Introduction to Systems Analysis & Design

A complete, but less complex approach to SA&D. Introduction to Systems Analysis & Design is organized like Whitten‘s best–selling Systems Analysis & Design Methods, but without the information systems architecture framework theme that overwhelms some students. Each chapter covers the same topics, but stops short of advanced details that are unnecessary to the typical first course.

About the Author:

Jeff Whitten is Professor and department Head of Computer Technology (CPT). CPT offers baccalaureate degrees in both information systems development and telecommunications & networking. Professor Whitten is heavily involved in curriculum development and outreach. His main interests include systems analysis and design, computer–aided software engineering, rapid application development, and database development.

Lonnie Bentley is Professor and Associate Department Head of Computer Technology (CPT). CPT offers baccalaureate degrees in both information systems development and telecommunications & networking. As Associate Head, Professor Bentley is primarily responsible for academic affairs of the department. His main teaching and scholarly interests include systems analysis and design, computer–aided software engineering (CASE), rapid application development (RAD), and graphical user interface (GUI) design.