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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Information Systems

615-245 Systems Analysis and Design

Note:

Students enrolled in the single BSc or a combined BSc course will receive Science credit for the completion of this subject.

Credit Points:

12.5

Coordinator:

Mr J Cybulski

Prerequisite/s:

615-230 Database Concepts, and 615-240 Concepts in Software Development II.

Corequisite/s:

615-155 Principles of Management

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

Two one hour lectures, two hours of laboratory, and one hour of seminar discussion and preparation per week

Objectives:

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • understand the traditional systems analysis, design, and implementation cycle;

  • be able to apply appropriate techniques to the stages of this cycle;

  • have hands-on experience with techniques and tools for systems analysis and design;

  • be able to participate in teams doing analysis and design for large and small information systems.

Content:

This subject introduces the fundamental processes of identifying requirements, specifying, and designing information systems. Students will gain experience in the tools and techniques for all stages of the analysis and design cycle. Topics may include analysis techniques, data modelling, feasibility assessment, process modelling, automated support tools including Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE), database design and specification, prototyping, and systems development methodologies.

Assessment:

End of semester written exam of up to two hours; individual projects; group project. The project work is expected to take up to 40 hours in total. The weighting of the assessment components will be announced at the commencement of the subject.
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