Systems Analysis and Design

For the past three decades, the Shelly Cashman Series has successfully introduced computers to millions of students - consistently presenting the highest quality, most up-to-date, and innovative materials in computer education. The series includes a wide range of titles, from computer concepts to applications, programming, systems analysis and design, networking, Web design, and the Internet. This textbook continues the tradition by emphasizing a hands-on, practical approach to systems analysis and design.

Features of this book include:

• New IT Security section in Chapter 10 provides comprehensive coverage of physical, network, application, file, and user security. The book also provides expanded coverage of RFID technology, wireless networks, and mobile computing trends, and new emphasis on offshore outsourcing, e-business, ERP, application service providers, client/server architecture, network concepts, and Web-based applications.

• Case in Point feature in each chapter provides four embedded mini-case opportunities for discussion, analysis, and application of critical-thinking skills to chapter concepts.

• Chapter Capstone Case provides in-depth coverage of chapter skills and a set of tasks that can be assigned to individual students or teams, while the companion Chapter Introduction Case continues to highlight key objectives in each chapter.

• Case-Sim SCR Associates case study enhancements now include 20 realistic voice mail messages and more than 30 e-mail messages that students receive in this interactive, Web-based simulation.

• Systems Analyst's Toolkit teaches students IT support skills in six cross-functional areas, including Communication Tools, CASE Tools, Financial Analysis Tools, Project Management Tools, Object-Oriented Tools, and Internet Resource Tools.

• Glossary - Index feature offers students an additional learning resource, and Brief Table of Contents provides an overview of content.

• Systems Development Life Cycle methodology provides an overall framework, with emphasis on modeling, prototyping, and alternate development strategies.

• Learn It Online page utilizes a Companion Web site to offer a variety"of student-friendly learning tools and games.

• End-of-Chapter Exercises include a full set of Review Questions, Discussion Topics, and Projects.

• Case Studies include numerous chapter cases and four continuing cases, including a Web-based simulation, plus four Apply Your Knowledge mini-cases at the end of the chapter.

• Student Study Tool CD provides a powerful support tool to help students learn.

• Comprehensive set of Instructor Resources offers all the teaching aids you need to present the best course ever.

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