Modern System Design Foundations

This course introduces students to the principles and practices involved in designing complex information systems. The course covers essential topics such as system architecture, design methodologies, user interface design, object-oriented analysis and design, and software development frameworks. Students will learn how to approach system design with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and usability. The course emphasizes modern system design practices, including the use of design patterns, modeling tools (UML), and agile development techniques to ensure efficient and effective system development.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understanding System Design Methodologies: Students will gain a thorough understanding of modern system design methodologies, including object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD), and how these methodologies are applied to develop scalable and maintainable information systems.
• Exploring System Architecture and Design Patterns: Learn about system architecture components, including client-server models, microservices, and cloud-based systems, and how design patterns can be used to solve common problems in software development.
• Applying Object-Oriented Design Principles: Gain proficiency in applying object-oriented design principles to create system models that are modular, reusable, and adaptable to changing business requirements, using tools such as Unified Modeling Language (UML).
• Implementing Modern Development Practices: Develop the ability to implement modern development practices, including agile methodologies, iterative development, and continuous integration, to improve system design and development processes.

These outcomes aim to equip students with the skills needed to design complex, modern information systems that meet organizational requirements. The course prepares students for roles in software development, system architecture, and IT project management by providing a strong foundation in system design principles and practices.