This book is intended to be used as the textbook for a course in computer information systems development, and assumes a reasonable understanding of computer concepts, terminology, and programming. It can be used in lecture, case, or project based classes. After a thorough introduction to systems development, this text examines the front-end and back-end phases of systems design when approached in a disciplined manner. Traditional methodologies, along with recent developments in the field, are addressed by the application of an ongoing case study that illustrates the chapter topics in a real-world setting.

Instructor's Manual to accompany Microcomputer Use Word Processors, Spreadsheets, and Data Bases with Accompanying MicroUSE Software focuses on the concepts and functions common to most commercial word processing, electronic spreadsheet, database management software, and other microcomputer software. Computer engineers will find the book useful.