CSC 315 Analysis and Design Techniques

Analyzing a problem requiring a computer-based solution, designing a solution, prototyping the solution in a 4th generation language, testing the prototype. Structured analysis and design techniques, data flow and control flow diagramming, the data/project dictionary, processing narratives, architectural design, detailed design, transform and transaction flow, program design language, technical reviews, inspections, and walkthroughs. Comparison of structured techniques to alternative approaches. A team project will be required to motivate these topics. (PREREQUISTE(S):Junior standing and CSC 319).