ENERGY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
SEN2022 Software Engineering Analysis and Design Fall 3 0 3 7
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. AYLA GÜLCÜ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: After taking this course, the student will have the ability of analyzing and designing a software development process such as defining scope, describing problems, gathering system requirements, constructing data, object and process models and identifying alternative solutions to apply feasibility analysis for the decision-making purposes. In this course, you will engage in various methodologies, processes, techniques, and tools used to handle the phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in the Course:
Lecture, reading, implementation, individual study, problem solving

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
1. Describe systems analysis and design concepts for information systems;
2. Describe the essential phases of systems development;
3. Describe project management tools and a number of systems analysis approaches for solving information system problems;
4. Define scope of information system problems;
5. Identify the problems, opportunities and directives that trigger the project;
6. Define functional and nonfunctional system requirements, apply fact-finding technique;
7. Define actors and use cases, construct context and use case model diagrams;
8. Construct data models and UML diagrams;
9. Define the basic concepts and constructs of a process model and construct context, data flow, event and system diagrams;
10. Identify alternative system solutions, define six types of feasibility, prepare cost-benefit analyses and system proposal reports.

Course Content

The course content is composed of the basic concepts of systems analysis and design, the components of information systems, methods for developing information systems, project management, systems analysis approaches, scope definition phase, problem analysis phase , requirements analysis phase, use-cases, data modeling and analysis, process modeling, feasibility analysis and the system proposal.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design
2) Systems Analysis and Design for Information Systems
3) Project Management, Scope Definition
4) Problem Analysis, Scheduling Tools
5) Problem Discovery, Requirements Discovery, Requirements Analysis
6) Use Cases and Use Case Diagrams
7) Use Case Descriptors
8) Structural Modeling
9) Midterm Exam
10) Behavioral Modeling
11) Validating and Evolving Analysis Models
12) Physical Architecture Layer Design
13) Construction: Programming, Documenting and Testing
14) Post implementation activities

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Textbook: Systems Analysis and Design: An Object-Oriented Approach with UML, 6th Edition
Alan Dennis, Barbara Wixom, David Tegarden, Wiley, ISBN: 978-1-119-56121-7 October 2021 (5th Edition can also be used)

Supplementary Resource:
Systems Analysis & Design for the Global Enterprise 7ed, Lonnie D. Bentley and Jeffrey L. Whitten, McGraw Hill, ISBN-13 978-0-07-110766-2, 2007
References: Yok

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 5 % 20
Homework Assignments 3 % 15
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Energy Systems Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex Energy Systems Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design complex Energy systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Energy Systems Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Energy Systems Engineering.
6) Ability to cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Energy Systems-related problems
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself. 3
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Energy Systems Engineering applications.
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Energys Systems Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Energys Systems engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Energys Systems engineering solutions.