Information Systems

Abstract

This handout serves as a course material for second-year students pursuing a degree in Computer Science with a specialization in “Information Systems (IS)”. The objective of this course is twofold. On one hand, it aims to provide computer science students with a grasp of the fundamental concepts related to information systems. On the other hand, it enables students to learn a methodology for designing computer systems. By the end of this course, the student will be capable to: • Analyze an information system from informational, organizational, and technical perspectives. • Understand the lifecycle and implementation phases of an information system. • Employ a professional methodology for designing an information system. • Comprehend the objectives of the MERISE method and its various procedural levels. • Acquire specific terminology related to the method. • Differentiate the complementarity of systemic and analytical approaches. • Skillfully formalize conceptual models using MERISE. • Identify the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders involved in the design process