Information System Principles and Engineering (Second Edition)

Author: Zhang Weiming (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book primarily discusses the concepts, fundamental principles, and model methods of Information System Engineering. It comprehensively introduces the theoretical system of Information System Engineering, as well as its analysis, design, and development methods, including structured methods, object-oriented methods, and computer-aided Information System Development (CAISD) engineering technologies. The book consists of 10 chapters, covering the following topics: "Overview of Information Systems, Concepts and Principles of Systems, Information, and Information Systems; Fundamental Theories of Information Systems, Mathematical Models of Information Systems; Information System Development, Development Processes, Models, and Methods; Strategic Planning of Information Systems, Concepts, Steps, and Methods; System Allocation, Structured System Analysis Methods, Techniques, and Tools; System Design, Principles of Structured Design, Modularization Methods, Data Flow-Oriented and Data Structure-Oriented Design; Object-Oriented System Analysis and Design, including Concepts, Methods, Analysis, Design, and the Unified Modeling Language (UML); System Implementation, including Programming, System Integration, Testing, Operation, and Maintenance; Information System Project Management; Information Systems and Planning, Control, and Decision-Making. The book features novel content, a complete theoretical system, and strong operability. It can serve as a textbook for undergraduate students in majors such as Information System Engineering, Computer Information Management, and Management Engineering in higher education institutions, as well as a reference book for managers and computer application professionals.