Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the elements in the study of information systems
• Describe the system output flow and users
• Identify the difference between data and information
• Discuss entity-relationship diagrams, data flow diagrams and systems flowcharts
• Describe the three-step process known as "decision-making"
• Describe the functions of neural networks
• Explain what is meant by "groupware systems"
• List the different meanings of systems development life cycle
• Explain the activity known as "business process engineering"
• Describe a system survey and outline its goals
• Define the term "structured systems analysis" and "system maintenance"