This course covers the fundamental activities that are involved in the analysis, design and development of computer-based information systems.  Analysis is the act of understanding current information systems and developing the set of information requirements that users demand in a new or enhanced system.  In the design stage, Information System personnel develop data and programming maps as to how Information System will meet these requirements.  Actual coding and system construction occur in the development phase.   Particular emphasis is placed on the analysis and design stages of the systems development cycle. Students are encouraged to pay particular attention to the structured design philosophy espoused in our approach to teaching systems development. Special emphasis is placed also on the tools such as data flow diagrams, PERT and Gantt charts, among others.