The Role of CASE in System Analysis and Design Courses
Steven A. Morris, Cary T. Hughes, W. Jeff Clark
This article discusses the role 0/computer-aidedsystem engineering(CASE) tools in system analysis anddesign courses. It draws togetherfindings from previous research with new findings on the role a/CASE tools in systems development in IS departments in the. United States. Based on these findings, a perceived gap exists between the use a/CASE tools in the classroom and the use a/CASE tools/or real system development. In light 0/these findings, the authors call/or a re-examination a/the role a/CASE tools in system analysis and design courses.
Steven A. Morris is a member ofthe Department ofComputer Information Systems at Middle Tennessee State University.
Cary T. Hughes is a member ofthe Department ofComputer Information Systems at Middle Tennessee State University.
W. Jeff Clark is an advisory distinguished professor of computer information systems and coordinator of Graduate Studies in information systems at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN. He is the executive director of the MBAA and a fellow of the Society for the Advancement of information systems. Dr. Clark's research has appeared in Information and Management, Journal of Computer Information Systems, Industrial Management and Data Systems, Journal ofHealthcare Information Management, Information Strategy: The Executive's Journal,Journal of Studies in International Education, Internal Auditing, Journal of Information Systems Management, and other journals. He holds his Ph.D. in information systems from Northwestern University.
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