Valacich J.S., George J.F. Modern Systems Analysis and Design

Boston: Pearson, 2016. - 545 p.For Structured Systems Analysis and Design courses.
Help Students Become Effective Systems Analysts
Using a professionally-oriented approach, "Modern Systems Analysis and Design" covers the concepts, skills, and techniques essential for systems analysts to successfully develop information systems.
The Eighth Edition examines the role, responsibilities, and mindset of systems analysts and project managers. It also looks at the methods and principles of systems development, including the systems development life cycle (SDLC) tool as a strong conceptual and systematic framework. Valuing the practical over the technical, the authors have developed a text that prepares students to become effective systems analysts in the field.Foundations for Systems DevelopmentThe Systems Development Environment
The Origins of Software
Managing the Information Systems Project
Appendix. Object-­Oriented Analysis and DesignPlanningIdentifying and Selecting Systems Development Projects
Initiating and Planning Systems Development ProjectsAnalysisDetermining System Requirements
Structuring System Process Requirements Appendix
Appendix 7A. Object-­Oriented Analysis and Design: Use Cases Appendix
Appendix 7B. Object-­Oriented Analysis and Design: Activity Diagrams Appendix
Appendix 7C. Object-­Oriented Analysis and Design: Sequence Diagrams Appendix
Appendix 7D. Business Process Modeling
Structuring System Data Requirements
Appendix. Object-­Oriented Analysis and Design: Object Modeling–Class DiagramsDesignDesigning Databases
Designing Forms and Reports
Designing Interfaces and Dialogues
Designing Distributed and Internet SystemsImplementation and MaintenanceSystem Implementation
Maintaining Information Systems