world examples and work with proven online learning tools to help students master critical thinking and IT skills needed in today's dynamic, business-related environment. Detailed instructor support focuses on the most important skills and concepts to guide you in helping your students succeed in today's competitive business world.

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Meet the Authors

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Scott Tilley

Scott Tilley is an emeritus professor at the Florida Institute of Technology. He is also president and founder of the Center for Technology & Society and president and co-founder of Big Data Florida as well as president of INCOSE Space Coast and a SCWG Fellow. He previously taught at the University of California, Riverside He was also a research scientist at Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute and a software developer at IBM. Dr. Tilley holds a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Victoria.

What's New

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  • BUSINESS-ORIENTED APPROACH FOCUSES ON KEY INFORMATION YOUR STUDENTS NEED MOST. This edition presents a valuable emphasis on modeling and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis to equip your students to apply the skills they are learning for success in today's business world.
  • UPDATED CASE IN POINT MINI-CASES FEATURE A REAL BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE. These fresh mini-cases provide an important actual business perspective on how to effectively translate business requirements into information systems that support a company’s short- and long-term objectives.
  • ALL-NEW CONCEPTCLIP VIDEOS IN MINDTAP INVITE STUDENTS TO MASTER KEY CONCEPTS. New engaging digital videos in MindTap guide your students in comprehending even the most challenging concepts. Videos introduce principles of systems analysis and design in a friendly and memorable way.
  • UPDATED CONTINUING CASE IN MINDTAP ALLOWS STUDENTS TO APPLY THEIR SKILLS IN A SIMULATED ENVIRONMENT. This running digital case places the student into a position as an entry-level systems analysis, completing tasks assigned via emails from a fictional manager.

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  • EXPANDED COVERAGE HIGHLIGHTS TODAY'S EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES. This edition introduces your students to today's latest IT developments, including agile methods, cloud computing and mobile applications. Topics reflect the latest developments in the current business environment to ensure you capture your students’ attention and are easily able to demonstrate the relevance of principles students are learning.
  • UPDATED ONLINE INSTRUCTOR'S MATERIAL PROVIDES CONVENIENT, TIME-SAVING RESOURCES. This edition's invaluable online Instructor's Manual offers numerous timely projects, meaningful assignments and end-of-chapter exercises -- all with sample solutions.
  • REVISED SYSTEM ANALYST’S TOOLKITS OFFER THE LATEST RESOURCES. Helpful System Analyst’s Toolkits, now available as an online appendix, reflect the most recent changes in today’s systems analysis tools. Invaluable resources within the cross-functional toolkits help students hone with the important skills most desired by organizations hiring systems analysts today.
  • QUESTION OF ETHICS MINI-CASES CHALLENGE STUDENTS WITH ACTUAL DILEMMAS. These intriguing Ethics Mini Cases in each chapter ask students to respond to real ethical issues in today's IT environment.
  • MINDTAP ONLINE COURSE MANAGEMENT ALLOWS YOU TO MEASURE STUDENT SKILLS AND COURSE OUTCOMES WITH EASE. Personalize teaching with a highly customizable Learning Path that is built with key student objectives and the ability to control and add to what your students see. Analytics and reports provide a snapshot of class progress, time in course, engagement and completion rates.

Table of Contents

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PHASE I: SYSTEMS PLANNING.
1. Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design.
2. Analyzing the Business Case.
3. Managing Systems Projects.
PHASE II: SYSTEMS ANALYSIS.
4. Requirements Engineering
5. Data and Process Modeling.
6. Object Modeling.
7. Development Strategies.
PHASE III: SYSTEMS DESIGN.
8. User Interface Design.
9. Data Design.
10. System Architecture.
PHASE IV: SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION.
11. Managing Systems Implementation.
PHASE V: SYSTEMS SUPPORT AND SECURITY.
12. Managing Systems Support and Security.
ONLINE APPENDIX: THE SYSTEMS ANALYST’S TOOLKIT.
Toolkit Part A: Communication Tools.
Toolkit Part B: CASE Tools.
Toolkit Part C: Financial Analysis Tools.
Toolkit Part D: Internet Resource Tools.

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  • ISBN-10: 0357693876
  • ISBN-13: 9780357693872
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