Nov 04, 2026  
Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

CIS 286 Systems Analysis and Design

Credits: (3)
This course is the capstone course for Computer Information Systems majors, requiring students to integrate techniques and concepts learned from their other coursework. The course will focus on the phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and the roles and responsibilities that a systems analyst performs throughout the SDLC process. Students will be expected to work in collaborative, self-directed teams to produce comprehensive projects, culminating in a thorough, concise study of a simulated environment that will be used to research and create a system design. Students will also be expected to present their projects in a professional manner, demonstrating the ability to deliver technical information to a non-technical audience.

Learning Outcomes
  1. Describe the phases of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  2. Analyze current developments, issues, and trends in information systems & security in order to design, diagram and document an information solution
  3. Write clear, understandable and achievable specifications for an information system
  4. Demonstrate the ability to work in collaborative, self-directed teams to produce comprehensive projects
  5. Demonstrate proficiency creating professional technical presentations utilizing presentation software and delivering to a non-technical audience